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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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For Mother's Day, a steamy romance novel starring … Colonel Sanders?

The downloadable romance novel "Tender Wings of Desire" from KFC is free. But how does Rob Lowe fit into all of this?



  • Arts & Culture

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Philly pizza dough has history baked right in

At Urban Village Brewing Company in Philadelphia, the pizza dough is started with yeast captured from the air in Old City.




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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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An unforgettable dinner is coming to a farm near you

Outstanding in the Field brings its long dining table to farms and uses locally produced foods for a memorable feast.




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You don't have to be a guilt tipper

Tablet-style pay systems are convenient, but they put a new pressure on customers to tip because of the server's proximity. My suggestion: Stand your ground.




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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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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.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Heard of biodynamic farming?

Biodynamics is often misunderstood. This short video gives some basic facts.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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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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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Billy Zane to launch Greek olive oil company

Actor says he would like to do for olive oil what director Francis Ford Coppola did for wine.



  • Arts & Culture

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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.'



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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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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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Biodynamic gardening takes holistic approach to the soil

Method creates a healthy system of plants, animals and soil while considering celestial effects on life.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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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The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore

The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore. You can make fresh, healthy homemade food for your pets, too. Here's what you need to know.




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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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Maybe you shouldn't cook food in aluminum foil

Aluminum is everywhere in our food and environment, but ingesting too much of it may lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer's. Here's why and how to avoid it.




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Glyphosate residue found in FDA-tested honey

Weed killer glyphosate is being carried by foraging bees back to their hives — even organic bee hives.




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Is the 5-second rule a myth?

Warning: You may never look at dropped snacks the same way again.




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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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7 products you should buy generic (and 3 you shouldn't)

Why do many of us choose to buy brand name products when the store brand is nearly identical?




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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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Americans are quietly preserving 56 million acres of private land

U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Do cookbooks neglect food safety?

A new study finds only 8 percent of recipes in cookbooks have information on internal cooking temperatures and not all that information is considered safe.




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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.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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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Antarctic fruitcake is more than 100 years old

Despite being ancient, a fruitcake found in the Antarctic from a 1911 expedition looks as fresh and unappetizing as the day it was made.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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.)




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Which holiday foods are safe for pets?

Your dog or cat wants in on the turkey and pumpkin pie, but not everything on the table is OK for your pet to eat.




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The reason you pop popcorn 'This Side Up'

Microwave popcorn may be convenient, but there are some hidden health dangers inside the bag.




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The best foods for easy beach snacking

Spending the day on the beach is fun, but eventually you to come out of the water to eat — and that can be difficult.




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Scientists may have found the ultimate food preservative, and it's entirely plant-based

The end of artificial preservatives may be near — thanks to the power of plants and phytonutrients called flavanoids.



  • Research & Innovations

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Future archaeologists will remember us by the chicken bones we left behind

Researchers suggest our most lasting legacy will be chicken bones.



  • Research & Innovations

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Does beeswax-coated food storage really work?

Those food storage beeswax cloths and bags you've been noticing? They work.




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Sautéing? Olive oil may not be your best choice

It all has to do with the smoke point of the oil.




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Why our chickens and our spinach need GPS trackers

Chickens with ankle monitors and spinach with trackers can tell consumers a lot about their food — including whether it's tainted.