A classic, these are shockingly good when you use local tomatoes.

Avocado is a creamy dreamy snack when eaten plain or a gorgeous smooth base for salsas, dips and even desserts. Also called the “alligator pear”, ...

Bursting with vitamins and minerals, spinach is the “super hero” of the veggie world.

Foods rich in B vitamins and complex carbohydrates can increase the release of serotonin helping us feel better and more relaxed.

Phot0 (Lexi Van de Walle): Chef, Dan Barber addressing a -pre UN Commission on Sustainable Development conference of delegates and NYC food advocates at Stone ...

Image Copyright Good Commons So you have Celiac Disease, or maybe a gluten intolerance. You’ve learned to cope over time: you know how to make ...

Learn the many benefits of whole grains from health coach Joanne DiMauro!

Illustration © Marc Rosenthal, used with permission from Storey Publishing LLC, 2010 *I talk and teach about local food at all kinds of venues — ...

WHY ORGANIC? Has a trip to the grocery store ever left you wondering: Is buying organic really worth the higher price? And what does “all ...

Many of us consume less then the recommended 5 serving of vegetables a day. So why not make that extra serving a little more enticing ...

Why is Vitamin D important? First and foremost, vitamin D assists in the absorption of calcium, so it is essential in the formation of bones. ...

When it comes to wine, “It’s a buyer’s market” according to Jean-Michel Diot, Tapenade, La Jolla, CA. 43% of restaurants are reporting a decrease in ...

The 3rd wine in our blind tasting of 4 red wines at NY Vintners was particularly attractive and liked by all 7 participants. First there ...

Loco for the locavore food movement? Psyched for seasonal sustenance? Happy for heirloom tomatoes? If your answer is yes to all these questions, then come ...

My Grandma Rose didn’t like to cook much, but she made a mean holiday brisket that’s better than it sounds — foil wrapped and braised ...

Bugs Bunny isn’t the only one who loves carrots—my doggie and kitchen side-kick Chester can attest to that. And he’s a pretty smart guy when ...

Szechuan cuisine has become an increasingly popular choice with the Chinese and Non-Chinese diners in recent years. Just take a walk down the famous eating ...

One wouldn't think that a simple homemade sausage or hot dog might be an embarkation on a linked journey like no other...that one would think ...

“Tannins are astringent, bitter plant polyphenols that either bind and precipitate or shrink proteins and various other organic compounds including amino acids and alkaloids.” In ...

Brooklyn Heights is one of many charming neighborhoods which is pleasant to stroll through on a lightly cool March evening. With its historic, high-sealing-brick row ...

Beets For Your Sweets “Beets for your sweets”, I’ve always said. Beets are a naturally sweet root that can add sweet tang to salads, cakes, ...

Champagne Toppers – A bar bet you are guaranteed to win!

There are only a few companies that manufacture the ‘muselets’ [(the wire cage’ that ...

Despite the seemingly endless winter, the Greenmarkets are teeming with amazing produce, so I thought I’d start with a recipe that is fast, easy and ...

Broccoli is a staple in my fridge’s crisper, because it tastes great and happens to be part of my “fab four” vegetables - along with ...

Hi, I’m Liv and I am a chef with Celiac Disease. Growing up, most kids I knew loved to play pretend, bake in their easy-bake ...

This recession is not over yet and it’s making me thirsty! Below are some the best tips I’ve come across when it comes to buying ...

*Banana bread is so delicious and moist, thanks to the mashed banana. Be sure to use overly ripe bananas. They should be almost black. If ...

Yesterday I participated in the 10th annual CSA in New York Conference at Columbia Teachers College organized by Just Food. The all day, sold out ...

Saturday, 2/27/2010

7 p.m. to midnight

Bid and Bite

Buys Tickets Here!

In a continued effort to bridge the gap between field and fork, ...

I attended a great presentation last night titled “Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think”. The presentation was given by Professor Brian Wansink, ...

The Italians have the DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata), the French have AOC (Appellation d’origine contrôlée) and the United States has the AVA (American Viticultural ...

Henry and I took a drive over to the north fork last night for an early dinner at The North Fork Table and Inn. We ...

I haven't been out to Long Island since Thanksgiving. It's 25 degrees outside tonight and the only spot of warmth is learning that the Westhampton ...

When I heard that some people make their own baby food, I thought, "great idea, but not practical for someone who has little time to ...

Serves 6 Wild rice can be served on its own, hot or cold, or blended with other types of rice. As for using leftover rice, ...

Wild rice is America’s only native grain, grown in Northern California and the Great Lakes Region. Technically a tall aquatic grass, it’s one of the ...

7 Plum Tomatoes, sliced into ¼ inch pieces

2 ½ lbs Zucchini, sliced into ¼ inch pieces

3 lbs Eggplant, sliced into ¼ inch pieces

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The soothing elements of honey and digestion aiding properties of the ginger and lemon, makes this the perfect post-indulgent meal beverage. For each cup of ...

I'll admit that I wasn't planning on watching much of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. I missed the opening ceremony, and haven't really even looked at ...

1 Bunch Celery (approx 10 stalks)

1 Medium Red Onion, thinly sliced

2 Cloves Garlic, minced

2 1/2 Tbs Capers, roughly chopped ...

As I mentioned in my very first blog post, I am an avid bicyclist. In my youth, I spent tons of time riding my bikes ...

Many people I talk to struggle to find the time or motivation to cook with many competing priorities in their lives. In my view, cooking ...

My wife and I visited Argentina for our honeymoon in 2005. We spent a week in Buenos Aires and week in northern Patagonia near the ...

The FoodieLink Revolution Begins! As a founding member and avid "foodie", I always try to embrace the notion of "Mind, Body, & Soul-Food"! A little ...

Umami Festival 2010 www.umamifestival2010.com If you are in the NYC area on Saturday, February 27, 2010 stop by the Umami Festival! I have been selected ...

So as of today 2/4/2010 - the old habits of eating as Derek Kan will end. I am going to impose new rules, an experiment ...

On this very cold day in January, nothing hits the spot better than a good hot chili! The following is a recipe I have been ...