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Monday, November 19, 2012
The Salt
Could Nate Silver Predict How Good Your Pumpkin Pie Will Be?
November 19, 2012 Scientists have come up with an algorithm to guess how many stars a recipe will receive online. By building "social networks" for ingredients, the algorithms also reveal how we mix and match spices, make dishes more healthful and customize flavor profiles.
Holiday Recipes
Don't Panic! It's Not Too Late To Plan A Turkey Feast
November 19, 2012 Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but what if you're pressed for time or just a kitchen klutz? Cookbook author Katie Workman says pulling off the holiday meal boils down to simplifying, delegating and letting the supermarket do some of the work.
The Salt
Sandwich Monday: Breathable Chocolate
November 19, 2012 For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try Le Whif breathable chocolate. It's a great way to get your chocolate fix without all the pesky chewing. It's also the perfect thing if you've been meaning to start smoking but want to ease your way in.
The Salt
At Burmese Dissident's Cafe, A Taste Of Politics And Salad
November 19, 2012 Myat Thu knew early that he was destined as a cook to make salads. His restaurant on the Thai side of the border with Myanmar specializes in Burmese salads. Thu has been cautiously watching Myanmar's political change, hoping to go home one day.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Holiday Recipes
The Veggieducken: A Meatless Dish With Gravitas
November 18, 2012 Dan Pashman shares his recipe for a Thanksgiving centerpiece that will delight (and/or horrify) vegetarians and omnivores alike. Inspired by the turducken (chicken inside duck inside turkey), the Veggieducken is yams inside leeks inside a banana squash — with stuffing between each layer.
Holiday Recipes
Put A Little Soul In That Thanksgiving Stuffing
November 18, 2012 Thanksgiving has its must-haves: potatoes, cranberries, turkey. But cooking the feast with a soul-food style gives the meal a whole new flavor. Three chefs give their take on the tradition and serve up some recipes, too.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Simon Says
If The Pretzel Chicken Isn't Awesome, Why Review It?
November 17, 2012 In a week in which the news has been filled with a fiscal cliff, rockets, sex and security, a restaurant review also raised a ruckus. New York Times critic Pete Wells took on Food Network star Guy Fieri's new restaurant, but his motives for doing so remain elusive.
The Salt
It's Thanksgiving Already? How To Keep Calm And Cook On
November 17, 2012 How does this annual holiday still manage to sneak up on us sometimes? We've searched our archives for recipes and tips to help ease your mind amid the time crunch.
Friday, November 16, 2012
The Salt
EPA Says Its Ethanol Rules Aren't Driving Up Food Prices
November 16, 2012 The Environmental Protection Agency says it won't waive a law that requires much of the nation's corn to be refined into ethanol and blended into gasoline. Meat producers say this will drive up food prices, but the EPA says the "ethanol mandate" isn't at fault.
The Salt
Beer, Wine And Spirits: When Counting Our Liquid Calories, Are We Honest?
November 16, 2012 Despite the perception that Americans are a bunch of boozers, a new study shows men in their 20s and 30s take in about 175 calories a day in alcohol; for women, it's about 60 calories. Still, the government warns, it's a little more than we should be imbibing on a daily basis.
Holiday Recipes
Enjoy Thanksgiving Sprouts Without The Stink
November 16, 2012 Atlanta-based food chemist and cookbook author Shirley Corriher explains why Brussels sprouts get so stinky, and how to prevent it from happening. She also shares the recipe for one of her family's Thanksgiving traditions — scalloped oysters.
