I remember being a teenager and stocking up on merino wool-silk blend sweaters at the mall.  They felt soft, cozy, luxurious, and I loved them.  Then one day, someone slipped me a four-ply Ralph Lauren cashmere cable knit and my view of the world (and textiles) radically shifted.  The same thing happened the first time I tried Tom Colicchio’s gnocchi. 

 
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