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Lior Lev Secarz #repost

Lior Lev Secarz #repost

As Stir the Pots reposts past interviews, we thought of Lior Lev Secarz. The man behind Spice Brothers, Lior is a spirit who radiates the humanity and love of life that seems so under attack in the nation where he was raised. Israel. Stir the Pots is the creation of...

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Ian Lowe #repost

Ian Lowe #repost

Ian Lowe is a transplanted Texan living in Tasmania. He's also one of the world's most knowledgeable figures in the world of baking bread. I first heard about him from fellow bakers who led me to his writing on The Fresh Loaf. Later I spent lots of time on his...

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Anissa Helou #repost

Anissa Helou #repost

Anissa Helou is a Lebanese-Syrian chef and cookbook author. She is also one of the world's leading encyclopedia when it comes to food history and culture around the Mediterranean, or the area Anissa celebrates as "the Levant."  My friend Judy Witts Francini first...

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Amy Hedyatpour repost#

Amy Hedyatpour repost#

I first came to know Amy Hedyatpour through baker Brad Preznant. That was over 20 years ago.  Also known as Amy Glaze, she inspired me professionally for her backbone as an American (and a woman) navigating some of the world's most demanding and often macho kitchens,...

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Amy Scherber #repost

Amy Scherber #repost

  Amy Scherber has over spent three decades honing her expertise in baking, bread, and running a food business. I have followed her for years. In fact, as we published here, she was a genuine muse for me. Back when I had a bit more time on my hands, I volunteered...

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