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I like to switch it up. In fact, just today I had my usual doppio on ice, breve. Icey, creamy espresso goodness.

Kimchi Dog. Cook a Hebrew National dog and a buttered top-sliced bun over medium-high, then top with kimchi. Enough said.

Pretty lazy research. No kidding Al-Clad and Le Creuset make good products. I've built kitchens for all three of my adult kids and the best bargains out there can be found in the kitchen sections at Homes Goods, TJ Max, Marshalls, and Ross. All sizes of Cuisinart tri-ply stock pots and saucepans, Cuisinart Green non-stick, Chicago metallic ware, enamel cast iron, cutting boards, and dinnerware.

Macy's has some great deals on Belgique pans and Martha Stewart Dutch ovens if you keep your eyes open for holiday bargains all year long.

DeBuyer carbon steel or non-stick saute pans are fount online at Chefs Catalog. They often offer free shipping. Lodge bargains can be found at all camping stores.

If I'm making chicken stock I dip into my stash of frozen wing tips saved from a prior chciken wing blockbuster (or a pack of wings). and roast them on a sheet pan with shallots, carrots, celery, salt, pepper and thyme. Then I add water and simmer them on the stove top till the aroma is irresistble.

In a pinch, Better Than Boullion can jazz up a can of chcicken broth like you cannot believe.

Add lobster BTB and simmer with minced red chiles, throw in some shelled shrimp and rice noodles and top with grated carrot , cilantro and scallions.

Add mushroom BTB and simmer with sauteed mushrooms and a sprig of thyme, a splash of Brandy and a splash of half and half. Buzz with an immersion blender or serve chunky style.

Add chicken BTB and simmer with parboiled diced potatoes, lots of cracked black pepper, a splash of cream and buzz till smooth. You can also use cauliflower or carrots or fire roasted tomatoes for a smilar speedy and creamy hot bowl of goodness.

It's great to see salt pork come out of the closet...it's been hiding in baked beans and new enlgand clam chower for too long.

How could I forget...Bamm Automat is not to be missed. It's worth the trip for a unique experience and a quick nibble.