I was recently at the Missouri State Fair, making my usual rounds through the Agriculture Building. As I stood in front of the prize-winning cured country hams, I overheard a group of 20-something-year-old guys talking. One said, “So the more mold, the bigger the ribbon?” Another chimed in, “WOW, that’s a lot of hamburger.” I […]
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