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What are cheese curds?

These little nuggets of dairy deliciousness have ventured past Wisconsin, and they're popping up all over the country.




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Want to help earthquake victims? Eat for Italy

Restaurants are serving up Amatrice Pasta and donating proceeds to help earthquake victims.




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Panera says its food is now 100 percent clean

Panera made good on its promise to get rid of 150 ingredients on its 'No No List,' but what does that mean?




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Free meals served with a side of respect

A new batch of full service restaurants bring deserved respectability and dignity to those in need.




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McDonald's just reinvented the straw (and it's pretty cool)

Smart people at McDonald's just solved the biggest milkshake problem of our time with Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal (STRAW).




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Go ahead, order the least expensive bottle of wine on the menu

Restaurants are on to our wine ordering habits, so the cheapest bottle of wine on the list may really just be the best value.




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Is your favorite restaurant on the James Beard Award finalist list?

The 2017 finalist list is out for the James Bear Awards — the 'Oscars' of the food world.




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Philly shines at James Beard Awards

Philadelphia chefs Michael Solomnov, Greg Vernick and Stephen Starr take home three top of awards at the Oscars of the food world. Meet the winners.




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'Sugar tax' works at Jamie Oliver's restaurants

Consumption of sugary beverages is down at Jamie Oliver's restaurants, but is it only an increase in price that made the difference?




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Are you consuming chemicals when you eat out at a restaurant?

The processed ingredients in your meal aren't the only concern.




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Restaurants now required to list calories

The law also affects convenience stores and vending machines.




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Want to be happier? Share a meal

Always eating alone can make you sad, finds a British study. We didn't need a study to tell us that eating together is much more fun.




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7 food trends to watch in 2019

Nootropic foods, foil pack dinners, wine water, ugly produce and more food and dining trends coming to your plate in 2019.




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Parents, 'No loud children allowed' policies are about you, not your kids

A California restaurant asks families with loud children to leave.




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What are virtual restaurants?

The evolution of food delivery services has made virtual or ghost restaurants, which have no dining room, feasible.




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Organic, biodynamic wine for dynamic Dad

If your dad enjoys a draught of red wine with his joint of charred beef, feel virtuous in indulging him this Father's Day.




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Zhena's green tea: A fragrant biodynamic brew

For biodynamic goodness full of organic fruity flavor, try Zhena's Gypsy Tea's new line of good-for-you green teas.



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Organic vs. biodynamic wine

Which label, USDA certified-organic or Demeter USA certified-biodynamic, indicates the better bottle?




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Biodynamic wine: Not just for hippies

Many people still don't know what biodynamic means, but wines grown biodynamically are popular with the experts.



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Eco-friendlier wines for Labor Day

CNN recommends several boxed wines for the holiday weekend. Are the boxes the only eco-friendly thing about them?




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Weekend reads: A little wine for the weekend

It's been a long week of snow, school being closed, and lots of writing. I'm really looking forward to Friday night pizza and a glass of wine.




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Wines: A biodynamic Carmenere from Lapostolle

If you've never tried a Carmenere before, Lapostolle’s Alexandre Cuvee Carmenere would be a great bottle to start with.




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Weekend reads: William and Kate's royal wedding foods

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.




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Wine: DeLoach Pinot Noir Rosé

A certified organic and biodynamic rosé that will go great with your summer meals.




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James Cameron shows off his biodynamic farm

Director and wife Suzy Amis also reveal that they went vegan after watching the documentary 'Forks Over Knives.'



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Christmas dinner wine pairings made easy

Turkey? Roast beef? Lasagna? Vegetarian? Ham? Whatever your Christmas dinner, I have a great sustainable wine choice for the perfect pairing.




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New book highlights California’s sustainable winegrowing

“Down to Earth” highlights the sustainability inititaives at several of California’s wineries and opens up your sustainable wine choices.




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Avignonesi Vino Nobile: A biodynamic 100% Sangiovese wine

From the Montepulciano region of Italy comes a rich, spicy wine from Italy’s largest winery, which is embracing biodynamic practices.




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What is a GSM wine blend?

When grenache is blended with two other grapes, it's abbreviated as GSM. Here's what else you need to know.




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The best ways to store every kind of produce

Here's how to store some of the produce you bring home.




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6 egg safety rules you should follow

Keep yourself safe from bacteria like salmonella by following these tips.




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Does bottled water need an expiration date?

Your water won't 'go bad' after that date, but there are good reasons it's on the bottle.




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We tested these 5 microwave hacks

Which microwaves hacks are worth using, which aren't worth your time and which one is a party game changer?




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How do we keep up with all the food recalls?

With so many recalls, it's difficult to keep up with all the information — even when it's about an item in your pantry.




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Do you know what these food certification labels mean?

Non-GMO. Organic. Fair trade. You see these labels on all kinds of products, but do you know what they mean? Take this quiz to find out.




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Scientists want to put seaweed in your burgers to make them more nutritious

Would you eat meat infused with seaweed? Scientists want to put it in your hot dogs and burgers.




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'Hangover-free' alcohol gives you the buzz without the headache

A synthetic form of alcohol called "alcosynth" that doesn't cause hangovers could replace normal booze by 2050.




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What is 'clean' bacon?

Panera Bread recently announced it will use only 'clean' bacon. But what does that mean for the rest of the bacon we eat? Don't panic, here's the deal.




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8 foods you'd never guess were artificially colored

Just because you know certain foods by a particular color doesn’t mean it’s natural.




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What is carrageenan?

Carrageenan is in everything from dairy products to toothpaste. Here's what you need to know about the natural but controversial additive.




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Should we stop eating shellfish?

As ocean temps rise, so may a toxin found in these edible creatures.




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What are those white stripes on raw chicken?

If chicken breasts are your go-to lean protein, you may want to avoid this poultry defect.




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Bradford watermelons were so juicy and delicious, people literally used to die for them

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.




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Got seeds to share? Here's your network

At Global Seed Network's peer-to-peer online network, people can share rare and heirloom seeds for free.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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'Rat Cafe' to open in San Francisco with live rats scurrying around

You've heard of cat cafes, but this might be taking things too far...




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People once used nuclear radiation to grow really big plants

After World War II, a government program called Atoms for Peace aimed to find a peaceful use for nuclear power. And thus, the atomic garden was born.



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If you can't live without macaroni and cheese, don't read this

A new study finds surging levels of harmful phthalates in instant macaroni and cheese.




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What's really in our tap water?

The water coming out of your tap is safe, but there may still be some common contaminants.




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The raw sprouts you love are now safer to eat

The FDA is stepping up food safety measures for raw sprouts, a living food that's prone to carrying foodborne illnesses.




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The best way to remove pesticides from apples

The most effective way to remove pesticides from apple skins is to soak them in a baking soda and water solution. (It works better than bleach.)