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Good Food Ireland (GFI), the grand celebration of the best of Irish food, held its 6th Annual GFI Conference and Awards ceremony on November 20, 2012. Ifood.tv was invited to lead the impressive line-up of speakers at the event with its keynote... -

Are you hungry for kimchi ? A group of South Korean volunteers recently kept up a decade-old tradition by turning out a 140-ton batch of this signature Korean dish, which weighed equal to the weight of 35 elephants . Kimchi is considered as one... -

If you are worried about your last-minute shopping for Thanksgiving , don’t worry. Retailers are going to keep their doors open for the Holiday shoppers, even on November 22nd.  As a result, the holiday shopping will get a definite head start this... -

Thanksgiving is an occasion to share what you have with those who don’t have anything. At a time when there are millions of people struggling to find ways to feed themselves, here comes an event, which promises to feed at least a thousand mouths. The... -

Holiday season is here and although, Thanksgiving turkey is going to be the predominant flavor till at least this weekend, there are some really weird flavors awaiting you for the rest of the holiday season. Here is a low down on these out-of-box flavors,... -

The Campbell ’s ‘Go’ Campaign has received a ribbing from American political satirist Stephen Colbert , who understands the ‘ Millennial’ generation like no one else. On his ‘ Colbert Report’ recently, Stephen ripped into... -

The apocalypse is on us now and it is signified by the Twinkies Doomsday. With the Hostess Brands closing shop, this may be your last chance to enjoy Twinkies across America:   1. CHIPSHOP – At its two locations, CHIPSHOP is going... -

  Last week, a couple of us here at iFood.tv had the pleasure of dining with world renowned pastry chef, Johnny Iuzzini , and other VIPs at a luncheon sponsored by Medalgia d’Oro held at Kuleto’s in San Francisco. Medaglia d’Oro ... -

Makers of such iconic brands as Twinkies , Drake’s Devil Dogs , and Wonder Bread , the Hostess Brands , have been forced to close doors because of a bakers’ strike. As a result, more than 18,000 workers will go jobless , 33 bakeries would... -

It is estimated that about 14 million people will dine out this Thanksgiving , so it should be no surprise that US restaurants are clamoring with each other to earn huge profits out of this holiday. Since consumers are becoming increasingly... -

Are you looking to improve the quality of pork on your plate? If yes, then you should probably hear this out properly. The " Swine Genome Sequencing Consortium ," an international research group studying the pig’s genome sequence, has... -

Wine experts and experienced sommeliers claim that wine dispensing machines are killing the romance associated with wine but is that all there is to the battle between old-world tradition and the new-age wine preservation systems? Certainly not. But for... -

  With Fall upon us, it is even more important to keep your immune system on track in order to fight the viruses that come with the colder weather. We all know the plenty of sleep, vitamins and supplements may help, but we can also change our... -

Svelte Hollywood beauty Diane Kruger is taking a little help from the baking expert Martha Stewart to prepare a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal for her fiancé Joshua Jackson . She didn’t tell it to any newspaper or magazine in an interview, but... -

Pamela Anderson is known to turn heads with whatever she does. So, this Thanksgiving , she has chosen to do just that by tickling turkeys rather than baking them. The ‘ Baywatch’ babe prefers to hang out with the birds, instead of picking... -

  Are you tired of gorging on your favorite Thanksgiving recipes and then suffering from their after-effects? Then perhaps you haven't heard of 'Recipe Rehab' yet! This wonderful cooking show, hosted by Celebrity... -

  The most famous home in America is gonna keep up the tradition of Thanksgiving dinner this year too and for the First Lady Michelle Obama , it is going to be nothing new. Before her First Ladies like Mamie Eisenhower and Laura... -

The company that made soup fashionable for America, Campbell , is developing a new line of free soup packets called ' Millennials ,' named for their primary target audience, the kids of today.   The... -

While no one would have thought this could be possible even a few days earlier, it is true that Tom Cruise is desperate to get back with his estranged wife Katie , even if it is for the Thanksgiving holiday .   It has been... -

It is Thanksgiving and the holiday season is in full swing. Whether it is the food, travel, or fun activities, everything is getting costlier in comparison to previous years. So, this year, you need to shell out 28 cents more if you want to have your ... -

It would break your heart to know that some of the food banks and charity organizations in the Valley are facing a severe shortage of financial help. Since it is Thanksgiving holiday season, these banks and organizations are going to organize meals,... -

While planning your annual Thanksgiving dinner , sometimes picking out a wine can seem like a daunting task. Well, to save you all the hard work, here is some advice on what wines to choose while planning your menu, whether you're pairing it with ... -

Thanksgiving is the time of year to say Thank You and be thankful for all the blessings in our lives, and what better way to celebrate this than by giving back to others?  Given below are some opportunities for you to volunteer your services, your... -

The Japanese franchises of Burger King are continuously setting up new standards in experimentation. The latest one has another trick lined up for its fifth anniversary in the country - an All-You-Can-Eat burger buffet , which is simply a... -

  Honesty is the best policy , but you probably already knew that. What you more likely didn't know is that being honest can also push you on the right track to better health. University of Notre Dame , Indiana, recently conducted... -

