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I Went to Modena for Food and Came Home With a Balsamic Vinegar Habit

A Modena awakening, a Chicago tasting, and one very unexpected obsession
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Westso Mexican Steakhouse, speaks charcoal, chuletón and chiles

Chicago’s steakhouse boom shows no signs of slowing down. From polished newcomers in the West Loop to restaurants reinterpreting the format through specific culinary traditions, the city continues to reinvent one of its most traditional dining experiences.

And in Edison Park, a neighborhood that rarely enters the current dining conversation, a Mexican steakhouse has been quietly doing something similar for a couple of years, blending classic steakhouse structure with the flavors and hospitality of Mexican cooking.
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5 Steps to Know Your Balsamic Vinegar Is Good: A Quick Field Guide

A quick reference guide that makes sense of shelves, labels and help flag the occasional imposter.
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Chasing Mole: chef Geno Bahena and the Love that Loved him Back

In the late '80s, when "Mexican food" in the U.S. evoked little more than images of nachos and margaritas, Chef Geno Bahena was busy changing the story. From helping open iconic establishments like Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, to his own kitchens, @chef_geno showed #Chicago that Mexican food could be as deep and complex as any cuisine in the world.
His journey began in Guerrero, Mexico, where as a boy he stood beside his grandmother stirring mole rojo. At twelve he was cooking on his own.
He left home as a teenager, carrying heartbreak and a dream no one else believed in. Four decades later, he's opened dozens of restaurants, cooked at the White House, and built a career turning tradition into craft and craft into connection.
For chef Bahena, food was never just food. It was the dream he caught, and the love that loved him back.
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Alfonso Sotelo’s 5 Rabanitos Brings Pilsen’s Spirit to Hyde Park

Chef Alfonso Sotelo opened 5 Rabanitos in Pilsen nearly a decade ago, showcasing his take on regional Mexican cuisine. Now in Hyde Park, that same spirit is at the center of the bustling space on 53rd Street — and yes, it’s already packed.
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El Califa de León Meets Chicago: Can Michelin-Worthy Tacos Travel?

When I heard NYC taco chain Tacombi was hosting the celebrated El Califa de León as a pop-up in Chicago, I was intrigued—and judging by the lines snaking down the block, I wasn’t the only one. Could the magic of Mexico City’s Michelin-star-worthy taquería be conjured in this fleeting experience?
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From Little Village to River East: La Catedral Café Brings Heart to the High-Rises

At an age when most people are still figuring out the line between ambition and hustle, Chef Ambrocio Gonzalez was quietly building an empire.

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Craving the magic of Italy’s Marocchino in Chicago

Milan threw a new obsession my way: the small yet mighty Marocchino. The name might throw you off—it’s not Moroccan at all. This intense drink was born in Piedmont and slowly spread across Italy. Made with just three essential ingredients—coffee, cocoa powder, and milk—layered in perfect balance and served in a warm shot glass, it delivers a rich experience that stays with you. It’s the kind of discovery that makes you fall for a place in a way no guidebook ever could.
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From the Streets to Stardom: Mexico City’s Michelin-Starred Tacos

Taquerías are the pulse of Mexico City, the heartbeat of its streets. And they’re more than just places to grab a quick bite—they’re small universes that capture the city’s soul. They have their own language and set of rules. As tacos have been embraced worldwide, in Mexico, people continue to fall in love with this cornerstone of their diet—a staple that carries centuries of tradition in every bite. Recently, one of these unassuming spots has crossed into a realm few would have ever predicted: Michelin stardom.
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  • Méx-O-Logy – Mojito: A Prescription for Summer

    Make your own raspberry mojito. Photo credit: Myrna Rodríguez
    Photo credit: Myrna Rodríguez

    By: Myrna Rodríguez

    Did you know Mojito was created as a medicinal recipe? The original pirates of the Caribbean used to drink it to fight scurvy. While mixing lime, water and spices to hide the strong taste of unrefined rum, they stumbled upon this refreshing recipe.

