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In Praise of Secondhand Stores

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Mark Zeiger

In many essays on this blog I’ve sung the praises of shopping at secondhand stores. Beginning with Museum of Lost Desires, and including A Successful Bargain Hunt, we have benefitted greatly from our local private secondhand store, and the Salvation … Continue reading →

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High Carbon Steel Kitchen Knives

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

I sing the praises of the high carbon steel kitchen knife . . . . About a year ago, Michelle and I watched Julia Child’s series, The French Chef. In one episode, she commented that her kitchen knives were good, … Continue reading →

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