Firewater: Beverage Etiquette Solved at Last

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By Dave DeWitt Miss Manners is completely baffled. Emily Post has no clue whatsoever. In fact, there’s a crisis these days in the world of etiquette because none of the experts can answer the question: what drinks should be served with hot and spicy foods? The turmoil has been caused by the fact that more and more Americans are consuming …

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My Encounter with a Fake Foodie—A True Story

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  Time: A Few Years Ago Location: A Poorly Stocked Wine Store in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur The Players: Bill and Roberta, Dave and Mary Jane, Numerous American Retirees, and One 30-Something Yuppie Store Owner Undoubtedly from the American California “This is one of Baja’s best wines,” he said, indicating a dark red bottle. “Can I pour you a glass?” …