It’s Friday, and you know that it means today’s post is food related. OK, so it’s actually going to be a business lesson we can learn from the food business but what the heck. Well, maybe we should begin with something from Steely Dan? These lyrics summarize my thinking and the challenge inherent to any food operation: Continue reading
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Cookbooks
It’s Foodie Fun Friday for which I am grateful. I’m going to give the deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah a few days before I write about them, mostly because I have so many thoughts. Today, we’ll do our usual Friday thing and talk about food a bit, trying to keep it on the light side, if that’s OK with you.
We own lots of cookbooks. I did a rough count this morning and stopped at 200. We’ve probably given away another 50 that we didn’t use much. I know what you’re wondering – why would a guy who fancies himself a decent cook and often cooks without recipes own so many? Continue reading
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Remarkable
It’s Friday so you know it’s a Fun Foodie post! I have a bit of a mental exercise for you to try before we delve into the post. Ready? Close your eyes (but finish reading this first) and think of a specific meal, and a specific dish within that meal, that you can’t forget. Go ahead – I’ll wait and then I’ll explain why I’m asking you to play along. Continue reading
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Consult Keith 