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Ribeye Steak with Tarragon Butter at the Roadhouse

Or alternatively, local asparagus topped with tarragon butter The best foods for me are, much more often than not, surprisingly simple. A few really great ingredients that come together to make something remarkable. These two … Continued

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Enhancing and Restoring Our Cultural Soil

13 things we can do to enrich our organizational cultures Last week I wrote a bunch about the importance of organizational culture—how much difference it makes to be part of a healthy culture versus an unhealthy … Continued

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Pistachio Gelato from the Creamery

An even better pistachio ups the ante Natural Law #8 states: “To get to greatness, you need to keep getting better all the time.” And it’s a small, but still meaningful, implementation of that universal … Continued

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“Red Truffles” from Northern Italy

Powerfully good Piemontese cherry peppers stuffed with anchovies and capers I will say without hesitation, these cherry peppers stuffed with anchovies are truly one of the most terrific things I’ve ever eaten. Food writer Faith Willinger refers … Continued

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Kimbob Brunch

A new tradition begins at Miss Kim In the midst of the pandemic, vaccinations, stimulus packages, and the start of spring, you might understandably have missed it. In case you didn’t know, Miss Kim is … Continued

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Rhubarb Cheesecake from the Bakehouse

A terrific new sweet for the spring season I’ve loved cheesecake for as long as I can remember. And I’ve long believed that the Bakehouse’s version is amazing. It’s also a bit of a “secret” … Continued