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Given the…", "image": "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5dba2064-f7a6-4680-9145-be1aafec5a7d_4032x3024.jpeg", "access": "paid", "subtitle": "My \"new\" favorite Pasta for your kitchen", "reactions": 8 }, { "title": "Craken Spices & Chef Knife CLOSE OUT Sale", "link": "https://bowtiedoctopod.substack.com/p/craken-spices-and-chef-knife-close", "date": "2025-12-15T06:44:06.000Z", "author": "BowTiedOctopod", "excerpt": "Wishing you all Christmas Holiday Greetings! 🎄 2025 wraps up in ~2 weeks and I can honestly say that this year has flown by quicker than any year I can remember. My employment changed and I’ve taken over a more demanding…", "image": "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ed54bd0-10e9-4a1b-9798-a0814a9c25fb_2560x1707.png", "access": "free", "subtitle": "Stock up on your favorite spice blends!", "reactions": 4 }, { "title": "Summer Grilling 2025!", "link": "https://bowtiedoctopod.substack.com/p/summer-grilling-2025", "date": "2025-07-06T10:24:35.000Z", "author": "BowTiedOctopod", "excerpt": "Wishing everyone in the USA a Happy Belated July 4th Independence Day 🎇 I would think it’s impossible to talk of summer cooking without grilling or bbq coming up. These are also as American as Apple Pie and Baseball. 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Since moving to Hong Kong it’s become clear to me that my love for noodles, wontons, dumplings, dim sum and Chinese BBQ is insatiable 😂 But… if you ask me my favorite comfort food to emerge in the last 1+…", "image": "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe342694f-dda8-471a-83d3-ba58cce5fb32_3024x4032.jpeg", "access": "paid", "subtitle": "My Favorite Nepalese Dish 🙌 ", "reactions": 7 }, { "title": "Spring Lamb", "link": "https://bowtiedoctopod.substack.com/p/spring-lamb", "date": "2025-04-19T02:22:25.000Z", "author": "BowTiedOctopod", "excerpt": "This weekend puts lamb front-and-center on the dinner table for many people with the Easter holidays having arrived. Lamb is one of my favorite meats to eat and still seems to be largely misunderstood which is a shame. Easter…", "image": "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F319ebc9c-0160-4026-ba12-1377e75078b1_1536x998.png", "access": "free", "subtitle": "Perfect Easter Options", "reactions": 3 }, { "title": "Podcast 4: Living & Dining in Hong Kong", "link": "https://bowtiedoctopod.substack.com/p/podcast-4-living-and-dining-in-hong", "date": "2025-03-27T11:52:37.000Z", "author": "BowTiedOctopod", "excerpt": "Today I’m dropping only the 4th(?) podcast I’ve recorded since starting this newsletter. Previously I’ve had chats with Bryan Flannery (The Godfather of dry-aging beef) on all things beef plus a couple with BowtiedWineGuy on…", "image": "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8f59f02b-880d-4031-8431-f76c953cb8be_640x640.png", "access": "free", "subtitle": "My friend Epicurus joins me to talk Food, Living and all things Hong Kong", "reactions": 5 } ], "fetchedAt": "2026-09-17T09:02:35.624Z", "subscribers": null, "paidPosts": 8 }, { "slug": "veterinarian", "author": "BowTiedVeterinarian", "name": "BowTiedVeterinarian", "url": "https://bowtiedveterinarian.substack.com/", "category": "Health & Fitness", "platform": "Substack", "feedUrl": "https://bowtiedveterinarian.substack.com/feed", "status": "ok", "error": null, "tagline": "Handy Advice from a Small Animal Veterinarian (co-starring Bear the Labrador)", "logo": "veterinarian.png", "posts": [ { "title": "HEAT STROKE IN DOGS", "link": "https://bowtiedveterinarian.substack.com/p/heat-stroke-in-dogs", "date": "2023-04-03T18:09:31.000Z", "author": "BowTied Veterinarian", "excerpt": "Introduction Surprisingly, heat stroke in the dog may occur earlier in the spring or summer than you might expect. Dogs are not yet acclimated to the warmer temperatures, and