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Everything Else

All the articles we couldn't find another good home for.

Chuck Kaiser

Keeping the old ways alive.

Barr Street Market

The historic farmers’ market with local flavor.

Higher Grounds Grand Opening

One of Downtown’s favorite coffee shops is officially open again.

Going Paleo With Dr. Gladd, Part 3

Tips to get you started with eating a more paleo diet.

Going Paleo With Dr. Gladd, Part 2

Why paleo might be right for you.

Going Paleo With Dr. Gladd, Part 1

An introduction to the paleo way of eating.

The Twin Miseries of Dehydration

One ER visit and $4700 later, I learn to love drinking water.

Bruising My Ego On A Journey Through Taste

We take Eddie Merlot’s cookbook, A Journey Through Taste for a test drive.

The Supper Club

It’s time to get social about eating local.

A Journey Through Taste

An impressive cookbook from Fort Wayne’s own Eddie Merlot’s.

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