Food

Kitchen Challenge

Your great hot drink recipes

Plus, this week's challenge: Give us your best springtime asparagus recipes
Salon Staff

Burger King sales hurt by winter storms

The fast food giant claims that blizzards are to blame for a two-month drop in revenue

Recalls: Snacks containing certain pretzels

GNS Foods is taking back products that may be tainted with salmonella
The Associated Press
Wine

Why your wine may not be vegetarian friendly

Many bottles are made with animal products, but you can find ones that aren't
Steven Kolpan

P&G recalls 2 Pringles flavors

Cheeseburger and "Taco Night" flavors pulled back amid salmonella fears
Race

A Chinese restaurant so bad, it's like a laundry

A restaurant review may have gone a little too far
Francis Lam
Food Art

What Biggie Smalls' lyrics taught me about food

On the anniversary of the Notorious BIG's death, a collection of his fine culinary rhymes. Pour out a little gravy
Francis Lam
Guest Chef

Winner: The tea that caused a Singapore scandal

I wanted to savor a delicious cup at the city-state's most regal establishment, but the staff's racism kept me out
Linda Shiue
Food Allergy

As allergies surge, an ancient cure?

More Americans (20 to 30 percent) claim some form of allergy -- and a Chinese herbal treatment may offer hope
Howie Kahn
Food Business

Publix Super Markets recalls some seasoning mixes

The supermarket chain pulled four flavoring kits from its shelves over fears of a salmonella outbreak

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Wednesday, Mar 3, 2010 21:01 EST

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Wednesday, Mar 3, 2010 08:55 EST

Domino's profit more than doubles on new recipes

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Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010 20:20 EST

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Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010 11:03 EST

Meyer lemon tart (gluten-free)

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Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010 07:01 EST

Can you heat us up with your best hot drink?

Spring is turning the corner; let's get one more round in. Plus, last week's winners
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Monday, Mar 1, 2010 20:20 EST

Winner: Peking duck cassoulet

This week's champ creates a "fusion" cuisine the honest way: Through memory and old-fashioned making-do
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Monday, Mar 1, 2010 15:41 EST

Desserts to blame for Obama's higher cholesterol

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Monday, Mar 1, 2010 13:01 EST

Yellow split peas with cauliflower and yam

Despite my illness, I don't want to settle for bland, uninspiring diets. Bring on the cancer-fighting spices!
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Sunday, Feb 28, 2010 21:01 EST

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Friday, Feb 26, 2010 20:20 EST

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Friday, Feb 26, 2010 13:27 EST

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Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 21:01 EST

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Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 13:01 EST

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Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 08:01 EST

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Monday, Feb 22, 2010 20:20 EST

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