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Thu, Apr 26 2012 at 5:14 PM

If you’re eating out tonight anyway, why not chose a restaurant that will donate proceeds to AIDS/HIV-related organizations.

Burger King pledges to use cage-free eggs. What does that mean?

Thu, Apr 26 2012 at 9:44 AM

If you imagine that Burger King's cage-free chickens will be romping around the barnyard in the sunlight, you may want to change that picture.

How to cook leeks

Thu, Apr 26 2012 at 9:32 AM

We’ve got tips and ideas for how to add these nutritional vegetables to your diet.

If you eat chocolate daily, make it dark

Wed, Apr 25 2012 at 1:31 PM

Another study confirms that dark chocolate has more health benefits than other forms of chocolate, particularly for your heart.

Infographic: Bring food education back

Wed, Apr 25 2012 at 7:39 AM

Every cause has an infographic these days, including Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day. Get a visual understanding of why schools need to spend time educating students about food.

What is carmine and why is Starbucks taking it out of its products?

Tue, Apr 24 2012 at 4:43 PM

Starbucks has done away with carmine, a natural red food dye, in many of its products because of consumer concerns.

Philadelphia mayor will live on $35 worth of food for a week

Tue, Apr 24 2012 at 11:49 AM

4 Pennsylvania politicians pledge to live on the equivalent of government food benefits for a week.

Resisting the impulse buy

Mon, Apr 23 2012 at 2:56 PM

One of those you-didn't-know-you-needed-it-until-you-saw-it items has our food blogger resisting the urge to shop impulsively.

Wines to try: Wolffer Estate Rosé

Mon, Apr 23 2012 at 9:59 AM

New York’s Wolffer Estate Vineyards employs an extensive sustainable viticulture program and produces a wonderful wine that's perfect for spring and summer sipping.

Is human hair good for your garden?

Fri, Apr 20 2012 at 1:03 PM

Hair may work as a pest deterrent, a fertilizer and mulch.

Commenting (243)

I was very vigilant about

Wed, Mar 06 2013 at 6:56 PM

I was very vigilant about food dyes even before I started feeding my kids much more naturally because I saw the difference in my youngest's behavior and mood after having foods that had been dyed. It is a concern with today's parents, but most of us tend to just avoid it instead of voicing our concerns to the food companies. It's time to start making a fuss.

It's very similar to yogurt.

Wed, Mar 06 2013 at 6:54 PM

It's very similar to yogurt. It has no sugar in it, but it's not as sour as yogurt without sugar. I've never had kefir, but I think that I'll be learning about more of the ferments and will eventually get there. I put a little agave in my viili to sweeten it up just a bit, but you can also add chopped fruit or anything else you'd add to yogurt.

If I were a traditional

Fri, Jan 25 2013 at 4:57 PM

If I were a traditional reviewer, I'd agree. But professional restaurant critics (or reviewers) have a code they follow, and from what I understand part of that code is to visit a place three separate times and order a certain percentage of dishes off the menu. Since I only visit a place once, and I've worked in many restaurants, I understand that one bad night doesn't necessarily represent a restaurant. They could be short handed in the kitchen. The wait person may be having personal problems.

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