Bay Area Bites | Jun 18, 2013

Posted by NPR Food

The Obama administration says the bill "makes unacceptable deep cuts" to federal food aid programs and extends, rather than cuts, crop insurance payments to farmers.

health and nutrition | Jun 18, 2013

Hot Dogs, Bacon And Red Meat Tied To Increased Diabetes Risk

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A fresh study looks at what happens after people change their meat-eating habits. Those who upped their intake — about 3.5 servings more per week — saw their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during four years of follow-up increase by almost 50 percent.

asian food and drink | Jun 18, 2013

Watch Master Fruit & Vegetable Carver Jimmy Zhang Make Melons Bloom and Carrots Fly

Posted by Anna Mindess

Want to carve a rearing horse out of taro, tropical fish from carrots or a roaring dragon out of giant radishes? Watch Chef Jimmy Zhang, Master of the Chinese Art of Fruit and Vegetable carving in this video as he fashions an exquisite watermelon rose and shares the secrets of this ancient craft.

culinary education and classes | Jun 17, 2013

Italian University Spreads The ‘Gelato Gospel’

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Among the many culinary treats Italy has given the world is gelato, a frozen dessert with roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Gelato lovers from all over the world are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato-making. Here's a free lesson: Don't call it ice cream.

Bay Area Bites Food + Drink | Jun 17, 2013

Soured Milks: What’s the Difference?

Posted by Garrett McCord

There’s a definite difference between cheese and milk. It's clear in the tastes, textures, state of matter, and smells. However, when it comes to that iffy area in-between milk and cheese it get’s a little muddy. What exactly is the difference between sour cream and crème fraîche? How is yogurt different from kefir? Why is the buttermilk purchased in stores rarely ever true buttermilk?

Bay Area Bites Food + Drink | Jun 14, 2013

Nudging Detroit: Program Doubles Food Stamp Bucks In Grocery Stores

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Incentive programs that double the value of food stamp dollars spent at farmers markets have been hailed as one of the most effective ways to encourage healthful eating and support local farmers. The flaw: Most people don't shop at farmers markets. So a new program will soon pilot the concept at three grocery stores in Detroit.

food history and celebrities | Jun 14, 2013

Sorry, Dr. Oz, Green Coffee Can’t Even Slim Down Chubby Mice

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An extract from raw, green coffee beans has been called a "miracle" weight-loss aid. But a study in mice casts doubt on the supplement's fat-burning effects — and even offers preliminary evidence that it could be harmful.

bay area | Jun 14, 2013

LGBT Pride Profile: Punk Domestics Founder & Writer Sean Timberlake

Posted by Mary Ladd

June is LGBT Pride Month. There is so much energy focused on equal rights for the LGBT community right now, especially in CA. Punk Domestics (a site for DIY foodies) founder Sean Timberlake is a longtime San Francisco resident who has married his husband, dpaul brown a total of three times. Timberlake shares what it’s like to be out in the food blogging world as well as his picks on where to eat and drink.

economy and food costs | Jun 13, 2013

Why Bill Gates Is Investing In Chicken-Less Eggs

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Investors like Gates are betting that our planet can't sustain the current rate of growth in animal-based foods for too much longer. Products like Beyond Eggs, a plant-based substitute, are designed to fill the void.

Bay Area Bites Food + Drink | Jun 13, 2013

Perfect for Summer! Recipe for Herbed Zucchini Fritters with Stone Fruit Salsa

Posted by Stephanie Rosenbaum

Too many zucchini? Get the jump on summer's abundance with this recipe for tasty Herbed Zucchini Fritters with Stone Fruit Salsa.