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For a long time, I have felt that we need to get back in touch with the miracle of yeast, the smell of bread dough and the sheer joy of making bread.

Saturday, Jan. 22

There has been much hype about radiation danger since the recent tragic events in Japan. Right off the bat let me dispel several common fears. As of this writing there is absolutely no need for anyone on the west coast to take potassium iodide pills to prevent thyroid cancer. There has been no significant increase in the local levels of radioactive iodine here on the West Coast, and unless conditions at the Fukushima plant radically change, it is unlikely that we will receive dangerous levels here.

Winter’s cold and rainy days immediately bring on thoughts of my Aunt Esther’s homemade cinnamon rolls.

Last time, I discussed how to identify and understand wines by color, clarity and smell. Tasting is the most important part, of course, and there are some characteristics that will help explain why certain wines taste and feel different in your mouth.