25 Best Beers In America
“Two years ago we ranked the best beers in America. Since then the brewing scene has changed dramatically. Or at least that’s the excuse we… Read More »25 Best Beers In America
Food & drink
If MSG is so bad for you, why doesn’t everyone in Asia have a headache?
“The Japanese are sentimental about their noodle soup – it’s the working-class food that nourished the nation in the bleak days after World War Two.… Read More »If MSG is so bad for you, why doesn’t everyone in Asia have a headache?
Cooking websites
The GLC got linked in this story from the St. Paul Pioneer-Press from last month: “What did we ever do before the Web? That’s a… Read More »Cooking websites
Museum of Foreign Grocery Products
“These products subtly (or not-so-subtly) illustrate the ways in which another culture is different from ours, even in basic behaviors such as food prep.”
Test: Butter and margarine
“Margarine’s now a ‘spread’ and butter can come from the fridge soft enough to spread on your toast. But when you’re faced with so many… Read More »Test: Butter and margarine
USDA Offers Food Safety Advice for Your Super Bowl Party
“As millions of Americans mark Super Bowl Sunday with friends and family, making it the second highest day of food consumption in the United States… Read More »USDA Offers Food Safety Advice for Your Super Bowl Party
The history of vegetarianism
“In Newton’s time and beyond, you couldn’t discuss meat eating or its rejection without biting into some tough theology, and Tristram Stuart’s sprawling ‘The Bloodless… Read More »The history of vegetarianism
30 Days of Pork
“Amanda Kelso was a 12-year veteran of vegetarianism when she went AWOL. She blames pork. ‘Bacon was a temptress to me,’ she says in her… Read More »30 Days of Pork
Time to buy more peanut butter!
violet Originally uploaded by megamommatron. Found this funny set of pix on Flickr: “oh, the wretched. the worst thing about this whole debacle, as my… Read More »Time to buy more peanut butter!
What’s on your holiday shopping list?
“Have you been naughty? Or have you been nice? Inquiring Santas want to know. When it comes to wine-related Christmas gifts, the world is your… Read More »What’s on your holiday shopping list?
A short history of carbonated beverages in cans
“An advertising campaign for carbonated beverages advised consumers in 1956 to ‘Enjoy Sparkling Soft Drinks!’ and ‘Life is Great When You Carbonate!’ Soft drinks were… Read More »A short history of carbonated beverages in cans
Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen
Someone else turned their excellent website into a book. Huzzah! Check out Clotilde’s ‘Chocolate & Zucchini: Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen‘:… Read More »Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen
List of grocery products that were commercial failures
One example: “Funky Fries | Introduced in 2002, Ore-Ida’s frozen french fries were offered in new forms: chocolate-flavored, cinnamon-flavored, ring-shaped and colored blue. Promoted as… Read More »List of grocery products that were commercial failures
Turkey time!
Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the U.S., so we’re going to take a few days off to relax. And eat. And drink. And relax. And… Read More »Turkey time!
Fabulous fruits
What fruits are fabulous? Find out by reading these five lists: Top Ten Fruits; Fruits that are Kind to the Intestines; 31 Favorite Fruits and… Read More »Fabulous fruits
Make creepy-crawly cakes for Halloween
From Not Martha: “I had planned to bake a Halloween dessert this year, but an unrelated baking accident left me with a burned thumb (poor… Read More »Make creepy-crawly cakes for Halloween
Shopping for olive oil? Here’s guidance
“Olive oil isn’t a no-brainer. Flavors change a great deal from one region to the next, with Spain being the world’s largest producer, which makes… Read More »Shopping for olive oil? Here’s guidance
Learn How To Plan Your Meals To Free Up Your Time
“Meal planning and bulk cooking are both wonderful techniques you can utilize and modify to fit your family’s needs. The idea behind this is simple.… Read More »Learn How To Plan Your Meals To Free Up Your Time
LifeHacking Your Grocery List
“‘The cupboards are full and there’s ‘nothing’ to eat’. Has that phrase ever echoed through your kitchen? Do you have stacks of food items that… Read More »LifeHacking Your Grocery List
Last-minute dinners can be simple, fun
“A spur-of-the-moment dinner for friends is often far simpler and a lot more fun than one I’ve planned two weeks in advance. I feel less… Read More »Last-minute dinners can be simple, fun