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Shun Knives

From time to time I will experiment with new brands of knives; I’m always looking for the perfect cut… that perfect balance in my hand.
I recently purchased two Shun knives from a well- known distributor.

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D’s Six Pax and Dogz

Everyone who has lived in the East End of town is familiar with D’s Six Paxs and Dogz. Situated at 118 South Braddock Avenue, D’s has the largest selection of import and micro beers with over 1,000 (yes, that’s three zeros) selections.

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Weight Loss

After the holidays, there’s a considerable surge in health club memberships. Everyone is trying to rid themselves of the extra weight they gained overindulging in chocolate, pastries, alcohol, and other holiday goodies.

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Happiness is a Warm Gun

Deciding to become a vegetarian, I stopped eating meat. All about my decision to become meat free.

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Why Buy Organic? Here’s Why…

There has been a growing trend to purchase, and buy organic foods. As consumers become more and more educated on the effects of harmful food additives, preservatives, and the harm they can do to their bodies, it is becoming increasingly popular to purchase whole, unprocessed foods.

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Choosing a Restaurant

Not all restaurants are responsible when it comes to the safety of their patrons. What I mean by this, is sometimes food-sanitation standards are not always met, and the likelihood of becoming sick is greater. Here are a few things to look for when dining out.

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Chef’s Refrigerators

What Chefs keep int their refrigerators.

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More Weight Loss Secrets

Every year, Americans spend upwards of 3 billion dollars on weight loss products. Some of these items include vitamins and supplements, energy drinks, stimulants, and protein powders. What all of these consumers have in common, is a desire to lose excess body fat, and improve their overall health. Mostly, they want to feel better about themselves. In my years of studying nutrition, I’ve come to one, rather clear realization: there is no magic pill. Losing weight is difficult, and it requires great effort and determination. Here are a few things that I have learned that may benefit you.

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The Great Egg Scare

Possible sickness from eggs can be prevented by following some simple rules.

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Sauce Questions for the Chef

Recipes and how to make hollandaise, tomato sauce, bechamel sauce veloute sauce, and demi glace sauces. I’m a graduate of The Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, and hold a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management. I’ve cooked at various hotels, restaurants, and other private establishments during my 20-plus years in the culinary arts.

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