    Luckily for us, the production process of rum has been greatly improved. Mojitos, later popularized by Ernest Hemingway, are so sweet and refreshing, that they remain a preferred summer “elixir” around the world.

    My favorite mojito recipe  combines the sweetness of rum and sugar with the acidity of raspberry and lime. The mint oils give this antidote for stress its distinctive flavor and refreshing qualities.

    Are you wondering what kind of rum to use?  Available rums today hail from tropical and not so tropical destinations and feature different levels of alcohol and local flavors. At the end of the day, the best rum is really the one you like.

    ¡Salud!

    Raspberry Mojito

    Ingredients:

    • 12 peppermint leaves
    • ½ lime (cut into 4 wedges)
    • 1 tbsp. sugar
    • 8 raspberries
    • 1 ½ oz white rum
    • 3 oz carbonated water

    Process:

    1. Combine the peppermint leaves, lime, sugar and raspberries in a glass. Muddle with 10 to 15 strokes, just enough to squeeze as much juice out of the lime as possible and to puree the raspberries.
    2. Take this same glass with the mint mix at the bottom and fill it up with ice cubes.
    3. Add the rum, top the glass with the carbonated water and mix.

    Tip: you can create a mix of berries to make it fun and add different flavors.

    Mexican transplant Myrna Rodríguez, conjures up Latin-influenced libations.
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    A business woman by profession, and a mixologist by passion, Myrna Rodríguez holds a masters degree in business and is a certified mixologist. Inquisitive and creative, she keeps up with new techniques, while drawing inspiration from her two grandmothers (one Mexican and one Honduran). Raised and educated in Monterrey, Mexico, Myrna infuses her recipes with Latin American flavors and ingredients, and brings an exciting twist to traditional drinks.

    Find Myrna sampling food around Chicago, or delighting her lucky friends and acquaintances with Mexican-influenced beverages.

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    A Sip of Heaven: Chocolate Champurrado

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  • Méx-O-Logy – Margarita, Señorita

    We are very excited to launch our new column, Mex-O-Logy, a space dedicated to sharing recipes and tips so that you can mix your own Mexican-inspired libations.

    ¡Salud!

    Margarita, Señorita

    Mexican transplant Myrna Rodríguez, conjures up Mexican-influenced libations.
    Mexican transplant Myrna Rodríguez, brings and exciting twist to traditional drinks.

    By Myrna Rodríguez

    Definitely a drink that makes us think of summer, and actually, one of my favorite cocktails, this Mexican classic is a crowd pleaser. Way before I knew tequila was made of agave, I already thought this cactus was fun: I remember traveling with my family to Guadalajara as a child, and being marveled at the endless fields of agave I could see in the distance.

    Margaritas are perfect for your summer cookouts, and very easy to put together. Here is my favorite recipe:

    Ingredients:

    1 ½ oz tequila

    1 oz orange liquor

    1 lime juice (freshly squeezed)

    ¾ oz agave syrup*

    * Equal parts agave syrup/boiling water. Let it rest until cold, then use.

    I usually shake the margaritas with big ice cubes so that they cool faster. Strain the mix into a rock glass then fill up the glass with fresh ice. Add a wedge of lime to garnish and enjoy!

    Photo credit: Myrna Rodríguez
    Photo credit: Myrna Rodríguez

    A business woman by profession, and a mixologist by passion, Myrna Rodríguez holds a masters degree in business and is a certified mixologist. Inquisitive and creative, she keeps up with new techniques, while drawing inspiration from her two grandmothers (one Mexican and one Honduran). Raised and educated in Monterrey, Mexico, Myrna infuses her recipes with Latin American flavors and ingredients, and brings an exciting twist to traditional drinks.

    Find Myrna sampling food around Chicago, or delighting her lucky friends and acquaintances with Mexican-influenced beverages.

