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Help: My Food Doesn't Bake Right!

Filed Under: Ask the Chef

Another in our Ask the Chef series: My food doesn’t bake right. It gets done outside and the inside isn’t done. Can you help?

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How to Make a Ginger Cosmopolitan

Filed Under: Video , Tips & Techniques

Food Channel Chef Dennis Pitchford shows how simple it is to make a Ginger Cosmopolitan cocktail that’s delightful for a holiday party—or any festive gathering. It’s made with cranberry juice, vodka and a new French ginger liqueur.

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Sale Price, Tax, Calories, and Fat

Filed Under: Hot & Cool Trends from CultureWaves®

You know how some wiseguy servers upon presenting the check will say something like “Well, here’s the damages”? The Nutricate is kind of like that.

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A "Lie Detector" for Decaf Drinks

Filed Under: Hot & Cool Trends from CultureWaves®

Ever wonder if the “decaf” drink you’re sipping is truly free of caffeine? Well, Silver Lake Research Corporation of Monrovia, Calif., has come up with a device that makes it easy to check for yourself.

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The Locavore in Winter

Filed Under: Hot & Cool Trends from CultureWaves®

There’s no getting around it. Eating local sounds great from May to October, but if you live in the Midwest or Northeast, eating as a full-on locavore can be a daunting challenge during the dark, cold winter months.

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Help: How Do I Get More Garlic Flavor in My Cooking?

Filed Under: Ask the Chef

A question in our Ask the Chef series: I really enjoy the flavor of garlic but I seem to miss the flavor in my cooking. At times I chop and others use a press but the flavor gets lost. Are there any tips in buying garlic, storing and preparation?

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New Restaurant Loafs Around in Chicago

Filed Under: Hot & Cool Trends from CultureWaves®

Is there a more classic comfort food than meat loaf? Well, there’s a new eatery in the Windy City that has built its business hopes in the shape of a loaf. The place is called The Meatloaf Bakery. Could this be a franchise-worthy concept?

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Silverware Gets a Green Makeover at Chipotle

Filed Under: Hot & Cool Trends from CultureWaves®

The Green Hot movement continues to color the restaurant industry. Chipotle Mexican Grill is the latest restaurant chain to announce that it’s taking steps toward becoming more eco-friendly.

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Interview with a Flavor "Psychic"

Filed Under: Food News , Recipe Favorites

Each year since 2000, the flavor gurus at McCormick & Co. have issued their annual Flavor Forecast, a look ahead at emerging flavor pairings we can expect to taste in the year ahead. The selections are always imaginative, and sometimes a bit weird.

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Packaged Foods Trends to Watch in 2009

Filed Under: Hot & Cool Trends from CultureWaves®

Beauty foods and drinks and anything that’s good for the planet are recurring themes in this year’s packaged goods forecast from Datamonitor’s Product Launch Analytics.