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Fall Pantry Favorite: Cranberry Hazelnut Raincoast Crisps
At a recent happy hour hosted by a friend, I found myself conveniently placed near a certain charismatic snack: rustic crisps studded with slivers of dried cranberries and roasted hazelnuts. Despite my attempts to save my appetite for dinner, I couldn't pull myself away from the crackers, which were just as habit-forming when eaten alone as they were with a slather of good goat cheese.
After a little research, I learned that Lesley Stowe's Raincoast Crisps, as they're called, hail from Canada and come in a multitude of flavors, like Raisin Pecan, Fig and Olive, and Salty Date and Almond, and are sold at many Whole Foods stores.
Smarter Eats: Don't Be a Slave to the Label
Michael Pollan's food rules and the news that we're not eating enough fruits and veggies has me inspired. I'm resolving to always make conscious food choices that will improve my diet.
One tip I learned from Chow is to eat things that don't have a label.
Wolfgang Puck's Newest Venture: Iced Coffee
Watch out, Frappuccino. There's a new iced coffee in town, and it's been created by world famous chef Wolfgang Puck. Amidst a nasty lawsuit, guest judging on Top Chef, and juggling his nearly 20 restaurants, the celebrity chef is rolling out a new line of ready-to-drink iced coffees.
Come Party With Me: Pumpkin Carving — Menu
From 2003 to 2006, every October I hosted an annual pumpkin carving party. In 2007, I threw a huge Halloween bash, and last year, I didn't do anything!
Now, I've decided it's time to bring back my beloved pumpkin carving dinner.
Whole Foods Gets an iPhone App and I Get Inspired
I already thought Whole Foods was pretty cool, but it has just gotten a whole (get it? tee hee) lot cooler with its latest free Market Recipes iPhone app. What can this app do for you?
Man Fired Over a Tuna Sandwich, Fighting For Unemployment
A man named Ralph Reese, 57, was recently fired from his job at a New York Whole Foods for taking a tuna fish sandwich. The question now looms whether or not the act was misconduct, because anyone fired for misconduct is denied unemployment benefits. While the story may sound silly, experts say the high unemployment rate has spawned a rush of cases of people fighting for benefits.
Trend Alert: Hibiscus Drinks
Last June, I discovered the sweet virtue of dried hibiscus flowers. I picked them up at Trader Joe's and, on a whim, stirred them into a pitcher of lemonade. The hibiscus lent a sweet, tart flavor, as well as a beautiful blush color.
Organics Industry Plagued by Recession and Scandal
It's only January, and the organic industry is already having a bad year. Not only have producers been losing consumers due to the hefty price tag of organic food, but the industry has struggled to maintain its integrity.
With organic feed prices at an all-time high, farmers in the UK are lobbying the government to temporarily relax organic feed standards to assist livestock producers who are currently paying twice as much for organic feed as they would conventional.
Sunday Slow Cooker: Split Pea Soup With Ham
As a kid, I thought the concept of pea soup was gross. But in my adulthood — and particularly this Winter — I've become obsessed with split pea soup.
With its complex characteristics — it's smoky, creamy, porky, and fresh flavored all at once — this soup is nothing short of sophisticated.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Butternut Squash Panzanella
Bread salad is a popular Summer dish, but that doesn't mean it can't be modified for Fall. Instead of the classic tomatoes and basil, this recipe calls for a more seasonal butternut squash and sage. To cut down kitchen prep, bake the butternut squash and the bread ahead of time.
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