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Working in the media world has opened my eyes to how far some companies will go to have their brands resonate with consumers. Seemingly broke companies will pour millions of dollars into a single 30-second ad, they’ll hire mega movie stars to cover up the fact that their product is actually pretty lame, and fly [...]
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I’m so excited to tell you about a cookbook I just got called The Art of Preserving that’s full of sweet and savory recipes for enjoying seasonal produce year-round. Christina and I tried our hand at jamming last summer and I’ve been itching to try pickling ever since, but I didn’t know where to begin. [...]
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We all know milk does a body good, but did you know some types are better than others? Milk that comes from happy cows (i.e. those who dine on grass instead of feedlots) produce milk that is up to five times more healthy!
According to an article by ABC Science, drinking “healthier” milk can lower the risk [...]
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We all know the powers of booze…it helps alleviate stress after a crazy day, facilitates conversation in awkward situations and even encourages dancing/displays of public nudity when consumed at large. But, it turns out that alcohol also plays a legitimate role in the kitchen because it enhances the flavor in food, according to a recent [...]
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When I went online the other day to request a copy of Alice Waters and Chez Panisse for the next installment of our Food for Thought book club, I discovered that the public library has a whole slew of food-focused events happening in the next month. As part of their Green Stacks program, which they [...]
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Move over all you grumpy, fish-netted lunch ladies, ’cause there’s a new cafeteria cook in town. His name is Jaime Oliver and he’s on a mission to transform America’s food system, beginning with schools. Starting this Friday, March 26, ABC documents Jaime on his quest which kicks off in the unhealthiest place in the country: [...]
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Last week, Jillian and I went to the first installment of our Food for Thought book club. The turnout was amazing. Almost 15 girls (and 1 guy, bless you brave man!) got together to discuss the book Stuffed and Starved. It was a great discussion, including thoughts on the strategic layout of our local supermarkets, [...]
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A few years ago, the New York Times’ Mark Bittman introduced the world to “No Knead Bread“, creating a little culinary phenomenon across the country. People became tickled pink by the idea that you could create beautiful, golden-crusted bread without having to knead dough for an agonizing 10 to 20 minutes beforehand. (To date, Bittman’s article [...]
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I’m obsessed with Sunset magazine. I turn to them for their fantastic day-trip ideas (including oyster eating in Tomalas Bay and off-the-beaten-path hikes in Big Sur), design inspiration for my ongoing home DIY projects, and quick n’ easy recipe ideas that often highlight in-season ingredients. What I usually avoid is the gardening sections. I don’t [...]
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Thanks to my friend who runs the fabulous SF-based HiddenMenu, I was invited to join a newly formed book club called the Food for Thought Book Club. For the first meeting – which is just a few short weeks away so I’m in for some serious power reading — we’re reading Raj Patel’s Stuffed and [...]
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