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Opinion: Don't Be Afraid to Send It Back

I often feel sorry for the manager when my family walks into a restaurant. It matters not if it's a zero-star Denny's or a five-star Italian bistro, upon entering the establishment, one thing is for certain: We will not be at the table they sit us at for more than a minute or two, as my dad will invariably ask them to move...

Beverage Company Creates Beef Salad Water

It's a brand-new year and many of us have resolved to eat more salad. And keeping that vow may easier than ever, since now there's a way to drink your greens, not just chew them. New Yorker Till Krautkraemer is the founder of MeatWater, a beverage company that creates hearty -- and obviously meaty -- meal supplement...

Pigging Out: Baltimore Bar Hosts 'Bacon Happy Hour'

(Dec. 14) -- Bacon. It's everywhere: on our plates, in our drinks and constantly on our minds. Now, the popular pork product is even showing up at a dive bar in Baltimore -- at a tiny watering hole called Bad Decisions that's quickly becoming the place to pig-out. Every month, Bad Decisions -- located in the lively...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Presenting Colored Bacon

(June 18) -- My friends and enemies, I have two words for you: colored bacon. I'll give you a second to let that sink in. While it ruminates, here's a fun fact: According to Wikipedia (which is almost like saying "according to the crazy neighbor's uncle"), bacon may be prepared from either of two distinct back cuts:...

Background on chefs

A chef is a person who cooks professionally for other people. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who cooks for a living, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation.

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