By Lu Real | August 31st, 2012
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Monthly Archives: August 2012
How Healthy We Think We Eat (Infographic)
Did you know that we tend to think that the food in front of us is healthier than it really is? Know how unhealthier than you think the food you’re eating is with this infographic? The funny thing is the … Continue reading
By Lu Real | August 31st, 2012
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Thermador Sued by Julia Child’s Family
Julia Child’s family is embroiled in a lawsuit with Thermador, a company founded in 1916 that produces a line of cooking, cleaning, refrigeration and ventilation products. According to the Los Angeles Times, the central focus of cross-filed law suits is … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 31st, 2012
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Chef’s Summer Recipes: Ethan Kostbar’s Bourbon Chicken Wings
Chef Ethan Kostbar is known for preparing American cuisine with a worldly touch. At Moderne Barn, he takes what he learned during his childhood in Israel, and during his travels through the Middle East and Europe to create meals that … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 31st, 2012
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Nursing Your Sweet Tooth (Infographic)
We know the fact that we’re eating way too much sugar in our daily consumption. Sugar has its sneaky way of appearing in every food we know. Take sodas for example, who would have thought that a can would contain … Continue reading
By Lu Real | August 30th, 2012
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Is Your Digital Soul Worth The Price of a Donut?
Dunkin’ Donuts’ recently released a new mobile payment app that allows you to set up an account and pay by scanning an on-screen barcode at the checkout counter. You can add money to your account by providing the app your … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 30th, 2012
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Chef’s Summer Recipes: Jim Botsacos’ Fusilli Al Pomodoro Crudo
Jim Bostacos hails from New York, and has Greek-Italian roots. This combination is the perfect fit for both his restaurants, Molyvos and Abbocato. His culinary desires seem to be genetic, directly inherited from mom and dad. Chef Bostacos graduated with … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 30th, 2012
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Policies, Percentages and Profits in Restaurant Mark-Ups
Britain’s Bee Wilson who writes “The Kitchen Thinker” food column for The Telegraph’s Stella magazine, recently discussed the policies, percentages and profits involved in restaurant mark-ups. She notes that it’s not unusual for a bottle of wine served in a … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 29th, 2012
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Kitchen Cheat Sheet (Infographic)
I think everyone (not just the foodies!) would really love this infographic we have today from Everest. Kitchen Cheat Sheet reveals exciting facts and how-to’s that are really helpful, from useful kitchen conversions, to different meat cuts, how to store … Continue reading
By Lu Real | August 29th, 2012
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NYPD Raids Wrong Bar, Dumps Out Liquor, Then Brags About It
The City of New York has added one more fascist notch on their authoritarian belt. When New York City’s Mayor isn’t dictating how much salt New Yorkers should eat or attempting to outlaw large soft drinks, New York City cops … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 29th, 2012
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Chef’s Summer Recipes: John Toulze’s Padron Peppers
I love Sonoma, not only because of its wines, but also because of the amazing food found in the area. Sondra Bernstein’s restaurants, The Girl and The Fig, and The Fig Cafe, are exemplary of what Sonoma has to offer. … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 29th, 2012
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Commodities Trader: Soaring Food Prices “Good for Business”
The United Nations, food aid agencies and the British Government accused the world’s largest commodities trading company, Glencore International, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, of characterizing soaring world food prices as “good” business. The rise in global food prices are partly … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 28th, 2012
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Superfood Berries (Infographic)
Our infographic today features four amazing berries: Acai, Blueberry, Cranberry and Goji. This berries are said to help fight free radicals. Maybe that’s why they are called superfoods. Read on and find out why these little fellows can help you … Continue reading
By Lu Real | August 28th, 2012
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Assistant DA Files FOIA for White House Beer Recipe
President Obama made culinary history with homebrewed White House Honey Ale. The ale was made with a pound of honey from the White House Beehive, and served to guests at a 2011 Super Bowl party. According to White House Curator … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 28th, 2012
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Chef’s Summer Recipes: John Toulze’s Corn Cakes
If you were to ask me for a restaurant recommendation in Sonoma, the first restaurant to come out of my mouth would be The Girl and The Fig. I still recall sitting in their outdoor area, next to a fire … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 28th, 2012
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Celebrity Guide to Wine
Ran across this gem this morning. Funny as hell (and has some valuable information). By the way, I’m cool with you doing whatever you want with wine…as long as you don’t drink Yellow Tail. Remember “Friends don’t let friends drink … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 27th, 2012
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LA Restaurant Offers Discount on Cell-Phone Free Dining
Owner Mark Gold of Eva Restaurant, located on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles is offering customers willing to leave their phones at the door a 5-percent discount on their bill. “For us, it’s really not about people disrupting other guests. … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 27th, 2012
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Marvelous Mealtime Moments (Infographic)
It’s amazing how food and cooking evolves: from the invention of using fire to cook to the invention of pot, from the first use of fork to the creation of first diner. No need to say but humans are quite … Continue reading
By Lu Real | August 27th, 2012
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Beverly Hills Brownie Company: A Touch of Decadence Delivered to Your Home
When Beverly Hills Brownie Company owner, Bobbie Greenfield, says her brownies are unlike any others, Bobbie is right. I can assure you, low-down sin never tasted so good. Greenfield’s brownies are an unrivaled class act. Her brownies are baked fresh … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 27th, 2012
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Chef’s Summer Recipes: Alan Ashkinaze’s Mackerel Escabèche
When Millesime first opened in New York City, I was hyped. I could not wait to go. Once I went I was hooked. At Millesime, Chef Alan Ashkinaze prepares the most elegant, yet comfortable French seafood. I highly suggest the … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 27th, 2012
