2008 is the Year of Spanish Cuisine for Chef Jose Andres. On a mission to celebrate foods influenced by the Spanish culture, Jose has set three goals: explore Spain, try something new with hotel dining in Los Angeles and load up on veggies. From a new television show – Jose Made in Spain on public television – to a new …
The Feast and Good Eats are On
It’s official. Food Network will be offering new seasons of Good Eats, Iron Chef America, and more programs centered around fully appreciating food. Food Network and Alton Brown have agreed to a three-year deal, it was announced today by Brooke Johnson, President, Food Network. In 2008, he will produce new seasons of the popular Good Eats and Iron Chef America, …
Huntsville Hooters are a Hoot in the Kitchen
Chicken wings. Great for American poultry producers. Great for the American public. Apparently, the best to be had… from Hooters outlets anyway… is in Huntsville, Alabama. The kitchen staff of the Hooters of Huntsville, Alabama has been named the 2007 Hooters Kitchen Crew of the Year and was presented $10,000 cash and the title belt on January 3rd. The HKCY …
Free-Range? Pah… It’s All the Same for United Egg Producers
What’s important is keeping the birds happy. Happy birds produce better eggs and more of them… right? Right or wrong, the United Egg Producers say, either way, free-range birds aren’t necessarily “happier.” Animal rights activists have long alleged that hens in modern cages live a horribly stressed life, but new research appears to debunk those claims. Researchers have discovered that …
Top Chef Host Gives FoodFit.com Top Cooking Tips
HealthCentral‘s FoodFit.com wants to introduce consumers to the world of international cuisine and cooking. That’s why the Website is featuring cooking secrets from Top Chef Host Padma Lakshmi. Have you tried a little cardamom with your ice cream? How about crushing up Persian Omani lemons to give your stew a little kick? In an exclusive interview with HealthCentral’s FoodFit.com, award-winning …
Peanuts Promote Healthy Weight for Youth
Overweight children can lose weight by incorporating peanuts into their regular diet. At least, that’s what research published in the December issue of Pediatrics suggests. High risk overweight adolescents, ages 10-15 can lose weight while substituting an ounce of peanuts or peanut butter for other less healthy snack choices. The study, “Weight Loss in Overweight Mexican American Children: A Randomized …
Organic Scandal
A handful of the nation’s largest grocery retailers have been accused of organic fraud. Wal-Mart, Costco, Target, Safeway, and Wild Oats have been accused of selling organic milk that might not be so “organic.” The legal filings in federal courts in Seattle, Denver, and in Minneapolis, against the retailers, come on the heels of class action lawsuits against Aurora Dairy …
Corn Refiners Clear Up Myths About High Fructose Corn Syrup
Apparently, the public doesn’t have it straight when it comes to high fructose corn syrup. The Corn Refiners Association has released a list of its “Top Published Myths about High Fructose Corn Syrup.” Myth: High fructose corn syrup is solely to blame for obesity and diabetes. Reality: There is no scientific evidence to suggest that high fructose corn syrup is …
Mac ‘n Cheese Expertise Earns Mississippi Woman $5,000
Tillamook County Creamery Association has named Lorie Roach of Buckatunna, Mississippi the winner of the National Macaroni & Cheese Recipe Contest. The title of best mac n’ cheese chef earned Lorie $5,000. Who knew cooking mac n’ cheese could be so lucrative? Lorie Roach of Buckatunna, took home $5,000 and the title of Grand Prize Winner last week, in the …
Teens Nationwide Donate Food to Needy
America’s Second Harvest is using the popular online social networking site, Facebook, to rally teens nationwide in the effort to feed the hungry. The effort aims to collect one million cans of food by New Year’s Day. Food Banks across America are experiencing a food shortage emergency as the holidays approach and millions of Americans seek help feeding their families. …