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The Slow Food movement begun by Carlo Petrini is experiencing an acceleration of distaste from critics who feel  Slow Food America has become elitist in pursuing esoteric and expensive foods.  An article in the East bay Express by Alastair Bland explores the issues at “Changemakers Day”(sic),  a panel discussion segment of Slow Food Nation. The [...]

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This is the season for county fairs, an excuse to indulge myself with an Italian Sausage sandwich with grilled peppers & onions, corn dogs, and Philly Cheese Steak. What a great atmosphere; the vegetable and fruits grown and displayed along with pie competitions always entertain. I can’t pass up the tractor and horse pulls or [...]

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The first time I tasted Mexican salsa verde I became a fan of the tomatillo.  There are Italian, German, and French, versions of this sauce as well, which I favor in that order.  The Italian style uses capers, garlic, and anchovies creating flavor layers that play on the tongue like a symphony orchestra, while the [...]

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It can be a huge problem when a temperamental chef decides to take his/her ego and flounce through the door on a busy night.   It is the height of unprofessional behavior , but it happens. A tight situation can lead to a hurried replacement decision.  Don’t rush into a rash appointment,  call TemporaryChef and an [...]

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