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The world was watching with interest, even amusement, when celebrity chef Paula Deen announced that she had diabetes, Type II. But then she announced that she had lost about 40 pounds by making ‘little changes’ in her diet. Well, one thing she hid from... -

Since early this month, Mount Vernon’s historians have turned distillers, working doggedly at President George Washington’s historic distillery, and their hard work will be up for sale at $95 per bottle in April 2013. The ‘spirit’ of President... -

The eight days and nights of Passover are meant to commemorate the liberation of Jews from Egyptian slavery. The Sedar Plate is the perfect symbol of the tales exchanged over Passover and each food on this plate not only symbolizes the hard times of Jewish... -

  Just as you prepare for your Easter bash for your kids, there is good news for the candy lovers in your family. The famous candy icons – Mike and Ike – are returning, together ! The famous fruit chewy candies ‘Mike & Ike’... -

  Festive occasions like Easter and Passover, which continues through April 2, 2013, offer you opportunities to tweak traditional eating and cooking methods and adopt a healthier way of celebrations. In order to maximize the fun on Easter... -

  INTRODUCTION Stock is a flavourful liquid prepared using meat bones, aromatic vegetables and herbs. It is often used as a base for sauces, soups and gravies. Read more about stock here . ... -

  Idli-Sambar for Re 1! Sounds impossible, right? But not when you have ‘Amma’ doling out food, in what looks like a cross between a public welfare scheme and a political manoeuvre. ‘Amma’ means J. Jayalalithaa, the robust... -

  I NTRODUCTION Cooking seafood is not as easy as eating it. It can get very intimidating for the uninitiated and has to be backed by informed buying and cookin. It is imperative to know the techniques and correct... -

Are you fed up with chemical dyes available in the market because you don’t want to put your children’s health at risk simply to color your Easter eggs? Well, we understand your dilemma and that is why we figured out a way to avoid this by using dyeing... -

  The 7th Annual Man-O-Manischewitz Kosher Cook-Off took place on March 21, 2013 and it was San Franciscan Josie Shapiro who took home the top honors as well as the grand prize worth $25,000 for her recipe, Faux Pho . Shapiro’s recipe... -

  Cakes are, well, cakes. We all love them. We all devour them as soon as they arrive on a plate, we slather them in sinful chocolate sauce and eat them morning, noon and night – without a qualm. It is only when we are cycling away in gym,... -

  March 22 is World Water Day but it is a pity that not many people are doing anything about it. It is not your fault actually!! You live with water, you use it every day but do you really know what water is all about? For instance, do... -

INTRODUCTION Thai cuisine needs no introduction for it has many fans spread across the globe right from Bangkok to New York. Easily distinguished by its aroma, bright colors and usage of fragrant herbs, Thai food, is prepared and served... -

  Are you one of those parents who are always worried about whether their food-allergic child may accidentally eat something that he shouldn’t? The worry doubles when the kid is out in school or at somebody else’s home. Now you don’t... -

The HooplaHa crew is back with their next sandwich song, after the Beyoncé Sandwich tribute. This time, it is Justin Timberlake’s latest hit single “Suit & Tie” that has caught their imagination. As a tribute, the group has decided to make a... -

  What do you like the most about a homemade pie, apart from the filling, of course? The pie-crust, what else! When you attempt making a pie at home, so lovingly, your main aim is to get a flaky pie-crust, which comes from fat particles... -

  The contestants of the March 20, 2013 episode of the world-famous reality TV cooking show “MasterChef Kitchen Ke Superstars” (Superstars of the Kitchen) were in for a sweet and nasty surprise. Towards the second half of the show,... -

  Eating out can be a bit stressful for your heart, especially if you don’t know how to avoid all those extra calories, which have a habit of sneaking in with dressing, drinks and cheese. However, that should be no reason for you to stop... -

INTRODUCTION Mexican food is simple yet offers an array of flavors that can vary from subtle and less spicy food to fiery hot. Mexicans take pride in producing delicious and nutritious meals with easily available ingredients. This makes... -

INTRODUCTION Knife is a chef’s first tool and the most important one.   Whether a professional chef, a home cook or an aspiring cook, you must know your knife like the back of your hand in order to survive and perform better in the... -

  The toy-filled chocolate egg is every child's ultimate fantasy ! With Easter approaching fast, there is some good news in store for the children of America.  These chocolate eggs, which were banned so far in America, will now be... -

Would you dare to kidnap four people for a takeaway pizza and a soft drink? Well, not everyone is as crazy as a man in southern Russia, who took four people hostage for many hours because he wanted a pizza and drink for himself.   The... -

INTRODUCTION Cocktails are essentially alcohol based drinks which are ideally served before a meal. There are numerous cocktails made using a variety of liquors, syrups, fruits and flavours. Preparing a cocktail is no rocket science but what... -

INTRODUCTION The humble Egg is one of the most versatile ingredients you will ever come across. Used globally, not only for breakfast preparations, but for a host of other dishes, eggs fit well in all courses and cuisines. One of the best... -

