Top o’ the morning: St. Patrick’s Day 2012 events in Boston

March 15, 2012   Leave a Comment  

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Get ready to eat, drink, and be green!

Looking at the Just Label It campaign

March 10, 2012   1 Comment  

At present the U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn't require labels for foods with genetically modified ingredients, but labeling proponents believe consumers have a right to be able to make informed choices about which foods they put into their bodies and support with their pocketbooks. (iStockPhoto)

Do you know your food’s genetics?

The Oreo turns 100

March 10, 2012   Leave a Comment  

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Eat it up

Disgusting fact of the day: “Pink slime” is in 70 percent of grocery store ground beef

March 8, 2012   Leave a Comment  

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Gross.

Quebec-style ‘sugar shack’ event coming to The Beehive

Feb. 28, 2012   Leave a Comment  

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Maple syrup-inspired cuisine from one of Montreal’s most talented chefs

Wallet-friendly wine and homemade dessert for Valentine’s Day

Feb. 11, 2012   Leave a Comment  

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Gallo Family Vineyard’s wine is just $5 a bottle!

I drank the devil’s Ghost Chili Margarita at Poe’s Kitchen … and lived.

Jan. 31, 2012   1 Comment  

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Barely…

How safe is food coloring?

Jan. 8, 2012   2 Comments  

The Center for Science in the Public Interest found compelling evidence that ingestion of artificial food dyes can contribute to hyperactivity, restlessness and attention problems in some children, especially those with ADHD. Fortunately, there are now natural alternatives available, made primarily from vegetable colorants. (Media credit/Hemera Collection)

This may surprise you

Davis Square’s Saloon offers comfort food, unique cocktails in an ‘old timey’ setting

Jan. 3, 2012   Leave a Comment  

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Brown liquor, local beer and food intended for sharing

Somerville’s Casa B brings modern twist, Latin American influence to tapas

Jan. 1, 2012   1 Comment  

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Contemporary Latin American fare in a cozy setting