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How do you pair up flavors for dinner?">How do you pair up flavors for dinner?
Whenever i'm trying to plan a meal (like tonight), I can't decide if it is best to avoid the same flavor profiles in the main and the sides, or whether it's better to match them up? For example, for dinner tonight I have some fresh Butternut Squash Ravioli. Rather than...
Read moreHow An Instagram Photo Of A Massive Fast Food Order Got Four Men Arrested">How An Instagram Photo Of A Massive Fast Food Order Got Four Men Arrested
An Instagram photo of a mountain of fast food fare helped investigators track down four suspects in a series of car burglaries near Sacramento, Calif., last weekend.
Three adults and one juvenile had taken to Instagram to brag about their... Read more
Posting $120 Carl's Jr. Purchase On Instagram Gets Accused Thieves Arrested">Posting $120 Carl's Jr. Purchase On Instagram Gets Accused Thieves Arrested
Four young men who allegedly Instagrammed photos of themselves after purchasing $120 worth of fast food with a stolen credit card now have another photo to post on Instagram: a mug shot. Reading More May Cause Envy... Read more
Gelt For Grown-Ups: Chicagoan Virtually Abandoned Medical Field To Create Artisanal Chocolate Treat">Gelt For Grown-Ups: Chicagoan Virtually Abandoned Medical Field To Create Artisanal Chocolate Treat
Story by Justin Breen, courtesy DNAinfo Chicago:
LOGAN SQUARE — Three years ago, Edgewater resident Heather Johnston was a successful pediatrician at the University of Chicago, where she worked in a hospital clinic, was an assistant professor on track for... Read more
Brewpubs to burgers: the best places to eat & drink in Arizona">Brewpubs to burgers: the best places to eat & drink in Arizona
After a day on the desert single track eating only trail mix, the occasional granola bar and lukewarm energy drinks, food is top of mind for all cyclists and hikers on our new Arizona tours. If it's your first time... Read more
Carrot Tops">Carrot Tops
The macrobiotic folks make tempura--but anyone know any other good ways to use fresh carrot tops? The wonderfully fresh carrots from the local farmer's market come tops on, and I hate to see them go to waste. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSan Francisco Chronicle Plans to End Its Prized Food Section">San Francisco Chronicle Plans to End Its Prized Food Section
In the food-obsessed Bay Area, The San Francisco Chronicle’s food section has been as much of a city institution as the cable car, and to many San Franciscans, more useful. Over the years it has won many awards and developed a dedicated following among local readers.Reading... Read more
are ya thrifty, frugal, or almost CHEAP!?!">are ya thrifty, frugal, or almost CHEAP!?!
I like to think of myself as "cost-conscious" but never CHEAP. :-) And I like these grocery shopping tips. Particularly the bacon ends and cheese ends. Perfect! I've bought the less-than-perfect produce before (great for Vitamixing, because who cares what it looks like if it's just getting pulverized anyway?!) but...
Read morePumpkin Spice: Now, With 0% Pumpkin? (VIDEO)">Pumpkin Spice: Now, With 0% Pumpkin? (VIDEO)
Products like pumpkin spice lattes have become synonymous with fall and entice costumers with their "limited time offer" deals, but don't let this marketing ploy fool you.
Why?
These products are not seasonal at all, as they contain little, or... Read more
too many Granny Smiths">too many Granny Smiths
Granny Smith (green) apples are best for ...? My co-op produce box gave me nearly 2 dozen beautiful green apples. I'm partial to golden delic. for tarts, stayman, macintosh, jonagold,and arkansas blacks . But have not enough experience w/Grannies. What works best? What is a disaster? thanks CHs. Read more