  If you see workers rowing boatloads of dead pigs over Chinese waters in Jiaxing City, chances are you will not want to eat pork ever. Well, not while in China, at least. Since March 8, 2013, close to 12,000 dead pigs have been found in... -

INTRODUCTION Indian food is known for its simple yet hearty flavours and wholesome mix of ingredients. Just like the country, Indian cuisine is vast offering a variety of flavours, textures, ingredients, colors, cooking styles and recipes. ... -

  Do you know what a Peepza is? Well, it’s   a pizza made out of PEEPS . Yes, we are talking about the little, yellow, fluffy marshmallow chicks that most Easter baskets are filled with.  A top-of-the-line premier... -

March 16 is a big day, not just for Northern California but for the American artichoke industry. The National Artichoke Day will see American households celebrating this much-loved vegetable in a very big way. The artichokes are used in salads, dips, soups,... -

You can expect only a king to order a cake stand worth one million pounds. In this case, it is the Sultan of Oman who had employed the services of a septuagenarian silversmith from Essex, Christopher Lawrence, way back in 1999 . The king wanted Lawrence to... -

  Just when you thought that banning the plastic carry bags was the best thing you did for your and your family’s health, here is some bad news on that front. It seems that reusable grocery bags are making you sick with foodborne... -

INTRODUCTION There are many baking tips, technique and skills one needs to understand before attempting to bake for the first time. Although it might seem simple, baking requires precise measurements, skillful techniques, and most... -

  Spring is the time to grow, not just naturally but personally too. Besides cleaning up your home and hearth, it is time to cleanse your body of toxins and get ready for a new year ahead. All this can be done by taking care of the food you... -

Have you ever wondered what the cake stand actually looks like without the cake on it? Well, it is common for people to forget about the cake stand and just focus on the delicious-looking cake in front of them. But Temple is going to change all that now with... -

The iconic marshmallow candy brand, PEEPS, is set for a new lease of life with its first-ever integrated marketing campaign designed by ‘The Terri & Sandy Solution’, a New York-based advertising boutique, along with new Agency of Record for PEEPS of... -

  Eating out has always been a guilty pleasure. You do tend to overeat and then exercise until you drop in order to get rid of all those extra calories that you may have acquired while indulging in mouthwatering dishes at fancy... -

  Jorge Mario Bergoglio or Cardinal Bergoglio of Buenos Aires was chosen as the new Pope on Wednesday.  And he can cook too!  Well, he may not have been the  ideal choice for the gays world wide, but Pope Francis as he will be... -

  INTRODUCTION  Cooking is an art which can be mastered only if one has a clear understanding about the science that goes into it. Everyone one can learn to cook and prepare an array of great recipes, but what... -

March 25 is Passover and in anticipation, hot new products await you at the Manischewitz Passover event on March 21, 2013 . Giving in to the public demand for new products for this religious occasion, the Newark-based manufacturer is going to display its... -

  Food allergies are growing at an exponential rate in the world today. About 5.9 million children in the United States are affected by one or the other food allergy. In other words, in every classroom in the country, 1 in every 13... -

  March is the National Nutrition Month and everyone is looking for ways to stay nourished, not just for this month but for all the months to come. Well, staying nourished is easier said than done, right? But you don’t have to worry too... -

  Processed meat can kill you with cancer and heart disease. An observational study, conducted by researchers of the University of Zurich, says that processed meat has negative health risks, some as severe as cancer and heart attack. ... -

  Having sushi for lunch has been the craze among Americans who want to lose weight. After all, the slender Japanese beauties look wonderful, so do our celebs who claim to live on sushi for lunch, dinner and every meal in between. But can... -

  Eating Oreo cookies is indeed an art. And we have perfected it over time. Why bite the delicious chocolate cream delight at one go? Separating the cookies painstakingly to reveal the cream and then licking it off before dunking the... -

  The Walmart Foundation has joined in the federal government’s efforts to abut the National Nutrition Month with its ‘National School Breakfast Week.’ The Foundation has announced grants worth $6.7 million, which would be given to... -

Learn how to carve a watermelon into a baby carriage fruit bowl, perfect for a baby shower! This is a great baby shower food idea because it is also a table decoration. Here is a video to guide you through this very simple fruit carving method with step by... -

  Buying organic food thereby saving both our environment as well as our health has been recommended by the authorities for years now. But do you know exactly what the term ‘organic’ means. While almost all of us have a broad idea , we... -

  Ordering food in a sophisticated chic restaurant is indeed an art. But what if you don’t know how to pronounce the name of the dish that you actually want to eat? Do you panic and ask for an unappetizing looking salad instead? Here is a... -

One of the world’s best restaurants, Noma, has been charged with serving contaminated food to its customers. To think that 60 people contracted viral gastroenteritis after eating at this two-star Michelin eatery even as its owner-cum-chef, Rene Redzepi... -

INTRODUCTION  Welcome Pasta lover! This is the right place for you to learn all you ever wanted to know about pasta. Pasta is one of the most relished, cooked and served dish around the globe. We know you love pasta and we are going to... -