Food
Economy not hurting sixth annual Bay Wine & Food Festival
SAN DIEGO ---- You might think the recession, a slump in fine dining and consumer cutbacks in luxury spending might have an impact on attendance at this year's San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. But you'd be wrong.
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Beer Week comes to San Diego: More than 200 events planned
As craft beer becomes more popular, San Diego has risen as one of the top craft beer cities ---- it was even named the top beer city by Men's Journal magazine in October. And now, the county's 33 breweries are coming together for San Diego Beer Week, a showcase taking place Friday through…
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Food and Dining Briefs for Nov. 5
Urban Solace owners plan second restaurant in Encinitas: North Park's Urban Solace, which just celebrated its second anniversary, recently announced it will open a location in Encinitas at 25 East E St. in the spring. The new spot, which has yet to be named, will serve Ur…
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Shopping Cart: New food products in stores, restaurants and online
More sauces from Frank's: Frank's RedHot, an 89-year-old bottled cayenne pepper-based sauce line, has added two varieties to its Wings sauces, Sweet Heat BBQ and Hot Buffalo. The sauces are sold in 12-ounce bottles.
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Making your holiday buffet indulgent and healthy
Keeping your holiday buffet healthy doesn't doom you to celery stalks and carrot sticks. There are plenty of options that are indulgent without leaving your guests feeling buffet-grazing remorse.
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Tips to have a flu-free party this holiday season
Is it safe to party when swine flu threatens to crash your bash?
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BITES AND PIECES: Special cornmeal may be worth a bulk buy
Ellen Furgerson of Oceanside requested a nearby source for white cornmeal, especially the Aunt Jemima brand (and not the Albers brand) so she wouldn't have to buy a huge quantity online. Unfortunately, no one was able to find her a local source, but one reader suggested Ellen simply bite …
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Creeped-out cupcakes and other treats for Halloween
If you're looking for easy, no-recipe-needed Halloween treats, these creeped-out cupcakes are an eerily good choice. In one, a traditional frosted cupcake falls victim to a bat attack. In the other, they take a slimy, almost radioactive, turn.
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Food and Dining Briefs for Oct. 29
P.F. Chang's opens in Carlsbad: P.F. Chang's China Bistro opened its doors Tuesday in Carlsbad. The 188-seat restaurant at 5621 Paseo del Norte specializes in contemporary Chinese-inspired cuisine in an upscale, bistro-style atmosphere. The restaurants are known for their…
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Trick or treat? Iconic Necco wafers go all-natural
BOSTON ---- All-natural may be all the rage in the food world, but will candy lovers have a sweet tooth for beet juice and purple cabbage?
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Don't fear the cost of these treats
The cost of store-bought Halloween party treats can be more terrifying than the ghouls crowding your doorstep. And if you want a real fright, take a glance at all the sugar and artificial coloring listed on the nutrition labels.
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LET'S DISH: Apple pie season is under way
Well, the first frost took my garden. I was hoping for one more bouquet of zinnias, but it didn't happen. This is autumn in Maine, where the temperatures fluctuate so much we can't decide whether it's time to haul out the wool sweaters or try for another week or so with cotton.
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New York 'Rising Star' chef lands at Blanca
Last month, chef Jason Neroni was named one of New York's "Rising Star Chefs," having cooked his way around the Big Apple at restaurants including The Essex House, Tabla, The Tasting Room, 71 Clinton and 10 Downing, at the latter two earning coveted 2-star ratings from The New York Times.
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Food and Dining Briefs for Oct. 22
Beer beats wine at R.B. Inn taste-off: Beer was the winner in the third-annual Beer vs. Wine dinner, held last Friday at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. Chef Judd Canepari prepared a five-course dinner and each course was paired with both a wine and a beer. The 105 diners voted …
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