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Salty snack-off: Wasting company time munching chips 'n' dips

Kitchen & Food
By Alex Nunez on February 2, 2011 in

Chips and salsa

The Super Bowl is this weekend. That means Super Bowl parties, and those parties are usually accompanied by a cornucopia of munchies. Of course, some people get pretty sophisticated with their party offerings (it's great to be friends with those people), but no matter what culinary miracles your hosts whip up for the big game, there are some constants: chips and salsa. We looked back at our published reports on potato chips, tortilla chips, and salsa and went shopping. Then, we subjected our co-workers to some blind taste-testing, tabulated their scores, and came up with some winners to share with you. It's not scientific at all, but it was fun.

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Be a BBQ genius: 3 healthy toppings you're already eating

Kitchen & Food
By Sarah Burns on July 18, 2010 in

The best condiments for your health.

Tis the season for tongs, smoke and charcoal. That's right, readers. BBQ season is here, prompting us to sidle up to our picnic tables to partake in a grilled smorgasbord. But the next time you find yourself chowing down, take note. Several common condiments are actually chocked with good-for-you ingredients. Here, three tasty toppings with hidden health benefits.

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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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Waistland: How restaurants get you to spend more money

Health & Beauty
By Sarah Burns on February 21, 2010 in

Woman ordering at a restaurant

Enjoy eating out? You're not alone. According to a recent survey, over 130 million Americans will stop by their favorite restaurant tonight. Seems innocent enough, right? Wrong. The truth is, eateries today will work every angle possible to capture your dining dollars, quietly nabbing as much cash as they can while you comfortably chow down. But savvy diners don't have to fall prey to these tactics. Here, a few of their sneaky strategies and how you can put a halt on overspending.

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Beer does a body good?

Health & Beauty
By Sarah Burns on February 13, 2010 in

Man drinking a beer.

Long blamed for big bellies and bad behavior, could beer finally be shedding its bad reputation? In a newly-published study, food science researchers from the University of California have found beer to be rich in silicon, a nutrient required for proper bone growth and development.

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