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DINING
Coffee Rubbed Picahna
story and photos by Chelsea Gieselmann
Throughout the centuries, romance, luxury, and
power have always gone hand in hand. From the early Roman Empire forward, beef was viewed as a protein of wealth. Cattle weren’t raised simply for meat, they were valued for milk, labor, and breeding. So, when a man chose to slaughter one, it made a statement. It was an act of excess, confidence, and power—and yes, it “brought all of the girls to the yard.”
Slaughtering a cow signaled status. It meant you had enough to spare, enough to share, and enough influence
to host a feast worth remembering. That kind of display was intoxicating, especially to those watching from across the table. Over the centuries, beef has never lost that gravity. Even as markets rise and fall, its value has continued. The allure of beef—its richness, its ceremony, its luxury—has moved through history uninterrupted, carrying the same sense of indulgence and desire it always has.
Alongside beef, coffee has made its mark in history as another romanticized ingredient. Coffee is considered
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