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Fresh Crumbs : Food

Fresh Crumbs are the tidbits at the table—conversation topics, recent news, upcoming events. In this new addition to our website, we keep abreast of the latest “crumbs” to help you get the most out of your next dining experience. See what crumbs our writers have uncovered lately!

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Post Type: ArticlesTopic: Food February 17, 2011

The Global Environment, Fine Dining, and You

The Global Environment, Fine Dining, and You

Posted by Alexandra Ackourey

As extreme weather conditions hit crops worldwide, prices for many foods are expected to rise as shortages increase. Avoid paying for these extra costs yourself when dining out by having the right information and using a few smart tips when choosing a restaurant.

 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Food July 26, 2010

Keep It Chill For The Sake Of Your Health!

Keep It Chill For The Sake Of Your Health!

Posted by Colin McNamara

Enjoy health tips on how to keep your salsa the life of the party. This article will discuss the best ways to keep the summer spices last longer than an hour without any risks. This is especially important for guacamole lovers as well.

 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Food July 26, 2010

31 Flavors Minus a Few

31 Flavors Minus a Few

Posted by Allison Spivack

R.I.P. French Vanilla and 4 other flavors. Dun dun dun

 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Food November 18, 2009

FDA Suspends Ban on Raw Gulf Oysters

Posted by Taylor Rea

Adventurous diners have gone out of their way to sample deadly dishes from around the world, most of which have been outlawed in major countries; but there’s a widely consumed deadly food that the FDA is now attempting to ban:  Raw Oysters.

 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Food November 09, 2009

Italian Food: now mafia free!

Posted by Janelle Eckardt

The Libera Terra (“Free Land”) label is dedicated to producing wine, olive oil, and pasta that is free of illegal influence. In the article, “Italian food: now mafia free!” Irene Peroni, of the GlobalPost, discusses how a once small co-op of concerned citizens has grown into a profitable business directly challenging the authority of the Italian mafia.
 
Post Type: ArticlesTopic: Food October 19, 2009

Flu Fighting Foods

Flu Fighting Foods

Posted by Tara Piscatelli

It's that time of year again… Flu season! it’s time to break out the cough drops, blankets, and chicken soup. Beat that cold or flu before it beats you -- learn what foods you can eat now and throughout the year to boost your immune system and fight off those unwanted viruses.

 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Food September 30, 2009

New Government Food Safety Website

Posted by Taylor Rea

Are you worried about the recent swine flu outbreak?  Do you check the internet for food recalls on a weekly basis? Are you concerned that mad cow disease could return at any time?  Fear not, a new government website called FoodSafety.gov is here to help. 
 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Food September 30, 2009

Make Cupcakes, Not War

Posted by Gina Hornung

A sweet new trend is emerging in Amman, Jordan and apparently doing more than just satisfy sweet-tooth’s worldwide; cupcakes have taken a small step toward bridging the combative Middle Eastern divide.  Trendy cupcake shop, Sugar Daddy’s is all the rage thanks to Fadi Jaber, son of Palestinian refugees, who escaped to America and had his life changed by a vanilla cupcake from Magnolia Bakery in Greenwich Village.

 
Post Type: NewsTopic: Food September 23, 2009

Mmm, Diplomacy

Posted by Taylor Rea

According to a recent New York Times article, while world officials and leaders met at the UN summit in New York City on Monday, a more delicious kind of diplomacy went on in the nearby town of Great Neck: Culinary diplomacy served up by Kim Yoon-ok, wife of South Korea President Lee Myung-bak, in the form of traditional Korean cuisine.  
 
Post Type: NewsTopic: Food September 16, 2009

Chinese Tax on US Chicken Feet

Posted by Taylor Rea

China announced on Sunday that it is considering imposing huge taxes on imported American chicken wings and feet in response to President Obama’s approval of a tariff on Chinese made tires, according to a recent New York Times article.  The tariff of up to 35% on tires was approved by Obama in an attempt to promote the American auto industry and, in a larger sense,  to lower the deficit by focusing on national production instead of importing.  
 

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