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This thing is so awesome.  I would mortgage my soul for one of these (Satan, if you're reading ...

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Barley is a wonderfully versatile grain with a rich nutty flavor and a nice chewy, pasta-like ...

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I love kebabs! I don't know why eating food on a stick is so much fun, but it is. The best kebabs I ...

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I am from Philadelphia, and when I meet someone who isn’t from Philadelphia they always say “Oh! ...

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I used to hate St. Patrick’s Day.

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My mother stayed with us during her recent visit from back east.  She emerged early each day from ...

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