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    ¡’Biba’ México! The Zeal Behind Mexico’s Pasión Biba (The First in a Series)

    October 8, 2014

    Estampas de Mi Ciudad – Tejate, the Drink of Kings

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    Méx-O-Logy – Receta para Hacer Mezcalina de Pepino

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  • Nuestra Mesa – Langostinos con Hierbas y Aceite de Oliva

    Foto: Manuel Rivera
    Foto: Manuel Rivera

    ¿Listos para celebrar a papá? Esta semana, y justo para el Día del Padre. el chef Aldo Saavedra, nos trae a Nuestra Mesa un delicioso platillo de Ensenada, Baja California.

    INGREDIENTES

    • 1 kg langostinos
    • 150 ml aceite olivo
    • 8 hojas laurel fresco
    • 1 rama romero fresco
    • 2 dientes de ajo picados
    • 10 ramas de tomillo fresco
    • 10 pimientas negras enteras
    • 6 chiles de árbol (opcional)
    • 6 limones partidos por mitad

    PREPARACIÓN

    1. Parte los langostinos por la mitad verticalmente y límpialos con agua. Déjalos sin pelar y con cabezas.
    2. Escurre los langostinos y pónlos en el refrigerador hasta el momento de usarlos.
    3. Pon el aceite de oliva a calentar en una sartén grande y un poco hondo.
    4. Ya que esté caliente el aceite, agrégale las hierbas, el ajo y la pimienta.
    5. Pon los langostinos a freiren el aceite con hierbas, ya que estén un poco fritas.
    6. Si te gusta el picante, agrégale los chiles de árbol secos, partidos en trozos pequeños.
    7. Agrega sal al gusto y sirve en un plato hondo.
    8. Se les puede acompañar con limón.

    El chef Aldo Saavedra ha cocinado para huéspedes de establecimientos como el conocido Hotel Condesa D.F. y ha contribuído con sus recetas en proyectos con marcas de la talla de Larousse y Danone. En Nuestra Mesa, el chef Saavedra comparte con los lectores de La Vitamina T, su pasión por la cocina y por México.

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    Nuestra Mesa – Para esta Cuaresma, Chilpachole de Jaiba

    February 22, 2015

    Receta: Tostadas Raspadas con Pozole Seco – Nuestra Mesa

    December 23, 2015

    Calabaza en Tacha: Dulce Tradición

    December 1, 2013
  • Estampas de mi Ciudad – Desayuno Chilango* (Breakfast in D.F.)

    Tortas y Licuados Mexico City, Mexico Photo by: Brenda Storch
    Tortas y Licuados Mexico City, Mexico Photo: Brenda Storch

    You may or may not be familiar with the term torta, the Mexican interpretation of a sandwich. Tortas are brought to life using bolillos, a type of bread with the perfect amount of crunch and yield to provide textural contrast. When it comes to this Mexican plate, there are no rules:  budget and imagination are the only boundaries to what you can create. 

    Tortas are usually served for lunch, except when they are filled with a tamal, in which case they are called guajolotas or “female turkeys”. This is a popular breakfast meal.  According to some food intellectuals, such peculiar name was given to tamal-stuffed tortas in the early 1900’s, due to the fact that back then, this plate was created with a low-quality bread called guajolote (turkey).

    Licuados are close to the concept of a smoothie, with the exception that in Mexico, the fruit is usually mixed with milk and even cereal and raw egg yolks.

    Here, licuados are a breakfast staple.

    Just like sports have permeated the vernacular in the US, in Mexico, food has found its way into language in a rather ubiquitous way.  For example, the expression, “se comió la torta antes del recreo” (having finished one´s torta before recess) means a couple is expecting a child before getting married.

    This photo was taken at one of the handful of stands offering tortas and licuados  in downtown Mexico City.

    *Chilango” is a term to refer to someone from Mexico City.

