If you’re looking to get into the world of tea, you’ve made a great decision. I’m a huge tea lover (HUGE)! The caffeine high is slower and steadier (at least that is how it feels to me). Tea has tons … Continue reading →

I always thought my love for tea started with…tea. I recently learned I was wrong. A tisane is actually an infusion of dried flowers, fresh flowers, herbs, roots or seeds. This includes you chamomile, ginseng, and lemon teas. Who knew? … Continue reading →

After becoming addicted to the scotch eggs at Sweet Revenge, I knew I had to learn to make them. These delicious morsels are great for a fancy brunch, but work well as a to go snack. I know they are … Continue reading →

Everyone is shocked when they learn I am not a coffee drinker. I think that my Colombian heritage does not help much with the shock. It is not that I don’t enjoy coffee, but I am simply quite enamored by … Continue reading →

This is an incredibly easy (and healthy) recipe. I learned this recipe from my (now ex) step dad who is from Lefkada in Greece. Try it out over the holidays, it will be a hit. Ingredients 1 pint of plain … Continue reading →

I am usually a homemade kinda girl; but tonight I was in a bind. I took a few shortcuts to create a super tasty side dish inspired by my trip to Tuscany. If you want to make this a more … Continue reading →

Many of us will start the New Year with a hangover. You could try one of our tips on preventing a hangover, but if you happen to have skipped that one; you use one of our hangover cures or could … Continue reading →

Each year we come up with a list of Champagne cocktails for you to try in the new year. This year we have an even bigger list. Keep in mind that while these are “Champagne” cocktails, you can always substitute … Continue reading →

When my mom married into a Greek family, I had no ideas about their culture. I was about to become a teenager and basically all I knew was that Greece was the birthplace of democracy and that they once believed … Continue reading →

In my younger days, I looked forward to nights of crazy partying on New Year’s Eve. Now that I’m (gasp) older and wiser; I look forward to ringing in the New Year with an amazing meal. If you’re still trying … Continue reading →

You all know I am a sucker for wine. The 2012 NY Wine Expo will take place March 2-4 (right around my birthday). If you’re new to wine, this is a great way to learn about it. Over 760 wines from nearly … Continue reading →

Many people call any sparkling white wine Champagne. While it’s become widely “accepted”, there is no such thing as “Italian Champagne”. Just like Highlander – there can be only one. In order for wine to be called Champagne, it must: 1. … Continue reading →

Trending on Twitter last Friday was #BestMeal2011. We’ve gathered some of the best posts. But, the year is not over boys and girls – that means that you have six more days to have that amazingly memorable meal. What are … Continue reading →

I was born south of the Equator and absolutely dread winter. I am not a fan of cold weather and I only like snow because my dog loves to play around in it. Any recipe that keeps a chill away … Continue reading →

Based on a 30-year side-by-side trial [See full report pdf] of conventional and organic farming methods at Pennsylvania’s Rodale Institute, organic farming outperformed conventional farming in every category. Rodale Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research, claims … Continue reading →

Chef Matthew Kirkley, a Baltimore native, has been in kitchens most of his life. He started his career at the Striped Bass in Philadelphia after graduating from culinary school. Soon after, he was gracing some of the best kitchens in … Continue reading →

The White Castle hamburger chain is testing beer and wine sales at one of their Indiana outlets, charging $4.50 for wine and $3 for beer. Tracy Turner with The Columbus Dispatch claims the Lafayette location is a dual-concept restaurant that … Continue reading →

Author and independent journalist Will Potter claims that according to a new document uncovered through the Freedom of Information Act, the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force has kept files on activists who expose animal welfare abuses on factory farms and … Continue reading →

If you’re not a traditionalist and are really not in the mood to celebrate with latkes, you can head to Prime Ko on the Upper West Side. This Kosher Japanese steakhouse is offering the below menu for the Friday night of Hanukkah at $75 … Continue reading →

Mulled Cider is a holiday classic. No home should be without a batch of this on Christmas morning. Heck, even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, this is something you should incorporate into your December schedule. It’s comforting and delicious. Ingredients … Continue reading →

