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Food Section Sampler - Sept. 30, 2009

YumSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:50:50 -0700

Beer tries to earn a spot next to cheese plates. - Wall Street Journal
Reforming school lunches isn't easy - or cheap. - Washington Post
New green cookware lets you sauté without worry. - San Francisco Chronicle
In West Virginia, pepperoni rolls are an old-time favorite fast food. - New York Times
Should restaurants be allowed to ban diners from using laptops? - Boston Globe
How dinner parties are changing among cost-conscious foodies. - Chicago Tribune
One LA bakery's strawberry cake is a local legend. - Los Angeles Times

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Oct. 1, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:30:00 -0700

Early autumn is a perfect time to try some of Italy's most charming reds. - Boston Globe

Satisfy the football fans

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Why Tom Colicchio's newest restaurant concept is sure to be one of the toughest reservations in town. - Diner's Journal
Top choices and worst picks for sustainable seafood found on sushi menus. - San Francisco Chronicle
Enter the fascinating realm of faux food. - Chicago Tribune
Meet Jen Lin-Liu, one of America's experts on Chinese cuisine. - Washington Post
The time is ripe for enjoying green tomatoes. - The Oregonian
Why a rice cooker ought to be standard equipment in your kitchen. - New York Times

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Sept. 24, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:30:07 -0700

With a new book and an LA restaurant, José Andrés is continuing the Spanish culinary revolution he brought to America. - Los Angeles Times
Meet Michael Suas, consultant to the best breadbakers. - San Francisco Chronicle
France is still the region with the best wine values. - New York Times
Rosh Hashanah calls for both old traditions and new favorites. - Boston Globe
One mother's campaign to change her kids' unhealthy eating habits. - Washington Post
Roux 101: A primer on the adaptable white base. - Chicago Tribune
Oenophiles protest state wine shipping laws. - Wall Street Journal
Making cinnamon buns from scratch is worth the trouble. - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The top 10 towns with the best craft beer and college football. - St. Petersburg Times

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Sept. 17, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:30:47 -0700

Romesco sauce can transform any soup, seafood, or vegetable. - Miami Herald
Here are the secret ingredients that'll turn your meal around. - Boston Globe
Olive oil, beware: Lard is back. - San Francisco Chronicle
The best (and worst) cookbooks for Fall. - Los Angeles Times
How to decipher all those egg carton labels. - New York Times
Russian wines make a quiet return. - Chicago Tribune
Taste testing celebrity cognac and other spirits. - Washington Post
Perfect paella means getting all of these elements right. - The Oregonian
Transition into Fall with an Autumn picnic. - Cleveland Plain Dealer

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Sept. 10, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:15:20 -0700

Oodles of noodles: Ramen is having its moment in the spotlight. - The Oregonian
Are the presidential candidates what they eat? - Boston Globe
French Laundry's Thomas Keller on culinary opportunities. - Los Angeles Times
The secret to cooking Asian lies in the right kitchen tools. - Chicago Tribune
Several compelling reasons to prepare squid at home. - San Francisco Chronicle
Meet Abe Schoener, California's most experimental winemaker. - New York Times
Is it possible to succeed with molecular gastronomy at home? - Washington Post
Try these no-bake, warm-weather recipes before it's too late. - Houston Chronicle
Everything you need to know about roasting red peppers yourself. - Tampa Bay Times

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Sept. 3, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:15:20 -0700

For those long nights of casual entertaining, entrée-free dinners are the way to go. - Los Angeles Times
Tyler Florence: chef, author, restaurateur, dean? - San Francisco Chronicle
Restaurants, no strangers to the economic downturn, are editing their menus. - New York Times
Peanut butter: It's not just for white bread. - Chicago Tribune
Raise your glasses to sustainable spirits. - Washington Post
Out with the brown bag: Lunch boxes are getting more sophisticated. - Boston Globe
Tips for making the best possible home-cooked steak. - Dallas Morning News
Meet muscadine, the latest fruit to be heralded as a superfood. - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Michael Chiarello will film a new Food Network series live from his Napa store. - North Bay Business Journal

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - August 27, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:15:18 -0700

Meet the blueberry's wild cousin, the huckleberry. - The Oregonian
Get the 411 on all of Slow Food Nation's events in a jiffy.- San Francisco Chronicle
Brought to light: A new string of restaurants from the underground. - New York Times
Croatia's vines prove to be resilient, much like the country itself. - Chicago Tribune
Politics and food have gone hand in hand throughout the Presidential campaigns. - Los Angeles Times
How to scale down a recipe when cooking for one. - Washington Post
Celebrity chef Ming Tsai dines like a champion on a tour through Beijing. - Boston Globe
These budget-wine picks get the seal of approval. - Houston Chronicle
Stretch your menu repertoire (and your budget) by using ground meat. - Miami Herald

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - August 20, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:15:16 -0700

For a taste of Summer in Europe, try these cocktails. - Seattle Times
Merlot lovers, still reeling from their Sideways snub, set the record straight with a movie of their own. - Chicago Tribune
A day in the sensory world of a professional coffee taster. - Los Angeles Times
Meet Food Studies, the crossroads where academia and food meet. - Washington Post
Which commercial vanilla ice cream tastes the best? - Boston Globe
Did you know these five items taste delicious right off the grill? - Dallas Morning News
Jessica Simpson has yet another professional title under her belt: beer spokeswoman. - Huffington Post
In case you don't have enough, here are fifteen more uses for homegrown tomatoes. - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Applebee's female CEO gives the restaurant chain a much-needed menu makeover. - New York Times
Beat the heat with these summer cocktail party suggestions.- San Francisco Chronicle

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Do You Read the Food Section of Your Newspaper?

YumSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:45:31 -0700

Every Wednesday, I look forward to my local paper's food section, so I can be inspired by innovative recipes, catch up on restaurant news, and learn about upcoming events. I even love to check out what's going on in the food sections around the country.

How about you?

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Aug. 13, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:15:00 -0700

Learn about the newest trend in charcuterie, rillettes. - Los Angeles Times
Some gourmet uses for leftover bread. - Boston Globe
Our first president's distillery is back and here to stay. - New York Times
For an unexpected taste, try making mousse with tomatoes. - Washington Post
Do you know how to pick the sweetest, ripest watermelon? - Chicago Tribune
Make purees with the fast-ripening surplus of fruit you've got at home. - The Oregonian
How to blend the best Blue Hawaiian. - Houston Chronicle
Get the 411 on regional Chinese cuisine. - Sun-Sentinel
A fascinating glimpse into the world of Napa's most radical winemaker. - San Francisco Chronicle

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