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Sister Hrncirik’s Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Piping Hot — This expression was used as early as late medieval times, referring to the steam that shot out of a spouted tea kettle, a device in use at least since ancient Mesopotamia. In other words, “piping hot” means “boiling hot.” Chaucer used the expression in 1386. I know who Chaucer is because of Paul Bettany’s naked butt in the film “A Knight’s Tale.”

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Papá Steve’s Chile Verde

A dish that is difficult to appetizingly photograph but is sure to cure homesickness. At least for a little while.

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