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Moules and Frites and Mayo, Oh My!

The classic dish of Belgium on special at the Roadhouse One of the great dishes of Europe still remains, despite the internet, increased travel, and massive amounts of social media, relatively little known in the … Continued

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Finding Fortitude in Frustration

Learning to build one of life’s most critical skills in tough times One of the most helpful insights I’ve gleaned from all my years of anarchist studies is the belief that the means we use must be … Continued

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Raw Milk Mahón at the Deli

Marvelous traditional cheese from the Spanish island of Menorca While I’m thinking about traditional bread and Anna Ferrer’s family baking tradition, it seems a natural move to write about this ancient cheese of the Mediterranean island … Continued

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Splendid Spread Made from Sicilian Pistachios and Olive Oil

A little taste of culinary heaven to have on hand at home For years now, this has been one of my favorite foods in the ZCoB! I had a little taste the other day … … Continued

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Fried Egg ’n’ ’Nduja Sandwich

Scrumptious, spicy, and super good to make at home Spanish-style fried eggs, cooked in full-flavored extra virgin olive oil, are one of the best quick meals I know. The key is the quality of the … Continued

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Two-Kilo Country Multigrain from the Bakehouse

A beautiful, terrifically tasty bread Somehow, within supermarket-driven American life in the 20th (and now 21st) century, bread became just another cheap commodity—something to drop in your shopping cart and later use to make toast, … Continued