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Union Square Greenmarket Reconnaissance


Posted by Faye Mermey on Growers & Grocers.
The most useful tool an eco fashionista in New York City has is the link to Lucy’s Greenmarket Report. Four days a week in the summer and every Saturday in the winter, Lucy awakes before dawn and in all weather, walks the two blocks from her apartment to […]

Think Pink with Hershey’s


Posted by Cate O’Malley on Sugar Savvy.
Although the month of October, and likewise Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is coming to a swift close, there is still a teensy bit of time to get in on helping out a good cause. The folks at Hershey’s have several of their items available in limited edition pink packaging, […]

Grilled Steak au Poivre


Posted by Curt McAdams on Get Your Grill On.
Yes, that’s right, grilled steak au poivre. I love steak au poivre, but it can put out smoke in the kitchen, and the flame that’s involved means you always need a handy fire extinguisher!
My wife and I had 16 friends over Saturday night for a big party, […]

Edible TV Talks with Gavin Kaysen


Posted by Cate O’Malley on Edible TV.
Unfortunately the Chef de Cuisine of El Bizcocho at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, Gavin Kaysen, has been eliminated from Food Network’s The Next Iron Chef competition, but at only 28-years-young, he had quite a strong showing while he was there. Edible TV had the pleasure of interviewing him recently, along […]

A Healthy Halloween Treat


Posted by Cindy Klein on Fit Fare.

Happy Halloween!
While there are many things I don’t like about the typical Halloween celebration – most of them sugar-coated or chocolate-covered – there is one Halloween treat that I absolutely adore: pumpkin seeds!
Growing up, my mom and I would bake up big sheets of pumpkin seeds and nibble on […]

Festive Fall Cakes


Posted by Hannah Kaminsky on Just Baking.

Making seasonal baked goods doesn’t need to be a complicated or difficult ordeal. Forget the intricate designs, because with just basic shapes and a bit of whimsy, I can bet that anyone can appreciate the effort just as much. Take for instance these pumpkin cakes! All you need to […]

Raiders of the Lost Cocktail #1


Posted by Robert Hess on The Spirit World.
The objective of this exercise is to re-examine some of the slightly more obscure products which might be gathering dust on the shelves of bars across America (if not the world), and to see if our intrepid little band of explorers can uncover some forgotten gems of recipes […]

Upcoming Food Network Shows


Posted by Madeline Miller on Edible TV.
The Food Network has some DVR-qualifying programming coming up in November. The Next Iron Chef concludes Sunday, November 11th at 9PM ET/PT. Then it becomes all turkey anf Football, with brand-new specials including All Star Thanksgiving Recipes Wednesday, November 7th at 9PM ET/PT and All Star Holiday Spirit Monday, […]

Rachael Ray Goes Green


Posted by Madeline Miller on Growers & Grocers.
You might not expect it from her, but Rachael Ray is an active participant in the Green movement. Her participation is marked this month by her magazine’s move to 85 percent recyled paper, which saves 11,500 trees with every issue. Every Day with Rachael Ray also switched to […]

My 12 Favorite Bowls of Chili at BBQ Restaurants


Posted by Gary Goldblatt on Get Your Grill On.
In my travels to barbecue restaurants all over the Northeast, I often see chili on the menu, and that’s a good sign. It not only means there’s some creativity in the kitchen, it also means they’re turning over product, making the ‘cue offerings that much fresher. There […]