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Score Some Simit This Weekend
A Special Bake of the bread of Turkey on 4/17 & 4/18 I know I wrote about these terrific Turkish treats a few months ago. But, man, they’re so good, and so special that I … Continued
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Four Great Ingredients, One Amazing Sandwich to Make at Home
Baguette, hand-cut prosciutto, cultured butter, and Emmentaler If you’re looking for a remarkable sandwich you can whip up at home in minutes, something so tasty you might well be thinking about it many days after … Continued
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Magical Artisan Malt Balls Made in Missouri
Amazing offering from the folks at Askinosie Chocolate One of the things I love about our work is that we find ways to take popular, often mass-produced, foods and, by using great ingredients, turn them … Continued
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Learning to Weave Vulnerability Effectively into our Ecosystems
Sharing struggles can change lives and organizations for the better In a piece published in the winter issue of The Boston Review, author Vivian Gornick (whose work on Emma Goldman and on the topic of rereading I’ve found wonderfully helpful) … Continued
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Coconut Cream Pie Comes Back
Creamy, coconutty goodness from the Bakehouse Coconut cream pie seems such a staple of American eating that it’s hard for me to imagine that it hasn’t been part of Anglo-American baking for centuries. In fact, … Continued
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The Compelling Nature of Peanut Butter Crush Bars
Peanut brittle and dark chocolate from the Candy Manufactory One of the most commonly asked questions I get over the years is, “What’s your favorite of the Candy Manufactory’s artisan candy bars? Here’s the answer: … Continued