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Marisa McClellan's pickled okra recipe Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 16:43:09 -0400 Straight from the pages of the small-batch canning cookbook 'Food in Jars,' pickled okra is a great starter recipe for beginning canners... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/blogs/marisa-mcclellans-pickled-okra-recipe
Should we drink coffee? Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 16:11:18 -0400 Exploring both the positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis. .. Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/should-we-drink-coffee
Meet Marisa McClellan, small-batch canning expert Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:20 -0400 From the popular Food in Jars blog comes a must-have cookbook for the upcoming growing season. Meet author Marisa McClellan and find out why small batch canning works for her... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/blogs/meet-marisa-mcclellan-small-batch-canning-expert
A 5-step guide to making tasty vegan super salads Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 13:02:58 -0400 Sick of hearing people accuse you of only eating 'rabbit food'? Whip up a salad that will be delicious to vegans and meat-lovers alike... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/a-5-step-guide-to-making-tasty-vegan-super-salads
Do your kids get junk food at school? Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 12:58:32 -0400 Forget the school lunches. Between birthday cupcakes and teacher treats, your kids may have access to more junk food at school than you realize... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/do-your-kids-get-junk-food-at-school
Sugar can make you dumb, scientists warn Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 11:20:44 -0400 Too much sugar can eat away at your brainpower, according to scientists who studied how a steady diet of high fructose corn syrup sapped rats' memories... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/sugar-can-make-you-dumb-scientists-warn
Fake pig ears latest China food scandal Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 10:49:48 -0400 Safety officials tested the 'ears' and found they had been made from gelatin and the chemical sodium oleate, commonly used in soap production... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/fake-pig-ears-latest-china-food-scandal
20 percent 'fat tax' needed to fight obesity, health experts say Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 09:39:24 -0400 While researchers don't think taxing unhealthy foods and drinks will completely alter behavior, they do think it'll encourage healthier choices... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/20-percent-fat-tax-needed-to-fight-obesity-health-experts-say
Is MyPlate icon on food packaging an implied endorsement? Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 09:31:08 -0400 The colorful icon is starting to appear on food packaging. What are the USDA's rules for companies that want to use it, and does its appearance on a package imply USDA endorsement?.. Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/is-myplate-icon-on-food-packaging-an-implied-endorsement
Cookbooks to try: 'Herbivoracious' Posted on Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:09 -0400 Blogger and cook Michael Natkin’s new vegetarian cookbook contains 150 recipes with delightful unexpected flavor combinations, including one for Chevre with Sautéed Grapes that could be served for breakfast, lunch, appetizer, or dessert... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/blogs/cookbooks-to-try-herbivoracious
Sugar-free Slurpees: Fewer calories doesn’t equal healthier Posted on Tue, 15 May 2012 12:53:33 -0400 7-Eleven goes national with sugar-free Slurpees made with Splenda that targets females in their 20s, but will the lower-calorie drinks help anyone lose weight or curb their sugar cravings?.. Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/sugar-free-slurpees-fewer-calories-doesn%E2%80%99t-equal-healthier
The better turnip: White Japanese turnips Posted on Mon, 14 May 2012 15:24:23 -0400 If you usually turn your nose up at turnips, you may be in for a sweet surprise with the Japanese turnip! .. Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/the-better-turnip-white-japanese-turnips
The 9 nastiest things in your supermarket Posted on Mon, 14 May 2012 14:19:51 -0400 Think pink slime is gross? Wait 'til you see what other unappetizing secrets lurk within your grocery store... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/the-9-nastiest-things-in-your-supermarket
Ants in your kitchen? Try Terro Posted on Mon, 14 May 2012 14:07:45 -0400 After trying many natural remedies, including living in peaceful harmony, our food blogger finds a product that she’s comfortable with that keeps the ants away... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/ants-in-your-kitchen-try-terro
Why local restaurants rarely sell local wines and other local food topics Posted on Fri, 11 May 2012 16:21:47 -0400 Restaurants that embrace locally sourced foods are slow to embrace local wines. Plus, Vermont comes in first in locavorism, and much more... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/why-local-restaurants-rarely-sell-local-wines-and-other-local-food-topics
Strawberry: 8 reasons to appreciate this nutrition powerhouse Posted on Fri, 11 May 2012 13:41:03 -0400 You probably know these berries pack a vitamin C wallop, but there's a wealth of other good stuff inside. .. Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/strawberry-8-reasons-to-appreciate-this-nutrition-powerhouse
National Eat What You Want Day Posted on Fri, 11 May 2012 12:45:42 -0400 Come on. Confess. What do you really want to eat?.. Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/national-eat-what-you-want-day
Why you should buy food at the farmers market Posted on Fri, 11 May 2012 10:24:31 -0400 If you like delicious, nutritious food, then this is the right place for you to shop... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/why-you-should-buy-food-at-the-farmers-market
5 recipes for beet greens Posted on Thu, 10 May 2012 15:27:50 -0400 Don’t throw away the tops when you get a bunch of beets. Use them in one of these healthy, seasonal recipes... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/blogs/5-recipes-for-beet-greens
Food & Wine's Cocktail app: Recipes, best bars and more Posted on Thu, 10 May 2012 11:37:09 -0400 When you're at the liquor store and can't remember what goes into a Mai Tai, this free app has all the information you need... Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/food-wines-cocktail-app-recipes-best-bars-and-more

