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Red Scare: Why I Tend to Overcook My Meat

Monday, October 10, 2011

WNYC

The latest musings on food from All Things Considered host Amy Eddings. In this post, ruining a leg of lamb by leaving it in the oven a little too long.

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A Filipino Kitchen Pops Up in the East Village

Monday, October 10, 2011

The first episode in a new Food In Two Worlds podcast features Maharlika Filipino Moderno, a Filipino pop-up restaurant in Manhattan's East Village.

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Last Chance Foods: The Unexpected History of Eels

Friday, October 07, 2011

Eels were a crucial food source for Native Americans and early colonists, according to author James Prosek. He discusses their mysterious life cycles and explains why eel is never served raw in this week's episode of Last Chance Foods.

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Zagat Releases 2012 Guide

Wednesday, October 05, 2011

The latest Zagat survey, based on interviews with more than 41,000 local foodies, says New York City restaurants are weathering the shaky economy just fine. Survey founder Tim Zagat said things were tough for restaurant owners and diners when the economy tanked three years ago, but they've bounced back.

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New York Times Food Editor Sam Sifton Moves On

Monday, October 03, 2011

The paper's food critic, Sam Sifton, will become the National Desk Editor after two years of tasting and writing about the city's delicacies.

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Last Chance Foods: The Maligned Bluefish

Friday, September 30, 2011

Bluefish may be fun to catch, but they get a bad rap at the dinner table. Author Hank Shaw shares tips on how to best prepare the fish so that it's not so ... well, fishy. Also, try his recipe for Smoked Bluefish.

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What's In A Name? Local Kosher Honey for the High Holidays

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Jars of kosher Andrew's Local Honey are selling fast leading up to the Jewish New Year, since honey is a key ingredient in many traditional Rosh Hashanah dishes. Customers who keep kosher don't seem to mind that labels on Andrew's Local Honey jars don't have the Star-K or the hechsher of the Orthodox Union.

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Last Chance Foods: Concerns About Corn

Friday, September 23, 2011

Journalist and author Betty Fussell talks about America's complicated relationship with corn — both as a commodity and as a favorite food. Try her recipe for Creamed Corn with Chili Butter here.

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Last Chance Foods: The Growing Popularity of Papalo

Friday, September 16, 2011

Papalo, an aromatic herb related to cilantro, is making its way north thanks in part to immigrant farmers originally from Central and South America. It is a crucial ingredient in cemitas, Mexican sandwiches, and it was the original herb used in guacamole.

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The Truthiness of Foodiness

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

WNYC

The former host of the Internet radio show "Why We Cook" has launched a new show called "Let's Get Real." Its goal is to educate eaters about what's real and what's fake on their grocers' shelves and why they should be avoiding fake food.

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Last Chance Foods: Mmm ... Donut Peaches

Friday, September 09, 2011

Red Jacket Orchard farmer Mike Biltonen talks about donut peaches and blogger Cathy Erway shares her recipe for Donut Peach Donuts.

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Ben & Jerry's Unveils Newest Flavor: Schweddy Balls

Thursday, September 08, 2011

The name of the dessert is a reference to the irreverent Saturday Night Live sketch starring Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon as hosts of the (fake) public radio show "The Delicious Dish." Alec Baldwin plays Pete Schweddy, the owner of Season’s Eatings Bakery. (Check out a video of the sketch here.)

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Farms Struggle to Assess Damage Caused by Tropical Storm Irene

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Tropical Storm Irene officially left the area on Sunday. But farmers, like Cheryl Rogowski, who owns a 150-acre farm in Orange County, are just beginning to assess the damage that the storm has wrought on their crops.

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Something Sweet for Eid ul-Fitr

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Muslims begin celebrating Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, on Tuesday. Traditionally, that means eating something sweet as soon as you wake up to acknowledge that the month of fasting is over. To commemorate this festive three-day holiday, here's a slideshow of sweet foods to eat during Eid.

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Look | New York City's Inaugural Dîner en Blanc

Friday, August 26, 2011

The city’s first Dîner en Blanc (White Dinner) took place at the World Financial Center on Thursday. Check out photos here.

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Last Chance Foods: Mirabelle, Ma Belle

Friday, August 26, 2011

Mirabelle plums may be a popular fruit in the Lorraine region of France, but the fruit is rare in the New York area. Baker Kate Weiner shares her secret for where to find one of the only Mirabelle plum trees in the area.

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New Haven's Pizza Temples: Worth the Wait?

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

WNYC

Tuesday's earthquake did not open up any yawning crevasse along the East Coast. But it cracked open the schedule at the New Haven Open. Play was suspended for two hours, pushing back the start of the evening matches and allowing us the chance to go get pizza at Sally's Apizza.

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Last Chance Foods: Great Garlic in the Raw

Friday, August 19, 2011

Hardneck garlic available now at farmers markets is a world apart—and far more delicious—than typical grocery store garlic, according to Edible Manhattan editor Gabrielle Langholtz. Learn more and try a recipe for peach salsa with tomatoes, basil and garlic.

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Look | Celebrating Korea Day in Central Park

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Bulgogi, kimchi, and jeon pancakes were just some of the treats to be had at Tuesday's second annual Korea Day celebration held in Central Park. Korea Day also included music and rice pounding. Check out a slideshow here.

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Wild Boar Population on the Rise in New York

Monday, August 15, 2011

In the past five years, the population of wild boar in New York state and across the East Coast has slowly increased, leading to a spike not only in sightings but also in consumption of the swine.

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