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  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... -

Who doesn’t love potato chips? You know, potato chips were first made way back in 1853 because of an unhappy customer that was not ready to eat thick fries. It was not until 1950s that flavored chips appeared on the scene. Today, potato chips epitomize the... -

One of the most endearing Reality Food Television staples for Americans is back with a bang. The 11 th Season of the famous reality series Hell’s Kitchen premieres on Fox, Tuesday, March 12, 2013.  Excitement has peaked among food enthusiasts... -

  Way back in 1864, Auguste Escoffier created this dainty dessert out of sweet, luscious pears in honor of Jacques Offenbach’s operetta La belle Hélène. More than a century later, March 15 is celebrated as the National Pears Hélène... -

  Whenever you sit down to have a comfortable meal of pasta or think of biting into a juicy burger, you invariably reach out for the quintessential bottle of tomato sauce. The comfort sauce that can make even the most unappetizing dish palatable!... -

  Eating healthy is certainly not the prerogative of women. Yet, the newest form of Greek yogurt, Powerful Yogurt   to hit the market is aimed at the oh-so-macho men. It is being promoted as a healthy yogurt ‘for men by men.’ So... -

  Would you like to enjoy a chilled mug of beer with your breakfast?  The ‘Black Isle Brewery’ of Scotland is hoping that you would forgo your morning cuppa and orange juice for their latest brew, the ‘Cold Turkey... -

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... -