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Welcome to 100 Miles, an exploration of sustaining life by going no further away than 100 miles to gather the things we need to live. This web log is my journal of food-based experiences, memories, thoughts, and recipes. I hope you enjoy reading it. To subscribe, so as not to miss each new edition, please enter your email address.

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      What Is ‘100 Miles’ All About?

      ‘100 Miles’ is a food blog written by me, freelance writer, Charles G. Thompson.  The blog’s content is based on my twenty-year career in the food and restaurant business starting when I was seventeen.  I have been a personal cook in France, cooked in and/or managed top U.S. restaurants, and worked in management in high-end gourmet food stores in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles.  I have eaten my way across the U.S., Europe, Mexico, South America, and, Hong Kong.  I speak French, Spanish, and Italian.

      Content

      All content on ‘100 Miles’ is written by me, Charles G. Thompson, unless indicated otherwise.  Readers of ‘100 Miles’ can expect to find general food writing in addition to cookbook, magazine, and product reviews.  Generally speaking, I don’t write restaurant reviews. I do, however, write informational pieces on businesses that matter to me and to the ‘100 mile’ concept.  You will also find pieces on travel, cookbooks, and recipes as well as interviews with chefs, food writers, and others in the food business.  Please let me know if there is something or someone you think I should write about and I’d be happy to consider it.

      Recipes

      The recipes posted on ‘100 Miles’ may be printed, downloaded, or written down for personal use.  If the recipe is original to me I’d appreciate receiving credit if you post it electronically or in print.  Recipes not original to me will identify the original source (usually with ‘adapted from’).

      Photography

      Unless indicated otherwise all photographs on ‘100 Miles,’ aside from family photographs, were taken by me and may not be used without my permission.  Most photos have been shot with two cameras: a Canon EOS Rebel XSi and an Olympus FE-190.  I recommend the Canon EOS Rebel XSi, a DSLR.

      Cookbooks & Food Related Products

      I collect cookbooks and own those listed on the ‘Cookbooks’ page of this blog as well as those on the Amazon widget.  Some of the cookbooks are sent to me by publishers for review and those I did not purchase.  I have not cooked from every book (yet) but I do recommend them all.  The kitchen items on the Amazon widget are items I own, use, and recommend.  If you are considering buying any of the cookbooks or kitchen items I’d appreciate your doing so through my Amazon widget.  If you have any questions about any of the books or kitchen items that I own do not hesitate to contact me.  If you are new to cooking and would like suggestions on what cookbooks and kitchen items to buy I would be happy to help.

      Can You Send Me Products to Review?

      Yes, I review cookbooks and other products on ‘100 Miles.’  If I do accept your product or cookbook please understand that I may or may not review or write about it.  To reach me please send an e-mail to: charlesgthompson@100miles.com or see below for alternate contact information.

      Restaurant & Business Reviews

      I don’t write in-depth restaurant reviews.  If I do write about a restaurant or business I am recommending it because I like the restaurant or business and feel that it contributes to the ‘100 miles’ concept.

      Can You Hire Me?

      Yes, I am available for freelance writing assignments and other food-related assignments.  To reach me please send an e-mail to: charlesgthompson@100miles.com or see below for alternate contact information.

      Advertising

      I don’t accept text-link ads or goods or services in exchange for links or content placement.  Comments and/or e-mails requesting these will not be answered and will be deleted.

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      I currently use Google AdSense, a third-party ad system that is keyword-based.  Please note that I have no control over the ads that appear on this site.  If you have an issue with an ad or its content please address your concerns with Google directly.

      Comments

      Comments are welcome on ‘100 Miles,’ and readers are encouraged to leave them.  Comments may be edited for grammar, spelling, or content.  They will not appear on the blog without my prior approval.  Comments may be deleted at any time, without notice.

      Errors & Corrections

      There will be occasional content errors, typographical errors, and misspellings on this site.  If you find an error and would like to bring it to my attention I’d be happy to correct it.  To reach me please send an e-mail to: charlesgthompson@100miles.com or see below for alternate contact information.

      Site Design & Hosting

      ‘100 Miles’ was designed by Adam Gomez.  If you’d like to reach him, please send an e-mail to: charlesgthompson@100miles.com.  The hosting site I use is Bluehost.  Both Adam and Bluehost have been terrific and I can’t recommend them highly enough.  I write my posts on the WordPress blogging platform.

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