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– Some food writer trash talkin’: Michael Ruhlman calls Anthony Bourdain a “rat-face.” Man, are we bummed that we couldn’t make the Barnes & Noble event. – New York Times Restaurant Critic, Frank Bruni, defends the entrée. – Note to Balducci’s (a highly-respected specialty-food store): Ham and Chanukah don’t mix. – Slate.com makes us hungry…
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Love of broccoli and Brussels sprouts starts here. Photo by Denise Thuler | SXC. Want your children to like fruits and vegetables? Start them young—in utero. According to scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, a lifelong taste for fruit and vegetables can be instilled in babies before they are born: The…
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Last night we had dinner at The Tasting Room in New York City, a highly-acclaimed (and justly so) restaurant in SoHo. It’s a charming, friendly place where you can eat fine cuisine in a casual ambiance (exposed brick walls, flattering lighting), served by an eager and knowledgeable staff. Chef Colin Alevras and his team focus…
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Dr. Andrew Weil for Tea, from Ito-En, shows how special and delicious calorie-free iced tea can be. We’ve rounded up great gifts for friends and family members who love good food—but happen to be watching their calories, or need sugar-free options. This year, the calorie-free (or low-calorie, or sugar-free) things we’d like to receive…
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Saltworks, a leader in bringing fine artisan salts to the U.S., announces that its house line, Artisan Sea Salts is now certified kosher by the Orthodox Union (except for the smoked sea salt, which is awaiting certification). The non-smoked varieties include Alaea (fine and coarse), Cyprus Flaked Salt, Fleur de Sel, Flor de Sal, Flower…
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