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Couscous with Sautéed Spring Mushrooms and a Soft Egg

A beautiful spring supper you can make in about 18 minutes Since we’re here in Michigan, spring nearly always starts late. Which means that while my friends down South are almost done with strawberry season, … Continued

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Vollkornbrot Bread from the Bakehouse

A traditional, dense, and delicious loaf that’s a staple of German eating The now eight-year-old Bakehouse Grain Commission project—the undertaking of on-site milling of grains at the Bakehouse—has been one of the most inspiring improvements … Continued

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Italian Speck Alto Adige at the Deli

Sensational smoked, cured ham from the Sud Tyrol While Prosciutto di Parma rightly wins raves all over the world, and while American country ham has gained great attention in the last few years, there are … Continued

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Introducing Rosé Wine Vinegar from Modena

The Tintori family expands its legacy beyond balsamic If you buy balsamic at the Deli or on Mail Order, the odds are high you’ve already sampled some of the great, carefully crafted artisan vinegars from … Continued

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A Question of Questions

Why better questions matter more than most of us might believe While researching vulnerability for last week’s essay, I stumbled across a directive from Ocean Vuong—the celebrated poet, novelist, and teacher—that urges us to “learn to … Continued

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Smoked Ribeye from the Roadhouse

A marriage of steak and barbecue is a beautiful thing to behold If you’re not in the mood for cooking at home, here’s a dinner that takes us many weeks to get ready, but all … Continued