EVENT: Bacon In The City

Bacon cupcakes, bacon potato chips, bacon melon balls, candied bacon, bacon lattes—these were just some of the treats enjoyed by participants in last year’s iAdventure festival in New York City. On Sunday, June 23rd, iAdventure.com Bacon Bash II will take place at Bowlmor Times Square. Join the party to sample bacon-inspired libations and treats and…
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RECIPE: Beer Barbecue Sauce

Add beer to your homemade barbecue sauce. Photo by EasyBuy4U | IST.   Spell it barbecue, barbeque or BBQ: May is National Barbecue Month. Here’s a delicious homemade beer barbecue sauce from Samuel Adams. You don’t have to be a beer drinker to enjoy it: The malt and hops provide a subtle lift in flavor…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Recipes For National Strawberries & Cream Day

[1] The type of cream is up to you. Photo © Jacek Kadaj | Fotolia. [2] Larger strawberries can be found in markets right now (photo © California Strawberries).   May 21st is National Strawberries And Cream Day, a classic English dessert. The ingredients are as simple as can be. And if you use just…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Wash Meat & Poultry Before Cooking

Don’t wash raw poultry, meat or seafood. Photo courtesy Chicken.org.au.   Recently we received a pitch for a line of food cleaning sprays that purport to eliminate harmful bacteria. “Outdoor cooking leads to more trips to the hospital because of the improper handling of meats and veggies while grilling,” it advised. “Many of us take…
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