With all the buzz in the media about the recent Winter Olympics, the U.S. is focused on the spirit of competition set on a world stage. A recent spot on ABC Nightline showcased another competition composed of worldly competitors…the World Food Championships in Las Vegas. This vignette was just a peek behind the curtain at… READ MORE
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It Looked Good Enough to Eat
Early food memories are few for me but the ones I can recall with most detail are the ones that looked good enough to eat. I love that saying, “It looked good enough to eat.” It couldn’t be more appropriate of a saying because when a dish is visually appealing, it’s even more appetizing. When… READ MORE
Simple.
There are several industries that tout skill and creativity as the sources of their finished products. Take, for example, the furniture industry. Let’s consider a handcrafted chair of an artisan furniture maker. It’s a simple design and for this story, let’s assume there are four pieces of wood plus a few nuts and bolts. These… READ MORE
Chinese-style Snow Day Braised Duck
Normally, I wouldn’t travel during the worst winter storm in years just to experience duck in a few different arrangements. A fortunate misfortune, I guess you could say…but thank goodness it happened, even if it was unexpected. Being stuck in a hotel in the middle of a snowstorm can be somewhat ridiculous. I arrived in… READ MORE
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