May 19, 2008

Health

Sugar Babies

Parents feeding their babies organic formula may believe that it is healthier than other products. However, it is much sweeter than other formulas because it contains cane sugar, or sucrose, which can lead to some harmful health effects in infants.

Drink

Hangover Helper

In The New Yorker, searching for a cure for the common hangover.

Business

How Yelp Works

The New York Times inquires into how Yelp has succeeded where other restaurant review sites have failed.

May 16, 2008

Media

Join the Club

Gourmet.com kicks off its monthly cookbook club with Rick Moonen and Roy Finamore's Fish Without a Doubt.

Books

Other Fish to Fry

In his book Bottomfeeder: How to Eat Ethically in a World of Vanishing Seafood, author Taras Grescoe talks about the merits of canned sardines, the adulteration of seafood to make it look fresher, and the importance of eating what's in-season. His advice, in a nutshell: "So, after you’ve endured you’re not poisoning yourself, make sure you’re not eating endangered species. Then, think about the health of the oceans in general and keep a few simple principles in mind."

May 15, 2008

Oddities

Pair Anything

After learning about the Wednesday night wine challenge at Maverick in SF, Food and Wine's Jen Murphy challenges wine director Mike Pierce to match wines with Slim Jims, Cheetos, Skittles, and Cracker Jacks. His toughest pairing so far? Nacho Cheese Doritos.

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