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Event Wed May 21 2014

Stately Sandwiches Completes its Tour

Stately SandwichesStately Sandwiches, a foodblog dedicated to making -- and beautifully photographing -- the signature sandwich from every state in the union, is about to make its 50th sandwich.

The last stop on the tour is Delaware, which will be represented by the Bobbie, a signature sub from the local Capriotti's chain. The Bobbie is basically a Thanksgiving leftover sub, filled with roast turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo. Sounds filling.

Stately Sandwiches creator Kelly Pratt will be hosting a "50th Sandwich Celebration" on Saturday, June 14, and following it up with a post wrapping up the project.

 
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Feature Thu Dec 31 2015

The State of Food Writing

By Brandy Gonsoulin

In 2009, food blogging, social media and Yelp were gaining popularity, and America's revered gastronomic magazine Gourmet shuttered after 68 years in business. Former Cook's Illustrated editor-in-chief Chris Kimball followed with an editorial, stating that "The shuttering of Gourmet reminds...
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