Archive for June, 2007


Following on the coat tails of Karyn’s interesting post hilighting “What’s On Your Food Shopping List” from Time magazine, here is another Time magazine article that I stumbled upon afterwards that lists “8 Things That Make You

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Hey there everyone,

Yes, it’s the Friday before the big 4th of July celebration, so I thought I’d get you squared away with a good grilling recipe. Hopefully the weather will be nice and hot and conducive to outdoor…

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June 28–The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recalled a popular snack food called Veggie Booty. The reason for the food recall is salmonella in a bunch of states.

The odd thing about Veggie Booty is that the…

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Did you know that currently there are more than 35% of all women overweight in the United States and over 28% of all males? This is obviously a big problem, but does anyone really know how it came to…

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Lavender and Mint



Mint and Lavender

Originally uploaded by SarahSundberg

These herbs can be used interchangeably or in their own realm.

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Lavender, that soothing herb most closely associated with spa treatments and sachets is increasingly making appearances on the grocery shelf. Products ranging from lavender-infused honey to chocolates, teas and more are being marketed across the board, and for good…

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Mary Micucci, known as the Epicurean Spielberg, and the woman credited with creating the party planning industry 30 years ago, is gearing up for summer by sharing some must-have tips she uses to wow stars at events ranging from…

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TIME magazine did an interesting spread on what 16 families ate for a week. The cost of feeding various families around the world went from $5 to $500 for a week.

Guess which country picked mayonnaise sandwich as one…

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This delicious summer recipe is courtesy of Mimi’s Cafe.

Summer means more outdoor grilling. If you’re looking for more than hot dogs and hamburgers but still want an easy, impressive menu to share with a friend or double…

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Two enterprising people in Santa Clara Valley, Calif. whipped up a batch of jam and voila! they became famous. So famous that Food & Wine magazine came calling and posted a little blurb about their delicious rare jam in…

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