Morgan Clendaniel discusses a new series of upcoming Orwellian McDonald’s ads that will be launched in 2012. The ads [see ad] feature testimonials from the alleged owners of massive industrial farms about the origin of the ingredients for McDonald’s fast-food. … Continue reading →

China is a rising star in the world, but it has its problems. This is especially so when it comes to food. China is constantly plagued by scandal when it comes to food. These are some of the most shocking … Continue reading →

According to survey information compiled by the National Restaurant Association, 100 million Americans plan to celebrate the New Year by going out to a restaurant or bar, or order restaurant takeout or delivery. But the real telling survey results are … Continue reading →

I love Christmas in New York. As much as I despise cold weather I look forward to seeing the windows on 5th, the tree at the Metropolitan and walking through Central Park right after the first big snowfall. Ultimately, what … Continue reading →

In spite of the lackluster economy in both Europe and the U.S., the Wall Street Journal’s Marion Issard claims champagne labels recorded a 15% sales growth over the first nine months of 2011. In fact, Issard notes that for Louis … Continue reading →

U.S. restaurant food and beverage costs will rise by 5 percent or more in 2012, and increase for the second year in a row, according to Fitch, a global credit rating agency. “The latest USDA commodity price forecast calls for … Continue reading →

Pizzas come in different flavors and characters, made unique by ingredients and techniques. Beyond ingredients, the equipment used in cooking the pizza can make all the difference. Choosing the right pizza oven is a key element in creating perfect pizza. … Continue reading →

Alabama farmers have proposed using prisoners for field labor. The state faces a shortage of migrant workers after it passed the country’s harshest anti-immigration law, known as HB56. Alabama’s new anti-immigration law requires local police to verify the immigration status … Continue reading →

Kellogg’s, General Mills, Kraft, and Nestle have sued United Egg Producers, United States Egg Marketers and 11 egg farms and distributors for conspiring to control prices and supplies in violation of antitrust laws. Bloomberg News service reports the plaintiffs filed … Continue reading →

Basically, this is the stuff used in cheap Japanese restaurants and passed off as crab, lobster and shrimp. How is this possible? It’s made up of a processed fish paste (usually pollock or whiting) which is tinted (usually with Red #5 … Continue reading →

A severe butter shortage has hit Norway, due in part to high demand for butter used in traditional Norwegian Christmas dishes, as well as the popularity of a low-carbohydrate, fat-rich diet. The butter shortfall has also been attributed to a … Continue reading →

A few months ago, Louisiana shrimpers complained of having of the worst shrimp season in over a half century, claiming it wasn’t bad just in spots but all over southeastern Louisiana. One shrimper called it the worst season he had … Continue reading →

What do you think of when you hear the word “breakfast”? I think of two eggs, sunny side up. Sometimes I think of a Tamal Tolimense, others I think of Changua. This all roots from my Colombian background. Each week, … Continue reading →

Writing for the New York Times, Lucy Komisar, an investigative journalist who specializes in uncovering corporate misconduct, claims about a quarter of the National School Lunch Program has been privatized, much of it outsourced to food service management giants who … Continue reading →

As an immigrant from Colombia, when I came to the US in 1987, I was amazed by food in boxes and cans. I was used to going to the galeria to pick up all our goods from farmers in the … Continue reading →

In an effort to stabilize riverbanks along the Napa River and restore salmon spawns, more than 40 landowners have agreed to convert nearly 135 acres of premium farmland to stop erosion in the heart of California’s premiere wine country. Napa … Continue reading →

In the states, when one says the word “egg” one thinks of chicken eggs. But if you’re bored of the same old thing and you want to try something new, there are plenty of others you can try: Bantam: These … Continue reading →

According to a court settlement recently reached between the Food and Drug Administration and the Natural Re­sources Defense Council (NRDC), the FDA must decide by March 31 on whether to ban the chemical bisphenol A (BPA). The agreement was approved … Continue reading →

According to a review released this month by the Environmental Working Group of 84 popular children’s breakfast cereal brands, Kellogg’s Honey Smacks, at nearly 56 percent sugar by weight, leads the list of the 10 worst children’s cereals. A one-cup … Continue reading →

When you’re drunk from the bar these are those 10 second treasures that will help you wake up with a hangover.