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    Quesadilla: More than Cheese Meets the Tortilla

    August 25, 2014

    Saints and Superheroes at Mercado de San Juan

    January 16, 2013

    Pura Vitamina T – Estampas de mi Ciudad

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  • Flores para Mamá – Indias Vestidas

    Foto: Manuel Rivera
    Foto: Manuel Rivera

    Desde flores y frutos, hasta cactos e insectos, la comida mexicana es increíblemente variada. La diversidad de los ingredientes, aunado al sincretismo cultural propio de esta cocina, nos ofrece lo mejor de dos (o más) mundos en un plato.

    Para celebrar el Día de las Madres, el Chef Aldo y Manuel Rivera decidieron incorporar flores en un platillo para mamá: indias vestidas. Este manjar incorpora ingredientes indígenas, en este caso la flor de calabaza, con técnicas europeas, como el capeado.

    ¡Demuéstrale a mamá cuánto la quieres con estas deliciosas flores!

    INDIAS VESTIDAS

    Rinde para 6 personas.

    Ingredientes:
    • 12 piezas de flor de calabaza
    • 1 cucharada de mantequilla
    • 4 piezas de champiñones
    • 1/4 de cebolla finamente picada
    • 1 hoja de epazote
    • 1/2 chile Serrano desvenado y finamente picado
    • 1 diente de ajo finamente picado
    • 60 gramos de queso crema
    • 100 gramos de queso fresco rallado
    • 1 taza de pan molido
    • 1/2 taza de harina de trigo
    • 4 huevos
    • Sal y pimienta al guato
    • Aceite para freír
    Procedimiento:
    1. Lava con mucho cuidado la flor de calabaza y quítale el tallo.
    2. Derrite la mantequilla en una sartén, saltea el ajo, la cebolla, el chile, el epazote y los champiñones con cuidado de no sobre cocer. Déjalo enfriar.
    3. Mezcla los quesos con el recaudo de los champiñones y sazona con un poco de sal y pimienta blanca.
    4. Con ayuda de una manga, rellena las flores con mucho cuidado. Rese
    rva.
    5. Separa las yemas y las claras de huevo. Bate las claras a punto de nieve y añade las yemas. Integra con un movimiento envolvente.
    6. Pasa las flores por harina, huevo y el pan. Fríelas rápidamente para no quemarlas. Escurre el exceso de aceite.
    7. Sirve sobre una salsa de chile poblano o de jitomate.
    El chef Aldo Saavedra ha cocinado para huéspedes de establecimientos como el conocido Hotel Condesa D.F. y ha contribuído con sus recetas en proyectos con marcas de la talla de Larousse y Danone. En Nuestra Mesa, el chef Saavedra comparte con los lectores de La Vitamina T, su pasión por la cocina y por México.

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    Margarita de Piña y Mezcal: La Receta

    March 23, 2015

    Receta: Sopa de Guías – Nuestra Mesa

    December 13, 2015

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  • Uno de los Siete Moles de Oaxaca: El Mole Amarillo

    Foto: Manuel Rivera
    Foto: Manuel Rivera

    Sin lugar a dudas, el mole es una de las grandes estrellas de la comida mexicana. Aunque  diferentes historias sobre su origen hacen de Puebla el marco del génesis de este manjar, es en Oaxaca, el quinto estado más grande de la República Mexicana, donde el mole se ejecuta en una gran variedad de formas.  Oaxaca tiene siete moles:  negro, coloradito, amarillo, verde, chichilo, rojo y almendrado. Estos moles representan los ingredientes y la diversidad cultural de  cada una de las regiones oaxaqueñas.

    Desde el complejo mole negro que requiere de más de 30 ingredientes para su conjuro, hasta el almendrado, cada uno de estos moles es tan delicioso y diferente como el que le sigue. Hoy, el chef Aldo nos trae a Nuestra Mesa, la receta para hacer mole amarillo. Aunque este mole es tradicionalmente hecho con carne de res, esta versión incorpora carne de pollo.

