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Is Investing in Caviar Worth the Price?

two kinds of caviar

Caviar, a delicacy often associated with luxury and extravagance, has been a sought-after food item for centuries. This rare delicacy, made from the salt-cured roe of various species of sturgeon, is known for its rich, buttery taste and its high price tag. However, with the growing awareness of sustainable and ethical food choices, the question arises: is the price of caviar worth it? While some view caviar as a symbol of wealth and sophistication, others may see it as an unnecessary and frivolous indulgence.
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Eye On Design: Breakfast Dress By Stephen Adnitt

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1.5 million cans of Heinz Baked Beans are sold every day in the UK. Australian comic Barry Humphries wore this Breakfast Dress (1997), by costume designer Stephen Adnitt  for Dame Edna’s Work Experience, a TV series in which his alter ego Dame Edna Everage toured UK factories.
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Osteria Accademia Launches Weekend Brunch

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Do you love a delicious, leisurely weekend brunch? I sure do. While my tastes lean towards a sweet brunch (pancakes, waffles, French toast — bring it on) others often prefer a juicy burger or hearty salad entree, so it’s important to find a place whose menu covers all the bases, which can be easier said that done. You might recall our glowing review of Osteria Accademia after dining there this past winter, so we were thrilled to be invited back to sample their new brunch menu, which truly offers a tempting dish for every appetite.
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Product Review: Pepita Egg Plant-Based Egg Substitute

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Do you like eggs? I sure do. Just lately, people are talking a lot about eggs as an example of an everyday food with a hugely inflated price. Yawn City. What goes up must come down, I say. Instead let’s talk about Pepita Egg, a fun and delicious new vegan Egg alternative from Spero Foods, which I will be reviewing for you today. You’re welcome.
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Restaurant Review: Get Your Effin’ Breakfast at Effin Egg

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Do you remember the first time you heard the brand name Effen Vodka, and how it made you giggle and make adolescent jokes? While Effen, appropriately, means ‘smooth’ in Dutch, a new breakfast place in the Flatiron neighborhood, Effin Egg is all about getting some effin’ eggs, man! We are officially here for the eggs and the jokes, because Effin Egg — which celebrated its grand opening on September 8th  — is serving up a wide variety of  tasty breakfast treats with a side of hilarious snark. Win win!
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