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What’s Cookin’ on Twitter – What’s Up, Lunch?

Lunch hour is ticking close, and at this time of day, we all think of food.  And Twitter is no stranger to magical ESPs which urge to move the clock forward to reach lunch hour! RasNoDaysOff, for instance, just cannot wait for lunch; the yearn for food has given him a sudden brainstorm: I need […]

The Yard

The Yard on New York City’s Upper West side officially opened today. It is located in what I seriously call a wasteland of food. It is nestled in the Trump Towers next to the West Side Highway. Pizza in the area is at most…lacking. We’ve been waiting for “The Yard” to open for a long […]

A Foodie Tribute to Reddit

The social news website Reddit, is owned by Conde Nast Digital, a subsidiary of Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. Conde Nast Digital is a worldwide magazine publishing company whose main offices are located in New York, Chicago, Miami, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, London and Paris. Conde Nast is run by S.I. Newhouse Jr., and is a division […]

Recipe of the Day – Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread generally refers to soft cakes that are flavored with ginger and sweetened with honey and molasses.  It is closely related to ginger cookies and ginger nuts which also use the spiciness of the ginger as the main flavored.  Gingerbread cookies are also related to the French spice bread pain d’epices and the German Lebkuchen.  […]

Food Blog Digest – Holiday Countdown

We are twelve days away from Christmas, and we are getting busy scrambling for gifts, attending and organizing parties, looking for the best recipes, and making sure everything stays sane during the holiday rush.  Never fear.  Today’s featured blogs will make things a little easier with a gift idea, recipes, and inspiration. Al Dente Blog […]

Celebrating Christmas: Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic is a small nation on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean.  Blessed with a tropical climate and emerald seas, the Dominican Republic seems like a far cry from the typical image of Christmas.  However, the Christmas spirit is very high in this country as Christmas is already in the air days before […]

Why We Love Eric Ripert

There are so many chefs around, but obviously, there are only a few who can take the job. And it’s not just taking this job that counts; it’s also doing the job right. Eric Ripert is precisely that someone. He’s the type of guy that any chef worth his salt would look up to. He is […]

BluePrint Cleanse: Is This The Ultimate Fat Burner?

We’ve all been hearing the buzz. People are saying that this is it. This is the solution to their dieting needs. And not only does this help you lose weight, but it also helps you become healthier. And it’s called BluePrint Cleanse. Now what exactly is BluePrint Cleanse? According the brand’s website, BluePrint Cleanse came […]

What’s Cookin’ on Twitter – All Things Gingerbread

From cookies to lattes to houses, everybody’s twitting about this stuff our favorite Man is made of.  Jump into a the Twitterpool and you’ll have a waft of the celebrated spice of the beloved ginger.  How much ginger love are we having today?  See how  astarrynight started the day right with sugar and some gingerbread […]

The Soda Ban Question

Frankly, attempts on banning certain foods and beverages that can be purchased through food stamps raises the debate again on just what exactly are we doing to our unfortunate poor. It’s already hard for our less than lucky brothers to find food for their families, but isn’t it already too much to ban such simple […]

Ramsay Finally To Open Restaurant in Las Vegas

Finally, after the long wait, Gordon Ramsay will be opening his first joint in Las Vegas. And it’s no doubt going to be a stunner. What with him deciding to open it right inside Caesar’s Palace, one of Las Vegas’ most popular hotel and casino. You could easily imagine the dinner crowd that’s sure to […]

Forget an Apple a Dayâ.. Tooth Decay’s at Bay

For all those troubled by plaque and tooth decay, worry no more. We’ve now gotten a new chance to save our teeth. Two Groningen researchers have revealed that they have successfully identified the sugar responsible for this condition. Using advanced equipment and techniques, they have discovered exactly what sugar that makes bacteria stick. With this […]

Caffeine And Performance

If you think caffeine is the answer to all your active needs, then think again. A study revealed that drinking a lot of caffeine will certainly make you feel more alert. But there is one downside to it: your response times would be lower. That’s what you have to give up just for the sake […]

Interview with Chef Didier Lailheugue

Chef  Didier Lailheugue is one of France’s great gifts to the US. He is currently the executive chef at Au Pied de Cochon at the Intercontinental in Atlanta. His menu inspired by the original menu from the Parisian restaurant, with a large shellfish selection and traditional classic dishes (think steak tartar, onion soup, foie gras […]

Bug Infestation Causes Kona Coffee Shortage

Seems like coffee drinkers like us are going to dig deeper into our pockets now. Hawaii had just gotten infested with a bug that threatens its Kona coffee industry. The numbers aren’t there yet, considering that it’s a relatively new infection, but experience in Latin America and other countries say that it can cause up […]

Another Shot for American Beef

You know, there are some things that can still get better. Coffee, chocolate, candies, oh, and of course, beef. Beef? You might ask, what’s wrong with our beef? They are nice, plump, red, and tasty. Well, I’ll ask you this: are they actually healthy? That’s the question raised by many people. And I don’t blame […]

Why do We Love Nigella Lawson

That’s because she’s a goddess in the kitchen. After all, she’s the one who put the sexy back in cooking. Fans call her “The Domestic Goddess”or “The Queen of Food Porn.”Detractors see her as an unpolished cook. Whatever you think of her, you can’t deny the impact she has on viewers. She’s got this knack […]

Top Chef All-Stars: Great Cooking Entertainment

It sounds like we’ve got something to look forward to every Wednesday night. Bravo’s Top Chef is back, and this time, it’s an all-star cast. This is a different kind of competition now, not to mention that all the contestants are familiar faces. The producers of the show have decided to bring back the chefs […]

Food Blog Digest – Nuts, Ginger and a Holiday Gift Guide

Days tend to move faster during winter time, and bloggers tend to blog more about the season and the holidays.  As we are not done with this lovely season, check out the blogs posts that celebrates the tastes of the month — and have a look at a holiday gift guide too. Not Eating Out […]

Old World British Dining at Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner

What is a dish like as created by Chef Heston Blumenthal?  The Heston Blumenthal is known in the culinary world as the chef and owner of the three-Michelin star restaurant The Fat Duck in Bray in Berkshire.  He is one of those distinguished chefs that have made cooking and eating fascinating as seen in his […]

Brace Yourself, Higher Food Prices are Here to Stay

Food prices are primarily governed by the cost of commodities — the raw materials or products that are bought and sold commercially in large quantities like oil, corn, cotton, coffee and wheat. And during the last six months, commodity prices have experienced record gains. Additionally, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s expansion of the FED’s asset-purchase […]

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