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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Three Blessings a Day

…am not sure what it is that makes breakfast so special to me. I appreciate friendship as much as the next guy. Though I might appreciate breakfast a little more…

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Give Me Some Skin Big Ganny

…cole slaw like the traditional chicken strip places. How about tater tots and applesauce? Granted, applesauce isn’t very popular and doesn’t fit in with the concept, but I like applesauce,…

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The Great Bakery Expedition of 2022

…couple of croissants. Next on the list was Hendrix, a Belgian bakery. We only ordered a plain croissant and an apple turnover. The apple turnover was excellent. They make everything…

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If Music Be the Food of Love, Play On

…have always loved legit, classic-country music and in my forties started to appreciate jazz and classical music. Though I sometimes wonder if life would have been different if Mrs. Huthmaker…

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Watermelon 2023

…my youth. I like all varieties of grapes and most varieties of apples. Typically, I would be ending my annual peach binge about now. Chilton County, Alabama peaches start making…

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Unforgettable Food

…is away from the everyday grind of their normal life. Things seem newer, brighter, fresher, food tastes better, it looks better, and even smells better. The same applies for the…

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Of Friends and Wandering

…know that we must be doing something right, to have people fly halfway around the globe to share our love and appreciation for Italian food, art, and culture. The older

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Unforgettable Food

…or she is away from the everyday grind of their normal life. Things seem newer, brighter, fresher, food tastes better, it looks better, and even smells better. The same applies…

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Destin Lament

…are empty, vacancy abounds It’s almost like it used to be before the circus came to town That’s when it always happens, same time every year I come down to…

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