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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

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Bleu D’Auvergne at the Deli

A classic French cow’s-milk cheese with nearly two hundreds years of history While Roquefort gets so much of the attention among traditional blue cheeses, my belief is that Bleu d’Auvergne is right there with it. … Continued

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Have a Fling with Summer Fling Coffee Cake

June special at the Bakehouse! One of my favorite items from the Bakehouse pastry kitchen, Summer Fling Coffee Cake is available daily all June long! That’s right—if you want some of this super scrumptious cake, come … Continued

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Fish and Chips Pop-Up at Cornman Farms (Saturday, June 20)

Book now for this special “serving” of good English eating Over its 10-plus years in business, one of the secret specialties of Cornman Farms is its fantastic fish and chips. Given co-managing partner and chef … Continued