Food
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Baking secrets: Reducing sugar doesn't diminish cookie's appealMar 10, 2014 2:00 pm - During a recent lunch outing the conversation turned to desserts. I asked the other guests: "What makes a great cookie?" Simple enough question, right? But I asked them ...
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A Gibson hinges on its garnishMar 08, 2014 4:01 am - When it's made with a fresh pickled onion, I prefer a Gibson to the standard martini with its olive or lemon twist. A Gibson hinges on its garnish: Crunching into a flav...
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First lady to host 3rd kids' recipe challengeMar 07, 2014 4:45 am - WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama is working again with Epicurious and the departments of Education and Agriculture on a third nationwide recipe contest to promote healthy eat...
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A taste of ramen (and other traditional Japanese cuisine)Mar 07, 2014 4:45 am - TOKYO — Washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine, has been registered on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The registration is believed to be in recognition that ...
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Wake up and smell the bacon ... with Oscar Mayer's appMar 06, 2014 12:01 am - MADISON, Wis. - Want to wake up to the sound of bacon sizzling on the stove with its aroma drawing you out of bed? There's an app for that. Oscar Mayer says it has creat...
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Female vineyard workers sharp in Napa contestMar 05, 2014 7:01 am - Every year for the last 12 years the vineyard workers of the Napa Valley have gathered in the soft light of a midwinter morning, shears at the ready, game faces on, each...
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A healthier spin on hot spinch-artichoke dipMar 05, 2014 7:01 am - Is there a chip dip in the world that isn't wonderful? No matter what the flavor, at heart most are tubs of sour cream or melted cheese. Few foods are more satisfying. O...
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Hot and Spicy Artichoke Spinach DipMar 05, 2014 7:00 am - 1 tablespoon olive oil 1½ cups finely chopped yellow onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 can (13.75 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained 1 box (10 ounces) frozen chopped spi...
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From the Food Editor: Tropical tastes in a glass help melt winter bluesMar 05, 2014 4:45 am - Forgive me if I seem preoccupied, but spring break comes later this month and I've been busy checking airfare deals and hotel discounts for all the sandy beaches and pal...
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Scratch PancakesMar 05, 2014 4:30 am - 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 2 tablespoons cane sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs 1¾ cups whole milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ...