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Coming Soon: Apples That Don't Rot?
Can you imagine leaving a piece of fruit in the crisper and being able to take a bite out of it after four months? That's the idea behind a new variety of apple that's being tweaked by researchers at Queensland Primary Industries. The RS103-130, as it's called, can stay fresh for at least 14 days without refrigeration, and keep in a refrigerator for four months.
Sydney Promotes International Food Festival With Food Flags
The brand-new Sydney International Food Festival has garnered worldwide attention with an appetizing marketing campaign that showcases flags made out of food. The designs, created by Sydney advertising agency WHYBIN/ TBWA, pay homage to symbols of state by composing them out of various countries' most representative ingredients.
We've included a gallery below with more photographs.
Guess Who?
Can you guess who gave a cooking demonstration last weekend at the Good Food and Wine Show in Australia?
Coming to America: Tim Tams
This month, Tim Tam, the number one cookie in Australia, will be hitting shelves in America. Arnott's Biscuits, the maker of the Australian hit cookie, is partnering with sister company Pepperidge Farm to stock Tim Tams in America for a limited time. "Pepperidge Farm is thrilled to introduce Tim Tam to American consumers.
Festive Foods: Australian Traditional Christmas Pudding
Right now, while we're all bundled up and cozy, everyone south of the equator is shedding off layers and celebrating summer. In fact, Christmas Day in Australia can often reach temperatures near 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
So while we're inside stuffing ourselves to keep warm, our friends in Australia are headed to the beach, gathering around the Christmas Bush (a native plant with red flowering leaves) and snacking down on Christmas pudding.
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Gordon Ramsay to Bring Masterchef to America
Gordon Ramsay sure is busy. Besides joining Tony Bourdain on the animated series circuit, the reigning king of chef empires will play a key role in a new show, Masterchef, airing soon on Fox.
The Masterchef series was first a hit in the UK in 1990 and has recently garnered high ratings in Australia.
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What's Cooking at Slashfood
We love Slashfood so much that every Thursday we round up their most delicious stories. Here are this week's finds:
- Florida's beekeepers want a new law prohibiting blended honey products.
- Quinoa adds texture — and protein — to ordinary breadcrumbs.
- Denny's is sued for having too much sodium in its food.
- Look to Washington and Australia for Rieslings that are of great value.
- The search is on for the manliest restaurant in America.
- Vermouth, when served in a French Kiss, is surprisingly seductive.
Paul McCartney and Friends Launch "Meat Free Mondays"
For those of you who haven't become recession flexitarians just yet, Sir Paul McCartney and friends want you to start somewhere. That's why today the Beatle and other celebs launched the UK version of "Meat Free Mondays," a campaign that already exists in the US and Australia to convince consumers to forgo meat one day a week. To check out which celebrities were in attendance, read more
Say Cheese! Parmesan Fricos
Parmesan cheese is quite possibly Italy's most popular cheese. The hard, dry cheese has clearly won its way into the hearts of America. It's made from skimmed (or partially skimmed) cow's milk and has a pale golden rind and light-straw interior.
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