Archive for January 2014
Police Fed Suspect Damu Gupta 96 Bananas To Recover Gold Chain">Police Fed Suspect Damu Gupta 96 Bananas To Recover Gold Chain
No matter how you peel it, the thought of eating 96 bananas is not too appealing. But that's how many bananas an accused thief in India was fed to help him pass a gold chain through his bowels.
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Why Many Farmers Eat Like Crap">Why Many Farmers Eat Like Crap
To the non-initiated, life spent on a farm — with its fresh air, physical labor and just-picked produce — may seem like the epitome of healthy living. But being a farmer today does remarkably little to ensure good eating. As it turns out, many... Read more
What's for Dinner #264 - 2014 Here We Come![through January 3, 2014]">What's for Dinner #264 - 2014 Here We Come![through January 3, 2014]
The weather will be fine by Sunday, Cheryl. It's supposed to warm over over the weekend, I believe. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThis Is What Restaurants Have To Deal With When It Comes To Dietary Restrictions">This Is What Restaurants Have To Deal With When It Comes To Dietary Restrictions
Portland, Oregon's Ox restaurant posted an eye-opening Instagram on New Year's Day. The Argentine-inspired eatery displayed a mass of Post-its that detailed all of the dietary restrictions from customers on one night of service.
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thin crust pizza dough recipe??">thin crust pizza dough recipe??
SOOO, it snow last night and there's no school today... WOO! HOO! AND that means pizza, to me. I'm not disatified with results I get from KA stand mixer at all, but wanna make THIN crust this time. Did a little googling and couldn't see much difference...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #265 - Into the Deep Freeze Edition!">What's for Dinner #265 - Into the Deep Freeze Edition!
Not for everyone, I know, but here in the NE US, we have been plunged into the deep freeze with highs today only into the teens, and a brutal wind chill to go along with that. I'll be doing some baking today, and will likely make some soup. I want...
Read moreCorned Beef - alternate cuts of beef?">Corned Beef - alternate cuts of beef?
So I have been cooking corned beef for ages. I've always bought two briskets for every point cut - all pre-brined - and cut it all into big chunks, and browned it all on all sides. I use good pickling spices and a little sugar and some Guinness....
Read moreThe Worst Coffee Creamer Flavors Of All Time (PHOTOS)">The Worst Coffee Creamer Flavors Of All Time (PHOTOS)
If you have ever worked in an office, or visited an office where you also drank a cup of coffee, you have probably encountered an insidious thing known as "coffee creamer." Most of these products, either in powdered or liquid form,... Read more
The Wonderbag Will Change The Way You Slow-Cook Forever (VIDEO)">The Wonderbag Will Change The Way You Slow-Cook Forever (VIDEO)
Sometimes innovations in cooking seem like they're only for chefs, or at the very least people with the coin to drop on an immersion circulator. Rarely does something hit the market that is affordable, amazing, brand new and totally practical for the home cook.... Read more
The Worst Food-Scented Candles On Earth">The Worst Food-Scented Candles On Earth
Most of us use candles to mask overwhelming smells, but there's now a candle market that strives to do just the opposite. Rather than freshen up the smell of your house after you've fried up some bacon with a eucalyptus-scented candle, you can purposefully... Read more