During the airing of a Cash Cab episode several years ago, host Ben Bailey asked the question:  "What iconic hot cocoa brand was invented by an American of Sicilian descent?" or something close to that effect.  The answer, of course, was Swiss Miss.  For the other folks in the room's benefit, I chimed in with "And Uncle Chuck was that inventor".   "Uncle Chuck" was Charles Sanna, inventor extraordinaire, of Madison, Wisconsin.  Unfortunately, the world...

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Folks have often asked us - my hubby, Peter and I - about our "menu and meal planning".  Peter (aka "Chef Pierre") and I have found it's the only way to deal with crazy schedules and ensure that we eat (somewhat) regularly and healthily, stay on budget, and provide our palates with variety.  Let's face it ... every night out or eating take-in gets old ... as does cooking and eating the same home-cooked meals...

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