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Diagnosed with Celiac Disease

“Well, it looks like the test came back positive” These are words that no one wants to hear from a doctor. A positive test result is rarely anything but a positive thing in the medical world. And my hopes...

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Maltby Street Market

The sun is shining, the roses are in bloom and the Underground carriages are as warm as the surface of the sun. That means it’s summer time in London! It also means it’s a great time to explore the food...

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Gluten Free Spotlight/Restaurant Review: Cosme, NYC

Cosme is one of the best new restaurants in NYC. It redefines the concept of Mexican, without trying anything gimmicky. The restaurant is run by chef Enrique Olvera, a man behind numerous restaurants in Mexico, most...

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Making My Own London Gin

While I have been on dozens of distillery, winery and brewery tours, I have never actually made an alcoholic beverage. For someone who had consumed so many, I felt like it was time to give back and produce some of my...

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An Aspen Wedding

Our three week, cross country trip all started with a wedding in Aspen, Colorado. One of my best buddies from college sent me an invite for his wedding on June 6th all the way back in the fall. Julie and I knew that...

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The Birth of a Craft Beer

The process of brewing beer always seemed pretty straight forward to me. There are only four ingredients. Barley, water, hops and yeast. And in theory, it is easy to brew at least in small amounts, like someone making...

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Harley Street

Harley Street is a truly unique road in London. Walking by, it would appear to be like any of the posh, residential streets in the Central London neighborhood of Marylebone. Historic brick townhouses line the way, and...

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How to Grill a Steak

After writing about how to cook a steak last month, I received a lot of questions about the technique. The main question that came up was what to do if you want to grill a steak, rather than cook one in a pan on the...