Food

The better BBQ guest: Obama or McCain?

nospam@example.com (Epicurious.com) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:31:37 -0700

It's probably the least important issue facing America today, but the people have nevertheless spoken. Given a choice between inviting Barack Obama and John McCain to a barbecue, Americans choose the Democratic senator from Illinois over the Republican senator from Arizona by 52 percent to 45 percent, according to a new Associated Press-Yahoo! News poll out yesterday.

What’s in your veggie burger? The truth behind mystery ingredients

nospam@example.com (EatingWell Magazine) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:52:57 -0700

A trip down the frozen-food aisle of any major supermarket confirms that the nonmeat burger is more mainstream than fringe these days. With dozens of choices at your fingertips, navigating the world of burger alternatives can be challenging. Moreover, what are all those ingredients listed on the package of your soy-based veggie burger? Rest assured, they’re not as scary as they sound. We explain the purpose of some mysterious ingredients commonly spotted on the labels of meat-free burgers.

Astrology.com Daily FoodScopes - Thursday July 3, 2008

nospam@example.com (Astrology.com) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:15:47 -0700

Living on salads, but craving french fries? The stars shine a light on how to eat, drink and be merry -- personalized for your unique sign. Satisfy your astro-appetite daily on Yahoo! Shine Food. Brought to you by Astrology.com!

Baking campfire pies

nospam@example.com (Epicurious.com) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:15:34 -0700

"People think you can't bake over a campfire," says Melissa Mullins. "You have to be a little creative."

Delicious: Cherries. Taste so good, bring a tear to your eye

nospam@example.com (Anne Fitzgerald, Elastic Waist) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:50:18 -0700

I get into ruts with my fruit buying. A bunch of bananas, a sack of gala apples, sometimes purple grapes, and then I toddle off into the sunset, blind to all the glorious bounty nature has to offer me. Oh, I have been such a fool. And oh, I am grateful to have seen the error of my ways. Yesterday, at the grocery store, I hefted up a sack of strangely expensive grapes, tossed them into my cart. I looked at the bag, thought, those are weird stems, for grapes, and then realized what I had grabbed was actually a bag full of cherries.

The ultimate 4th of July food guide

nospam@example.com (Maggie Nemser, Shine staff) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:32:16 -0700

Haven't started planning your 4th of July BBQ? Worry not, here's a little cheat-sheet roundup of the top 4th of July Shine posts to help save you time.

A Fourth of July drink that's kid stuff

nospam@example.com (Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:58:52 -0700

Shirley Temples are so passé. If you're looking to extend your Fourth of July festivities to the kiddie table, let the little ones drink up their red, white and blue. The bloggy proprietor of Chocolate on My Cranium posted the recipe for this cute, sugary drink, which was inspired by bomb...

Twelve ideas for warm-weather cocktails and mocktails

nospam@example.com (Epicurious.com) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:12:37 -0700

Whether you're hosting a barbecue or just lazing by the pool, these cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks are perfect for steamy days.

Serving Dish: Great picks for Fourth of July

nospam@example.com (Melanie and Jen, Redbook Magazine) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:04:28 -0700

In anticipation of one of my favorite holidays, July 4th, I compiled a roundup of a few favorite ideas of what to have and what to do over the long summer holiday: Spend an afternoon with friends picking your own fruits (like gloriously sweet raspberries!) at a local farm. You can find the nearest...