DeBoles has two new products for its gluten-free line of pasta products. The older variety of gluten free products are made with either rice or corn. The new variety is a multi grain blend of quinoa, rice, and amaranth. Sounds healthy, sounds tasty…hmmm. I spent some time with the new multi grain penne and multi grain spaghetti, and actually encountered a couple of challenges along the way.
The first problem I encountered was cooking the products. The ingredients that make up the pasta make it brittle, and unless the it’s …
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On the next episode of Bizarre Foods, Andrew embarks on the 48-hour Survivor Special episode. Ah yes, will Andrew be listed amongst the elite survivalists such as Man vs Wild’s Bear Grylls and Survivorman’s Les Stroud? I don’t think so, but it’ll be interesting to watch. He’ll be stranded for 2 days in a Mexican jungle, fending for himself. Of course, he’ll be trained beforehand in starting a fire, building a shelter, foraging for foods, and amongst other things before he goes out on his own. Is it …
I’m probably in the minority of the population who does not eat fast food. But for the most of you, chances are, have been to a fast food restaurant sometime in the last month. Zagat has released its 2009 Fast Food/Full Service Chain Restaurant survey results.
McDonald’s takes the top rank for fries and breakfast sandwiches, but the title of best burger belongs to In-N-Out Burger. Read Zagat press release for more rankings.
Zagat press release:
Zagat (Monday) revealed the results of its latest Fast Food Survey, based on 6,107 respondents who weighed …
One of New York City’s most popular annual outdoor food festivals, Taste of Times Square, presented by the Times Square Alliance, is your chance to sample “tastes” of delicious signature dishes from Times Square’s best restaurants, enjoy classic New York street performers, catch top-notch local entertainment on three stages, and show off your hottest dance moves all evening with help from a swing band and free dancing lessons from Swing46.
Food fanatics and music fans have long known that “Taste of Times Square” represents a great gastronomic and entertainment value, offering …
I’m late with this post. Well, not late, more like I forgot.
Dates :: May 16 – May 17, 2009
Time :: 9:30AM – 6:30PM
Admission :: Free. Location: Ninth Avenue, between 37th and 57th Streets
Description :: Taste what Hell’s Kitchen is cooking at this annual food festival, where restaurants and outdoor vendors serve up food to suit every taste. The 20-block gastronomic extravaganza features cuisine from Greece, Brazil, Italy, Morocco, Senegal, Ukraine, Thailand and everywhere in between, with music and dancing to match.
By Roland Buerk
BBC News, Tokyo
The Japanese are eating more meat than seafood, according to a new report from the government.
Figures show that in 2006, for the first time, the Japanese preferred meat over sushi. And in 2007 their appetite for meat increased even further.
The study said that changing lifestyles were responsible, with parents finding meat dishes quicker to prepare.
The government suggests supermarkets hold fish cookery demonstrations to help protect the seafood industry.
Despite these recent trends, people in Japan still eat more fish than those in any other major industrialised nation. …
From wftv.com
BACKGROUND: If you’re looking to slim down, there are plenty of foods out there to halt your diet success. Some of the worst to consume include:
1. Cheese fries: According to the book Eat This, Not That, an order of Aussie cheese fries with Ranch dressing from Outback Steakhouse contains 2,900 calories and 182 grams of fat. It’s on the Men’s Health “20 worst foods” list. The authors say this order is equivalent to eating 14 Krispy Kreme doughnuts before your dinner arrives.
2. Fried desserts: Fried desserts are another “worst” …
I was watching Everyday Italian and noticed that Giada was no longer using the Global Chef’s Knife anymore. In it’s place was the Shun Ken Onion Chef’s Knife. For those unfamiliar with Shun, it is recognized as one of the sharpest and top knife brands. Here’s a bit of detail on how the knives are constructed.
Clad Construction
The wavy pattern on our blades is called a Damascus look; what gives it that pattern are 16 layers of SUS410 High Carbon Stainless Steel pounded to 3/1000th of an inch and then “clad” …
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Posted: 05/14/2009 08:46:02 AM PDT
Updated: 05/14/2009 08:46:03 AM PDT
Rising U.S. sales of acai, a purple Amazon berry promoted as a “superfood” on Oprah Winfrey’s Web site, are depriving Brazilian jungle dwellers of a protein-rich nutrient they’ve relied on for generations.
U.S. consumers are turning a “a typical poor people’s food into something like a delicacy,” said Oscar Nogueira, who specializes in the fruit at Embrapa, Brazil’s agricultural research company.
Spending on acai-based products by Americans seeking to lose weight, gain energy or slow aging doubled to $104 million last year, …
More than ever, pork needs your help. The fear of a H1N1 swine flu pandemic has caused a decreased consumption of pork. Despite the fact that the virus can’t be transmitted from eating pork, people aren’t taking chances. Well, let me tell you this, if you don’t eat park, the swine flu wins!
Yeah, that’s not too convincing, but how about this tidbit? According to the new book Fat by Jennifer McLagan, 45% of bacon fat is monounsaturated, meaning it aids in lowering bad cholesterol levels. What’s more, the fat is …
Before you read this post, go ahead and list out what you think are the top ten most common ingredients in fast food. Here’s my list, in no particular order. Beef, chicken, bread, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mayo, and salt.
Based on the list from HowStuffWorks.com, only 2 of the items I listed matched those listed on the website. The findings might surprise you.
10. Citric Acid – used as a preservative
9. High-fructose Corn Syrup – a cheap sweetener
8. Caramel Color – a color additive
7. Salt – makes the food tasty
6. …
