Food

Eatymology

Is St. Pat's corned beef and cabbage really Irish?

Many insist that it's their culinary heritage, but others are calling it blarney
Francis Lam
Nutrition

Lactose intolerance do's and don'ts

A new report on the digestive issue holds a few surprises for sufferers: Yes, you really can drink milk!

PepsiCo cuts sugary drinks from schools worldwide

Pepsi plans to remove full-calorie, sweetened drinks from schools in more than 200 countries by 2012
EMILY FREDRIX
Nutrition

The return of the MSG boogeyman

The Huffington Post carries on its tradition of bad medical advice with a post about the "killer" food additive
Thomas Rogers
Food Advice

How big are small, medium and large onions?

Ask the food geek! Today: How to get the sizes right on some basic vegetables
Francis Lam
Eyewitness Cook

How to master roasted vegetables

Three ingredients and two concepts are all you need to unlock all the caramelized goodness you want
Francis Lam
Restaurant Culture

Live octopus? Extreme eating fans go for the gross

Dinner that squirms is not for the squeamish. But is it true gastronomy or just macho foodie posturing?
RYAN McLENDON
Guest Chef

Irish soda bread scones for friendship

My friend's marriage fell apart at dinner, after the scones were gone. So I baked up another batch
Bellwether Vance
Kitchen Challenge

Winner: Asparagus prosciutto tart

This week's champ takes us through the creative process of a pizza-like masterpiece
Paul Hinrichs
Kitchen Challenge

Your best springtime asparagus recipes

Plus, this week's challenge: Your greenest food
Salon Staff

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Meet MSG's little-known brother

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Friday, Mar 12, 2010 13:01 EST

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Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 20:20 EST

How to pair wine with vegetables

A primer with guidelines and some spectacular suggestions
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Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 11:01 EST

Meathead fad? The rock star butcher

Sexy tattoos! Butchering parties in trendy bars! The latest hip food trend already faces a backlash
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Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 13:50 EST

Where whale is on the menu

A sting exposes a restaurant's dirty sushi secret. But in some places, the marine giants are just a piece of meat
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Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 20:20 EST

Why your wine may not be vegetarian friendly

Many bottles are made with animal products, but you can find ones that aren't
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Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 12:10 EST

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
By Francis Lam
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 08:39 EST

Publix Super Markets recalls some seasoning mixes

The supermarket chain pulled four flavoring kits from its shelves over fears of a salmonella outbreak
Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 08:06 EST

Burger King sales hurt by winter storms

The fast food giant claims that blizzards are to blame for a two-month drop in revenue
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Monday, Mar 8, 2010 20:20 EST

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
By Linda Shiue
Monday, Mar 8, 2010 20:20 EST

Hot drinks to warm your heart

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Monday, Mar 8, 2010 19:07 EST

Recalls: Snacks containing certain pretzels

GNS Foods is taking back products that may be tainted with salmonella
By The Associated Press, Associated Press
Monday, Mar 8, 2010 17:06 EST

P&G recalls 2 Pringles flavors

Cheeseburger and "Taco Night" flavors pulled back amid salmonella fears
Associated Press
Monday, Mar 8, 2010 15:09 EST

Chinese restaurant service so bad, it's like they're washing clothes

A restaurant review may have gone a little too far
By Francis Lam
Monday, Mar 8, 2010 12:01 EST

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
By Howie Kahn
Friday, Mar 5, 2010 20:20 EST

Malaysian black pepper clams

With this endlessly variable formula and technique, you can be a shellfish genius in minutes
Francis Lam
Friday, Mar 5, 2010 13:01 EST

The Food Lift: Milk's weird new viral campaign

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Friday, Mar 5, 2010 08:51 EST

Frigid Florida winter leads to tomato shortage

Tomato prices skyrocket due to damaged crops
By TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 4, 2010 20:20 EST

The last Chinese BBQ

Jackie Wong is an absolute master pig roaster, 30 years in the business. He'll teach me, but not his kids
By Francis Lam
Thursday, Mar 4, 2010 13:05 EST

Takeout falling from the sky!

A small, strange moment last night in my neighborhood
By Francis Lam
Wednesday, Mar 3, 2010 21:01 EST

Cuisine or death: The real chef's motto

One of the world's best pastry chefs explains what drives him
By Michael Laiskonis
Wednesday, Mar 3, 2010 14:20 EST

Can rabbit meat catch on?

Bunnies are easy to raise, environmentally friendly, and delicious. Who cares if they're adorable? Video
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Wednesday, Mar 3, 2010 08:55 EST

Domino's profit more than doubles on new recipes

Domino's heeds customers' advice and substitutes good pizza for bad
Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010 20:20 EST

Macarons: The heir to the cupcake craze

It's small, colorful, crunchy, chewy, French, and it's about to take America by storm
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Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010 11:03 EST

Meyer lemon tart (gluten-free)

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