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If you love the layered taste of coconut torte, get ready to celebrate the National Coconut Torte day on March 13. This multi-layered, rich recipe is prepared with sweet coconut, lots of whipped cream and, may be, fruits too. Kids love coconut torte because... -

If you visit the new Delta terminal at the JFK Airport any time after May 2013, chances are, you may not want to leave ever. That is because some of the choicest food options will be available at the new terminal as part of a $28 million makeover , being... -

If you have often found yourself in a situation where you had unexpected guests over and there was not just enough food, don’t worry, you are not alone. A lot of people find themselves short of enough eatables in case they have to feed a crowd. This is... -

  The world is fighting a battle with obesity and diabetes is on the rise. In this scenario, it makes sense to count your calories, especially when it comes to eating fast food. Well, McDonald’s, every one’ favorite fast food chain, is... -

Crabmeat is the fruit of the sea and the fact that it is loved all over America is reason enough for people to celebrate March 9 as the National Crabmeat Day . Seriously! Because of its sweet and soft texture, crabmeat is popular across several cuisines.... -

Why would President Barack Obama pick the tab for a dinner with some of his harshest critics, including GOP Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and John McCain of Arizona? Obviously to win them over in the present debt and deficit scenario that faces... -

  US Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, fired up the federal government’s National Nutrition Month campaign with an emphasis on breakfast with the “School Breakfast Week”. Other highlights of the campaign include: “International... -

In its latest round of quality inspection, China has destroyed about two tons of chocolate cake imported by Sweden's Ikea. The cakes were destroyed because they had violated the Chinese food quality standards. In the past week, Ikea cakes have been... -

After being home to the world’s tallest hotel as well as the tallest skyscraper, Dubai is now home to the world’s largest natural flower garden - the Dubai Miracle Garden. The garden was opened on Valentine’s Day 2013 and it is spread over an area of... -

There are those days when you want to cook for your guests and there are those when you simply want to order in from a nearby take-out joint and be done with it. And that is fine, except when you are known to cook well and your guests expect their meal to be... -

It is Cheese Doodle Day on March 5 and Cheetos, an equivalent American snack brand, has launched two new mixed flavors. Junk food has always come under attack from health advocates and Cheetos is no different. Despite everything, Cheetos remains one of the... -

  March is the National Nutrition month and here comes heartening news regarding the Genetically Modified (GMO) Foods. Majority of Americans want GMO foods to be labeled , with only a minuscule minority saying the opposite. According to a... -

Frozen foods are now a part of modern life and they have come a long way since hitting the store shelves in 1930s. So much so that March is celebrated as the National Frozen Food Month and March 6 is celebrated as National Frozen Food Day . Do you want... -

It is March 5, the day to celebrate America’s long-time favorite snack, the bright orange Cheese Doodles, which were first introduced as Cheese Pixies in the 1950s. Today, you could fill up 36 swimming pools with the total volume of Cheese Doodles. For junk... -

It is March 4 and it is also the National Pound Cake Day. This cake with an interesting name is made with one pound each of flour, butter, eggs and sugar. You can add a flavor, icing, berry, fruit, nuts of your choice to make it even tastier. Pound cake is... -

  You would think that a town known as the 'obesity capital' of Britain would steer clear of the world's fascination for fast food, but suprisingly enough, you are wrong. 24% of men and 26% of women residing in... -

The world-famous American pizza chain, Domino's, is finally getting ahead of its bizarre pizza game. The latest to join the ranks of over-the-top pizza is the Cheesy Boloroni Pizza, which serves macaroni in bolognese sauce but in  different way . ... -

The UK Border Force personnel seized an interesting consignment during  routine customs check at London's Gatwick Airport in February 2013 - a total of 207 pounds of dried caterpillars . The thousands of shrink-wrapped caterpillars were confiscated... -

  Are you tired of giving up your favorite snack - pizza - just because it has too many calories? A California-based restaurant chain, Blaze Pizza, has the perfect solution for your dietary woes in its cheap, healthier and custom-made... -

Your taste buds are in for a pleasant surprise if the IBM experiment is successful. The company is developing a computer system to customize healthy recipes as per individual preferences . The project, called Watson, is a part of IBM’s annual 5 in 5... -

Don’t worry if you are not rich enough to wear a Jimmy Choo. If you live in Hong Kong, you can at least eat it – the shoe, not the designer! The famous shoe designer, Jimmy Choo, has collaborated with the “Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s MO Bar” in... -

  In her second term as the First Lady, Michelle Obama seems to have hit a newfound enthusiasm for her health movement – “Let’s Move.” She has enlisted the help of five media companies and one social media website to work out a... -

On February 26, 2013, the JW Marriott’s ‘Marquis Dubai’, the world’s tallest hotel according to Guinness World Records , officially opened its doors to the world. The 355m hotel towers over the skyline, not just in Dubai, but in most cities of the... -

Paula Deen may have lost 40 pounds since her announcement of a diabetes diagnosis in early 2012, but she is not satisfied with her weight loss and wants to lose even more weight. How she will be able to do so is anyone’s guess, especially since she... -

  Horse meat in beef has taken everybody in the West by storm as daily reports continue to pour in about how butchers and meat companies are cheating people into eating beef that is much more than beef . Even as you reel under the shock... -

