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What makes a martini a martini?

There are very few American inventions more American than the martini – a classic cocktail of gin and vermouth, garnished with lemon. But today, a martini’s ingredients may be up for debate. Source

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Rediscovering the Baked Alaska

Few desserts are so shrouded in mystery as the enigmatic Baked Alaska. While it’s thought people were eating baked ice cream dishes in the 19th century, the recipe for the dish that would become known as Baked Alaska was first published in 1894. Correspondent Luke Burbank looks at why this classic, paradoxical dessert that melds heat with frozen sweets continues to captivate. Source

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An Italian masterpiece: Cacio e pepe

A centuries-old pasta dish made with pecorino romano cheese and cracked pepper is a tradition in Italy, but getting it right is tricky even for the most experienced of chefs. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with Gabriele Giura, head chef at the famed Roman restaurant Roscioli, about preparing this simple but wondrous dish. Source

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Serving up home-cooked dog food

In the U.S., commercially-produced pet food is a $50 billion a year industry. But some advocate for healthier meals for your beloved dog – food that’s in line with what canines have eaten for thousands of years. How about some venison with squash? Source

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Mick Fleetwood plays to the future in Maui

Last year’s horrific wildfires turned Lahaina into a disaster zone, and destroyed the Fleetwood Mac founder’s club, Fleetwood’s on Front Street. Today, Mick Fleetwood is determined to rebuild, saying, “There has to be music.” Source

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