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Conversation-Starters: Food

Who doesn’t love to share their favorite restaurant or recipe? Talk to people about food, and you’ll likely have them hooked for a while. Whether you’re asking them for cheese recommendations or about the best dish they’ve tried recently, food is … Continue reading

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Charcuterie

Is it possible to pack a charcuterie spread and without the cheese getting as sweaty as you? Here’s what you do. Marinate the salami and Manchego with olive oil, black pepper, Marcona almonds, and lemon zest. The olive oil keeps … Continue reading

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What the Hell are Japanese Sweet Potatoes?

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Take a Leap

A good way to tap into your creativity is to throw yourself into something you’ve never done before, just for the hell of it. Make your own wrapping paper. Draw a self-portrait. Buy an unfamiliar vegetable, then go home and … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Dishes

What’s one of your go-to Thanksgiving dishes? I always make a spicy pumpkin soup for people to enjoy as soon as they walk in the door. It’s usually set up on the kitchen island, with mugs stacked alongside a soup … Continue reading

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