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Coffee Culture
Mar 14 2009, 12:53 pmAppreciating Coffee Like Wine
Instead of red or white, Robusta or Arabica. Instead of alcohol, caffeine. As for varietals, there are thousands. As with wine, the more you learn about coffee, the more there complex it will seem but the more enjoyable it will become.read more
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Mixmaster
Mar 14 2009, 12:51 pmThe World's Greatest Wingmen
At the bar and looking to meet someone, but in need of a good wingman? Try the bartender. They're sober (mostly), they've seen it all, and they know when it's time to move on. You might be surprised how good they are...and how often they do it.read more
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Home Cooking
Mar 14 2009, 12:50 pmRocks in My Kitchen (With Recipe)
Surprised? The classic technique of cooking with stones produces succulent chicken and crisp skin without the fuss, and make satisfying dishes on the fly. Rocks can be a great impromptu solution in the kitchen. Plus, they double as a doorstop. Includes an original recipe.read more
Photo by Jarrett Wrisley
Abroad
Mar 13 2009, 12:53 pmThailand's Honky-Tonk Soul Food
Hiding somewhere in the corners of Bangkok's nightlife, between the live music, tiny cafes and bookshops, kooky hipster hangouts and riverside spots, is this strangely charming music and cuisine that would be as much at home along the Mississippi Delta.read more
Photo by Aaron Pott
In the Vineyard
Mar 13 2009, 12:51 pmBuilding the 21st Century Vineyard
One would think that the dead wouldn't present a serious obstacle to development, but they do in Napa. Near a new vineyard, neighbors ride a horse and buggy, protected pines fill the site, and the pioneer cemetery next door turns out to be a protected historic area.read more
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Everybody's a Critic
Mar 13 2009, 12:50 pmDining in DC with Larry David
Can you imagine dining with Larry David? It's a lot like watching his show -- sometimes hilarious, sometimes meshugenah, always full of surprises. At DC's Blue Duck Tavern, his demands about red meat and cream sauce alone had the waiters reeling.read more
Photo by Ryan Stiner
Behind the Counter
Mar 13 2009, 9:03 amGrits Bits Waffle, Dixieland Delight
These bold, flavorful (and gluten-free) creations began on patrician Dutch plantations and became staples of Southern kitchens. Topped with maple syrup or the more traditional sorghum, it's no wonder these have endured for centuries.read more
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Abroad
Mar 13 2009, 9:02 amOne-Way Ticket to Buenos Aires
In times of economic hardship here in the U.S., an opportunity for a new beginning. Why not uproot to a leisurely land rich with red meat, red wine and the myriad sights and smells one can only find in Argentina? Even these first few days are filled with discovery.read more
Photo by John Sconzo
Back of the House
Mar 13 2009, 9:00 amMadrid Fusion, G8 Summit for Chefs
A diverse group of the world's tops chefs come together each year to share their latest discoveries and philosophies, and bridge culinary boundaries. The longtime star of the culinary world's cutting-edge conference asks, is the Madrid mojo gone?read moreCorby's Fresh Feeds
Mar 13 2009, 7:55 amHow Could I Forget? The Right Way to Eat a Cupcake
CUPCAKES Mimi Rancatore, sister of our ice cream blogger Gus, serves as a reminder about the right way to eat a cupcake.read moreCorby's Fresh Feeds
Mar 13 2009, 7:25 amCheese at Customs: Forever Cryovac
CHEESE Forget Cohibas. Smuggling cheese in from abroad can be more difficult than you might think.read more
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