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  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... -

  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... -

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 ... -

Celebrity chefs are a species always on the move. So, when they come home, after all that cooking for and serving others, they are obviously looking for something easy and comforting to cook for themselves. Bobby Flay, who is a star chef among the Food... -

At the time of her retirement from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said her goodbyes along with announcing the launch of an ambitious initiative aimed at decreasing the chasm between farmers and general public.... -

When Indian death row convict Sarabjit Singh died in Lahore’s Jinnah Hospital in Pakistan following a deadly assault from his fellow convicts, other inmates remembered him not just as a convict but also as a marvelous cook . Surprised? Why wouldn’t you... -

David Chan respects history and when that history is to chronicle the birth of Chinese restaurants in America, he doesn’t like to leave anything to chance. Perhaps, that is why in the past three decades, Chan has visited more than 6,000 Chinese restaurants... -

  In North America and Europe, colonies after colonies of bees are collapsing because of the Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) or what is also called the vanishing bees syndrome. This mysterious disorder has left the scientists baffled and... -

The French wine has some serious competition growing on the vineyards of England and the English winemakers have climate change to thank for it. It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the world that the French wines are on the verge of being... -

This doesn’t happen everyday in a celebrity’s life but former professional boxer, Mike Tyson, is no ordinary celebrity. The man who once bit a chunk of ear off his opponent in the boxing ring has had his own share of trouble at home. Apparently, one of... -

We, the people of America have known milk in many forms and even cherish the thought of sipping on some of the most exotic varieties like the goat’s milk, donkey milk etc. However, many of us still shy away from this delicious beverage when it happens to... -

Now here is one brand of chocolate, which wouldn’t make you feel guilty about nibbling more. The name’s NibMor, an obvious reference to NIBbling MORe and the chocolates under this brand name are 100% USDA certified , organic, vegan, gluten-free,... -

PETA needs to thank Hollywood celebrity Leonardo DiCaprio for giving them one more meat-hating and veggie-loving celebrity to endorse - Gwyneth Paltrow. A far cry from her GOOP-inspired, health-conscious TV celebrity, Paltrow used to feed herself just... -

  So far, the 3D food printers have not received much encouragement from patrons anywhere in the world. However, all that may soon change with a recent research indicating that data-driven food may hold the key to your dietary plans in the... -

  If you were John Perry, you wouldn’t need to diet for a single day in life. That is because the lucky Mr. Perry, a 59-year-old man, can eat unlimited quantities of his favorite junk food without putting on an extra ounce of fat on his... -

  What are you doing this May 17? Well, British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has planned a ‘Food Revolution’ on that day to promote good food practice and great cooking skills. Even though it is still days to go, celebrity support is... -

Can you cut watermelon in less than 30 seconds? Well, this guy can and the way his video has gone viral in the cyberspace shows that he has managed to impressed too many with his ninja-like knife skills. If you have tried to cut a watermelon at home, you know... -

  Would you dare to wear a dress made with bread tags on your wedding day? Stephanie Watson, an Australian woman, collected bread tags over a decade before deciding to get married. Her wedding dress was made with 10,000 bread tags and... -

  For those who know Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a statesman par excellence or even as a sensitive poet, the news that he cooks well too may come as a surprise. However unbelievable it may seem that the man who... -

  If you want to be inside the greenest home in America, you will have to travel to the Silicon Valley and seek the permission of Foundation Capital partner Paul Holland and his wife, Linda Yates. For those lucky enough to be invited into... -

April is the National Earth Month and April 22 is the National Earth Day but that does not mean you have to make any radical changes in your kitchen or lifestyle. Food community around the world has been rallying around points like eating local produce,... -

If you want to plant virtually indestructible tomatoes in your kitchen garden, the West Virginia University (WVU) is giving away free seeds of its blight-free tomato variety , developed by a WVU Professor Emeritus Mannon Gallegly. The occasion is... -

  If you are interested in making this Earth a better place to live in, here is what you can do to celebrate the Earth Day with the rest of the world.   Eat More Colorful Foods Remember, Mother Nature... -

  A collection of recipes, dating back to 1150, is being revived, recreated and re-examined as part of a history project at Durham University. Found recently, these 900-years-old recipes will now form a part of a historic menu. ... -

  PepsiCo's chips division, Frito-Lay, is cashing in on the National Garlic Day with its new flavor of chips called " Lay's Wavy Garlic & Sea Salt ." The chips are introduced under the  popular brand name... -

  Handing in your resignation via post or simply sending an unexpected email to your boss stating your reasons for quitting have been the norm until now. But Chris Holmes, a 31 year old man working for the U.K. Border Agency had other plans. He put... -

  If you are tired of not being able to lose excess weight on your own, it is time to pick up your Smartphone and download an app called “My Meal Mate.” This App, launched by UK’s National Health Service (NHS), will help you lose... -

PETA, the world famous animal lovers’ organization, is going to launch an army of drone spies to watch over culprits who are cruel against organisms other than humans. For this, it has sought aerial drone technology so that it can monitor suspected... -

Have you always wanted your windowsill to look like a beautiful small kitchen garden, from where you could pick up the choicest of herbs and cook delicious recipes, just like a professional cook? Launched by Kickstarter, the ‘Modern Sprout’ is a... -

Parents of Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood are fuming badly at a new restaurant that is set to open its doors soon. The reason – the restaurant is open only to patrons who are 18 years and above . This interesting twist in the restaurant culture has... -

The wine industry of Bordeaux is witnessing an upheaval these days, all because one of the richest men in France, François Pinault, owner of Château Latour, has decided to think outside the box . One of the biggest names in the French wine industry has... -

  The apple pie picture that you just received in the mail smells so nice, doesn’t it? Well, if you are confused, don’t be because smelling the food over Internet is no longer an April Fool’s joke. This was proved at the First World... -

  Woodchucks are adorable animals, not usually known for gorging on an ice cream cone. However, this particular woodchuck is a little different. When he came across a soft-serve ice cream cone, he could not resist the temptation to lick at... -

  A hangover is something which everyone has faced at one point or another in life. So, what do you eat for breakfast after an exceptionally long bout of drinking the previous night? Is it hash browns or eggs, bacon or pizza, pickle... -

Taco Bell’s healthier avatar is just round the corner with the chain aiming to shed its junk-food purveyor image. To start with, the fast food company will offer more “balanced choices” to its customers , moving beyond the caloric indulgences, it... -