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A Taste of the Ocean State

YumSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:50:12 -0700

While Rhode Island is the smallest state in the nation, there is no shortage of great food. It's known as the Ocean State and after spending a few days exploring it, I can say it definitely lives up to its name! There's a never ending supply of fresh lobster, succulent clams, and much more. The selection from under the sea is out of this world, but that's not all Rhode Island has to offer. There are plenty of other interesting foods, like pizza bread and coffee milk. Take a dip into the Ocean State's fare and check out some of my favorites here.

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Burning Question: When Is It OK to Eat Moldy Food?

YumSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:50:51 -0700

The other day, a co-worker asked me whether it was OK to eat a piece of cheese that had grown slightly moldy. That question sparked a discussion on how to handle moldy foods. Can you ever simply cut off the bad parts and proceed to eat the rest? Find out the answer when you read more

Do You Use Food as Decoration?

partysugar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:45:59 -0800

The girls at Carrots Do!

What's More Important to You: Quality or Quantity of Food?

YumSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:15:15 -0800

Perhaps in light of the big food holidays coming up, I've been giving a little bit of thought to portion control lately. I recently had a debate with a friend over whether we'd rather eat lots of mediocre food or a smaller quantity of very delicious food.

My friend said he'd rather eat more - but then again, he grew up in a place where portions were huge and buffets were everywhere. I, on the other hand, would rather eat outstanding food in smaller quantities - that is, unless I'm starving.

What about you? Would you go to a more expensive restaurant that served you less over a buffet restaurant where you can eat an unlimited amount of food?

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Genetically Altered Animals as Food?

partysugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:00:23 -0700

The government has decided to consider farmers' proposals to sell genetically altered animals as food. Although genetically engineered food is not a new concept (the process is used in agriculture to produce more crops), this is the first time that the FDA has contemplated applying the process to animals. The animals' genes would be manipulated to bring out or change certain characteristics. Faster growing fish, featherless chicken, and mad-cow-resistant cattle are examples of the types of changes that can be made.

The development is incredibly interesting and somewhat disturbing. The FDA will not always require the genetically modified food to be labeled, so consumers may not know if they are eating pork from a reduced-waste producing pig or fish that has grown in 18 months instead of three years.

What do you think of the news? Would you want to eat genetically adapted animals?

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10 Tasty Museums About Food

YumSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:15:55 -0700

The news of a just-opened Waffle House museum in Atlanta has inspired me to seek out other food-centric museums in the US. Here are my 10 favorites, from the flashy World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta to a kitschy Spam tribute to a homespun homage to ice cream. Have you been to any foodie museums? Check out my slideshow, then tell me all about it. Source

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Do You Consider Food Art?

partysugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:15:50 -0700

The other day while making skewered vegetables for grilling, my girlfriend and I got into an interesting discussion about food being like art. We were determined to make the skewers look as pretty as possible and carefully thought out each vegetable's placement. Presentation of food is important, but do you consider food art?

Let's Dish: What Foods Did You Once Dislike But Now Love?

YumSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:00:31 -0700

Most of the food lovers I know were pickier eaters as kids. Over the years, as we try more foods, we discover that tastes we once disliked have transformed into deliciousness. I don't know about you, but once I start liking a new food, I can't get enough of it. When I first realized I liked brussels sprouts, I went on a serious brussels sprouts eating binge. Does this happen to you? What formerly reviled foods do you now get excited to eat?

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Noteworthy Nibbles - June 26 to July 2

YumSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:00:37 -0700

As we head into the last weekend before the long July 4 holiday, there's a smorgasbord of food and wine events taking place all over the country. The massive Taste of Chicago celebration starts tomorrow, the vino is flowing freely at numerous wine events nationwide, and New York is hosting the Summer Fancy Food Show. Check out my picks below, and tell me about any food events in your neck of the woods in the comments below.

Milwaukee, WI: The Big Taste - June 26
San Francisco, CA: Pinot Days - June 26-29
Luling, TX: Watermelon Thump - June 26-29
Maui, HI: Kapalua Wine and Food Festival - June 26-29
Telluride, CO: Telluride Wine Festival - June 26-29
Burlington, VT: Green Mountain Chew Chew Food and Music Fest - June 27-29
Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Wine Festival - June 27-28
Chicago, IL: Taste of Chicago - June 27-July 6

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Boulder, CO: Boulder Food and Wine Festival - June 28
Santa Barbara, CA: Santa Barbara Wine Festival - June 28
Fort Collins, CO: Colorado Brewers' Festival - June 28-29
Pennington, NJ : 1st Annual Slow Food and Wine Festival - June 28-29
New York, NY: 54th Annual Summer Fancy Food Show - June 29-July 1
Lombard, IL: Taste of Lombard - July 2-6
Detroit, MI: Comerica Cityfest - July 2-6

What Is Your Favorite Food Holiday of 2007?

partysugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:01:31 -0800

As part of our ongoing Best of 2007 coverage, we want to know about what food celebrations you enjoy. What is your favorite holiday when it comes to food?

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