When I was growing up the four things you had to know about to be a good American were Baseball, Hotdogs, Apple pie and Chevrolet, especially if you grew up near the Mets. Times have changed. Hotdogs sales are stagnating. I thought that was odd, because my son eats so many hotdogs the hot dog vendors call him to gauge whether to open up another production line.

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My mom comes to visit me once or twice a year.  She used to bring her laptop and work, but now she’s finally retired.  She does not like to sit still and always wants jobs to do around the house.  The last time she was here,  I let her do my fridge (which is an honor, I assure you).  She tackled it with gusto, and part way through holds out the little orange box with two fingers and says, "Here I think this needs to be replaced".

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Diamond Crystal^® Kosher Salt Calls for Entries in Fifth Annual Search for the Seasoned Chef Recipe Contest

Scholarships and Prizes Valued at More Than $9,400 — Its Largest Prize Package Ever

Celebrating the fifth anniversary of its popular Search for the Seasoned Chef Recipe Contest,  Diamond Crystal^® kosher salt announces its call for entries by offering its largest prize package ever, valued at more than $9,400. Chefs-in-training throughout the nation are invited to showcase their cooking abilities and complete for scholarships to further their culinary education. 

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