owners may not be expecting any problems. In dogs,…", "image": "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc95344a8-71e8-4d5d-b863-41f07d85adb6_400x425.jpeg", "access": "free", "subtitle": "FIRST AID", "reactions": 4 }, { "title": "BLOAT & GASTRIC TORSION IN THE DOG", "link": "https://bowtiedveterinarian.substack.com/p/bloat-and-gastric-torsion-in-the", "date": "2023-03-05T17:11:28.000Z", "author": "BowTied Veterinarian", "excerpt": "INTRODUCTION Bloating of the stomach, and then the secondary twisting or torsion of the stomach of deep chested dogs is an all too frequent occurrence. 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Animal bite wounds can easily become infected, and…", "image": "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc42d36f-66a9-40d6-b660-ce38602cbf66_1080x1202.jpeg", "access": "free", "subtitle": "FIRST AID", "reactions": 1 }, { "title": "BEE STINGS & INSECT BITES IN PETS", "link": "https://bowtiedveterinarian.substack.com/p/bee-stings-and-insect-bites-in-pets", "date": "2023-02-14T20:34:40.000Z", "author": "BowTied Veterinarian", "excerpt": "Many times your curious dog (or cat) may come across a bee to catch or a spider or ant mound to investigate. These stings or bites can cause various types of allergic reactions. Following is basic advice as to what you may…", "image": "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb86c4847-6b1f-4328-9ffc-7db60a0ad35d_1080x1473.jpeg", "access": "free", "subtitle": "FIRST AID", "reactions": 4 }, { "title": "VOMITING & DIARRHEA IN THE DOG & CAT", "link": "https://bowtiedveterinarian.substack.com/p/vomiting-and-diarrhea-in-the-dog", "date": "2023-01-25T16:08:15.000Z", "author": "", "excerpt": "INTRODUCTION Note: Not Medical Advice. Contact your family Veterinarian for your pet! There can be many causes of vomiting, and subsequent diarrhea in your pet. Sometimes, it is just a matter of dietary indiscretion from eating…", "image": "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8d2c0d89-0306-4de7-bbab-53812b0e0cfd_1080x1012.jpeg", "access": "free", "subtitle": "BASIC TIPS", "reactions": 1 }, { "title": "DOES YOUR DOG HAVE ITCHY SKIN?", "link": "https://bowtiedveterinarian.substack.com/p/does-your-dog-have-itchy-skin", "date": "2023-01-10T22:46:52.000Z", "author": "BowTied Veterinarian", "excerpt": "INTRODUCTION General advice only. Consult with your Veterinarian for your specific pet! The most common skin allergies in dogs are flea, food sensitivities (vs true food allergies) and Atopy (seasonal/environmental allergies).…", "image": "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fffab88a8-a5a4-498e-9ec7-1079e03a000f_1080x1697.jpeg", "access": "free", "subtitle": "BASIC TIPS", "reactions": 1 }, { "title": "DOES YOUR CAT HAVE ITCHY SKIN?", "link": "https://bowtiedveterinarian.substack.com/p/does-your-cat-have-itchy-skin", "date": "2023-01-07T19:20:45.000Z", "author": "BowTied Veterinarian", "excerpt": "INTRODUCTION General advice only. Please consult your family Veterinarian for your specific cat! 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Usual areas affected by Frostbite…", "image": "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2a58fc0b-2f2b-4221-8cb5-a51d38557875_1284x932.jpeg", "access": "free", "subtitle": "FIRST AID ", "reactions": 2 } ], "fetchedAt": "2026-09-17T09:02:35.746Z", "subscribers": { "count": 100, "label": "hundreds" }, "paidPosts": 0 }, { "slug": "apollo", "author": "BowTiedApollo", "name": "The Gallery of Apollo", "url": "https://bowtiedapollo.substack.com/", "category": "Lifestyle & Social", "platform": "Substack", "feedUrl": "https://bowtiedapollo.substack.com/feed", "status": "ok", "error": null, "tagline": "Everything about aesthetics and culture. Learn graphic design, art history and appreciation, men's fashion, business-building, and more. 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