Kahlua is a rich, creamy liqueur made from coffee and rum in Mexico. It is enjoyed straight up, on the rocks or is put into cocktails or coffee. In fact, people even use it to flavor ice creams and other desserts like cheesecakes. Besides coffee and rum,... -

The Oscar night is over and with it, all the hullabaloo surrounding the nominations and winners is also over. Amidst the exquisite dresses, beautiful hair and men looking like penguins, the Academy Award-winning films also have another sub-plot working for... -

Pistachio are known for their nutty green look and salty taste as well as for their health benefits. It is not for nothing that The Queen of Sheba had wanted to have an entire region of pistachio harvest, all to herself. For the past thousands of years,... -

  So far, you have been vacillating between white and brown breads for your daily sustenance. But did you know that most supermarkets store more than 40 types of breads, many of which claim to be healthier for you. Here, we check out 8 of... -

  How many times have you told your girlfriend, wife or sister not to eat chocolate? Many times, right? Well, here’s news – according to a joint study carried out by the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the University of... -

Her first attempt at publishing herself may not have brought her the attention she had initially wished fo,r but it looks like Pippa Middleton, the Royal Sister-in-Law, is not giving up. She is set to enjoy another go at a writing career with the Waitrose... -

After being associated with political struggle and reforms for decades, Nelson Mandela’s name will now be associated with wine . Yes! With the launch of “House of Mandela Wines”, Mandela’s daughter and granddaughter are hoping to add fine wine to... -

There is a coffee machine, which saves you hours of embarrassing, often frustrating, experimentation in making coffee. The Blossom One, a Wi-Fi enabled coffee machine equipped with a 1.3-megapixel camera, gets your coffee settings perfectly and gives you... -

  This is one argument in favor of organic fruits and vegetables, organic tomatoes, to be precise. A Brazilian research report suggests that tomatoes grown organically have more Vitamin C and antioxidants as compared to those grown using... -

Whatever your favorite Chowder recipe, there is no doubt that you would want to cook something yourself for the National Clam Chowder Day on February 25. Whether it is the New England Clam Chowder, the Manhattan Clam Chowder or just any clam chowder, cooking... -

The solution to the food problems of the world lies in the poorest state of India, Bihar, where farmers are growing close to 22.4 tons of rice on one hectare of land . A group of farmers in a small village in Bihar, Darveshpura, is growing record-breaking... -

  An average American adult consumes enough fast food to supply himself with 11% of his daily calorie requirement . This frightening news has come up in a government study, which questioned 11,000 adults about their dietary intake... -

  What could be more shocking than the fact that a seafood fraud is happening across America? The additional fact that it is happening even in the Big Apple! Oceana, the largest international advocacy group, which works to protect the... -

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has been in space for two months now, cooking and eating in zero gravity. So, when he tells you, in a video, that eating space food is not always eating unrecognizable goo stuffed into tubes, you ought to listen. ... -

Weekend is the time when you are in a position to enjoy your meals with your family and friends, at a leisurely pace. But cooking at home just doesn’t ring a bell with most of us because of the hectic weekly work schedule. Therefore, here are five places in... -

It all started as a Reddit post but has caught up now like wild fire. If you know what we are trying to say when we say this – Ants on a log – you have had a fun childhood filled with your favorite snacks. One of these snacks was celery sticks filled with... -

A California winery began a unique experiment in the age-old art of winemaking, as it submerged four cases of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Charleston Harbor. The exercise is aimed to determine the effect of ocean waters on the aging of wine.   ... -

February 22 will be celebrated as the National Cherry Pie Day. An occasion, which is more of a tribute to Queen Elizabeth I, fit for royalty can also be a cause of celebration for you. Cherry pie is a popular dessert, loved by all. But why not go beyond the... -

The world’s richest man, Bill Gates, has decided to support the revolutionary research center, “International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center” in Mexico. For a change, instead of Information Technology, Gates, along with Mexican telecom giant... -

This is one sticky situation you would love to be in. February 21 is National Sticky Bun Day , which means you can gorge upon these sticky delights, also known as cinnamon buns without feeling guilty. After all, a roll of unleavened bread, topped with... -

America will celebrate the National Tortilla Chip day on February 24 . With this, for one more time, the humble chips, invented in the 1950s by Rebecca Webb Carranza through automated production methods, will enjoy their day out in homes and restaurants... -

The Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s latest struggle has nothing to do with the rocky relationship with Palestine. Instead, his love for ice- cream is forcing him to fight a losing battle.   The crux of the matter is... -

  This is the mother of all combinations. A new tea brewed from coffee leaves is being touted as healthier than both the drinks. The coffee leaf tea, said to be less bitter than tea but not as strong as coffee either, is supposedly good... -

Just weeks after stopping an initial auction of his Michelin-starred Chicago eatery, Charlie Trotter’s, Charlie Trotter has decided to hold a second online auction . The famed restaurant, which was shut down in August 2012, was put on the auction block... -

Even though she slimmed down to 98lbs for her role in the legendary film “Black Swan” but that doesn’t mean that Mila Kunis has stopped loving her curves. Quite recently, the 29-years-old actress was seen driving into a Taco Bell drive-thru in Los... -