Food Archive
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In search of the perfect Christmas cookie
Posted on December 15, 2011 | 7 CommentsThe cut-out cookie is the hallmark of any holiday baking foray, and there is a wide variety of approaches and preferences when it comes to the cutely shaped goodies . . . -
You say tomato and I say pizza; let’s call the whole thing off
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 1 CommentPity the poor tomato. An excellent course of antioxidents, lypocene and Vitamin C, its intrinsic classification as a fruit has been readily thwarted by the... -
Help stop holiday creep: Hold the ‘Happy Holidays’
Posted on November 24, 2011 | No CommentsThere's no reason to jump the gun on "the holidays" a minute sooner than we have to . . . -
Thanksgiving magic in the star of bars
Posted on November 22, 2011 | 1 CommentMagic Bars are a retro classic that can be made more delicious by the introduction of ginger and a more imaginative mix of nuts and bits. -
The McRib explained (maybe)
Posted on November 11, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe McRib is perhaps the greatest of all mystery meats in the Quick Service Restaurant pantheon, but why does it appear only periodically? The answer may surprise you . . . -
Something for the 1% and the 99%: Pay-what-you-can dining
Posted on October 24, 2011 | No CommentsIf both the Panera Bread and Jon Bon Jovi are doing it, can it be considered a trend? -
Olive oil for dessert anyone?
Posted on October 12, 2011 | 4 CommentsOfferings like olive oil cake and ice cream are no doubt showing up on menus of trendy new restaurants near you. -
Sweet and short (bread)
Posted on September 28, 2011 | 2 CommentsSummer’s heat is behind us, so it’s time to move back indoors and warm up the kitchen. Shortbread is a versatile winner. -
The surprising glory of fennel
Posted on September 2, 2011 | 6 CommentsFennel is rarely a gardener's first choice. But, as this accidental florist found, it has some wonderful design possibilities. -
In praise of kale
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 1 CommentIn the contest for the healthiest food, lowly kale is certainly a contender. Now it is a new favorite of foodies.