Marisa McClellan's pickled okra recipe

Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 16:43:09 -0400

Straight from the pages of the small-batch canning cookbook 'Food in Jars,' pickled okra is a great starter recipe for beginning canners...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/blogs/marisa-mcclellans-pickled-okra-recipe

Should we drink coffee?

Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 16:11:18 -0400

Exploring both the positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis. ..

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/should-we-drink-coffee

Meet Marisa McClellan, small-batch canning expert

Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:20 -0400

From the popular Food in Jars blog comes a must-have cookbook for the upcoming growing season. Meet author Marisa McClellan and find out why small batch canning works for her...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/blogs/meet-marisa-mcclellan-small-batch-canning-expert

A 5-step guide to making tasty vegan super salads

Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 13:02:58 -0400

Sick of hearing people accuse you of only eating 'rabbit food'? Whip up a salad that will be delicious to vegans and meat-lovers alike...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/a-5-step-guide-to-making-tasty-vegan-super-salads

Do your kids get junk food at school?

Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 12:58:32 -0400

Forget the school lunches. Between birthday cupcakes and teacher treats, your kids may have access to more junk food at school than you realize...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/do-your-kids-get-junk-food-at-school

Sugar can make you dumb, scientists warn

Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 11:20:44 -0400

Too much sugar can eat away at your brainpower, according to scientists who studied how a steady diet of high fructose corn syrup sapped rats' memories...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/sugar-can-make-you-dumb-scientists-warn

Fake pig ears latest China food scandal

Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 10:49:48 -0400

Safety officials tested the 'ears' and found they had been made from gelatin and the chemical sodium oleate, commonly used in soap production...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/fake-pig-ears-latest-china-food-scandal

20 percent 'fat tax' needed to fight obesity, health experts say

Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 09:39:24 -0400

While researchers don't think taxing unhealthy foods and drinks will completely alter behavior, they do think it'll encourage healthier choices...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/20-percent-fat-tax-needed-to-fight-obesity-health-experts-say

Is MyPlate icon on food packaging an implied endorsement?

Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012 09:31:08 -0400

The colorful icon is starting to appear on food packaging. What are the USDA's rules for companies that want to use it, and does its appearance on a package imply USDA endorsement?..

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/is-myplate-icon-on-food-packaging-an-implied-endorsement

Cookbooks to try: 'Herbivoracious'

Posted on Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:09 -0400

Blogger and cook Michael Natkin’s new vegetarian cookbook contains 150 recipes with delightful unexpected flavor combinations, including one for Chevre with Sautéed Grapes that could be served for breakfast, lunch, appetizer, or dessert...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/blogs/cookbooks-to-try-herbivoracious

Sugar-free Slurpees: Fewer calories doesn’t equal healthier

Posted on Tue, 15 May 2012 12:53:33 -0400

7-Eleven goes national with sugar-free Slurpees made with Splenda that targets females in their 20s, but will the lower-calorie drinks help anyone lose weight or curb their sugar cravings?..

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/sugar-free-slurpees-fewer-calories-doesn%E2%80%99t-equal-healthier

The better turnip: White Japanese turnips

Posted on Mon, 14 May 2012 15:24:23 -0400

If you usually turn your nose up at turnips, you may be in for a sweet surprise with the Japanese turnip! ..

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/the-better-turnip-white-japanese-turnips

The 9 nastiest things in your supermarket

Posted on Mon, 14 May 2012 14:19:51 -0400

Think pink slime is gross? Wait 'til you see what other unappetizing secrets lurk within your grocery store...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/the-9-nastiest-things-in-your-supermarket

Ants in your kitchen? Try Terro

Posted on Mon, 14 May 2012 14:07:45 -0400

After trying many natural remedies, including living in peaceful harmony, our food blogger finds a product that she’s comfortable with that keeps the ants away...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/ants-in-your-kitchen-try-terro

Why local restaurants rarely sell local wines and other local food topics

Posted on Fri, 11 May 2012 16:21:47 -0400

Restaurants that embrace locally sourced foods are slow to embrace local wines. Plus, Vermont comes in first in locavorism, and much more...

Details: http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/why-local-restaurants-rarely-sell-local-wines-and-other-local-food-topics

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