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"This is the craziest thing I've ever done," I said aloud to myself as I turned the steering wheel around yet another hairpin turn. "But I guess if I recognize that it's crazy, that means I'm not insane, right? Yeah. Right. Good.”

The Wheels on the Bus to Ljubljana

A short story written on the bus to Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Easy Elegance: Cambodian Breeze

Madeleine Dee prepares her beautiful Cambodian Breeze cocktail with fresh lime, butterfly pea flowers, and honey! Refreshing, easy, and elegant.

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El Celler de Can Roca

Madeleine Dee (The Seasoned Cynic) visits El Celler de Can Roca!

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Sunshine Soup

Quick, easy, delicious, and full of hearty warmth, Madeleine Dee’s Sunshine Soup is the perfect winter pick-me-up! #pesto #basil #veggies #vegetables #winter #soup #healthysoup #healthysoups #tortellini #lemon #wholefoods

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The Seasoned Cynic's Guide to Making a Charcuterie Board

The Seasoned Cynic’s Guide to Charcuterie Boards!

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The Seasoned Cynic's Guide to Cheap Flights

The Seasoned Cynic’s tips for finding great deals on flights!

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Tiffany's Homemade Irish Soda Bread

Handmade Irish Soda Bread! Easy, delicious, and perfect with a warm stew or for afternoon tea with a bit of jam. This recipe will never let you down.

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Gaggan

A brief account of the delicious assault we endured at Gaggan!

"Fond Memories": An Interview with Chef Madeleine Dee

Most importantly, in all her travels and shifting dreams, Dee seems to have finally found the rarest of all delicacies: her true self. “Fond is me. It’s my heart and soul, truly,” she says with no room for doubt.