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Modern Art Monday Presents: Merit Oppenheim, Little Ghost Eating Bread

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Photo By Gail

Little Ghost Eating Bread (1934) depicts a mysterious scene within an other worldlylandscape. Animated by Oppenheim‘s dark sense of humor, it portrays a cartoon-like figure about to step off a ledge while merrily nibbling on a loaf of bread. A cloaked form is partially visible on the right.  Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Merit Oppenheim, Little Ghost Eating Bread

Sip and Savor: Pairing Vodka with Food

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By Tina Karras, Founder — Tina’s Vodka

When it comes to culinary adventures, the art of pairing food and spirits can elevate the dining experience to new heights. Most people think of wine and food, but food and vodka pairing is just as refined.

With its clean and neutral taste, vodka presents an exciting canvas for gastronomic exploration, especially vodka that is GMO-free, sustainably made, and contains zero additives. From light bites to rich delicacies, contrasting flavors to refreshing zest, discovering the perfect companions for this beloved spirit will take you on a flavorful journey.
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Endless Eating at The Summer Fancy Food Show 2023!

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Nailed It! Me with French Chef and Chocolatier Jacques Torres at SFFS 2023 (All Photos By Gail)

Put on your fat pants, bitches, because we are about to do some serious grazing. The culinary event of the summer has come and gone, leaving our taste buds with memories of euphoric ecstasy. The Summer Fancy Food Show (sponsored by the Specialty Food Association) packed NYC’s magnificent Javits Center for three gustatorily glorious  days in late June.  Boasting an impressive (read: sold out) lineup of over 2,200 makers and manufacturers from six continents, this gastronomic extravaganza showcased the very best of the specialty food and beverage world across a staggering 40-plus categories. It certainly was a lot to digest, but we will do our best to satisfy your cravings for the show’s highlights with our famous Photo Recap. Are you hungry yet?

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The Specialty Food Association’s Signature Award, The Sofi
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A Balanced Diet for a Balanced Lifestyle: Guidelines for Healthy Eating

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Maintaining a healthy eating pattern in today’s hurried and ever-changing society may be tough. However, consuming a well-balanced diet rich in nutritional foods is important to obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight. As a consequence, this article provides essential guidelines for healthy eating.
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Gastronomic Tourism: Where To Travel to Eat in 2023

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People can choose to travel the world for completely different reasons. Some might go just to relax, others go for work, someone else travels to get an education or medical treatment, but there are those who go on a trip to eat delicious food! It is certainly very pleasant to get acquainted with the traditions of a country or region, tasting fragrant dishes and fine drinks. If you are planning to go on a gastronomic trip, you probably want to know which destinations to choose. Let’s see what’s relevant today.

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