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I'm Alex! I'll make you something! I love to hang out in the kitchen with a buddy bellied up to the counter, ready to eat! I experiment in the kitchen with recipes from around the world! I like to know the science behind food, cooking, and baking. I believe in using the produce in season and wholesome foods. I love "putzy," complicated recipes and making nearly everything from scratch! Read More…

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Happy Saturday! Time for another libation creation! Jim and I went to Barnes and Noble earlier this week so I could get Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, and I wound up getting two other books, too! The first one is a hilarious guide on how to pair wine with real-world food. (For context, the first wine…

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