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Jasjit Kaur Singh, an Indian chef, cooks <em>kaala channa,</em> a traditional spicy Sikh dish. A psychologist says that children who grow up in cultures with lots of spicy food are taught to like spice early on.

How Do We Grow To Like The Foods We Once Hated?

Jan 13, 2015
A psychologist says we have to be taught to like chili pepper and other foods we may initially dislike. The experience of eating it often somehow converts what's an aversion to a preference, he says.
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Mike and Peter usually chew their sandwiches in perfect unison, but the White Castle Veggie Slider threw them off.

Sandwich Monday: The White Castle Veggie Slider

Jan 12, 2015
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try a new sandwich for vegetarians: the White Castle Veggie Slider. It's a mini-burger made with carrots, broccoli and other veggies.
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The University of California's Nutrition Policy Institute has proposed that MyPlate include an icon for water.

What Might Be Missing From MyPlate? Water

Jan 12, 2015
Since the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, more evidence has piled up showing the benefits of drinking water and the risks of sugary beverages. So scientists say it's time for a water symbol on MyPlate.
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Des Moines Water Works CEO and general manager Bill Stowe stands in the Nitrate Removal Facility at the Water Works treatment plant.

Iowa's Largest City Sues Over Farm Fertilizer Runoff In Rivers

Jan 12, 2015
Fertilizer runoff has provoked a confrontation between Des Moines and the farms that surround it. The city's water utility wants to sue neighboring counties for nitrates in the Raccoon River.
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One reason cooking at home might be linked to poor health? Researchers say it could be because there are too many unhealthful baked goods coming out of the oven.

Is 'Cook At Home' Always Good Health Advice?

Jan 09, 2015
A recent study finds that middle-aged women who spent more time cooking were more likely to have metabolic syndrome. Researchers say the message should be "cook healthfully," not just "cook often."
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Sediment in a glass of 1977 Ind Coope Strong Ale. Proteins in very old beers can coagulate into chunks at the bottom of the bottle, Patrick Dawson explains in <em>Vintage Beer.</em>

Vintage Beer? Aficionados Say Some Brews Taste Better With Age

Jan 09, 2015
Aging in the bottle isn't just for wine anymore: It can also bring out sweet, caramel tones in some high-alcohol, smoky or sour craft brews. Don't believe us? You, too, can try this at home.
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Researchers say they think there's something in the avocado — other than just the healthy fat — that may lower bad cholesterol.

Bite Back At Bad Cholesterol: Eat An Avocado A Day

Jan 08, 2015
Researchers have long known that avocados have "good" fats. But they didn't know if daily avocado consumption might affect cardiovascular disease risk factors. So they designed a study to find out.
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A foie gras dish is prepared at Hot's Kitchen during a "Farewell Fois Gras" event in June 2012 in Hermosa Beach, Calif. The restaurant was one of three plaintiffs that filed suit after the ban went into effect, and it has been serving free foie gras to guests ever since.

Out Of the Shadows And Onto Menus: Foie Gras Is Back In California

Jan 08, 2015
Chefs across California are celebrating a judge's decision to end the state's ban on the sale of foie gras. Many had continued to serve the delicacy, made from fatty duck or goose liver, illegally.
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Researchers created the bag on the left as an example of groceries bought in December while those on the right show groceries bought in January. After the New Year, some shoppers add healthier items to their carts but end up taking home more calories than they do during the holidays, a study found.

How Food Shopping Can Turn New Year's Resolutions Into 'Res-Illusions'

Jan 08, 2015
Many people aim to make healthier food choices in the New Year. A study finds that while people buy more healthy food, they spend just as much on unhealthy foods as they do during the holidays.
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My pretzel is not fully cooked. D'ough!

Sandwich Monday: The Pretzel Dog

Jan 07, 2015
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try the Pretzel Dog from Auntie Anne's. It's a hot dog, wrapped in soft pretzel and meditations on life and death.
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Hand-rolled bluefin tuna sushi is prepared with green onions at Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appetit's Grand Tasting event in Las Vegas.

Why Some Chefs Just Can't Quit Serving Bluefin Tuna

Jan 07, 2015
Japanese sushi chefs often can't resist bluefin tuna on offer. Some American chefs can't either, even though conservation groups and marine biologists have been badgering them about bluefin for years.
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The Mediterranean-like DASH and the plant-centric Ornish eating plan topped this year's rankings of diets by a panel assembled by <em>U.S. News & World Report.</em>

From Paleo To Plant-Based, New Report Ranks Top Diets Of 2015

Jan 07, 2015
The caveman way of eating came in near the bottom of a list of 35 diets ranked by medical and nutrition experts. The winners? The Mediterranean-like DASH and the plant-centric Ornish eating plan.
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<em>Doro wat</em>, the traditional dish eaten in Ethiopia on Christmas Day, served with <em>injera</em> bread.

