A rainy Friday for our Foodie post. But at least it’s not snow so I’m feeling like we’re heading towards warmer weather, golf, and outdoor cooking. I had a conversation with someone yesterday about what type of smoker I use and why I won’t grill on a gas grill outdoors in the winter and after the chat was over I realized that the main reason has something to do with authenticity. To me, grilling is about wood – it’s descended from the earliest forms of cooking, even pre-pots and pans and to miss out on the flavor imparted by using this most ancient cooking form is corrupting your meal. Of course, most people don’t know any better and that’s not just about grilling. Continue reading
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Italian Grandmas
It’s Friday, so let’s talk about food rather than the insane amount of snow that seems to be everywhere.
Today’s food thought is about Italian grandmothers. They know everything about food and although I didn’t have one I borrowed my friend T’s Nonna. She taught me a little Italian but mostly she taught me a lot about food (my own grandmother taught me how to make reservations…) and that taught me a bit about business. Continue reading
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Posts of The Year – 2
Continuing our look back at the top posts of 2009 is today’s post from April. I’ve heard from a lot of people who’ve gone to Myrtle that they tried this place and loved it. 
I’ve heard from others that they appreciated the basic business lessons Ted demonstrates each day. Hope you have the chance to get to the restaurant and even if you don’t I hope you learn from Ted. Enjoy! Continue reading
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Consult Keith 