A Side of Christmas

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Hey there,

It’s almost Christmas.  I remember as a kid this being “the moooooost wonderful tiiiiiiiime of the yeeeeaaaarrr.”  I still feel that way, but, now, even more so because this will be the first year June is old enough to get it: Santa, reindeer, presents, etc.  We’ve been talking about the whole thing nonstop: what kind of cookies to make Santa (gingerbread men), what kind of treats to leave the reindeer (carrots) and what we are going to have for Christmas dessert (haven't quite decided yet).

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I'm Not A Vegetarian

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You know how much I love meat.  I really do.  I love it barbecued, pan-seared, slow roasted, sous-vide, even raw (Oysters!? Beef tartare!? Sooooo good).

BUT I also really love fruits and vegetables.  And, I have to admit, after reading the China Study, I had a moment where I thought that the only way to avoid certain early death was to give up all animal products.  But, two second later, while gnawing on the rind of a chunk of Parm, I realized I would rather take my chances.

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