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  • March 2008

    • Beer and Pizza Getting Pricey

      MSNBC  |  Mar 1, 08 3:58 PM CST

      Beer and Pizza Getting Pricey

      (Newser) - Even cheap foods like pizza and bagels are getting pricey these days over a mix of inflationary pressures, MSNBC reports. Last year's shocking 4% food price hike was driven by more than gas prices, one analyst says: It's diesel that fuels the trucks and trains that transport goods. "It's everything that gets shipped," he said—which makes diesel costs "much scarier" than the cost of gas. More »

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      gas prices  • food  • food prices  • beer  • ethanol  • fast food  • consumer prices  • hot dogs  • pizza  • wheat prices  • cheese

  • February 2008

    • Pairing Leaves Writer Red-Faced

      New York Times  |  Feb 29, 08 5:25 PM CST

      Pairing Leaves Writer Red-Faced

      (Newser) - Oysters and red wine? "Why not?" asks Eric Asimov in the New York Times . Wine pairing as a science can drain a meal of its pleasure, while instincts and taste-testing add adventure. After Parisian waiters twice recommended red with a foodie blogger's oysters, Asimov traded the usual suspects (muscadet, Chablis, Champagne) for a lineup of non-fruity reds. More »

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      food  • wine  • drinking  • wineries  • red wine  • seafood  • Guinness  • Champagne

  • January 2008

    • Top Chefs Meet Their Meat

      New York Times  |  Jan 16, 08 4:08 PM CST

      Top Chefs Meet Their Meat

      (Newser) - Top chefs are trying to change the way we eat by calling attention to how animals are raised for meat. In Britain, Jamie Oliver killed a chicken on live television, and supermarkets across the UK sold out of free-range chickens and eggs. The New York Times reports it’s part of a movement by some chefs to become more involved with their food—before it’s killed. More »

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      food  • agriculture  • animal rights  • chef  • meat  • Jamie Oliver

    • FDA: Send in the Clones

      Washington Post  |  Jan 15, 08 1:06 PM CST

      FDA: Send in the Clones

      (Newser) - Clones are just as safe to eat as any other animal, concludes a much-awaited, much-debated report from the FDA. Cloned animals studied were found to be as healthy as their normal counterparts, and their meat contained equal levels of nutrients, the Washington Post reports. The 968-page document provides mountains of raw data and methodology — more data, one researcher notes, than on any other animal we eat. More »

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      food  • FDA  • meat  • cloning  • cows  • milk

    • Family Puts Zagat Empire Up for Sale

      New York Times  |  Jan 14, 08 9:55 AM CST

      Family Puts Zagat Empire Up for Sale

      (Newser) - The founders and publishers of the Zagat guides have hired Goldman Sachs to find a buyer for their stake in the company, reports the New York Times. The value of the international icon may top $200 million—not bad for a company that grew out of a two-page typed list, but chump change for a media behemoth such as Citysearch parent IAC or a credit card company. More »

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      New York City  • food  • restaurant  • Tim Zagat  • guidebook

    • 9 Not-So-Good 'Good' Foods

      Men's Health  |  Jan 3, 08 2:23 PM CST

      9 Not-So-Good 'Good' Foods

      (Newser) - The authors of Eat This, Not That! provided Men's Health with 9 foods that aren't as healthy as they claim. Replace your: Bran muffin (420 calories, 20g fat) with ham, egg, and cheese on an English muffin (300 calories, 12g fat) Chicken Caesar salad (900 calories, 60g fat) with grilled chicken on mixed greens (400 calories, 20g fat) Tuna melt (900 calories, 50g fat) with a roast beef or ham sandwich (500 calories, 15g fat) Chicken wrap (700 calories, 35g fat) with a grilled chicken sandwich (375 calories, 15g fat) Turkey burger (850 calories, 50g fat) with a 7 oz. sirloin steak (350 calories, 20g fat) More »

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      list  • health  • food  • weight loss  • fat  • healthy eating  • calories  • sugar  • carbs

  • December 2007

    • Katrina Spreads Cajun Cookin'

      Associated Press  |  Dec 24, 07 12:14 PM CST

      Katrina Spreads Cajun Cookin'