    INGREDIENTES 

    (Rinde para 6 personas)

    • 3 chiles guajillos
    • 1 jitomate mediano
    • 1 tomate verde
    • 2 piezas de clavo de olor
    • 2 piezas de pimienta gorda
    • 1 cucharadita de orégano
    • 1 hoja de hierba santa
    • 200 gramos de masa de maíz
    • 1 litro de consomé de pollo
    • 1 1/2 kilo de pollo cortado en piezas y cocido
    • 200 gramos de ejotes limpios, cortados y cocidos
    • 2 chayotes cortados en cubos grandes y cocidos
    • Sal al gusto

    PREPARACIÓN

    1. Pon a cocer el chile y el jitomate en poca agua. Esto muele con las especias, con excepción de la hoja santa. Cuela.
    2. Añade el consomé de pollo y pon a hervir en una cacerola, agregando la hoja santa y sal al gusto.
    3. Poco a poco y sin dejar de mover, agrega la masa licuada con un poco de agua hasta formar un atole. Continúa cociendo hasta que esté espeso, cuidando de no subir la flama.
    4. Al servirlo se agregan las verduras y el pollo.

    ¡Acompaña con tortillas!

     

    El chef Aldo Saavedra ha cocinado para huéspedes de establecimientos como el conocido Hotel Condesa D.F. y ha contribuído con sus recetas en proyectos con marcas de la talla de Larousse y Danone. En Nuestra Mesa, el chef Saavedra comparte con los lectores de La Vitamina T, su pasión por la cocina y por México.

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    Nuestra Mesa – Tamales Veracruzanos

    January 28, 2023

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  • Thank You for Each and Every One of Your Votes!

    Panko-crusted fish torta with chipotle mayo
    Panko-crusted fish torta with chipotle mayo

    Dear friends of La Vitamina T,

    Earlier today we received detailed information on the results of Gorton’s “Cook, Blog and Win” contest. I thought it was important to wait for them before sharing the news with you. We finished 3rd! You must have done something right, because you helped us close the gap to move up in the race in the final weeks! I also learned that we were not far behind the second spot. This was not an easy feat. As you know, we were privileged to run against very seasoned, highly-respected bloggers. Being part of this contest was in itself, a win for one-year old La Vitamina T.

    Thank you so much for your dedicated, generous and thoughtful help. We did not win first place, but we walked away with a greater reward- your support, your words of encouragement and your kind notes. Many of you wrote  every day to let us know you had voted. Others sent updates on their voting status while on vacation.

    I was truly touched.

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for each and every one of your votes; thank you for making the recipe, for sharing it with your friends, for keeping us among your friends in spite of all of our messages, thank you for rooting for La Vitamina T. And most of all, thank you for reading.

    I feel like we are winners after all.

    Much love and gratitude, Brenda Storch

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  • Pastel de Nata con Mousse de Chocolate

