Jonathan Bender
Jonathan Bender is the author of "LEGO: A Love Story," "Cookies & Beer" and "Stock, Broth & Bowl: Recipes for Cooking, Drinking & Nourishing." He lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Jonathan Bender is the author of "LEGO: A Love Story," "Cookies & Beer" and "Stock, Broth & Bowl: Recipes for Cooking, Drinking & Nourishing." He lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
Do you have a news tip you want to share with our journalists? Visit NBC News Tips to learn more.
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