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Food Safety: Hand Washing and Following Microwave Instructions on the Decline

With food safety confidence up, fewer people follow safe practices, study finds. In a five-year long, comprehensive study, the International Food Information Council Foundation has been tracking food-safety practices that different sectors of the U.

By Carly Okyle

Demystifying Greek Yogurt

Here’s what you need to know to understand the Greek yogurt craze Greek yogurt is becoming increasingly popular – and not just in the yogurt aisle.
DIY Ice Cream (in a bag!)

This sweet treat is also a fun activity for kids This ice cream has less than 95 calories (when made with skim milk) and is quick and easy to make. It's a tasty indulgence for summer without going overboard.
June is National Papaya Month

June is National Papaya Month, so here are some facts about the fruit. Thanks again, Eatocracy, for letting the world know about interesting-yet-obscure food holidays.
5 Deliciously Wonderful Food-Centric Movies

These films will make your heart happy and your stomach rumbly Sometimes, looking at food is almost as good as eating it. Dishes take the spotlight on the big screen in a lot of films, and here are some mouthwateringly memorable examples: 1) Waitress (2007) Kerri Russel plays a waitress at a diner who uses her emotions and her life experience to invent creative combinations of flavors.
Rice and Veggie Hodge-Podge.

This dish is similar to a stir-fry. It has healthy oils and vegetables for the nutrition-conscious, and everyone else will just enjoy the taste.
Man Food: Sorry, ladies, these snacks are too macho for you

Advertisers target men with chips, diet soda, and beer. Advertising can be very segmented. Commercials for vacuums and chocolate target womemn, commercials for tools and sports cars target men.
Jaffa Oranges and Other Israeli Citrus Goes Green

Israel's citrus industry is practicing greener farming techniques to boost sales in Europe. Israel is known for it's Jaiffa oranges, but these days the country's citrus industry is focusing on being greener.
Seeded Banana Frappe

Quick, nutritious and filling, this is a powerpacked breakfast or snack. Sometimes fruit can get a little boring. If you're looking for a way to jazz up a banana, why not turn it into a frappe? It's full of nutrition and -- just as important -- it tastes delicious.
Body Parts Made of Bread

Kittiwat Unarrom, a baker with an MFA in Thailand, bakes his bread as art to express his religous beliefs
Mushroom Orzo

In under an hour, you can make this delishes side dish to round out any meal. Sometimes even a fantastic main dish seems incomplete when there's not a side dish to go with it.
Ron Paul Has a Libertarian Cookbook Series

The Wall Street Journal says, "'The Ron Paul Family Cookbook,' is an an anything-goes culinary manifesto for ordinary Americans, with dishes that celebrate efficiency and thrift."
Seattle’s Best + Coinstar = Rubi Kiosk Coffee Vending Machines

Starbucks, which owns the Seattle's Best coffee brand, is teaming up with Coinstar to bring you Rubi
City Kids More Likely to Have Food Allergies

The first study to map food allergies geographically across the country shows that children who live in urban areas are more likely to have issues.
Rankings: Healthiest Eaters, Greenest NYC Restaurants

See how your city and your favorite NYC restaurants stack up against the competition Last month, the Russel Athletic company (they make athletic apparel) and Sperling's BestPlaces teamed up and released the results of a survey that ranked the cities which have the healthiest habits.