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Brain Surgery

Emeril Lagasse, American celebrity chef, resta...

Friday at last, and with it some food-related thinking. There’s a new study out from the Harris folks which, in their words says that

Amateur chef shows abound and huge numbers watch, thinking – “Wow that looks easy. I could probably do that as well.” But how many Americans actually watch these programs? And just who are there favorite TV chefs?

I think the results give us a business thought as well.  But then again, don’t I always find those thoughts in weird places? Continue reading

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Roasted Chicken

Roasted chicken

It’s Friday so let’s talk about chickens or, more specifically, about roasting chickens. I don’t mean the classification of the bird: I mean how one prepares it.  What the heck can we learn about business from roasting a chicken?  Lots! Continue reading

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Temper Temper

Cover of "Handle with Care: A Novel"

I love it when you guys suggest topics, especially at the end of the week when I’m usually kind of topic-ed out. It’s REALLY good when you tie it to Foodie Fun Friday because that kills two birds with one stone – it’s late in the week and it’s on topic!   So my sister-in-law Joanne sent me the following which is kind of self-explanatory but of course I’ll chime in. First, her note: Continue reading

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