Thanks to a suggestion from my fellow writer Sam here at So Good I went off on a mission to find Tofu Shirataki. The lament of many a soul who has gone on a low carb diet, gluten free diet, or is very calorie conscious, is the loss of pasta. As a result, a myriad of low [...]

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FDA rejects petition to ban BPA in food. Ballpark food steps up its game in San Francisco. Wendys is the number 2 fast food chain ahead of Burger King. Whole foods to stop selling unsustainable fish by Earth Day. Common pesticides may be at fault for the declining bee popualtion. Paula Deen’s lawyer pushing to [...]

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Welcome to the first edition of my take on a previous series of articles here on So Good called “I Try It So You Don’t Have To.” Like the previous version, I will be sampling things from other cultures, odd new products and things generally regarded as disgusting by others. I won’t however eat chocolate. To [...]

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By now you have all heard about Boneless lean beef trimmings, AKA Pink Slime, AKA Ammoniated Beef. You have probably heard enough to make you sick. The sudden appearence and uproar about this product has led to some pretty interesting discussion and imagry.  The above  image has been credited variously as mechanically separated chicken and as “pink slime” so [...]

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Irish beers you could be drinking today. Natural Foods are trending and trendy. Food aid for Somalia is not making it to its destination. Imported foods may be leading to more foodborne illness. North Korean satellite launch may kill food aid deal. Tricking your taste buds to enjoy healthy foods. President Obama gives the gift [...]

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Food items as a part of video games are not a new thing, I’m not too proud to admit that I spent many hours playing the Burger Time arcade game as a kid. For those of you unaware, burger time was game where you, as a portly chef, walked across a board eerily similar to Donkey Kong, [...]

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As St. Patrick’s Day approaches it gets me to thinking about different holidays throughout the year and how I classify them as drinking holiday or a family holiday.  This is by no means a complete list but it is a good sampling for 2012. I have broken down each holiday by whether it is known mostly as a [...]

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US and North Korea finalizing food talks. Americans spend 50 Billion plus on pet food. A new weight loss drug may be on its way. Is fresh food always the best choice? Caffeine may affect early risers more. US food stamp use hits a new high. Meat packaging to get nutrition labels. 15 food jingles [...]

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When Eick asked if I would review Snackle Mouth Granola Nut Clusters I jumped at the chance. I love granola and so does most of my family, so this one was a natural fit for me. Granola has made its way into a variety of products through the years like yogurt, cottage cheese or of [...]

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Raw milk movement takes a hit. Ben & Jerrys launches a Jeremy Lin inspired flavor. LA Times drops its food section. Some people were “Kinda Mean” to Paula Deen. It’s National Clam Chowder day. The worlds first  pizza museum is opening soon. Andrew Zimmern wants to run for office. The real Caveman diet.

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