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Top Five: Summer Grilling Tools
Jun 25, 2012
No doubt about it, we Americans love to grill. Whether you're a fan of charcoal and the classic Weber kettle or prefer the convenience of gas, there's something almost primal about cooking outdoors. So as...
Handcrafted Coffee, Spice, and Pepper Grinders Masquerade as Contraptions
Jun 8, 2012
In a world of sleek, modern, automatic-everything kitchen tools, Red Rooster Trading Company's handcrafted mills have a charming Rube Goldberg/Monty Python animation quality to them. They're made in Southern Missouri by a husband and...
Go Big or Go Home: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Grows, Stays Artisanal
May 30, 2012
Nothing about the way Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams makes ice cream is conventional. Founder Jeni Britton Bauer's staff of ice cream makers includes artists, writers, mathletes, and bakers. She only uses real ingredients--milk...
Skip The Restaurant Wait with TabbedOut
May 21, 2012
Sure, you can always find a great restaurant through Yelp reviews ... but what about those long lines? Well, now you can forget waiting for your bill after a night out at a bar, at...
Mother's Day: Mother/Daughter Chefs Demonstrate Meaning of Family and Motherhood
May 9, 2012
There are stories galore out there about where to find the perfect Mother's Day brunch, but if you don't have reservations by now, you're pretty much hosed--so we thought we would celebrate this most maternal...
Food Doesn't Play Second Fiddle at NOLA's Jazz Festival
May 2, 2012
The official name may be the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, but food always has a starring role whenever there's a celebration in the Big Easy. In keeping with the "heritage" idea at this...
Spring Break: Volunteering Gives Students Food for Thought
Mar 21, 2012
Traditionally, spring break has been seen as a time for students to cut loose from studies and have fun, often at party beach destinations. But lately, a growing number of schools and other organizations have...
No Pressure: Modern Pressure Cookers Save Time Safely
Mar 16, 2012
Everyone's grandmother or aunt has a pressure cooker story, usually involving dramatic explosions and sauce on the ceiling. Now, after being relegated to the attic or to garage sales for decades, the pressure cooker is...
Women's History Month: If You Love Julia Child, Thank Judith Jones
Mar 7, 2012
As we celebrate Women's History Month, I've chosen to honor someone who had a hand in shaping how we eat at home today. Julia Child is rightly known for changing how America cooked and thought...
Black History Month: Chef Jeff Henderson Serves Up Inspiration
Feb 22, 2012
Prison food isn't usually known for being anything special. But for Jeff Henderson, it was a lifesaver. Henderson was born in South Central Los Angeles, and despite the best efforts of his mother, his paternal...
Black History Month: Brian Duncan Brings Openness and Fun to Wine Education
Feb 6, 2012
February is Black History Month. Last year, we marked the monthlong celebration by showcasing the Harlem Restaurant Renaissance going on now. This year, we're highlighting a different African American culinary professional each week. Brian Duncan...
A Taste of New Orleans Follows the River North to Riverbend in St. Louis
Jan 23, 2012
The Mississippi River may flow south as it passes St. Louis, but happily, a lot of great southern music and food flows north, up the river to the Gateway City. It is the northernmost point...
Indian Food Goes Mainstream as Fast Food
Jan 11, 2012
Indian restaurants have been around for a while now, especially in bigger cities in America, tempting adventurous eaters with fragrant curries, vindaloos, and paneers. Often, the dining experience involves buffets and white tablecloths. Increasingly, though,...
Biosphere Industries Introduces Tapioca-based, Biodegradable Bakeware, Serveware
Jan 6, 2012
That aluminum pie plate that came with your store-bought pie is going to be around for a long time. So will the paper and Styrofoam plates from your weekend barbecue. That's not the case with...
Brooklyn Grange
Jan 4, 2012
Cities are known for crowded streets, sky-scraping towers, and people on top of people. If there's one thing city dwellers are good at, it's thinking about how to maximize space and build up--but what about...
Stockbox Grocers Aims to Fight Food Deserts with Tiny Grocery Stores
Dec 20, 2011
According to the USDA, "More than 23 million people in America live in food deserts--urban neighborhoods and rural towns without ready access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food." The result is often poor diets and...
Kids Really Cook on Web Series "Kids Who Love to Cook"
Dec 13, 2011
Every day, we hear more and more about nutrition and its effect on the health of our children. Childhood obesity and juvenile diabetes are at all-time highs, and kids are even beginning to develop adult...
C4C: Gluten-free Flour Good Enough for The French Laundry
Nov 9, 2011
Thomas Keller, America's only three Michelin-starred chef, is known for attention to detail in the kitchens at his legendary The French Laundry in California and Per Se in New York City. So when restaurant patrons...
Hungry? Lonely? Spoondate Solves Both Problems
Oct 31, 2011
Craving a favorite food? Looking for a possible connection? If you live in San Francisco, the website Spoondate has you covered on both fronts. Just fill in "I'm craving..." at "restaurant/bar name" and your cravings...
Jon Bon Jovi's Soul Kitchen
Oct 27, 2011
Glass chandeliers, mahogany walls, linens, interesting décor--that certainly sounds like a typical trendy, upscale restaurant. But Jon Bon Jovi's new gourmet restaurant, Soul Kitchen, isn't catering to stars; it's a community kitchen serving families struggling...
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