  You could never imagine it but still it is true. Serbia produces the world's most expensive and rare cheese , that too from donkey's milk . The cheese, called Pule , was recently honored as the costliest variety of... -

Considering the fact that he can be quite foul-mouthed while at work, TV personality Anthony Bourdain can get some really foul things to eat too. At a recent promotional event, for his upcoming show on CNN, " Parts Unknown ", Bourdain was more... -

When Bill Pullman wants to have some fruit, he explores the earth and goes with a machete , hacking his way through dense vegetation. Having a piece of orange or an apple from your refrigerator is not even half as exciting as Pullman's journey. In... -

Not many people may know this but England ’s cricketing hero Andrew Flintoff has had a brush with bulimia when he was just starting to play cricket. His bulimia bout was marked by him puking inside restaurants and on cricket grounds,... -

  Most of you are never satisfied with just one gummy treat to eat. Well, for those adults, who have a large kiddy appetite, gift site Vat19 has come up with a gummy python , that is seven feet long and weighs about 27 pounds. So,... -

  Have you ever heard of a thief who stole something and then delivered it to the rightful owner? Well, not this one because he is a smart cookie. Keith Hinds stole a Chinese food delivery vehicle from its driver and then went on to... -

If you thought Olympic star Usain Bolt is busy preparing for his next Olympic bout, you are wrong. He is preparing to run on a completely different track and this time, he has asked British chef Gordon Ramsay to accompany him. You guessed it right,... -

Canadian Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling seems to have abandoned ' Tagine ', the Beverly Hills restaurant in which he is an investor. It has been months since he set food inside the restaurant, as per a waiter who works there. In fact,... -

Rachael Ray is a celebrity with a golden heart, literally and it was proved when she recently donated $500,000 , no less, to rescue and rehabilitate the pets affected by the Superstorm Sandy in New York. the TV personality donated the money to "... -

Justin Timberlake 's new bride, Jessica Biel , was recently seen at the ' Little Cupcake Bakeshop ' in the New York City, catching up with two pals, after their whirlwind wedding and a honeymoon in Africa. Besides the sweet treats, Biel... -

You have had the stuffed-crust pizza at the Pizza Hut, the hot-dog-stuffed as well as the Cone Crust pizzas but are you ready for the ‘Overstuffed Pizza”? The latest pizza variety to come out of the Pizza Hut kitchen is an entire pie made with one big... -

It is Thanksgiving again and American businesses are trying to give it back to the needy, which is, probably, the best way to celebrate this occasion. In Ypsilanti, while some organizations are going to distribute food to needy families, others would prepare... -

If all goes well, you could soon be buying " Oprah's Organics " at your favorite organic food store . The talk show host is getting into the organic foods and products business, for which she has already started applying to the connected... -

Pharmaceutical billionaire, Stewart Rahr , just became a taboo customer at Nobu Fifty-Seven , one of the swanky Manhattan restaurants.  Rahr is former owner of world's largest, privately-owned pharmaceutical distributor, Kinray , which has now... -

  Your morning, noon or evening cup of black tea had never been so rewarding till a study published in the British Medical Journal pointed out that consuming tea in large amounts could be related to less obesity. Adding on to this study... -

  In absence of effective human trials regarding effects of Raspberry Ketone capsules , it is but natural to worry about whether or not you should consumer them. Raspberry Ketones are a type of obscure aromatic compound, which has... -

  Various studies suggest that people spend a large part of Diwali or any other festive occasion looking for an ideal gift to give away. Since time is already of essence in the fast-paced world, you don't need to fret anymore about the... -

  Apart from sprucing up your home and surroundings this Diwali, give yourself a gift of flawless and glowing skin too. Here is how you can do that:   Drink Enough Water - While preparing for the big festival and Puja at... -

  Roti rolls, Diwali bash, Indian sweets, these are something you may not have expected to see in New York City a decade earlier. However, with the changing face of immigrations in the world, NYC has come to be home to many things Indian, including... -

  Everything is going bite-size these days. Be it the skimpy clothes of the Hooters waitresses , or the Diwali sweets on display this year. Gourmet confectioners in India are building up a brisk business during this festive season,... -

  First family of the Indian film industry, Kapoors, the progeny of the stalwart Prithviraj Kapoor and Showman Raj Kapoor, are serious foodies who truly represent what George Bernard Shaw once said, “There is no love sincerer than the love... -

  Tom Cruise’s estranged wife Katie Holmes and their daughter Suri were recently seen out on an ice cream trip in New York. However, more than the ice cream, it was the amusing grimaces on the faces of the mother-daughter duo that made... -

McDonald's employees in Canada are a happy lot these days because they have been allowed to wear poppies in honor of the war veterans of Canada on the occasion of Remembrance Day . They were, earlier, not allowed to do so because of the possible... -

If you are a war veteran, it is time to head to the Uno Chicago Grill . The pizza chain is introducing a new range of family-size pizzas, which will be available in all its restaurants in America. Andrew Zimmern , celebrity chef and board member of the ... -

The 7th Annual Fabulous Food Show 2012 is a must-see event for the war veterans, especially because the troops will get to test their nerves in a totally different field of action - the kitchen. The show, to be held at the I-X Center Box Office in... -