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Robert St. John

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

World-Class Views

…statement. It’s on my business card and it’s in every personal bio that has ever been released. I consider myself a “world-class eater.” Granted it’s a self-titled characterization and meant…

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Peaches

…to my friends. A few weeks ago a reader from Clarksdale sent me a case of South Carolina peaches. They were great. South Carolina peaches usually show up later in…

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Notes From the Road

…We want Fred!” Then Fred the mascot comes walking in from the back of the gym or from a side door to the lunchroom. Whether it’s Mickey Mouse, a college…

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The ABCs of My Youth—Avocados, Bowens, and Curry

…butter for dipping the leaves in, was something strange and wonderful in 1968. It always meant, “There must be company coming over.” Avocados are a staple of my family’s every…

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Tailgating During Fall in Mississippi

…the cooked shrimp in the refrigerator and cool completely. Roughly chop the cooled shrimp. Combine shrimp and the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Refrigerate for

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Tailgating During Fall in Mississippi

…the cooked shrimp in the refrigerator and cool completely. Roughly chop the cooled shrimp. Combine shrimp and the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Refrigerate for

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Stable Staples

…paper or parchment. Pour in the chocolate mix. Bake at 350 approximately 30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven. Let cool five minutes. Carefully…

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Harrison In Florence

…feel like I’m coming home to this area. It connected with me the first time I ever set foot on this ancient Etruscan soil. I don’t believe in reincarnation. But…

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An Easter to Remember

PETROGNANO, TUSCANY— Most of my early childhood memories come from Christmas and Easter. If I let my memory go back as far as it will take me, I can remember…

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