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Frugal Fine Fare: Tips For Three-Course Meals On Less Than $5

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Frugal Fine Fare: Tips For Three-Course Meals On Less Than $5

November 30, 2011 • Chef Michel Nischan is no stranger to posh nosh. But last night, he demonstrated how to prepare a flavorful, seasonal three-course meal for just $4.50 a person.

Is Fair Trade Coffee Still Fair If It Comes From A Big Farm?

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Is Fair Trade Coffee Still Fair If It Comes From A Big Farm?

November 30, 2011 • A major certifier of fair trade foods says it wants to buy and certify coffee from big farms. But others in fair trade say that goes against the industry's priority of helping small farmers.

Is Fair Trade Coffee Still Fair If It Comes From A Big Farm?

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Kitchen Window

Cracking The Poached Egg Code

November 30, 2011 • How to perfectly poach an egg? It seems everyone has a secret, from the egg itself to the pot or pan to the cooking time and temperature. But there's no mystery, as food writer Janet Zimmerman attests. Practice makes perfect — and opens up a world of luscious recipes.

A Dissolving Fruit Sticker That Claims Soap Superpowers

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A Dissolving Fruit Sticker That Claims Soap Superpowers

November 29, 2011 • A young designer has invented a sticker for fresh produce that turns into soap and removes wax, pesticides, and dirt. While food safety experts say the product could help reduce waste, it may not clean produce any better than water.

Nestle To Investigate Child Labor On Its Cocoa Farms

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Nestle To Investigate Child Labor On Its Cocoa Farms

November 29, 2011 • Nestle, the world' largest food company, has hired an organization that specializes in accountability to investigate and document child labor on the cocoa farms that supply its chocolate in Côte d'Ivoire.

Don't Toss That Turkey: Unilever Says Restaurants Need To Cut Waste

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Don't Toss That Turkey: Unilever Says Restaurants Need To Cut Waste

November 28, 2011 • Up to now, food waste hasn't been a big priority for Unilever, though it's one of the central flaws in the global food system. Now, the company is realizing that it's a big concern among diners.

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Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!

Sandwich Monday: The Toast Sandwich

November 28, 2011 • It's a slice of toast, seasoned with salt and pepper, between two pieces of bread with butter. It's a great way for people on a budget to get their recommended daily allowance of vitamins and sadness.

Soybeans May Have Fed Asia Earlier Than Thought

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Soybeans May Have Fed Asia Earlier Than Thought

November 28, 2011 • Soybeans have fueled Asian civilizations for centuries, but the origins of the noble bean remains shrouded in the mists of history. Now a Korean archeologist says China may have to share bragging rights as the birthplace of soy.

Performing Arts

Healthy Cooking, A Performance Artist's Statement

November 27, 2011 • Performance artist Robert Karimi has made it his mission to fight Type 2 Diabetes by making healthy cooking the basis for his performance art installations. Karimi takes his show on the road to the unlikeliest places to show his audience that healthy cooking can be exotic and fun. Yowei Shaw reports.

With Paula Deen, It's Not Really About The Pie

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