Food
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Night life: Drink up at Buca di BeppoAug 19, 2011 2:00 pm - Buca's new drinks Buca di Beppo unveils some tasty new treats — in a glass. Try the lemon basil vojito, a mix of SKYY Infusions Citrus with simple syrup, basil leav...
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Carrot cake cookiesAug 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Cookies as an after school snack? No trouble selling the kids on that one. Now to convince the adults ... Often laden in fat and empty calories, cookies don’t often impr...
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Worst fast food meals pack a wallop of fat, sugar and saltAug 18, 2011 11:00 pm - What's the fattiest, most unhealthy restaurant meal in America? Are Lunchables a good choice for school lunches? When I crave a cool treat is there a healthful choice? I...
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Roast green beans for a bold warm summer saladAug 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Maybe it’s because steaming and sauteing are so quick, and bringing out the best in green beans calls for just a bit of heat. But a short, yet intense, high-heat roast c...
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Ketchup gets coolsAug 18, 2011 11:00 pm - There’s a seasonal shift going on in the condiment firmament. Ketchup, the big red staple of American pantries, is catching up with the cool crowd as chefs and food entr...
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Dining events: Tuscany sees redAug 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Tuscany sees red August is National Tomato Month and Tuscany is honoring the big, red fruit with Penne All'Arrabiata on special for $17. Created by executive chef B...
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The future of Navarran winesAug 18, 2011 11:00 pm - It didn't happen until several days into my tour of northern Spain, but I found that unforgettable view of Navarra. It didn't happen when I was careening down a mountain...
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Desperate and delicious dessertAug 18, 2011 12:00 am - Desperate desserts are hard to come by. Bakers know that cutting time out of baking or prepping is a recipe for disaster. But even desperate cooks need dessert. Today’s...
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After-school snacks worth rushing home forAug 17, 2011 11:00 am - Sometimes peanut butter and crackers or a piece of fruit just isn't enough for the kids after a long day of learning. To keep snacking interesting, try one of these simp...
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Creative school lunchesAug 17, 2011 6:15 am - Getting creative with kids' lunches can be a bit of a minefield. It can be hard enough to get them to embrace new foods at home, never mind when they are surrounded by f...