The Science Behind Hawaii's GMO Bill 113">The Science Behind Hawaii's GMO Bill 113
In the current debate about pesticides and genetically modified (GM) crops the Agrochemical industry and its academic supporters claim that a scientific consensus exists about their safety. Proponents also claim that GMOs may be vital for Hawaii farmers in case a...
Read moreWhat Kind Of Stress Eater Are You?">What Kind Of Stress Eater Are You?
A new study shows that stress eaters tend to eat more when... Read more
November 2013 Cookbooks of the Month, Marcella Hazan Month: Appetizers; Soups">November 2013 Cookbooks of the Month, Marcella Hazan Month: Appetizers; Soups
Tomatoes stuffed with goat cheese and chives (p. 34 MIK) I am waiting for Essentials but was able to pick up Marcella's Italian Kitchen when I stopped by the library. And I have to say, it has gotten me excited about this month. We had a bean and sausage stew earlier...
Read more'Two Buck Chuck' CEO Says Don't Freak Out About Wine Shortage">'Two Buck Chuck' CEO Says Don't Freak Out About Wine Shortage
“No fear, Charles Shaw will not change,” Fred Franzia, the CEO of the company that makes the famous "Two Buck Chuck," told The Huffington Post Thursday.
The World Is Entering a Devastating Chocolate Crisis: The Government Must Act to Save Us">The World Is Entering a Devastating Chocolate Crisis: The Government Must Act to Save Us
Chocolate comes from cocoa... Read more
Weight Watchers Foodies - The Bermuda Triangle Edition! November 2013">Weight Watchers Foodies - The Bermuda Triangle Edition! November 2013
My leader drew a triangle on the board, and said, "This is the dieter's Bermuda Triangle." On one bottom corner she wrote Halloween, on the top she wrote Thanksgiving, and on the other bottom corner she wrote New Year's Day. In the middle she drew a circle, and...
Read moreTexas Oyster Reef Restoration Project Begins In Gulf Of Mexico">Texas Oyster Reef Restoration Project Begins In Gulf Of Mexico
MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) — A deep sea oyster reef restoration being touted as the largest ever in the Gulf of Mexico began in an unlikely place: a quarry in landlocked Missouri.
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November 2013 Cookbooks of the Month: MARCELLA HAZAN MONTH">November 2013 Cookbooks of the Month: MARCELLA HAZAN MONTH
Welcome to the November 2013 Cookbooks of the Month. This month we pay homage to Marcella Hazan and discover (or rediscover) her collection of cookbooks. To view the history of COTM and how it works, please visit this link: http://www.chow.com/cookbook_of_the_month_archive For the nomination thread, please click here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/919575 For the voting thread, please...
Read moreNovember 2013 Cookbooks of the Month, Marcella Hazan Month: Fish; Seafood; Meats; Poultry">November 2013 Cookbooks of the Month, Marcella Hazan Month: Fish; Seafood; Meats; Poultry
Please use this thread to report on the following chapters from the November Cookbooks of the Month (Marcella Cucina, Marcella’s Italian Kitchen, and Marcella Says…) Fish (Marcella Cucina), pages 238-265 Poultry and Rabbit (Marcella Cucina), pages 266-291 Meat (Marcella Cucina), pages 292-335 Fish Courses (Marcella’s Italian Kitchen), pages 169 – 186 Meat Courses (Marcella’s Italian...
Read moreNovember 2013 Cookbooks of the Month, Marcella Hazan Month: Desserts">November 2013 Cookbooks of the Month, Marcella Hazan Month: Desserts
Please use this thread to report on the following chapters from the November Cookbooks of the Month (Marcella Cucina, Marcella’s Italian Kitchen, and Marcella Says…): Desserts (Marcella Cucina), pages 410 – 445 Sweets, Fruit and Ice Cream (Marcella’s Italian Kitchen), pages 297 – 331 Baked Desserts (Marcella says…), pages 351 – 364 Gelati, Semifreddo,...
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
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