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The Other Beer

Now that the Super Bowl is just a memory, it’s time to take a second look at beer ” the “other”beer.  Root beer.  For more than 120 years, this rich and unique-tasting, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage has had on-and-off popularity, and now seems to be gaining momentum.  Those tired of the taste of Coke or 7-Up are […]

Harlem’s First Restaurant Week Kicks off February 15

New York City’s Harlem neighborhood has been the epicenter of African-American culture for more than a century.  It’s the home of the famous Apollo Theater, where such musical greats as Count Basie, Bessie Smith, Nat King Cole, Marvin Gaye, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Aretha Franklin performed. Literary giants Zora Neale Hurston, W.E.B. DuBois, Langston Hughes […]

The Danish Experiment

In Denmark they call it the “Danish Experiment”, and it was launched 12 years ago, when European studies showed a link between animals fed antibiotic feed and people developing antibiotic resistant infections. The country’s 17,000 farmers use antibiotics only when animals are sick. “We don’t want to use more medicine than needed, and a lot […]

Drinking Two or More Cans of Soda Linked to Pancreatic Cancer

How many soft drinks do you consume each day?  Two or three ..or more?  How many does that add up to each week?  Normally, this wouldn’t be a question of much concern, but in a puzzling new study coming out of the University of Minnesota, researchers found that those who consumed more than two sugary […]

It’s Official. Ukrop’s is No More

Virginians are officially in mourning.  The Ukrop family just completed the sale of their 25 supermarkets to Giant-Carlisle, a division of Dutch-owned Ahold.  The new owners took possession of the stores today in what will be a first step in making changes to the beloved grocery chain. First on tap will be changing the name […]

First Lady Kicks off “Let’s Move” Campaign

First Lady Michelle Obama is capitalizing on the success of last year’s White House garden by launching a new crusade designed to encourage better eating habits in kids.  On Tuesday, Mrs. Obama kicked off her “Let’s Move”campaign, which is designed to eliminate the epidemic of childhood obesity.  Her new agenda consists of nutrition and exercise […]

It’s February: Be Smart, Love your Heart

February is heart month, so this is an opportunity to provide our readers with some tips for ordering heart-healthy meals when dining out. Many restaurants offer tasty meals that are low in calories, saturated fats and cholesterol, so it is possible to enjoy wholesome and delicious food that is also kind to your ticker. Here […]

Chefs Battle for Shot on Culinary Olympics Team

The first round of two tryouts will take place later this month, February 19 through February 21st in Elgin, Illinois, to determine who will be selected to represent the United States on the ACF Culinary Team in the 2012 International Culinary Art Exhibition, also known as the “Culinary Olympics” in Erfurt, Germany. Twenty-eight chefs have […]

The Fifth Taste in a Tube

The word is out that Laura Santtini, a self-described “writer who cooks”, has managed to capture the secret to making anything taste fantastic into a tube called “Taste No 5”, which will be stocked in 197 branches of Waitrose from next week and will go on sale at the Booths supermarket chain in northern England […]

Interview with Leslie Sbrocco and Briana Pontremoli on the 3rd Annual NY Wine Expo

We recently had the chance to chat with Leslie Sbrocco (Author of Wine For Women) and Briana Pontremoli of Resource Plus about the upcoming 3rd Annual NY Wine Expo which will take place in NY’s Jacob Javits Center from February 26-28, 2010. If you have not been to the expo in the past, we highly recommend it. […]

FDA Considers Revamping Food Labeling

The Food and Drug Administration will “encourage” manufacturers to post nutritional information, including calorie counts, on the front of food packages. In addition to front labeling, pressure will be put on manufactures to adjust misleading portion sizes. The new labeling, however, will be voluntary. “If you put on a meaningful portion size, it would scare […]

Interview with Chef Oscar Santana of Favela Cubana in NYC

We recently dined at Favela Cubana where chef Oscar Santana is dishing up Cuban and Brazilian dishes to delight his clientele. Santana took the experience gained at Provence, Cercle Rouge and Soho Steak and translated his skills into Brazilian and Cuban food; not a fusion but side by side and updated with a contemporary flair. Here’s […]

Making Snow Ice Cream

With many parts of the country experiencing record-breaking snowfalls and with more bad weather on the horizon, this might be a good time to put some of the snow to good use.  How about making some snow ice cream? Yes, that’s right ” snow ice cream.   Making America’s favorite dessert out of freshly fallen snow is […]

Saffron May Reverse Blindness

The most treasured and expensive spice in the world, saffron, may reverse the most common cause of blindness in old people known as AMD, or macular degeneration, an eye disorder that damages the center of the retina and impairs the eye’s ability to render fine details. Research by Professor Silvia Bisti of the ARC Centre […]

The Culinary Scene in Vancouver, Canada’s Olympic City

The 2010 Winter Olympics begin February 12 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our Canadian neighbors are poised to make visitors feel welcome, and hotels and restaurants are ready with exceptional deals and dishes.  Even bars are concocting drinks that to entice patrons. The metropolitan Vancouver area has more than two million people and a host of diverse and […]

Mindless Eating â” How to Avoid it and Lose Weight in the Process

It’s not always about the calories. Or the fat content.  Or the number of carbs.  Sometimes it doesn’t matter whether your sandwich is on white or whole wheat, even using coupons to buy your food,  or if you drink your coffee with sugar or Splenda.  Losing weight isn’t always about the food ” it has […]

Heinz Introduces Revolutionary Ketchup Packaging

Hailed as the biggest development in the fast food industry in more than 40 years, the H.J. Heinz Company unveiled a new design in its ketchup packaging for those ordering takeaway meals.  The announcement comes after years of consumer complaints about the inability to dip French fries or chicken nuggets into the currently used condiment […]

Chef Emeril to Host Ultimate Tailgate Party in Miami

On Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, Chef Emeril Lagasse will host what he calls the ultimate tailgate party at his Miami Beach restaurant, Emeril’s Miami Beach. Chef Emeril’s ultimate tailgate party starts at 4:30pm and will continue until 30 minutes after the game. Saints fans will watch the game on six big screens and party […]

The Miraculous Health Benefits of Blueberry Juice

Based on a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, drinking wild blueberry juice improves memory, especially in older adults. Researchers noted that specific compounds in blueberries have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and increase neuronal signaling in brain centers, benefits that would be expected to mitigate dementia.   According to the published […]

Top 10 Cocktails for Super Bowl Sunday

For those of you interested in breaking the beer drinking tradition on Superbowl Sunday, how about surprising your friends and family with a mixed cocktail. We’ve selected ten entertaining drinks that are fun and simple to prepare. Most of the these drinks go well with pizza, burgers, dogs, and snacks. Note: One shot equals one […]

Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in the World

When you’re in love, every arrived destination becomes a magical palace — a moment transfixed in time. The sky, the smells, the streets, the faces, all ever the more vivid when you’re intoxicated and filled with that exciting and mysterious quality known as romance. From Moscow to Paris, you’ll always remember your dining experience at […]

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