FOOD FEATURES
 Rhapsody in green
Over lunch the other day a friend mentioned how hard it is to plan a menu for a dinner party anymore with all the food scares and scary diets loose in the land. But there are at least 50 other things that are still OK to dish out: vegetables. (RECIPES INCLUDED)
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Soup up this season
Researchers discovered a number of years ago what moms the world over knew to be true: Chicken soup helps relieve symptoms of the common cold. Choosing foods -- and not just chicken soup -- that help reduce inflammation and boost immunity can help keep colds away this winter. Think of it as food as medicine. (RECIPES INCLUDED) FULL ARTICLE »
 Tailgates that score big
They fashion rotisseries from Radio Flyer wagons. They weld custom grills into elaborate setups complete with coolers and keg compartments. They festoon tents with floral vines and adorn them with chandeliers. They've got huge buffets, big-screen satellite TVs and tons of charcuterie. They're tailgaters. (RECIPES INCLUDED) FULL ARTICLE »
FEATURED RECIPE
Skillet spinach 'quiche'
Total time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 strips bacon, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 box (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, water squeezed out
8 eggs
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. each: Freshly grated nutmeg; freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup panko crumbs, optional
2 Tbsps. melted butter or olive oil, optional
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FOOD COLUMN 
Winter beers warm hearts
Dreaded holiday duties such as stringing the lights become much easier to perform, I believe, when you reward yourself with a hearty holiday beer. FULL ARTICLE » |
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DRINK FEATURE
The new rules of cocktails
The age of the cocktail parlor -- the modern speak-easy -- is here, and patrons are requested, nay, required, to behave accordingly. Bartenders are going to the trouble of making their own bitters, sourcing obscure vermouths, hand-chipping ice, precision-stirring and wearing dapper vests, and in return, they're asking that their customers show some manners, in appreciation of a great cocktail. FULL ARTICLE » |
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COOKBOOK REVIEW
Cookbook from 'Top Chef' host
Fans of Bravo TV's "Top Chef" might know host Padma Lakshmi only as the former model and actress who introduces challenges and helps judge the results. They're in for a surprise. FULL ARTICLE » |
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