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Richard Parker’s Fall Soup & Gearbox Sangiovese

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Jim

It’s wonderful to be relieved of responsibility of preparing a Sunday repast. On an Autumn day, leaves drifting downward in the crisp air, having a man frog on hand to labor in the kitchen is a good thing. And today Richard Parker … Continue reading →

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Games Before the Digital Age

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Jim

Having just acquired a rather nasty case of shingles, a reminder of my overly protected childhood (but clear evidence of not overly protected enough) when I contracted chicken pox, I find myself in a fair amount of pain. My effected … Continue reading →

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Lunch with Kara Morrow

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Jim

Columbus Magnet School, I’m thinking 1988.  My Shaina was in Carol Lewis’ kindergarten class, and I was taking advantage of a Wednesday off from work to join in for lunch.  Carol would take wallpaper samples from area home decorating businesses, … Continue reading →

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Bistro Beef Stew & 2010 Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Jim

I have been beating the drum for years on the ease of pairing wines to the “comfort food” dishes that we enjoy everyday. For example, go to that “small place”, a bistro or café, off the beaten path, say in France, … Continue reading →

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