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    by Florian October 16, 2010
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    I found these beautiful flageolet beans at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City last Saturday. Since they are typically available for a couple weeks at most, you have to act …

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    I like preparing food from scratch. I have been making my own stock, cured meats, cheese, bread, jam, soda, wine, and liquor to name a few things. Some of the recipes take months …

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