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by Jennifer on November 15, 2007
Camp Cassoulet and Like to Cook were graciously acknowledged yesterday by Amy Sherman on Epicurious' Epi Log. Entitled Cassoulet Boot Camp, Amy gives links to your's truly and to some of the...
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by Stef on January 16, 2007
Pilgrim's Pride Foodservice has just announced their newest creation: Pierce Chicken (R) Filet-Vors (TM) From their website: These premium breast fillets come in four on-trend flavor varieties -...
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by Stef on January 04, 2007
If you're a night owl like me, this is exactly the time of night (if you're in the same time zone I am) when your brain is most alive. And if you're like me, you wish you could just nod......
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by karen on October 30, 2006
Sometime back, I found a news article on various foodstuff found in state fairs. There's this one peculiarity, fried Coke. It has been a few weeks and the coverage hasn't let up. Fried Coke...
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by karen on October 30, 2006
Interesting! I bet every other person will troop to the Asian stores and sales will soar with this news report out. Researchers at the University of Arizona found that the spice therapeutic effects...
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by karen on October 28, 2006
More than a handful energy drinks are launched the world over year after year. These are usually marketed to teenagers and young adults. Just like the problem with cola, energy drinks are laden with...
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by karen on October 26, 2006
I don't know why Reuters classified this under Oddly Enough. Gourmet and dark chocolate sales are expected to rise even more because they are perceived to be good for the health. More and more,...
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I don't want to enter the realm of politics on this blog but with this news report on the prisoners in Guantanamo, I can't help but air a few comments. The situation: Detainees in Guantanamo...
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A craving for grapes and raisins can put a man behind bars: The 63-year-old grandfather had just begun his second consecutive period of probation for theft when he was caught stealing two bags of...
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by karen on August 22, 2006
At home, we often joke about our "secret weapon" or "contraband" - dried red chillies we tend to take with us on trips in case we need to press them into service. I never took this...
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It's not just an expression, it's literal! The lady used her dashboard as an oven and she's done it twice! Sandi Fontaine had to bake cookies for her co-workers and her husband needed her...
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by karen on August 03, 2006
Just looking at the picture of the fresh oyster makes my mouth water. So succulent! Am I craving for oysters on the half shell! However, I only indulge in raw seafood when I absolutely trust my source...
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by karen on July 14, 2006
It seems like McDonald's is really intent on acquiring that healthy eating image. I have heard of franchises in many parts of the world where salads are now part of the regular menu. In the UK,...
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by karen on July 11, 2006
Freshly baked bread, herbs and spices, local fruits in season, grandmother's special beef stew - aren't those what people abroad miss most about home? I've read a lot of stories of people...
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by karen on July 02, 2006
It's back! Just like last winter, the finest restaurants in New York City are serving up three-course prix-fixe lunches for $24.07 and/or three-course dinners for $35.00. It's interesting what...
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by karen on June 23, 2006
A short note to Creative Reporters for this blog: Kindly include a picture or an illustration with your submissions. Though there is no guarantee that your post will be published, a picture of the...
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by karen on June 16, 2006
How do you pronounce ratatouille?......
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by karen on June 14, 2006
One of my late uncles lived through the Second World War and kept the habit of bringing something to eat, like a light snack, in his bag if he was to travel even just a short distance. He would......
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It's the time of year for picnics and literally eating out! There are some things that just sound more interesting than others. What happens when Marines trained to handle artillery get their...
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The enmity between Greeks and Turks is legendary and it has been going on for centuries. I didn't realise the extent of this until I had classmates who were Turkish and a Greek Cypriot. Since...
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Colognes and perfumes that smell like fruits, those have been a trend for sometime now. But how would you like to wear the scent of cheese, not just any cheese but one that is known to...
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Buffalo meat is now kosher in Israel, reports the Jerusalem Post. Hmmm... but buffalo meat is already kosher in the US, isn't it? Certainly, but the buffalo as known in Israel and most of the...
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