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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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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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World Food Championships Training Tips: Creating

By the time you read this, the WFC will be probably within a month or so until kick-off, and those of you who are competing know the clock is ticking.  So, what should you be doing now?  First of all, you should have read my first blog, ‘World Food championships Training Tips: Planning, if you haven’t,…   READ MORE