      (Newser) - Until recently many residents of Monett, Mo., couldn’t even pronounce muffaletta. “They’d say, ‘I want that big sandwich with the big name,’” says chef Darren Indovina. Thanks to the Gulf's post-Katrina diaspora, small towns like Monett are getting their first taste of real Cajun cooking, the AP reports. Displaced chefs have opened restaurants in locales from Nevada to West Virginia. More »

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      food  • Hurricane Katrina  • New Orleans  • restaurant  • Mississippi  • Katrina aftermath

    • Food Network Rethinks Its Menu

      New York Times  |  Dec 18, 07 8:18 PM CST

      Food Network Rethinks Its Menu

      (Newser) - The recent cancellation of Emeril Live is just one sign that the Food Network is in the throes of a transformation, reports the New York Times . Having made chefs into stars, it is now trying to keep the money rolling in while facing increased competition—including instructional cooking on the Web. The network's ratings have dipped, especially on the weekend, forcing refunds to advertisers and perhaps a shift in philosophy. More »

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      food  • chef  • cooking  • Rachael Ray  • Food Network  • Emeril Lagasse

    • Chefs Dish on Fave Cookbooks

      Slate  |  Dec 14, 07 7:42 PM CST

      Chefs Dish on Fave Cookbooks

      (Newser) - What to get the foodie or chef who already has all the classic cookbooks? Slate compiles offbeat favorites recommended by Mollie Katzen, James Oseland and other standout chefs, food editors, and more. Ethan Becker: Cookwise— Less a cookbook than a bible of general cooking knowledge. Dan Barber: The River Cottage Meat Book— "A carnivore's manifesto." Melissa Clark: The Mensch Chef —Traditional Jewish recipe perfection. More »

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      list  • food  • chef  • cooking  • recipes  • French cooking  • gifts  • cookbooks

    • Not Sweet, nor Salty: 'Umami'

      Wall Street Journal  |  Dec 9, 07 4:26 PM CST

      Not Sweet, nor Salty: 'Umami'

      (Newser) - Humans crave not only salt and sugar, but also a savory, satisfying flavor known as “umami,” the Japanese term for “deliciousness,” the Wall Street Journal reports. Umami (“oo-MA-mee”) describes the taste of stick-to-your-ribs dishes such as chicken soup or Caesar salad with Parmesan cheese and anchovies. Chefs and packaged food companies alike are seeking ways to add umami to meals. More »

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      food  • snack foods  • salt  • Frito Lay  • senses  • human  • MSG  • Campbell's Soup

    • UN Food Aid Restored in Somalia

      AFP  |  Dec 5, 07 6:56 AM CST

      UN Food Aid Restored in Somalia

      (Newser) - United Nations food aid has been restored to Somalia today after it was suspended yesterday, when the government hiked road tolls to $500 a truck and prevented two ships from delivering food to the problem-plagued Lower Shabelle region. UN aid teams were given no explanation for the trouble. But a government letter said that “despite all that happened, this is to certify that the humanitarian operations can be resumed." More »

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      United Nations  • food  • Condoleezza Rice  • aid  • Somalia  • Mogadishu

  • November 2007

    • LA Will Certify Eateries as Trans Fat-Free

      Los Angeles Times  |  Nov 16, 07 11:10 AM CST

      LA Will Certify Eateries as Trans Fat-Free

      (Newser) - Los Angeles County will begin certifying trans-fat-free restaurants and rewarding those that pass muster with a decal in a voluntary campaign rolled out yesterday, the Los Angeles Times reports. Restaurants that pay a $204 application fee will get a surprise visit from inspectors to confirm that their kitchens are free of the heart-damaging fats. A green decal will announce the result. More »

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      food  • public health  • restaurant  • fat  • trans fats

    • 35.5 Million Americans Going Hungry

      Reuters  |  Nov 15, 07 1:50 AM CST

      35.5 Million Americans Going Hungry

      (Newser) - US programs failed to make a dent in the number of Americans going hungry last year, and activists warned that rising costs and stagnant wages threaten to increase the army of citizens struggling to put food on the table. Nearly 13 percent of households—35.5 million Americans, with 12.6 of them children—went hungry last year, up slightly from the previous year. More »