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Gwendolyn Osborn on How to Serve Wine at Your Summer BBQ
This is a guest post from Gwendolyn Osborn, the Director of Education and Content and resident wine expert for Wine.com. She is enthusiastic, and fun…and she looks to help others become enthusiastic about wine while having fun. Gwendolyn comes with … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 24th, 2012
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Restaurant Industry: The Future Is Sizzling (Infographic)
It seems that restaurant business is becoming a trend. Why not? Since numbers of people that prefer dinning out instead of home cooking grows rapidly. Family get together would be pictured having a fancy dinning rather than mom cooking at … Continue reading
Total Media Blackout on BP Devastation to Gulf Seafood
The media’s total blackout of the devastation the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion has had on Gulf Seafood, where eyeless shrimp and fish with lesions are becoming common, is a testament to media bias, corruption, and cowardice in the … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 24th, 2012
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Chef’s Summer Recipes: Xavier Quispilema’s Lamb Chops with Fresh Figs
Mr. Lello Arpaia is the brains and heart behind Fiorini Italian restaurant in New York’s Upper East Side. His executive Chef, Xavier Quispilema, has been with him for over 20 years. This combination has resulted in multiple successful restaurants and … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 24th, 2012
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Breakfast is the Most Important Meal (Infographic)
I had to agree with this but actually during old times I don’t take it seriously. I remember during grade school years how my mom argue with me so I take my breakfast before going to school, that goes on … Continue reading
By Lu Real | August 23rd, 2012
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Dunkin’ Sued For Racial Discrimination By Ex-Franchise Owners
A lawsuit recently filed in New Jersey state court by a group of former franchisees claims Dunkin’ doughnut chain discriminates against minority owners, especially African-Americans, by encouraging then to buy retail franchise owned stores in poor, less profitable areas. According … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 23rd, 2012
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Chef’s Summer Recipes: Karen Fohrhaltz’s Lemon Shrimp Salad
It takes more than culinary talent to keep demanding New Yorkers sated and happy in the summer months. Leave it to Chef Karen Fohrhaltz to take good care of us. Chef Fohrhaltz is a New York institution. She started in the … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 23rd, 2012
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Boston Market to Remove Salt Shakers at ALL 476 Locations
Boston Market, best-known for its chicken rotisseries and side dishes, announced plans to remove salt shakers from guest tables at all 476 locations. Signs at tables will explain that shakers are still available at beverage stations. The chain also plans … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 22nd, 2012
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15 Udderly Bizarre Facts About Milk (Infographic)
Do you love milk? Cow’s milk? Well, if you don’t love drinking cow’s milk, don’t live in Utah! Did you know that it is illegal to NOT drink milk in Utah? Aside from that, here are some of the funniest … Continue reading
By Lu Real | August 22nd, 2012
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The Rise and Fall of Daily Deal Sites
Lea Pische and Edwin Hermawan have started a successful new business that deals with deal fatigue — a sickness that has infected consumers and small businesses that offer daily deals. Three months after its introduction, their new business, UnsubscribeDeals.com, has … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 22nd, 2012
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Chef’s Summer Recipes: Susie Singh’s Watermelon Steak au Poivre
There are very few things that immediately bring summer to mind more than watermelon. Chef Susie Singh of Highpoint Bistro in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood tends to agree. When we asked her to share a summer recipe with us, … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 22nd, 2012
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Salmonella Tainted Cantaloupe Kills Two, Sickens 141
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported last Friday, August 17, that two people have died and 141 have become ill in 20 states from salmonella linked to cantaloupe grown in Indiana. Both deaths were in Kentucky and … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 21st, 2012
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Review: Ronco Showtime Rotisserie – Big Thumbs Up
Ron Popeil is the infomercial king and inventor of the Chop-O-Matic hand food processor, the Dial-O-Matic, successor to the Veg-O-Matic, and Popeil Pocket Fisherman. Popeil was voted by Self Magazine readers as one of the 25 people who have changed … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 21st, 2012
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The 14 Things You Should Know About Pizza (Infographic)
Yeah sure I have admitted that I’m having an affair with Pizza! Oh the cheese, the toppings, the crust, and the pizza sauce! Pizza is now one of the most popular foods in the world. Feel like ordering a little … Continue reading
By Lu Real | August 21st, 2012
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Chef’s Summer Recipes: Alex Tishman’s Klamath River Wild Salmon with Summer Vegetable Ratatouille
Alex Tishman strives to bring healthy, delicious dishes into people’s homes. Chef Tishman graduated from the California Culinary Academy and did his time in some very prestigious restaurants including: One Market, Zuppa, Acquerello, and Yoshi’s. In 2011, he decided to … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 21st, 2012
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Tavern on Green to Reopen
New York City officials claim New York’s Tavern on the Green, the popular Central Park restaurant that closed in 2009, will reopen next year as a casual eatery operated by the Emerald Green Group of Philadelphia. Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe … Continue reading
By Spence Cooper | August 20th, 2012
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The Anatomy of a Genetically Modified Turkey (Infographic)
Thanksgiving’s coming! It might be a little too early for that, I suppose. But, it’s never too early for a quickie infographic. When it comes to Thanksgiving, well, maybe not just Thanksgiving, the first thing that comes in mind is … Continue reading
By Lu Real | August 20th, 2012
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Favorite Blogger of the Week: David Santori of Frenchie and the Yankee
We love to highlight some of the most interesting and active members of our community on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus to help foodies get to know each other. This week’s FriendsEAT’s Favorite is David Santori, the blogger behind Frenchie … Continue reading
By Blanca Valbuena | August 20th, 2012
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