Sandwich Monday: The Saltwich
by Ian Chillag
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we celebrate an expert panel's recommendations about salt intake by taking in as much salt as we can, with The Saltwich.
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'Picture Cook': Drawings Are The Key Ingredients In These Recipes
by Lydia Zuraw
Designer Katie Shelly's upcoming cookbook offers 50 illustrated recipe "blueprints" for basic meals — from simple snacks to more hefty dishes like eggplant Parmesan. She hopes they'll inspire any level of cook to improvise in the kitchen.
Sandwich Monday: Tamale Spaceship
by Eva Wolchover
Now we know why it takes astronauts three hours to get into their spacesuits.
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How Swedish Malort Became Chicago's Mascot Bitter Drink
by Melissa McEwen
After Swedish immigrants moved out of the city, the traditional Swedish spirit was adopted by different ethnic groups. Bartenders eventually rediscovered the bitter spirit, too, and have helped to fuel its revival in Chicago.
In The Land Of Wild Ramps, It's Festival Time
by Jess Schreibstein
Springtime in Appalachia means ramp festival season. But as ramp festivals and urban ramp vendors attract record numbers of people, scientists warn that the wild populations of the seasonal greens are being forced into decline.
Sandwich Monday: Fried Peanut Butter And Banana
by Peter Sagal
Peter Sagal's in New York, so what did he go get for this week's Sandwich Monday? A classic New York hot dog? A pastrami sandwich from 2nd Avenue Deli? No, a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich.
Chef Edward Lee Adds Korean Spice To Southern Comfort Food
by Lydia Zuraw
Edward Lee's culinary education spans the multi-ethnic immigrant neighborhood of Brooklyn where he grew up to his Korean grandmother's kitchen. His cookbook showcases recipes like lamb braised with soy sauce served over grits and Korean fried chicken.
If TV's Your Cup Of Tea, Try A Character-Infused Blend
by Lydia Zuraw
It looks like tea is joining the ranks of fan fiction and fan art as an option for expressing your love for the likes of everything from Downton Abbey and Doctor Who to Game of Thrones and The Hunger Games. One company is selling crowdsourced fandom blends inspired by customers' favorite TV shows, books, movies and comics.
Sandwich Monday: The Pop-Tart Ice Cream Sandwich
by Eva Wolchover
Is your bikini a few sizes too big? Try this. We re-create the latest dessert sandwich from Carl's Jr. using items procured from our office vending machine.
Sandwich Monday: Rip'n Chick'n
by Ian Chillag
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try a new concoction from Popeye's: Rip'n Chick'n. This hand-shaped chicken gives you the bird with every delicious bite.
