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7 Things to Remember Before Ordering “Just a Salad”


Posted by Susan Russo on Fit Fare.
Have you ever found yourself ready to place an order for a slice of deliciously stringy cheese pizza or crispy fried chicken strips only to hear yourself say, “I’ll just have the salad”?
If so, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, ordering “just a salad” isn’t always as healthy or low-calorie as […]

The Future of Corn?


Posted by Matt Fisher on The Cook’s Kitchen.




Every once in a while I get the urge to make something like corn chowder or a cold corn salad when we have an abundance of fresh sweet corn. It is one of the primal tastes of summer.
Getting the kernels off the cob can be a somewhat arduous […]

Organic Food Comes Full Circle


Posted by Stuart Reb Donald on Cook Smarter.
In July of 2006, Stater Bros. introduced a new line of 110 all natural and organic private label products with the name Full Circle. Full Circle is a member company of Topco Associates. This new product line brings the healthy benefits of organic and all natural foods to the masses […]

5 Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer


Posted by Angelmary Koola on Fit Fare.

Beads of sweat are falling down your forehead as you squint through the beaming sunlight. With temperatures well over 90 degrees fahreinheit, you begin to feel the fatigue set. Before you faint from heat exhaustion, try these five ways to bring your body temperature down.
1. Drink plenty of fluids.
The […]

Resources Revisited


Posted by Kristen Doyle on Paper Palate.
Awhile back, you may have read my review about the summer edition of EAT magazine. I also wrote an article about the cookbook, Everyday Italian. I am coming back today to rave about these two resources again. Things have been crazy busy in our house this month and as […]

Grilled Cheese


Posted by Melody Wren on Get Your Grill On.
Grilled Cheese
…. not talking the one you are thinking of! This is a delicious Cypriot cheese – Halloumi, grilled and served as an appetizer or a vegetarian main course. Halloumi is available at Middle Eastern shops and more recently has been found at mainstream grocery stores. It […]

Guy Fieri Talks to TV Guide


Posted by Madeline Miller on Edible TV.
Edible TV was honored to interview Guy Fieri way back when The Next Food Network Star was beginning its newest season. TV Guide’s Megan Cherkezian recently sat down with Guy to talk about how the season went and what he’s up to now.
For those of you unfamiliar with Guy, […]

Starbucks Price Hike Coming


Posted by Cate O’Malley on A Nice Cuppa.
Starbucks Corporation announced earlier this week that they will be raising the prices of their coffees and other freshly made drinks across their US stores by 9 cents this month. The reason? Rising costs for dairy products, energy and fuel. The price hike will go into effect on July 31 and company […]

New York Chocolate Show . . . some early details


Posted by Sarah Caron on Well Fed on the Town.
It’s still a few months away, but planning is already well underway for the 10th annual Chocolate Show in New York. The show will be held from Nov. 9-11 at the Metropolitan Pavillion & Altman Building (same as last year). Tickets this year have gone up […]

Simplicity with Stars


Posted by Erika Waz on Kids Cuisine.
I recently took an afternoon to re-organize my pantry. While doing so, I am came across package after package of small bits of pasta shapes. There wasn’t enough of any one kind really to do much with — maybe an addition to soup or for a very light lunch […]