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The Not-Very-Secret Josè Andrès 40-Second Omelet

Sometimes the things you find online really work! It’s probably no surprise that after many decades of cooking professionally, I was more than a little skeptical about José Andrés’s suggestion that one could make an … Continued

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Classic American Hummingbird Cake from the Bakehouse

Pineapple, walnuts, bananas, cream cheese frosting, and so much more As best I can recall, it’s been about 20 years now since we started making Hummingbird Cake at the Bakehouse. It was one of the … Continued

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The Little-Known Secret of Spelt Pancakes at the Roadhouse

Made with freshly milled flour from the Bakehouse As you likely know, I love to look here at the ways we’re actively striving to make our food better at Zingerman’s. From the first week we … Continued

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Terrifically Tasty Luretík Olive Oil at the Deli

A great new oil from the Central Coast of California Here’s a classic—and tasty—case where a strongly held point of view, a vivid vision of the future, and a willingness to put in a whole … Continued

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The Power of Having a Clear Point of View

Getting clarity on your POV can make everything better American author Carmen Maria Machado observes:  Places are never just places in a piece of writing. If they are, the author has failed. Setting is not inert. … Continued

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The Honest ABE: Asparagus, Bacon, and Egg Sandwich

A perfect way to take advantage of the last 2026 asparagus at home Going off the initials for asparagus, bacon, and egg, I decided to call this sandwich the “Honest ABE.” The name seemed appropriate—it’s kind of an … Continued