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I've lived an uncommonly colorful & delicious life. I'm a longtime chef, radio guy, and successful entrepreneur. You can expect a fun and engaging conversation with me. I'll address almost any topic you wish to explore. (And no, I won't talk over you). Ready?

Matthew Gray Writes: They’re Going To Take Our “Likes” Away!!

This is supposed to be Facebook’s way of contributing to our mental health. Since they own Instagram the believe they have the responsibility to ensure all our marbles/Mental Health are in good working order. Kids and elders alike freaking out about how many “Likes” their pictures receive. Political corruption, climate change, corruption? Pshaw! They want…

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Matthew Gray Writes: Hawaii Food Tours – ☼ The day I got a taste of real aloha…

Occasionally, friends and acquaintances invite me to their homes to show me the proper way to prepare something I may have written or spoken about. They want me to taste the authentic flavors they have enjoyed for generations. If only I could smell their exotic spice blends. This summer, I was invited by Leilani, a…

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Matthew Gray Writes: Hawaii Food Tours and Romance

Matthew Gray C.F.G. {Chief Food Guy} Hawaii Food Tours Honolulu – September 2018 Food and Romance: How Are the Two Connected and What Does It Mean For Our Relationships? Food and sex; sex and food – there’s no getting away from the fact that these two basic human needs are intrinsically linked. From Valentine’s Day,…

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Matthew Gray Writes: Stereo Wars!

Stereo Wars! You’ve all been through this scenario. Guy next door is doing construction on his house (endlessly… years-on-end stuff, literally), playing his music way too loud. Usually it’s fingernail-on-chalkboard stuff like Barry Manilow, or just all those songs you’ve heard way too many times for any single Human lifetime. I asked kindly for them…

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Matthew Gray Writes: Gotta End This Writer’s Block

I honestly cannot remember the last time I went into a supermarket with one thing on my mind, and one thing only, cantaloupe. There wasn’t one in sight. I was dumb-founded, flummoxed and slightly amused/upset. (I did allow this to bother me the entire night, though). Okay, there goes the writer’s block. I am back,…

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Matthew Gray Writes: Happy New Year!

It’s taken a while to get this year off to a reasonable start… Happy New Year! This is my New Year’s wish to you… I once heard someone say that friendship is a long conversation, which seems nearly right to me. Words are often free flowing and disembodied, like angels winging through pure discourse. Just…

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