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The Olympics of Food

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

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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

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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