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Where is tamarind paste? Is this a supply chain problem?

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Naomi

Which I went out to buy yesterday. No question I was going to find tamarind paste at Jubilee Market which is, after all, a hugely expanded Korean market with a large section of Asian and other exotic condiments. Indeed, my … Continue reading →

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“I love Brahms.”

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Naomi

I was planning to go shopping this afternoon. Instead, I made a lengthy journey, thanks to this terrific New York Times article (and with panoramic photographs by George Etheredge) from Peter Goodman, on US truckers, with a few days in … Continue reading →

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The supply chain crisis and the day to day reality of truckers

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Naomi

Goodness me. Today, after my romantic reflections on trucking a few weeks ago, the New York Times has advanced the story. Twice. This is one of those moments when I wish I was occasionally possessed by a swollen amour propre … Continue reading →

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