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      food  • FDA  • hunger  • US government  • food banks  • hunger alleviation

  • October 2007

    • What to Eat to Avoid Cancer

      MSNBC  |  Oct 17, 07 9:24 PM CDT

      What to Eat to Avoid Cancer

      (Newser) - Genes may be a bigger factor than diet, but what you eat can still affect your chances of developing cancer.  MSNBC tells you what to pile on your plate, and what to avoid. Eat up: Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kale High-fiber anything Foods rich in vitamin D and calcium More »

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      list  • health  • cancer  • food  • diet  • cancer diet

    • The Anti-Heart-Attack Diet

      Forbes  |  Oct 9, 07 4:35 PM CDT

      The Anti-Heart-Attack Diet

      (Newser) - Preventing heart disease is about more than fad diets; it's about creating long-term change and sticking with it. Forbes gives you the no-nonsense guide to heart health: Balance calorie intake and activity. Eat fruits and veggies. Make sure at least half your carbs come from whole grains and high-fiber foods. More »

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      list  • health  • food  • heart disease  • heart attack  • diet  • whole grains

    • Michelin Stuns Critics, Gives Ramsay 2nd Star

      Bloomberg  |  Oct 8, 07 5:43 PM CDT

      Michelin Stuns Critics, Gives Ramsay 2nd Star

      (Newser) - Michelin parted with NY critics today by branding 2 stars on Gordon Ramsay’s namesake restaurant, halting the ex-soccer player's recent ratings drop. Ramsay, known for his crude tongue, was the only newbie to take the double-star in Manhattan; none earned a coveted third. Michelin saved its biggest hit for Craft, owned by “Top Chef”-host Tom Colicchio, robbing it of its sole star. More »

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      food  • Manhattan  • chef  • best restaurants  • restaurant criticism  • Michelin star

    • Eateries Give Food Bloggers a Free Pass

      Wall Street Journal  |  Oct 6, 07 5:01 PM CDT

      Eateries Give Food Bloggers a Free Pass

      (Newser) - Eateries are ensuring good reviews by schmoozing food bloggers with free meals, the Wall Street Journal reports. While established critics pay their way and dine unnoticed, some even in disguise, bloggers are getting used to the royal treatment. "I think if I was picking up the tab I wouldn't enjoy it as much,"  admitted a law clerk who posted on Yelp.  More »

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      food  • restaurant  • blogger  • restaurant criticism

    • Paltrow, Pals Start Foodie Tour of Spain

      Associated Press  |  Oct 3, 07 1:33 PM CDT

      Paltrow, Pals Start Foodie Tour of Spain

      (Newser) - While one usually associates road-trip cuisine with a 7-Eleven, two foodies and two actresses today embark on a four-month culinary tour of Spain. Gwyneth Paltrow, chef Mario Batali, New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman, and Spanish actress Claudia Bassols will sample traditional cuisine for a 13-part PBS series called "Spain ... on the road again" due next fall. More »

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      celebrity  • food  • travel  • Spain  • chef  • cuisine  • Gwyneth Paltrow  • Mark Bittman  • Mario Batali

  • September 2007

    • Freedom Fries Fattening French

      Los Angeles Times  |  Sep 20, 07 5:15 PM CDT

      Freedom Fries Fattening French

      (Newser) - Freedom Fries be danged, French waistlines are taking a decidedly American curve: As fast food and bigger portions invade, some 42% of the famously foodie nation's population is clocking in as either overweight or obese. But officials say don't let them eat cake, predicting US-level obesity if the trend isn't reversed within a few years, the LA Times reports. More »

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      France  • food  • obesity  • fast food  • weight

    • High-Fat Diet May Slow Cancer

      Time  |  Sep 19, 07 7:12 AM CDT

      High-Fat Diet May Slow Cancer

      (Newser) - A diet high in fat but devoid of sugars is being tested as a new strategy to fight cancerous tumors. Researchers are exploiting tumors' dependence on sugar fermentation by banning most carbohydrates in the regimen, similar to the Atkins diet, Time magazine reports. Nutrition is supplied by plant oils and soy and animal products. As healthy cells can burn fat, only the cancer should starve. More »

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      health  • cancer  • food  • diet  • fat  • tumor  • Atkins diet

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