    Foto: Victoria del Ángel
    Foto: Victoria del Ángel
    La deliciosa nata, típica de la gastronomía mexicana, es esencialmente la crema que se retira de la leche para después enfriarse. Hace años que no me como un pan con nata, y cuando vi este pastel, pensé que el compartirlo era algo imperativo. Esta receta es cortesía de la chef Victoria del Ángel.
    PASTEL DE NATA CON MOUSSE DE CHOCOLATE Y RELLENO DE JALEA DE  MANDARINA
    Pan:
    • 215  gr de nata
    • 400 gr de azúcar
    • 200 gr  huevo
    • 240 ml leche
    • 15 ml extracto de vainilla
    • 280 gr harina
    • 15 gr polvo para hornear (esta receta es para una altitud como la de México, ajusta este ingrediente como sea necesario)
    • 1 pizca de sal
    Procedimiento:
    1. Acrema la nata con el azúcar e incorpora los huevos poco a poco.
    2. Agrega la leche y el extracto de vainilla, añade la la harina y el polvo para hornear cernidos.
    3. Vacía la mezcla en un molde y hornear a 180°C
    Mousse de chocolate de leche:
    • 200 gr cobertura de leche
    • 250 ml crema para batir
    • 9 gr grenetina
    • 400 ml de crema semi batida
     Procedimiento:
    1. Calienta la crema y agrega la grenetina ya hidratada.
    2. Vacía sobre el chocolate de leche para fundirlo.
    3. Deja enfriar sin que se cuaje y mezcla con la crema semi batida.
    Jalea de mandarina:
    • 500 ml jugo de mandarina
    • 15gr de grenetina
     Procedimiento:
    1. Calienta el jugo de mandarina y agrega la grenetina ya hidratada.
    2. Vacía en un molde del tamaño del que se usó para el pan de nata.
    3. Rebana el pan por la mitad y agrega un poco de mousse de chocolate de leche, coloca la jalea de mandarina y vuelve  a agregar mousse, coloca la otra capa de pan y cubre el pastel con el resto del mousse.
    4. Refrigera y sirve.

    La chef Victoria del Ángel  descubrió su pasión por la cocina desde los tres años. Fascinada por la repostería y gastronomía mexicanas, decidió perseguir la licenciatura en gastronomía en la Escuela Superior de Gastronomía, y más tarde un postgrado en repostería en la Universidad de Artes culinarias y Tendencias Europeas, otorgado por el Culinary Institute Switzerland de Suiza. Victoria es dueña de la chocolatería Xocolat del Ángel en Jilotepec, México.

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  • Flock to the Shepherd -The Charismatic Taco al Pastor

    Photo: El Califa, Mexico City
    Photo courtesy of: El Califa, Mexico City

    RUTA MEXICANA

    Whenever I visit Mexico, there is an additional ‘layover’ between the airport and my parents’ home in a suburb of Mexico City. Stopping for tacos al pastor or ‘shepherd-style’ tacos has become somewhat of an unspoken ritual. Luckily, no matter the time or day of the year, my sister is always prepared with a roster of recommendations that she has carefully curated in my absence. Count on her to rattle off an impressive selection that includes taquerías open on Christmas Day.

    Despite the fact that taco stands abound, not all tacos are made equal. Ask any local. Finding the perfect taquería is almost a rite of passage for defeños*, one that speaks to the way we connect with our city and beyond- a Mexican’s relationship with their pastor is emotional… personal.

    Photo courtesy of: El Califa. Mexico City, Mexico
    Photo courtesy of: El Califa. Mexico City, Mexico

    When Enrico came with me to Mexico for the first time, he joined me in our recently established ritual. We visited a corner taquería where my family knew Chucho*, the taquero. Enrico was a little nervous as he eyed the cilantro and the onion piling over the tender marinated pork meat and pineapple. As a tourist who visits Mexico for the first time, Enrico asked me if the food was safe to eat. Trying to leverage whatever I could think of to reassure him, I said, “You will be fine. The taquero’s name is Jesus!”

    He was an instant convert.

    I have yet to find a perfect spot in Chicago to have tacos al pastor. Recently, I was crushed to find that some places serve them with cubed meat. I am on a mission to find a place I can recommend!

    In the meantime, if you have the good fortune to be in Mexico City, you must check out El Califa. Aside from their outstanding customer service, they are famous for the way they serve the meat and for their freshly-made tortillas.

    You will see why I think that this taco is king.

    * Defeño is a Citizen of Mexico City (D.F.)

    **In Mexico, Chucho is short for Jesús, which is a fairly common name

    EL CALIFA 

    Altata 22, Col. Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico 

    Click here to find additional locations

    Hours: Mon. thru  Sun. 1:00 p.m. –  4:00 a.m. 

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