News Feed: July 26

by jbfauthor on July 26, 2010

Martha Stewart's favorite dishes from Chefs & Champagne. [WSJ] The wine treasure chest of Hungary. [NYT] Twenty summer wines for any occasion. [WSJ] Tips on ordering an authentic meal at a Chinese restaurant. [Atlantic] High temperatures endanger watermelons... [NYT]

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News Feed: June 21

by jbfauthor on June 21, 2010

To help the planet, switch over to a low-carbon diet. [Seattle Times]

Why the government’s nutrition guidelines have failed. [Atlantic] Restaurant recruiter connects chefs and prospective employers in his kitchen. [LAT] Restaurants attempt to stave off increasing seafood prices.

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Dine Out for the Gulf Coast

by jbfauthor on June 09, 2010

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has devastated the Gulf Coast's fishing industry and sea life, and will continue to affect the region and the livelihoods of its residents for many years. The James Beard Foundation has always cherished the area's rich culinary traditions, which are also threatened by this disaster. To show our support, we're spreading the word about Dine Out for the Gulf Coast, which is taking place June 10–12 at restaurants across the country. For three straight days, participating eateries will donate a portion of their sales to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund, an organization that gives grants to nonprofits helping victims of the spill. (You can learn more from

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