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One Simple Question

Picture of an authentic Neapolitan Pizza Margh...

We ordered some food last evening from a local Italian restaurant since we were all kind of busy, wiped out, or both.  I phoned in the order which we picked up not long thereafter.  In the order was some extra food, which surprised me, but apparently it was compensation for the fact that parts of the order were messed up (Hey! When we ask for mushrooms on the pizza it’s because we want them and no one here ordered a white pizza!). Continue reading

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Burnt Ends

Barbecue beef brisket

We usually end the week with a food post and I’m in the mood to fire up the smoker so let’s talk about burnt ends.  No, this has nothing to do with you standing too close to the pit but everything to do with fat, flavor, and fun.  You probably don’t think they have much to do with business, but you know I’ll find a way, right? Continue reading

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Simply The Best

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 15: (FILE PHOTO)  Walte...

What a strange and wonderful weekend.  Tom Watson‘s wonderful performance, Walter Cronkite‘s passing, and an anniversary (not mine!) that shows what we can accomplish if we all think “can” and not focus on “can’t”.  So much inspiration, some sadness, but mostly amazement along with a few lessons. Continue reading

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