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Memorial Day is around the corner. It is that one holiday that officially kick starts the summer. In fact, Memorial Day weekend is perfect to get your friends and family together for a picnic or potluck outdoors.  Just in case you are looking out for some... -

  In search for better food options for its astronauts in space, the NASA has assigned a $125,000 grant to Systems & Materials Research Corporation (SMRC) company to develop a 3-D printer, to print food , what else! Except for... -

  Spring denotes green! We become all agog to add green vegetables to our plates once the season commences. Eating greens is healthy no doubt but the dilemma begins when you are at a loss to serve proper wines with them. Nothing seems to go... -

  Receiving a floral bouquet is bound to make you happy. But would you be as delighted to see the beautiful flowers on your dinner plate ? Well, most of these lovely creations of nature are edible and have been used by human kind to impart... -

  Pizza has become a global food despite its Italian origins. Sadly, the young Italians are no longer interested in the highly skilled job of pizza making and have turned their backs on it. Consequently, the pizzerias in the old country are... -

  Memorial Day is no fun without the humble potato salad . The Germans, the Irish and the English have all contributed to the classic recipe of this salad making the simple tuber taste like something out of this world. On one... -

  Bradley Cooper , the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ is about to don a chef’s apron for his upcoming  movie. Not known for is cooking skills, the Hangover star is keen on learning the basics in order to play the role convincingly. He has,... -

Celebrating a healthy Memorial Day or a Memorial Day weekend can be really stressful because just like other American holidays, this one also has a lot to do with food. Your task becomes even more difficult if you are on a weight loss diet or if you are... -

In a politically correct maneuver, the Coca-Cola Company has launched a YouTube video of the coke vending machines as a way to break barriers between the people of two countries who are historic rivals – India and Pakistan.   Moment... -

  Let’s get it straight first. The pizza we are talking about is not edible but it smells just like one if it is run on a DVD player. This is because it is actually a DVD, carrying a pizza scent . The Domino’s has launched this unique... -

  Milk is the elixir of human kind. It is a complete food packed with vitamins, calcium, phosphorus and other nutrients which help us to remain healthy and strong. However, milk, even when it comes from cattle is not of a single... -

  Detoxification of the body is a great way to relieve stress. However, succumbing to the popular fad diets and regimens without thinking about the outcome is a strict no-no. You certainly do not need to part with hard earned money... -

  A Bloody Mary to satiate your hunger? Sounds farfetched? Well, the Wisconsin based  O'Davey's Pub has just gone over the top with its latest Bloody Mary creation . This weirdo cocktail is rumored to satiate your hunger... -

Care for a Panda Burger? Don’t fret, you don’t have to eat Panda meat. Instead you will be served a burger which bears the stamp of a mother & child panda atop the bun . How is it different you may ask and what is its purpose? Well, no one seems to... -

Alice Eve, who showed off her incredible body in the sci-fi flick, “Star Trek: Into Darkness”, attributes her physique to nothing else but spinach. No, Alice is no Popeye fan but yes, she is a fan of the green vegetables, which packs quite a punch when it... -

  The British Prime Minister David Cameron's escapades after he has had one drink too many are known to all. Now it seems he is not the only one at his workplace to indugle in extreme drinking. The British MPs, on the whole, are... -

  Did you know that you can end up consuming more calories during an unplanned visit to the supermarket than through an unplanned meal? A trip to the grocer’s without a plan and a list in your hands can put you in the direct line of... -

  Including fruits for breakfast, lunch and dinner has become a norm, hence we do not get surprised to find a variety of healthy, natural foods adorning our cereals or dessert plates. However, here is a strange looking fruit that can stop... -

  Green vegetables are good for health- this is a sentence that has been repeated again and again by parents, teachers, nutritionists, doctors, dieticians et al. But why is the humble potato or the whitish looking  cauliflower  positively... -

  The original recipe for Coca Cola is now on sale! The makers of this popular beverage had kept the recipe a  secret for years with only a select few having access to it. However, all that has changed now with a man named Cliff Kluge... -

No, the fried chicken firm has not opened an outlet in Gaza. Instead, it is being smuggled illegally into the region through tunnels . Notwithstanding the fact that people are willing to pay almost triple the amount for a bucket that it costs in the US,... -

  If fighting PMS symptoms and learning to live with them is a sad truth of your life, please be informed that you are not alone. According to the National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC) , as many as 75% of menstruating women... -

May 18 is the National Cheese Souffle Day and if you feel intimidated by this delicate French dish, this is the day when you should shed all your fears. Here is a list of recipes, which will take you through this day and also help you impress your family and... -

Next time you can't find your cheese grater in the kitchen cabinet, pick up the business card of the Brazilian cheese shop "Bon Vivant". The store has launched a business card with all its professional details on it as well as a grating... -

Just when the UN suggested looking at insects as a new food source for human beings, a Connecticut chef, Bun Lai, has announced that he would organize a cicada feast soon. Lai owns the restaurant "Miya's Sushi" and he is planning to catch the... -

