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Food Section Sampler - Nov. 18, 2009

YumSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:27 -0800

Time to stock up: Looks like pure canned pumpkin is in short supply this year. - Los Angeles Times
Don't miss out on the Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations. - Wall Street Journal
Catching up with rapper Coolio, who's come out with a new cookbook, Ghetto Gourmet. - Boston Globe
Starbucks has raised its coffee prices in the Windy City. - Chicago Tribune
Complementary wine pairings for every Thanksgiving dish. - San Francisco Chronicle
If you have to reach for frozen pie shells, which brands are the best bets? - Washington Post
French legend Pierre Gagnaire is gearing up for Twist, his first restaurant in the US. - New York Times

YumSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:30:01 -0800

The sandwich chains of today are threatening the New Orleans tradition that is the po-boy. - New York Times
Kraft has officially launched a hostile bid to take over Cadbury. - Chicago Tribune
Putting frozen green bean brands to the test. - San Francisco Chronicle
A mixed case of peppery syrah makes for an ideal holiday gift. - Wall Street Journal
Is a Bon Appétit TV show in the works? - Los Angeles Times
Five essential kitchen tools to have on hand every Thanksgiving. - Washington Post
Dining at the restaurant where Julia Child had her first encounter with French cuisine. - Boston Globe

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YumSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:30:07 -0800

Isaac Mizrahi is now hawking plaid cheesecakes for QVC. - Women's Wear Daily
Did Gourmet magazine die by trying too hard to be all things to all people? - Los Angeles Times
One Brooklynite re-creates the famed St. Louis gooey butter cake. - New York Times
The economy hasn't quelled America's appetite for luxury foods. - San Francisco Chronicle
The science behind how gelatin works. - Boston Globe
Look forward to enjoying new cocktail classics. - Washington Post
Restaurants have a new way to cut back: Re-creating recipes to conserve on ingredients. - Wall Street Journal

YumSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:30:29 -0700

Necco wafers have gotten an all-natural makeover.- Boston Globe
Learning to cook with quince. - Los Angeles Times
A superb sandwich requires a little more imagination. - San Francisco Chronicle
Several simple measures to make homemade stock much easier. - Washington Post
Hefty European whites that stand up well to hearty Fall meals. - Wall Street Journal
Chef Michael Symon's releasing his first cookbook. - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Even the sagely Thomas Keller has learned many lessons this year. - New York Times

YumSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:30:06 -0700

Matchboxes, a cost-effective way to advertise, are making a gradual comeback in restaurants. - New York Times
Even Bon Appétit hasn't been spared from layoffs at Condé Nast. - New York Post
Former Top Cheffer Stefan Richter's new restaurant, Stefan's at LA Farm, is off to a good start. - Los Angeles Times
Why do so many California farm-to-table restaurants neglect to feature local wines? - San Francisco Chronicle
Fast, easy, and healthy recipe: Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce.- Boston Globe
Fine Living's Bartender Wars reveals a not-so-great glimpse of tending bar. - Washington Post
A guide to star chef David Chang's Momofuku restaurants, as well as his new cookbook. - Wall Street Journal

YumSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:30:12 -0700

Small fish, like sardines, herring, and anchovies, have big benefits. - Chicago Tribune
Several notable San Francisco and New York restaurant chefs seem to have traded places. - San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh kale is a festive, healthful vehicle for an Autumn salad. - Los Angeles Times
Sam Sifton, the Times' new restaurant critic, files his first review. - New York Times
Dining while driving: is it safe?- Boston Globe
Is Felony Franks, a hot dog stand designed to employ ex-convicts, an exploitative endeavor? - Wall Street Journal
Top chicken courses to be frozen, then enjoyed later. - Washington Post

YumSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:50:36 -0700

How Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi spends a lazy Sunday. - New York Times
Live shows have become a serious revenue generator for celeb chefs. - Wall Street Journal
Ming Tsai explores the best street food Tokyo has to offer. - Boston Globe
Yet another cupcake has set the Guinness record for world's largest. - Palm Beach Post
Nine creative ways to use Old Bay Seasoning. - Washington Post
California wine country's 2009 harvest promises to be a smashing success. - San Francisco Chronicle
Marry tacos with pasta, and you've got a winning dinner bowl. - Chicago Tribune
Fall foods call for cozier white wines. - Los Angeles Times

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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YumSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:30:44 -0700

Turns out the rest of the world has taken a liking to the American cupcake trend. - New York Times
Seemingly slight factors - not the economy - may be to blame for the bulk of this year's restaurant closures. - Boston Globe
Is food art? The debate continues. - Washington Post
Learn how to buy, boil, and eat a lobster. - Chicago Tribune
Why Sept. 11 led one Wall Street trader to become a waiter. - Wall Street Journal
The USDA is rolling out a new initiative to promote local food. - San Francisco Chronicle
To cut costs, Whole Foods may stop accepting checks. - Los Angeles Times

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YumSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:45:58 -0700

What caused legendary Central Park destination Tavern on the Green to file for bankruptcy? - New York Times
Homemade versions of fast-food favorites turn out to be cheaper. - Washington Post
LA is facing a proposed city ordinance that would require farmers markets to pay tens of thousands of dollars in fees. - Los Angeles Times
Israeli hummus tastes nothing like its American counterpart. - Boston Globe
Learn how to make your own naan. - Chicago Tribune
A preliminary tasting of Indian wines looks to be promising. - Wall Street Journal
Even Bourbon's biggest skeptics will find no flaw with the Rhodie cocktail. - San Francisco Chronicle

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