Restaurateur Danny Meyer takes us back to where it all began for him: a family trip to Europe and a simple plate of pasta. That memorable meal sparked a lifetime practice of discovery that continues to feed his creativity and his soul.
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Growing up in the Kennedy family, Tim Shriver sees close relatives compete at the highest level of U.S. politics and learns a very specific definition of what it means to be a winner. As a result, a fierce competitiveness finds its way into every aspect of his life. But as the ye ... Show More
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Before becoming a MacArthur award–winning entomologist, Dr. Marla Spivak is adrift – first as a young woman in search of direction, then deep in the Amazon, severely ill and fearing death. Time and again, it’s the hum of bees that shows her a path forward. Apiculture doesn’t just ... Show More
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"Willpower Is A F*cking Lie!" + More Eye Opening Realizations That Will Empower You To Find Food Freedom (feat. Sam Previte, RD)
<p>Sam Previte is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor/Registered Dietitian and the owner of renowned anti-diet organization, Find Food Freedom. Sam provides a whole new perspective on how to look at our relationships with food by helping us see past the societal conditioning t ... Show More
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Comfort food, with Danny Meyer
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<p>In the kitchen at Per Se, one of the best restaurants in the world, there is a sign. All it says is: A Sense of Urgency. That’s what a great chef, a great service staff, a great organization has. A great person needs it too.</p><p>✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox d ... Show More
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Molly Yeh: Food Blogger, Food Network Host, and Author
<p>Molly Yeh is a food blogger, Food Network host, restaurant owner, and cookbook author. But before she entered the food space, she spent her early career in a different industry: music. While studying classical percussion at Juilliard, she realized how much she loved trying new ... Show More
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Gwyneth Paltrow x Stanley Tucci: For the Love of Food
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