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Apr 8, 2014 11:06 pm
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I've never been a Girl Scout, or even a Brownie, so I didn't know about the Scout "journey" until recently. I like the name journey over project. Projects are... More
Mar 18, 2014 6:45 pm
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I love leftovers. You know, sloppy seconds.
Stop - I'm back talking food.
While some eaters have a strong aversion to eating day one food on day two, I welcome... More
Mar 21, 2020 8:48 am
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This is the best information I have read about how the virus interacts with food. Thanks to author and Wursthall San Mateo chef J.... More
Apr 2, 2014 9:57 am
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"I just ate beets for the first time two days ago."
This statement was recently emailed to me by a 30-something Food Partier! It stopped me in my tracks. How... More
May 21, 2015 7:00 am
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"I don't feel going out to coffee is a date, do you? I don't like to date guys at my gym, but got cornered into saying yes to coffee to a guy. Gyms are my place... More
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