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5 last-minute gifts for foodies

Kitchen & Food
By Malorie Sellers on December 21, 2012 in

Last-minute gifts for foodies

It's the eleventh hour and you still haven't bought the foodie on your list that perfect gift. Look no further; we've got you covered with five gifts that belong in their kitchen. And the next time they cook for you, you'll be patting yourself on the belly, erm, back.

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Insulated food carriers and Kia models recalled, plus salmonella in sprouts and salts

By Rita Colorito on January 26, 2012 in

Keeping your lunch cold keeps you healthy, unless it's packed in one of two recalled California Innovations insulated food carriers whose gel packs can leak, posing a poisoning hazard. Other things you don't want to ingest: LEASA Brand alfalfa sprouts and Jones' Seasonings mock salts, because of possible salmonella contamination; and Price Chopper shredded taco cheese which also may contain shredded plastic fragments. And, in other recall news, Kia recalled certain Optimas and Rondas because the driver's airbag may not deploy in a crash. Read below for these and other recalls. Read more

Outside the box: What's the best lunchbox for your child?

Family & Pets
By Sarah Burns on July 26, 2010 in

What's the best lunchbox for your child?

The sun is almost setting on summer and you know what that means: It’s time to stock up on back-to-school supplies. But while pencils and paper are a boring must, a new lunch box is a more exciting essential. To help you find the right food-holder for your child this year, we poured over reviews. Here, some too-cool-for-school picks—and a quick primer to make your shopping experience a little easier. Read more

Pop culture: A closer look at popcorn poppers

Kitchen & Food
By Sarah Burns on March 26, 2010 in

Man eating popcorn.

It's fluffy, it's crunchy, it's mandatory for movie night. Yes, we're talking about popcorn. Ever wonder how it's created? To learn the answer, we picked the brain of The Popcorn Board, (a national non-profit organization funded by popcorn makers). What we learned: Popcorn kernels contain a tiny droplet of water, which, when heated, expands and causes kernels to pop, releasing their starchy interior from their sturdy outer shell. How exactly you transform this hard nugget into America's favorite light, white snack is totally up to you. To achieve more perfect corn, most consumers use popcorn poppers. Under that umbrella, there are currently four main options: hot air, electric, stovetop, and microwave poppers.

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