VIEWPOINT: Change Your Diet For Earth Day

Save yourself and save the planet: Be sure meat comprises no more than 1/3 of your dish, with 2/3 vegetables. Photo courtesy National Pork Board. Thursday is Earth Day, and experts at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) say one way you can help the planet is by taking a good look at what’s…
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PRODUCT: Caviar For Kids Gift Set

It’s Earth Week, so how about some caviar to teach your kids about sustainability? Only in America—or perhaps wherever there are people with too much cash on their hands—would someone market a “Caviar Kid” kit. It seems so Hollywood. The kit is sold by Calilfornia Caviar, “Purveyors of Indulgence,” in San Francisco. According to the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pairing Wine With Indian Food

Try a Pinot Noir with Lamb Vindaloo. Photo by Michal Szydlowski | SXC. Vishal Khosla, owner of Klay Oven in Chicago, has had a lot of time to experiment with wine parings at his Indian restaurant. His tips for what pairs best: A dirty martini goes well with appetizers like vegetable samosas or chicken and…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Artisan Chocolates For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is May 9th, less than three weeks away. It’s the second-biggest chocolate-buying holiday, after Valentine’s Day. We make gift giving easy: Send Mom a box of chocolates from one of our Top Pick Of The Week artisan chocolatiers. What does it take to get chosen as a Top Pick Of The Week chocolate?…
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PRODUCT: “Bacon Is The New Black” Tee Shirt

The shirt says it all (and is a unique gift for bacon-loving friends). Bacon lovers: Here’s your chance to wear your heart on your sleeve (or more precisely, your chest). San Francisco chef/butcher Ryan Farr of 4505 Meats creates tee shirts that celebrate his products. “Bacon Is The New Black” is a shirt that will…
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