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The Magical Movement That Comes from Momentum

A Belgian painter, an Alabama artist, and Vermont cultured butter In the notes that accompany his 2002 painting “The Cape of Good Hope,” the Belgian artist Erik Pevernagie writes: When treasured moments arise in the … Continued

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Hungarian Walnut Beigli from the Bakehouse

The classic Christmas pastry of Budapest Over the last 15 years—well, almost—the Bakehouse’s wonderful Walnut Beigli (pronounced “bay-glee”) has become one of our biggest holiday hits. In Hungary, it’s almost impossible to imagine or experience … Continued

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Zingerman’s Artwork on Special Skis and Snowboards

A cool artisan collab to add a bit of Zing to the slopes Here’s a mind-blowing gift that will bring years of pleasure to whichever lucky powder lover is lucky enough to get them! For … Continued

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Take a Zingerman’s Food Tour to Korea with Chef Ji Hye Kim

A rare chance to experience exceptional food and culture Looking for a life-altering gift to give someone you love? Here you go! A couple of years ago, the New York Times did an in-depth travel piece singing … Continued

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9th & Larkin Dark Chocolate at the Candy Store

Single-origin chocolate bars to make a mark on your soul Six years ago this coming winter, on the weekend of March 4–6, 2020, Tammie and I took a trip to her hometown of San Francisco. … Continued

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Creating Companies in Which Education Is for Everyone

Lessons from the Paris Commune of 1871 Scholar Henry Giroux, who turned 82 two months ago last week, wrote recently that “Americans have forgotten what democracy is about.” What follows is an exploration of one … Continued