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Happy day. Maybe we’ll finally get rid of all the deceptive Internet ads for acai berry supplements featuring phony endorsements attributed to Oprah and Rachael Ray. Maybe people will save their money and not put their fai (read full article)
At the recent Institute of Food Technologists meeting in Chicago, Mintel hosted the Global New Products Pavilion and showcased the latest food and beverage trends from around the world. Mintel’s new product experts, Lynn Dornblaser and David (read full article)
It was Suzanne Doueihy’s turn to take to the stoves at Tawlet. This unique cooperative-style restaurant in Beirut not only showcases regional Lebanese cuisine, it honors the cook behind the meal. At Tawlet (”kitchen table” in Ara (read full article)
Most people think of tabbouleh when you mention Lebanese salads. It’s true, this parsley-bulgur combination is a classic (you can find a recipe in a previous post). However, fattoush is my favorite. It may be lesser known in the U.S., but (read full article)
We went back in time when we set out to visit the historic section of Tripoli — Lebanon’s second largest city. My husband’s cousin Lina took us to an old neighborhood in Tripoli to experience a traditional Lebanese breakfast. It w (read full article)
Greetings from Lebanon. I’m here for the next few weeks, so expect to hear a lot about my food adventures. If you’re a regular visitor, then you know about my Lebanese connection. My husband is originally from Lebanon and I’ve (read full article)
What’s the latest thing in food? One of the best ways to find out what’s hot is to browse the aisles of the Fancy Food Show. Organized by the National Association of the Specialty Food Trade, it’s the largest marketplace for sp (read full article)
Image courtesy of Flickr user neloqua It seems everyone is cuckoo for coconuts these days. Coconut has emerged as a hot flavor trend – showing up in everything from ice cream and gelato to chips and snack bars. Mixologists are shaking up c (read full article)
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads. Hope you enjoy your special day — you deserve it! And while we’re thinking about all the contributions dads make to the family, there’s one more to consider. What if dads could be a s (read full article)
I’m a firm believer in the power of cooking. I think it’s truly one of the best ways we can all take better control of our health. How can you really eat right if you don’t learn to cook? How can we implement all of today’s (read full article)
Farmers are now just as celebrated as superstar chefs. And why not? The farm is where good food begins. Mitchell Davis recently wrote about the “era of the celebrity farmer” for the James Beard Foundation: Move Over Celebrity Chef, (read full article)
With the goal of reducing 1 trillion calories in food sold annually by 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama made a major announcement today related to her Let’s Move! Childhood obesity campaign. In a press conference today, Mrs. Obama revealed that (read full article)
Photo courtesy of Flickr user bitter-sweet I love chickpeas. I’m crazy about chickpeas. Perhaps you remember my previous post: Ode to the Chickpea. Now it’s going to be easier to find the fresh, green chickpeas that I remember enjoyi (read full article)
What’s hot in “natural” foods? Take a look at what Claudia D. O’Donnell, Chief Editor of Prepared Foods, spotted recently at the Natural Products Expo West. Here are some of the trends she identified among the off (read full article)
Taylor Swift told Access Hollywood earlier this week that she’s not getting on board with the detox trend that many of Hollywood’s starlets are trying. “I don’t really do anything [like that],” Taylor said at the Costume (read full article)
I recently wrote about the impact of a health halo — including “low-fat” labels that end up enticing you to eat even more. Now there’s similar evidence that “organic” labels can lead you to overeat. The labels te (read full article)
The trendiest drinks used to be pomegranate and acai juice. It was the battle of the superjuices. Now there’s a new contender vying for the top spot: kombucha. Goodbye Amazon berry, hello bacteria-laden tea. Kombucha was once limited to th (read full article)
The race is on to be the next superfood. I’ve frequently written about these boastful foods and beverages — whether it’s chia seeds, coconut water, tropical berries like acai and gogi, or superjuices, such as MonaVie and Vemma. As I (read full article)
Photo courtesy of Flickr user Candi Mandi Go ahead , they’re low fat! Haven’t you heard that before? Haven’t you thought that? You’re not alone. Lots of people tend to let down their guard when they think something is low (read full article)
Food Channel identified the Top Ten Foods of the Decade sushi bacon cupcakes sliders gourmet burgers made with Kobe or Angus beef superfruits (acai, pomegranate, blueberries) oils (including olive oil, truffle oil) whole grains artisan foods (partic (read full article)
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