Food

Red, white and ’cue

and tastes may vary, but barbecue is all-American

July 2, 2013

Mexico tequila market in China: Drunk with promise

Since China President Xi Jinping and Mexico’s Enrique Pena Nieto broke a diplomatic and economic chill and agreed to boost…

July 2, 2013

Food

With some tweaks, cans make comeback in craft beer

Krueger’s Cream Ale and its punch-top can became an instant hit, propelling the humble beer can to iconic status. That…

July 2, 2013

Food

White Chiller

Servings: 1 Ingredients: Ice 4 ounces sauvignon blanc wine 1 ounce silver or blanco tequila Juice of 1 lime 3…

July 2, 2013

Food

Granola bars to replace M&M’s as school snack

A student purchases a brown sugar Pop-Tart from a vending machine in the hallway outside the school cafeteria, in Wichita,…

July 2, 2013

Food

Dark Island Cooler

Servings: 1 Method: Â½ vanilla bean 4 ounces cabernet sauvignon wine 1 ounce spiced rum 2 ounces pineapple juice Ice…

July 2, 2013

Food

Rose Tinted Glasses

Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled 2 ounces St. Germaine elderflower liqueur 8 ounces rose wine Seltzer water…

July 2, 2013

Food

Watermelon Bellini

Servings: 2 Ingredients: ¾ cup watermelon chunks 1/3 cup frozen peach chunks ½ ounce lemon juice 6 ounces prosecco sparkling…

July 2, 2013

Food

Chill out: the ’80s classic summer drink is back

AP recipe developer Alison Ladman offers some fresh takes on the ’80s classic wine cooler, including Watermelon Bellinis, front, and…

July 2, 2013

Food

Old liquor finds new life in Ghana cocktail scene

Waitress Habiba carries cocktails made with the local spirit akpeteshie to clients at The Republic bar in Accra, Ghana. The…

June 25, 2013

Food

How about a coconut, berry no-bake pie for July Fourth?

A Raspberry Coconut Icebox Pie is a cool treat that requires no baking.Matthew Mead/Associated Press All of which is why…

June 25, 2013

Food

Cucumber-Corn Salsa

Yield: Makes 3 cups Ingredients: 2 ears of corn, husks and silk removed 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped…

June 25, 2013

Food

A trio of summer salsas, no tomatoes necessary

Experiment with your favorite fruits and herbs in these three fresh alternatives to tomato salsa from a jar: (clockwise from…

June 25, 2013

Food

Starbucks raises its prices

The Seattle-based coffee company raised its prices on average by 1 percent nationally Tuesday. But it said the price for…

June 25, 2013

Food

Freshly squeezed lemonade is dressed in patriotic colors

Not only is this Fourth of July lemonade patriotic, its also healthy.Matthew Mead/Associated Press True, juicing the lemons can be…

June 25, 2013

Food

Apple-Pepper Salsa

Yield: Makes 3 cups Ingredients: 1 large crisp-tart apple (such as Fuji or Gala), cored and chopped 2 bell peppers…

June 25, 2013

Food

Grain-Free Multiseed Crackers

Ingredients: 2½ cups blanched almond flour ¼ cup pine nuts, chopped ½ cup pumpkin seeds, chopped ¼ cup sesame seeds…

June 25, 2013

Food

Don’t go it alone

Durango entrepreneurs cater to a gluten-free clientele

June 25, 2013

Food

Italy protests Vienna eatery making fun of mafia’s dead

The foreign ministry said Saturday that Italy’s charge d’affaires in Vienna “intervened to sensitize” local authorities, including the city of…

June 18, 2013

Food

Better than bulgur? Quinoa takes turn in tabbouleh

Quinoa is a healthier substitute for the bulgur wheat traditionally used to make this Middle Eastern salad.Matthew Mead/Associated Press So…

June 18, 2013

Food

NYC to test compost program

Residents may be required to recycle leftover food scraps

June 18, 2013

Food

Wineries come out in support of gay marriage

Portions of profits given to advocacy organizations

June 18, 2013

Food

Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts

The Seattle-based coffee chain says it will start posting calorie counts on menu boards nationwide next week, ahead of a…

June 18, 2013

Food

A small-town taste

Silverton residents and guests gather to celebrate community

June 18, 2013