food
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The Genius Behind Trader Joe’s: Joe Coulombe’s Vision
Where else can you buy cauliflower gnocchi, cheap wine with a cult following, and chat with employees dressed like they’re heading to a luau? Trader Joe’s is weird — in the best possible way. Behind all the nautical whimsy lies a strategic genius who saw the future of food retail before anyone else. Continue reading
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Food, Family, and Faith: The In-N-Out Story
In-N-Out Burger, founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, is one of America’s most beloved and successful family-owned fast-food chains. In those early days, Harry ran their 100-square-foot stand while Esther managed the books from their nearby home. Continue reading
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Lemon Custard Pie, Tolstoy, and Cod Fish Balls: All for Free
Free is good! Right? Project Gutenberg is an online source for thousands of free e-books available to anyone. No registration is required—simply visit the website, browse the library, make your choices, and begin reading. They can be read online or downloaded to a Kindle or other reading app. Continue reading
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Hellmann’s vs Duke’s: A Conversation About Condiments
Northerners are heading south in droves, retreating from cold climates to warmer, tax-friendly states below the Mason-Dixon. When moving anywhere, it’s important to leave attitudes and biases behind. My migration has taught me one clear lesson: it’s easier to adapt to the local culture than trying to change it. That being said there are certain Continue reading
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Costco to Open 6 New Warehouses in March 2025
What better place for a senior citizen to wander around at 2 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon? Fill up on free samples or even get a giant hot dog and a soda for $1.50. Life is good when you know how to live it! The giant retailer is expanding. Costco, the popular wholesale membership company, operates Continue reading
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Aldi’s Rise: How the Grocery Chain is Capturing Market Share
A recent article in the Supermarket News made the claim that someone from roughly 25% of all American households has visited an Aldi location. Two out of every five customers in 2024 were new to the company. Aldi is clearly in a growth phase. Continue reading
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