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We can all agree that coffee brewed in a hotel room generally sucks. The machine is grimy, the coffee grounds are ancient, and there’s usually a weird smell coming from the mugs that won’t rinse out. But sometimes, that’s all you’ve got.

To satisfy th…

If you’ve never planted a seed in the ground before, chances are that the thought of growing your own vegetables — no matter how exciting — incites feelings of anxiety. The general principle is easy: plant seed, add water and watch the vegetable grow…

There’s been a lot of discussion about almond milk lately. Food writer Tom Philpott of Mother Jones pissed off a lot of people when he told “ignorant hipsters” to “lay off the almond milk” in an article published on July 16. Philpott took issue with th…

Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Season 5, Episode 10 of FOXs “MasterChef,” titled “Top 12 Compete.”

Hey, guys? Can someone tell my future mate to not propose to me on an episode of ‘MasterChef’ with scary Joe Bastianich lording over it al…

Chocolate. Whatever your preferred form or flavor is, the love of it is something that feels universal, shared between us. We come together over dinner for it, celebrate birthdays and holidays with it. The industry that produces chocolate crisscrosses …

As the owner of a small, family business, you know the marketplace is crawling with competition around every corner and that it’s literally a daily struggle to stay ahead of the pack!

As a small fish in the big restaurant industry pond, I have been a…