Sometimes the most seemingly obtuse bits of knowledge lead to bigger, better, and in some cases, bubblier things.
When Judy Jordan got her degree in Earth Sciences/Geology from Stanford and returned home to work at her father's winery, Jordan, she was able to apply her knowledge to the geology of the vineyards. At the same time, the exposure to the winery provided her with enough skills in business and marketing that she was able to start her own winery J Vineyards, in 1986.
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The creators of Sriracha are facing another dousing to their production, as the California Department of Health has applied stricter guidelines to the way the hot sauce is made.
The halt comes just weeks after a court order shut down the factory after complaining neighbors allegedly suffered heartburn, inflamed asthma, and even nosebleeds they said were caused by the spicy odors seeping from the factory. The uproar eventually pushed the city of Irwindale to sue Huy Fong Foods for the alleged health hazard.
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As the morning wanes in Temescal, a line appears at the corner of Telegraph and 51st. A prolific line really, winding outside the doors of Bakesale Betty. It moves quickly but never seems to get shorter, and everyone's waiting on the same thing.
A Fried. Chicken. Sandwich.
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Having trouble feeling your fingertips the last week? Yep, us too. You've likely been sipping on tea, cocoa, and hot cider in a survival-based effort to warm up your extremities. Allow us to suggest another route ... one that warms the hands, the spirit, and the liver all in one fell swoop. That's right, it's time for some seasonal booze warmth.
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