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Robert St. John

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

Porch Retreat

…off the heat, cover the pot, and allow the cream mixture to steep for 15 minutes to further infuse the vanilla flavor. In the meantime, combine the egg yolks in…

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The Caveman Couple Dine Alone

…his underwear, but we can’t get him to wear underwear. No one was complaining about the choice of restaurant and I never once used the phrase, “Why did you order

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We the (Obese) People

…2 Tbl Bacon grease, melted (or canola oil) 1 tsp Hot Sauce 2 Eggs, beaten well Peanut oil for frying In one bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda,…

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Commodities

…air-conditioner that blows really cold, a good stereo, and comfortable seats, I am good to go. I went through a clothing phase in my thirties. Now that I’m fat, in…

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I Love This Business

…guests exceptional experiences through fanatical, wall-to-wall hospitality.” I began communicating our company’s core values— hospitality, quality, consistency, cleanliness, and community— and started basing all our management decisions on whether they…

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Hunger and Obesity

…up quickly. I’m not sure where the couple was originally from but it wasn’t here. The other couple was listening but not commenting. There are several strategies available to one…

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Croissants

There is a game I play with a few of my foodie friends. It’s based on the question: “If you could only eat one food item for the rest of…

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Cousin Jim

…daily lives that make the world a more interesting place in which to live. That was Jim Longino. The older I get the more I appreciate the uniqueness of people….

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The Joys of Fatherhood

…when they will be out from under my wing, and I will be longing for even the challenging times. Parental joy comes at the least expected times. Last Saturday morning…

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