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The Great Gatsby prequel novel Gatsby’s Rival tells story of the iconic character’s rise

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The Great Gatsby prequel novel Gatsby’s Rival tells story of the iconic character’s rise

Gatsby’s Rival by Richard Guimond is an epic adventure story that rivets the reader from page one, with a high-stakes plot and an ensemble cast of characters as iconic as the great Gatsby himself. Set in 1920s America as a prequel to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s seminal 1925 work The Great Gatsby, Guimond’s novel juxtaposes socialite … Read more

The Caesar salad is 100: how classic dish was invented by an Italian immigrant in Mexico

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The Caesar salad is 100: how classic dish was invented by an Italian immigrant in Mexico

In the middle of the dining room, Cardini tossed whole Romaine leaves with ingredients he had on hand, including garlic-flavoured oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemons, eggs and Parmesan cheese. A star was born. Tijuana plans to commemorate the anniversary this month with a three-day food and wine festival, and the unveiling of a statue of Cardini. … Read more