Raw Food, Simple Food and Testing Recipes

The Gastronomer ~
Why raw food rocks -- sometimes

"One of the smartest things humans ever did was to learn how to master fire."

As a consequence, humans spread to distant corners of the Earth, growing in size and in numbers. ...

Full Story: The Gastronomer: Why raw food rocks -- sometimes; washingtonpost.com

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Diet & Nutrition
Swapping popular fruit and vegetables for their less common counterparts can greatly improve the healthiness of diets. ...
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Recipes Testing
Another day, another culinary smackdown. ...
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Seafood ~ Oysters and a Vegetarian/Vegan Food Dilemma

Food Meditations on: Vegetarian
If by definition, (dictionary), a vegetarian is a person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, fowl, or, in some cases, any food derived from animals, as eggs or cheese, but subsists on vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain, etc. What seafood as to do with it?
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Arts & Leisure ~
The French passion for oysters

"Although any real difference in taste may be imperceptible to non-Gallic palates, discerning French tend to prefer oysters from their own region."

“There is only one way to eat an oyster,” says oyster cultivator Baptiste Montant, a sandy-haired man wearing a T-shirt and flip-flops. “And that is au nature”. ...

Full Story: The French passion for oysters; ft.com

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"Eat well-grown food from healthy soil." ~Michael Pollan (*) from Food Rules, an Eater's Manual.

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Food Dilemma
Why even strict vegans should feel comfortable eating oysters by the boatload. ...
Full Story: Consider the Oyster; slate.com

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How To
How to prepare shucked oysters for cooking. ...
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Food Safety ~ Kitchen Hygiene

Get Cooking Guides ~

Food safety

"Good hygiene, Chilling food safely, Cooking food safely, ..."

Tens of thousands of food poisoning cases are reported in the UK each year and potentially millions go unrecorded. Simple rules of kitchen hygiene can help you avoid danger. ...
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Healthy Living

CDC Says 76 Million are Sickened by Tainted Food Each Year ...

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Health & Diets: Vegetarian and Vegan with a Hint on Macrobiotics

Health & Diets ~
Vegetarian and vegan diets

"People choose to follow vegetarian and vegan diets for a variety of social, religious, lifestyle, moral and health reasons."

What is a vegetarian and vegan diet? Strictly speaking, a vegetarian diet is one that includes only cereal products, nuts, seeds, and fruit and vegetables, and may or may not include the use of dairy products and eggs. ...

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I Spice
Asafetida stinks. So why is it popular? ...
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Eating Tips
Is there a low carb vegetarian diet? ...
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Food Journal
How does a restaurant critic stay slim (and alive) on five meals a day? ...
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Food on Travel
Nonbelievers take a walk on the vegan side and return healthy and refreshed. ...
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Vegs Gardening
Mushroom-growing kits are selling rapidly, signaling an increasing interest in raising your own. ...
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A Food Writer on Veganism and Some Black, Orange and Red Vegs

Food Meditations Briefs ~

Food writer credits his doctor with beneficial shift toward veganism

"Do you eat enough vegetables? Me neither. ..."

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Healthy
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Killer Tomatoes, Eat-Local Issues and a Farm-to-Table Restaurant

Killer Tomatoes ~
You Say Tomato. They Say Phony
New Hybrids Promise Same Flavor, Less Fuss; Heirloom Lovers Stew

"To tomato purists, the hybrids amount to heirloom heresy."

In the kingdom of vegetables, the heirloom tomato is high nobility. Genetically unchanged from one generation to another, ...

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Field Report
A North Carolina farm will step up to the plate — as soon as it finishes building it’s biggest project to date, Eno Restaurant and Market. ...
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Eat Local
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Seafood ~ Fishing Season, Sustainable and Cooking Tips

Kitchen Fundamentals ~
What is 'Sustainable' Seafood?

"To help you make those choices, here's a brief guide to eating seafood that's healthy and sustainable."

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It's comparatively lean and ...

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Fishing Season
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Fish Prep
Points to remember
* Trim the fins using scissors. ...
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Abalone Prep
Wild paua can be tough and often it is best to tenderise it ...
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Lemon Tips
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Foods' Stories
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Healthy Recipes: Fruits and Vegetables and Organic

Healthy ~
Fruit and vegetables

"Fruit and vegetables should be incorporated into every meal, as well as being the first choice for a snack."

Fruit and vegetables are low in energy and packed with vitamins, minerals, protective plant compounds and fibre, so they're a great source of nutrients and vital for a healthy diet. ...

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Healthy Eating
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Organic News
Asked whether organic is marketing hype, the audience in attendance at the Intelligence Squared April 13th debate in New York City, voted against the claim ...
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Quick and Easy
Hosting a way-healthy crowd? ...
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Griddling vegetables & fish - Directions and Video

How to Cook ~

"How to cook vegetables and fish on a griddle to give an attractive charred finish."

Points to remember
* Gently apply the oil to the vegetables with a brush.
* Heat the griddle pan and ...

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A Good Appetite
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Whisking molecules into shape
The Gastronomer explains the art and science behind Sauce Kientzheim.
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Food News
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Truffles - the Black Diamond. Green Garlic and Eggs

Tuber melanosporum ~
DNA fingerprint of black Périgord truffle sheds light on mystery fungus

"The team also discovered that the “Black Diamond”, as the Périgord truffle is nicknamed, has a sex life."

It is the most elusive and cherished of fungi; a delicacy that has defied decades of attempts to master its production and to understand its pungent aromas. ...

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Get Cooking
If you're fond of pies, then try creating this piece of pastry perfection. Show off your kitchen skills by hand-making the rich, buttery shortcrust, ...
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Green Garlic
Less bite means more versatility. Use it liberally in omelets, stir-fries, soups, pasta and even raw salads.
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Healthy Eats
Eating eggs for breakfast can help dieters lose weight, according to the latest research.
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Salads, Seaweed, Soups, Stews, Broccoli and ... Bugs

Guerrilla dinner party ~
Waiter, there’s a bug in my soup!

"Not to mention my risotto! But that’s exactly what the chefs want for a dinner that features insects in a 10-course menu. Bugalicious? Not exactly"

“I think the worms are a little overcooked,” one of my tablemates announces with the authority of a true entomophagist. ...

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Food for Thought
Salad dressing, nuts, fish, chicken and leafy greens are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, says study ...
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The Accidental Vegetarian
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Diet and Seaweed
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Food and Health
Try sea vegetables for added flavor, variety, and nutrients ...
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Well - Broccoli
Broccoli, snubbed by presidents and children alike, has always had a bit of a public relations problem. ...
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Diet and Fiber
We don't eat enough fiber. Here are some easy ways to add it to your diet. ...
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Converter
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Spices and Masala News

Power Ingredients ~
Pimentón More Than Fills Paprika’s Small Shoes

"The spice captures the allure of a smoky flavor for indoor cooking."

Don't you hate paprika? O.K., maybe that’s too strong, but isn’t it at least puzzling?
Sure, it’s handy for adding a dash of color to deviled eggs or, um, deviled eggs. ...
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Cooks Guide
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Food and Travel
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How To
How to prepare Garam masala ...
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Health News
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