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Revolutionary Recipes from China's Hunan Province

In Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook chef Fuchsia Dunlop spotlights recipes from the Chinese province of Hunan, the home of Mao Zedong, leader of the Chinese Communist Revolution.

Revolutionary Recipes from China's Hunan Province

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Health Care

Nutritionist Offers Heart-Healthy Tips

February is "American Heart Month," and according to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of black men and women. Nutritionist Rovenia Brock offers tips on maintaining a healthy heart.

Nutritionist Offers Heart-Healthy Tips

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Opinion

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Finding Binge Absolution in a Do-Si-Do

Marc Acito has always loved this time of the yea, when he can compulsively eat as many Girl Scout Cookies as he wants. After all, overeating can't be all that bad if the proceeds go to a good cause.

Finding Binge Absolution in a Do-Si-Do

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National

Attention Shoppers: Bring Our Cart Back

February is National Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month. A new proposal in Oregon calls for a 24-hour, toll-free number for residents to report abandoned carts. Grocers would have 72 hours to retrieve their wayward carts or face a fine.

Attention Shoppers: Bring Our Cart Back

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A Visit with San Francisco's 'Wok Lady'

When Richard Nixon made his historic visit to China 35 years ago, the trip paved the way for full diplomatic relations between the United States and China. It also sparked Americans' interest in Chinese cooking, and woks. San Francisco's "Wok Lady" explains how Nixon's trip inspired a culinary revolution.

A Visit with San Francisco's 'Wok Lady'

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Zagat Reviews Post-Katrina New Orleans

Tim Zagat, founder and CEO of Zagat Survey, talks about the publisher's new guide to New Orleans restaurants in the aftermath of Katrina. He says while there are significant changes in the food service industry, some old standbys have come back stronger.

Zagat Reviews Post-Katrina New Orleans

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Opinion

Sweet and Savory: Odd Food Combinations

One of the pleasures of eating is the taste of something different. But there are some food combinations you would never guess go together. Potato-chip cookies? Sauerkraut cake? Why, those sound every bit as outrageous as ... pumpkin pie.

Sweet and Savory: Odd Food Combinations

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Moon Cakes Prompt American Culture Clash

Asian-Americans in California are in conflict with state health officials over moon cakes. They're a cultural tradition, but the health department says the way they're made and stored makes them a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria.

Moon Cakes Prompt American Culture Clash

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What to Eat? A Daughter's Lunar New Year Dilemma

Chinese New Year celebrations are all about family and food. This year, a loving daughter is preparing the holiday dinner for her parents for the first time. Thing is, she isn't a very good cook.

What to Eat? A Daughter's Lunar New Year Dilemma

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National

CDC Tracks Salmonella to Batch of Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is linked to a salmonella outbreak that has affected almost 300 people since August, sending dozens to the hospital. Investigators have narrowed the search to a Georgia plant making Peter Pan and Great Value brands.

CDC Tracks Salmonella to Batch of Peanut Butter

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