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Grocery store shelves are bare, produce departments are all but empty early in the day, and whose fault is it? Yes, it’s COVID.

A crème brûlée recipe from Tiger and Peacock in The Memphian makes an easy but impressive dessert.

“Oh, Omicron, when are you gonna be gone?” That’s Britton DeWeese’s question as he sits at home, recovered but with a sick family and a work staff continuing to test positive.

The Science of Beer returns to the Museum of Science & History for a big, spread-out tasting and educational event Jan. 14.

Stanton has lost population, the income is low and its Downtown is gone, but a can-do mayor and a boost from Blue Oval City seem likely to change the town’s luck.

Pho 4 Ever in Cordova offers an extensive menu and we’ve barely begun, but so far the food and the service are promising.

Chris Herrington and Jennifer Biggs discuss the end of 2021 and what’s ahead for 2022 in food.

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