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The new Dirty Dozen

Is organic better than conventional? That depends on what you mean by “better.” Maria Rodale, author of Organic Manifesto, led the panel discussion “Why Organic Matters” at last month’s Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif. Thus far, she noted, … Continue reading

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Thursday fun: Top(?) Chef, pot brownies, and more goodies

Top Chef? Anyone else put off by the outcome of last night’s “Top Chef” finale? Hosea? Really? Mediocre all season long, too scared to make a dessert for the finale, and he still won? I’m with Hubert Keller–someone who will … Continue reading

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It’s all about the chow.

Am at Rancho la Puerta in Tecate, Mexico. RLP is the legendary spa started in the 1940s by the couple who later went on to found the ultra-luxurious Golden Door. It’s my first visit here (the first of many to … Continue reading

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