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This Thanksgiving … Just Stuff It

One of the most beloved dishes at the Thanksgiving table is the stuffing.  A mix of seasoned vegetables and starches that is traditionally cooked within the cavity of the turkey, stuffing can be traced back to the Roman Empire.  Today, however, it is most widely associated with Thanksgiving.  Although a basic stuffing is made from bread [...]

Top 25 Foodie Blogs

While all 25 of these foodies have a healthy obsession for food, each blog author has a different background and unique view of the world. Some foodies may have larger followings than others, but all of them are creative and informative. Also be sure to follow our collection of 25 imaginative and eclectic foodies on [...]

New Take on Traditional Green Beans

Traditional southern green beans are found on Thanksgiving buffets at every home throughout the southern states.  These beans are slow cooked with ham hock or bacon until they are tender and turn almost a grayish green in color.  Don’t get me wrong, these beans are delicious, but this year I want to try something new.  [...]

Top 10 Vegetarian Food Options

There are so many options available for vegetarians, that we thought we should check out some foodie favorites.  Most of these items are readily available, except for Sheese, which is just becoming more readily available across the country.

Morningstar Farms Meal Starters.  A great substitute for ground beef.  10 grams of protein.

Gardenburger Breakfast Sausage.   It doesn’t [...]

Top Ten Comfort Foods

What do people do when they’re stressed out?  They typically turn to food, and find comfort in the flavors and textures of dishes that are usually high in fat and calories … but oh, so delicious.  Although individual tastes may vary, many of the same foods show up on top comfort food lists repeatedly, validating [...]

Say NO to Nanotech in Organic!

The USDA’s National Organic Standards Board is voting on whether nanotechnology should be banned from use in Organic products. The Board’s initial recommendation is to keep nanotech out of organic products entirely. Scientists use nanotechnology to manipulate atomic and molecular structures on the nanoscale level to maximize corporate profits. The properties of Nan particles are [...]

Highlights from Brooklyn Eats 2009 – The Beverages

Brooklyn Eats wasn’t just about food. It was also about beer, wine and cocktails. Fifteen beverage companies came to showcase their goods. Since we wanted to walk out standing so we chose our battles wisely. We decided to conduct a Brooklyn beer tasting. These are the picks we particularly enjoyed:
We started off with Brooklyn Brewery. [...]

Top 20 Foods Evoking Childhood Memories

Are you ready walk down memory lane?  If someone asked you to name some of the memorable foods from your childhood, what would be on your list?
The TNS Landis Consumption Universe, a division of TNS Landis Strategy and Innovation, asked this same question to consumers.  TNS Landis works with leading food and beverage marketers to identify future [...]

Are you ready for Robots in the Kitchen?

Being a line cook, server or bartender is not everyone’s aspiration, but it’s a great entry-level job for those who wish to work their way up in the restaurant industry.  No one can argue that the work is grueling and the hours even worse.  Chefs constantly walk around with their fingers crossed, hoping their staffers show up [...]

Wines of Argentina Discover Your Inner Tango Event

We attended the Wines of Argentina Discover your Inner Tango Event at City Winery yesterday which highlighted Argentine wines, tango and traditional Argentine food.
Argentine wine has really taken off in the US, the popularity of Malbec is impressive. According to Vine Connections, Malbec sales are up 54%  Torrontes is quickly inching up at a rate [...]

Ten Tips for Cooking Perfect Pasta

To me, pasta is a perfect food.   It’s nutritious, delicious and filling.  It’s elegant enough to serve at a fancy dinner party, with delicate accompaniments, such as lobster, wild mushrooms and cream, but casual enough for kids to slurp with plain tomato sauce and meatballs.  It combines well with other ingredients for a quick, week-night dinner, such as tuna [...]

Interview with Chef Matthew Tivy

We had the chance to interview Chef Matthew Tivy of NYC’s Cafe Du Soleil, a Provencal French Bistro known for its slow cooked food and warm atmosphere. Chef Tivy has been attracting the loyalty of foodies and gourmands since his days at the Plaza Athenee Hotel, Maurice, QV, Canal Bar, Man Ray and La Cremaillere. [...]