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On the impracticality of a cheeseburger; accidental grocers find success

Today's recommended links from BA editors...
By Sam Dean
December 7, 2011
On the impracticality of a cheeseburger accidental grocers find success

Going the Distance to Make Craft Cocktails at Home - NYT

My Brilliant Second Career: We Never Thought We'd Be Grocers - Salon

On the impracticality of a cheeseburger - Waldo Jaquith

Algae Is the New Corn - Good

Here come the food trend lists--a roundup - NPR

Jello Shots Grow Up - Oregon Live

Sam Dean is a former staff writer for BonAppetit.com. He lives in Brooklyn. ... Read More
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