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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

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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