I enjoy grocery shopping not only because I love to pick out all the goodies that will compose my upcoming lunches and dinners, but also because of the unending line of new products that are always popping up – this is especially true around holiday time. When I went to see Michael Pollan speak earlier [...]

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Dogs only fear three things in life. Vet Visits, Thunder & Halloween. Man’s best friend is always on a vigilant lookout for pumpkins, as they represent impending humiliation. Each time this year our beloved companions are subjected to a relatively new and horrifying ritual. Having tired of dressing up babies and toddlers in lavish Halloween [...]

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“…and that’s it for news. Kevin, what does our beer forecast look like?” “Right now we’re seeing a lot of beers turning dark brown, with Oktoberfest and pumpkin flavors raining down all over the shelves…” “…Pretty soon we’ll be heading into the winter months, where we will see more aromatic, maltier ales gathering with hints [...]

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It’s Thursday again, which means it’s time for another eating styles poll! Since this past Monday was Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning to the grilling season, we want to know…what did you grill? If you didn’t grill on Memorial Day, then what is your favorite grilled food? Are you a typical hot-dog-and-hamburgers grill master? Or [...]

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Wondering what to get for that foodie in your life for Christmas? Well, I found something pretty cool. If the person in question is an iPhone-lover like me, then the iGrill might hit the spot. The intersection of food and technology, this product transforms your iPhone into a roving meat thermometer. All you do is [...]

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If you’re anything like me, it seems like the holidays are just an excuse to go from one pie to another, leaving you a little wider come January. Therefore, instead of offering a luscious, butter-filled sweet recipe in this space, I thought a better idea would be to share a slightly healthier one. I found [...]

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Disclaimer: All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. hi It’s Thanksgiving. The family is seated around the table, forks at the ready and plates crammed high with blocks of food like some organic parody of Tetris. The kids, having smeared their faces with [...]

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As soon as the calendar turns from October to November, I start thinking about one of my favorite holidays: Thanksgiving.  What can I say… I love to eat turkey with all of the usual sides –mashed potatoes, string bean casserole, gravy, sweet potato casserole (with marshmallows), cranberry sauce, etc.  This year’s tradition is a milestone, [...]

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As many of you know, today’s would have been Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday.  He left an indelible impression on our culture in many ways; primarily through music, but also with food.  I mean, this guy loved to eat – maybe a little too much, actually.  That said, when you think Elvis and food, you likely [...]

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Looking for the perfect gift for Dad?  Not quite sure if you want to give him something to eat or to wear?  Well, I have found the best of both worlds.  As you can see above, a company called R&E Praspaliauskas has come up with the idea of making bread in the shape of slippers.  [...]

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