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Hot Toddy

Cold weather can mean getting toasty with a Hot Toddy, This bevvie warms two ways, with the hot liquid and…

4 years ago

The wasabi you’re eating is fake

Wasabi is on the table at every sushi restaurant in the U.S. The only problem is it's not wasabi. What…

4 years ago

I blamed my girlfriend for a seismic event

It was Sunday morning and my girlfriend and I were eating breakfast on the couch. "Could you stop shaking the…

5 years ago

Delicious meatless “meatballs”

Whether you're vegetarian or just looking for a something different, these meatless eggplant balls are the perfect way to top…

5 years ago

I lied to Lyle Lovett

Backstage pass for 1993 Lyle Lovett concert (image: Brent Petersen) We all have a stash of stories about ourselves we…

5 years ago

I tried making homemade vermouth. Here’s what happened

Vermouth is enjoying a moment. If you want to make your own batch of the aromatic fortified wine at home,…

5 years ago

How a meal for miners migrated to Michigan

Pasties have been a culinary staple in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for over 150 years. What started out as a meal…

5 years ago

Christmas on a plate in Santa Fe

One of the first questions you'll be asked when eating in Santa Fe is "Red or green?" Your waitperson is…

5 years ago

In Defense of Cheap Plastic Souvenirs

Recently, I was talking with my friend Mickela Mallozzi for my podcast. Mickela is the creator and host of the…

5 years ago

La Piscialetta

La Piscialetta for sale at a bakery in Puglia, Italy (Photo: Brent Petersen) There are two things about Italian food…

5 years ago