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I love working with big flavors like chiles and smoke. Honey is perfect for softening the edges, mellowing them out a bit. I put it in everything - vinaigrettes, soups, stocks, salsas, so I'm always on the hunt for great honey.

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Bobby Flay
Age: 59
Born: 1964
Born: December 10
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Robert William Flay
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