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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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A Superhero Chef’s Compassion is His Greatest Strength

Dan Marek · October 20, 2026

I was completely surprised later in my life to be so enthralled in a comic book series. It literally came out of nowhere: my wife and I were watching a new show on Netflix when we landed on a live-action version of a manga comic about pirates. Apparently it had been around for over 25 years and is the longest-running series in its respective medium - One Piece. The story follows a young pirate, Monkey D. Luffy, as he and his crew sail an ocean...

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Asian Pork Pot Roast

Soy sauce, mirin, Szechuan peppercorns, star anise, ginger, garlic and stock, turn this inexpensive cut of pork into a highly flavorful, ultra-tender and mouth-watering meal.

180–360 min Serves 4–6 4.8 (3)
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