A 40-Day Vegan Fast, Then, At Last, A January Christmas Feast

Jan 06, 2015
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church observes Christmas on Jan. 7, and the 40 days prior are observed as a vegan fast. That means no dairy and no meat until the traditional dish of doro wat on Christmas Day.
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Going Dry: The Benefits Of A Month Without Booze

Jan 06, 2015
Even a brief breakup with alcohol can impart measurable health rewards, a small but intriguing experiment suggests. Indeed, the concept of a dry January is gaining traction in the U.K.
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Lowe is trying to make sure people who fish for sport learn how to use descending devices.

How Anglers Are Learning To Save Fish That Get 'The Bends'

Jan 06, 2015
Millions of deep-water fish die every year because of barotrauma, a condition divers know as "the bends." But scientists say descending devices can help fish survive a trip to the surface.
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With so many craft breweries now in operation, just about every beer name you can imagine is taken. That's making it harder for newcomers to name that brew without risking a legal fight.

Craft Brewers Are Running Out Of Names, And Into Legal Spats

Jan 05, 2015
One consequence of the thousands of breweries that have sprung up? Just about all the beer names you can imagine have been snapped up. That's making it harder for newcomers to name that brew.
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A Resolution For Foodies Who Want To Do Good: Pick A Campaign

Jan 02, 2015
Want to change the food system? You can vote with your fork, but you can also support a campaign that's confronting the problems head on.
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"The egg is a lens through which to view the entire craft of cooking," says food writer Michael Ruhlman.

No Yolk: Eggs Beat Most Other Foods In Our Blog Last Year

Jan 02, 2015
We looked back at the most popular posts of 2014 and found many of them were about eggs. So we asked: What makes this everyday food so intriguing?
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Rachel Bunkete fled the Democratic Republic of Congo  in 2008, leaving her husband and three children. She is now the lead chef at Upohar in Lancaster, Pa., a restaurant and catering service that hires primarily refugees.

A Restaurant That Serves Up A Side Of Social Goals

Jan 01, 2015
Burned out from her high-tech job, Srirupa Dasgupta opened a restaurant and catering service that hires primarily refugees. On the menu: a mix of cuisines from South Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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Chef Brooks Headley in the kitchen.

Pastry With Soul. It's That Simple

Jan 01, 2015
New York pastry chef Brooks Headley calls his cookbook Fancy Desserts. But his Italian grandmother is his real inspiration, he says, and she was all about homestyle: simple and fresh.
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Scientists say beer has more nutrients and vitamins than wine or spirits. "There's a reason people call it liquid bread," says researcher Charlie Bamforth.

If You're Toasting To Health, Reach For Beer, Not (Sparkling) Wine

Jan 01, 2015
Though beer has been blamed for many a paunch, researchers say it's more nutritious than most other alcoholic drinks. Moderate consumption may also reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Black-eyed peas are a key ingredient in "Hoppin' John," a Southern New Year's staple.

Luck Be A Lentil Tonight! What The World Eats To Welcome The New Year

Dec 31, 2014
From Italy to Japan to the Philippines, people will hope for happiness, health and wealth as they sit down to a New Year's meal. Sometimes that last wish is expressed as actual money in the food.
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A sour mood can taint the taste of a meal, Spence says. Why not lighten things up before chowing down by telling a joke or two?

Food Psychology: How To Trick Your Palate Into A Tastier Meal

Dec 31, 2014
Ingredients and preparation matter in making a delicious dinner. But so do a lot of other external factors, from your mood to room lighting. Here, a guide to enhancing the pleasures of the plate.
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Amaya Weiss, who runs the food pantry at the John Still K-8 School in Sacramento, serves up a spaghetti dinner at the school's monthly family night.

Beyond Free Lunch: Schools Open Food Pantries For Hungry Families

Dec 30, 2014
More than 8 million U.S. children don't get enough to eat. In Sacramento, Calif., one school is helping families cope by sending students home for the weekend with backpacks full of groceries.
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Seeing double after toasting? Just wait for the hangover that's coming, thanks in part to those bubbles in sparkling wine.

Hangover Helper: Tips To Prevent A Horrible Headache

Dec 30, 2014
Champagne and other booze flow freely on New Year's Eve. But if you want to wake to a new year without the side effects of alcohol, don't fret: Science offers some guidance.
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