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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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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

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Beliefs Grow Deeper

Making a healthier organization in the process When you know what to look for, the impact of beliefs on everything we do and experience is impossible to miss. Unfortunately, most of the world isn’t looking. … 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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Newly Arrived Raclette au Poivre Rose

Really good raw milk cheese from Quebec I’m not totally sure what the current status of American trade tariffs on Canada is, but I’m very confident in expressing my enthusiasm for this newly arrived artisan … Continued