Last time when he was in jail for a long haul, actor Sanjay Dutt worked as a carpenter and made a chair. This time, as he gets ready to go back to jail for at least three years and six months, Dutt may get another job , which he has no experience in –... -

You probably never expected this to happen but it has. The United Nations, in its new report, has advised people to overcome their ‘disgust’ for insects and incorporate them into their diet. This, they say, is significantly important to help in the... -

One of America’s favorite desserts, Cherry Cobbler has May 17 as its very own day in the whole year and not without reason! A deep-dish dessert, with a crumbly consistency and fruity filling, which varies with different ingredients used, this is, arguably,... -

  People these days are so conscious of their diet that it is almost criminal if you make a mistake in your diet. So, are you sure that your diet is perfect or are you too committing the same mistakes that people the world over are making... -

You may find it strange or funny but at the Florida-based Taco Fusion Eatery, you can actually hear the tacos roar if you put your ear too close to them. This is because the tacos are filled with lion meat . Yes! The eatery (in)famous for using exotic meat... -

If you thought Americans were habitual about eating out almost every other weeknight, you are wrong. According to an infographic launched by Turbo Tax group, the budget-conscious American families are treating dining out as a special occasion, rather than... -

  An 11-year-old 4th grader has spilled the beans on the New York City School Lunch Program and how! Meet Zachary Maxwell, whose documentary “Yuck: A 4th Grader’s Short Documentary About School Lunch” speaks the truth about what is... -

Summer is here and so is the time for getting creative with the freezer.  Take out those Popsicles molds lying unused at the back of the kitchen cabinet, roll up your sleeves and get busy making some of the most colorful and delectable summertime treats you... -

It will cost the world $345,000 to create the first in-vitro hamburger and if you think that is expensive, keep in mind the following points: Conventional livestock practices contribute to 20% of greenhouse-gas emissions in the... -

The New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, of the soda-ban fame, has just been given a giant ironical avatar at the House of Cupcakes (HoC). In his new avatar, ‘ Bloomberg’ weighs 25 pounds and clocks 35,800 on the calorie-counter . This giant cupcake... -

Eating fruits is a healthy habit and when it comes to you dressed as a cocktail, you just cannot say no. Now, we are not asking you to load up your fruits with syrup, sugar, cream and alcohol all the time, but once in a while, specially on an occasion like... -

  The world-famous Lucknowi Kebabs are now set to receive the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) recognition, if all goes well with India’s “Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks.” Along with Agra’s Petha and cotton... -

  When will the Chinese learn? Food scandal after food scandal has hit the country in the recent years, right from lead-contaminated toys to dog meat being sold under filthy conditions. The latest one to rock the country is... -

  Sufficient amount of protein can help you in getting pregnant more easily , says a small study, presented at a recent meeting of the “American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). For an ideal diet to help you... -

  Cutting boards make for wise investments.  One is never enough.  First, there are so many gorgeous cutting boards available today from the likes of John Boos and other fine companies that you’re missing out if you’re not building... -

  All the excuses that you gave your child for not letting him eat candy have been rendered obsolete. In fact, research proves that these measures to keep a kid away from candy may prove to be counter-productive. Be it forbidding them... -

There is more news from the Honey Boo Boo stable and this time too, it is about food. Yes! The occasion was the wedding ceremony of Honey Boo Boo’s parents , June Shannon aka ‘Mama June’ and Mike Thompson aka ‘Sugar Bear’. They tied the knot this... -

May 10 is National Shrimp Day and though the seafood enthusiast will make sure to enjoy shrimp on this day, it is time to help the ones on the fence and beyond too. With an average American consuming more than four pounds of shrimp a year, this seafood... -

What do you get when you hire the ‘sexiest man alive’ to sell an ice cream? Well, a too hot to handle combination, to be frank! The man in question is Bradley Cooper, who has beaten Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt to be crowned the sexiest man alive. With the ... -

The Veg Shed, Prince Charles’ famous store will be shut down after eight struggling years but the news may not have rattled too many minds even in England. This is because the store, which used to sell fresh vegetables and organic meats from the... -

The Irish potato chip brand Tayto has launched a unique flavor – onion and chocolate and if you think it bombed think again! The flavor is a hit and the same is reflected in a social media campaign launched by its fans. A strange flavor to start with,... -

A health magazine claimed, some years ago, that an average adult consumes about two pounds of bugs every year. This didn’t mean the crickets and cockroaches that are batter-fried and sold as street food across South Asia but live insects, which you have... -

Britain's Royal Sister-in-law Pippa Middleton has come up with her over-ambitious Picnic Date menu, which would cost you £99.57 in all. The menu features food items like peach and vanilla fizz , fig and goat cheese fougasse and ... -

Originated in Europe, celebrated in America, Empanada is enjoyed the world over these days. So, no surprise that Americans celebrate it as National Empanada Day on May 8. This bread, stuffed with chicken, pork or cod and tomatoes, garlic and onion sauce, is... -

The word crepe suzette grants a delicate French meaning to the very basic breakfast food, crepe. Those who are not aware of this delicious French food will be surprised to know that America has adopted as its own over the past few years. It is no surprise... -