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The least of the concerns in postville is that it becomes a ghost town. The processing plant (which was shut down by previous owners) brought an onslaught of shady characters from eastern europe, central america, and western africa. The crime rate and gang activity was more than this very small town could handle and it essentailly became a "company" town then. The workers were the least of the problems, the horrid working conditions brought the dis enfranchised from all over but most dangerously also brought those that feed on hte disenfranchised. This was stuck in iowa away from the site of any informed consumer ..... On purpose.

The town has rallied to help the families setting up temporary housing, opening churches, etc.

raspberries with a drizzle of balsamic glaze

Fried Chicken Livers on Wide Amish Noodles with a white sauce.... makes me 12 again

Vietnam - for the food
Dijon - for the history of food
Argentinia - for the diversity

veal shank bones are the best for this, make sure it is that and not knuckle or leg bones (they come from up the animal) before you buy them you can see the amount of fat in them... although lamb is a rich hearty alternative. I like to serve with cold boiled potaoes sprinkled with sea salt, little cornichons, a hearty black bread, and a plate of radishes and sweet cream butter.

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Favorite grilling sauce is Veri Veri Teriyaki by Soy Vay. Good on beef, chicken...Even though it's the same sauce, it makes the proteins taste different.

spicy barbecue sauce :)

Olive oil and garlic - I love garlic on everything.

olive oil and cracked pepper