'Living Your Dream'




Last year about this time, I was fortunate to be invited to be a judge at the 12th Annual Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition. Sponsored by Taylor Shellfish Farms of Washington State, this unique competition is the brainchild of Jon Rowley,…

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European BakeryYes.  Today is my 50th birthday.  And like all birthdays, the focus is on food.  My “official” food celebration will be in a few days when my brother comes in to town. But I have a dilemma - do I please everyone else…

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Indian FoodI had a Long Tail dining experience recently at a great Indian restaurant in Dayton Ohio.  I have not been the same since. 

But before I get into that, I want to make sure you are with me on “The Long Tail”. This simple concept…

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Dan's ChocolatesOnce upon a time there was a little boy and little girl who grew up to be lifelong friends who had a penchant for rich, chocolate brownies so they lived their dream and became business partners and started the very popular…

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