Food

Starbucks to introduce beer, wine to more cafes

The coffee company says it is looking to expand alcohol sales to “thousands of select stores” over the next several…

A quick, easy coconut pudding for Easter

AP Food Editor J.M. Hirsch adapted this coconut pudding recipe from a traditional Puerto Rican dessert called tembleque.Matthew Mead/Associated Press…

Calif. chefs fight for bare hands

41 other states require glove use

Hungry for a new food show?

serves up ‘House of Food’

Such sweet sorrow!

citrus fruits now, as the season nears its end

TV gets into wine business

Wines That Rock, the company that produces Downton Abbey wines, also produces wine for rock groups such as the Rolling…

Sweet-and-sour chicken that’s a little less sweet

A recipe in a British magazine inspired this balanced version of sweet-and-sour chicken that’s not too sweet or too acidic.Matthew…

The dairy dilemma

Experts recommend minimal consumption for optimal health

Is chewing gum losing its pop?

It’s not that Americans don’t ever enjoy a stick of Trident or Orbit, the two most popular brands. They just…

First lady: Cook at home

you prepare have greatest advantages she says

Classic crab cakes get spring sprucing

Adding zucchini and replacing bread crumbs with mashed potatoes gives a lighter texture to traditional crab cakes.Matthew Mead/Associated Press We…

Use a mandoline to pair potatoes, baked haddock

When slicing with a mandoline, always use a hand guard to hold the vegetables. Mandolines are extremely sharp and it’s…

Are you a weenie virgin?

Foundation names Rhode Island’s hot wieners an American classic

Keep sugar calories at 5%

advice is to cut daily intake by half

Demand for halal food grows with population

The global halal food and lifestyle industry is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars and is multiplying…

Americans love hummus; chickpea farmers benefit

Profitable crop grows well in dry regions

Shepherd’s pie in minutes

Keep an open mind with this unconventional recipe for Sweet Potato and Bison Shepherd’s Pie.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The former group…

A lighter, inside-out take on eggplant Parmesan

Buy the largest eggplant you can find for this recipe for Inside-Out Eggplant Parmesan Rolls with Speedy Marinara Sauce.Matthew Mead/Associated…

Should snack-makers be teaching us what’s healthy?

In this Oct. 21, 2013 photo, attendees at a conference for dietitians pass by a booth sponsored by Coca Cola,…

Expired!

you should know about ‘use-by’ and ‘sell-by’ dates

Tom Ka Gai

Ingredients: 1 quart chicken stock 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon green…

March 4, 2014

Ribollita con Crostini di Pan

Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup each: celery, onion and carrot, chopped 1 clove garlic minced ¼ teaspoon thyme…

March 4, 2014