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Store brands are just as good

Jerry — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:40:49 +0000

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

As cooks we’ve known for years that in most cases the less expensive store-brand products on the shelves above and below the big name brands were just as high in quality as their more expensive brethren. The difference in pricing is … [visit site to read more]

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Short Order Mom is more than newsworthy

Jerry — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:17:32 +0000

At least that’s what Pennsylvania’s The morning Call thinks, and I happen to agree with them. The Morning Call ran an article on my dear friend and fellow food blogger Anne of Cooking with Anne, Short Order Mom and A Thousand Soups this morning that covers her … [visit site to read more]

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Mario ‘Fanta Pants’ Batali Bans Gordon Ramsay From His Restaurants

Jerry — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:49:15 +0000

It looks like being a superstar chef doesn’t make you immune to childish behavior. Mario Batali has banned one Gordon Ramsay from all of his restaurants after Gordon took offense to a comment Mario made about his food, calling it “dull and outdated and said he didn’t get New York.”

Ramsay responded by calling Mario Batali “Fanta Pants” in reference to the orange shorts the superstar chef sometimes wears.

In a recent interview, Batali said the following on the matter:

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Food News that will warm your heart

Jerry — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:03:30 +0000

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you’ll know that every once in a while I post the lateest in news releases related to food. Most of the time these are unfortunate reports with subjects like “recall”, “outbreak” or “contaminated”. This kind of news is necessary but unwanted. The news I have to share tonight is the kind that the Christmas season is good for. It’s the kind that makes you smile inside and want to do something yourself. so let’s have a look, shall … [visit site to read more]

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More healthy food options for your Holiday traveling season

Jerry — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:28:26 +0000

The Fort Worth Star Telegram reports that the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport tied for first place this year with Detroit International as the most healthy airports food-wise in the country. This is based on a survey of the 15 busiest airports in the U.S. by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

Not bad DFW! At least I know if I have to get on a plane in Dallas, I can eat responsibly, rather than just piggin’ out on greasy burgers in a snack shack (That would be … [visit site to read more]

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Gourmet Thanksgiving Dishes and Desserts for under $1

Jerry — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:31:49 +0000

Is your food bill gobbling up your income? I’ve found a way to help with that, courtesy of Bret Thompson, executive chef of famed restaurant MILK. Chef Thompson is releasing a series of recipes at gotmilk.com that will help you share the holiday cheer without breaking the bank.

But I’m not doing the greatest job of telling this story. here’s the offical press release. Pass this one along!

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Thanksgiving food costs up 6%

Jerry — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:31:59 +0000

This from guardian.co.uk

US Thanksgiving food cost up 6 percent -farm group

Reuters, Thursday November 13 2008

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Pheonix is getting into the Holiday Food Spirit!

Jerry — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:42:00 +0000

I’ll say it again. I Love the Holidays. It brings out the best in people and companies alike. Check out this press release:

12 News & KMLE Country Team Up With Bashas’ & Food City Stores to Hold Turkey Tuesday Drive for St. Vincent de Paul
Arizona Residents Invited to Donate Frozen Turkeys on Tuesday, Nov. 25

Last update: 11:00 a.m. EST Nov. 13, 2008
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