http://owtk.com/2010/02/what-an-onside-kick-teaches-our-kids/ Kid's Music, Books, Toys and Culture through the eyes of a Stay at Home Dad Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:54:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://owtk.com/2010/02/what-an-onside-kick-teaches-our-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-254 Jeff Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:14:10 +0000 http://owtk.com/?p=2765#comment-254 Many of the chains are franchised, so in essence, yes a local may be benefiting. But the food, recipes and creative spirit is limited to the directives of corporate HQ. Dining at an independent, locally owned place supports the community and also allows you try to some more inventive dishes, maybe using local ingredients. Many of the chains are franchised, so in essence, yes a local may be benefiting. But the food, recipes and creative spirit is limited to the directives of corporate HQ. Dining at an independent, locally owned place supports the community and also allows you try to some more inventive dishes, maybe using local ingredients.

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