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Mirzam Chocolate with Coffee & Cardamom

A cup of amazing Arabic coffee in chocolate bar If you like both great dark chocolate and a good cup of coffee, as I do, you might well want to check out this terrific chocolate … Continued

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Uove in Purgatorio

“Eggs in Purgatory” makes a marvelous meal If you don’t remember your religious contexts, purgatory is where our souls wait for purification before getting into heaven. Regardless of one’s religious beliefs, the concept seemed about … Continued

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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