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- The 10 food trends of 2012 that stuck
Food trends come and go as fast as Twitter and Instagram can produce them, but there are 10 trends that have popped up in the past year that may have staying power. Modernized Jewish deli eats, pumpkin-flavored everything and the influx of small plate meals are just a few trends that Americans will see continue in 2013. The Huffington Post/The Blog
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- California foie gras lovers drive to Nevada to stock up
Six months after California's state-wide ban on producing and selling foie gras, lovers of the fatty duck livers have found a different way to score their favorite treat: cross the border to Nevada.
"My sales have actually doubled, so the ban has been a very good thing for my business," said Laurel Pine, owner of foie gras producer Mirepoix USA, which moved from California to Nevada last year. "It's actually increased interest in the product more than ever." CNBC
(12/10)
- U.S. chefs prepare for global culinary showdown
 Chef Richard Rosendale will lead a U.S. team into culinary battle at the Bocuse d'Or in Lyon, France next month. This year's team will be better prepared than ever, thanks to the Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation, founded in 2008 by Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller and Jerome Bocuse to foster the country's young culinary talent. Spokesman Aaron Ginsberg talks about how the biennial contest works and the foundation's role in helping chefs prepare. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Food & Beverage
(12/11)
- Mediterranean ingredients give special meaning to Hanukkah recipes
Hanukkah is a celebration of the miraculous story of an Israeli temple's lamps which stayed lit for eight days on only a day's worth of oil, so it is only fitting that olive oil and other biblical-era ingredients are mainstays of the holiday's traditional salads, appetizers and entrees. Cookbook author Faye Levy shares her favorite Hanukkah recipes that use barley, wheat, dried fruits and legumes from "the land of milk and honey." Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)
(12/8)
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- Dietitians aren't sold on benefits of 'ancient' grains
Ancient grains, which were domesticated thousands of years ago, are popping up in breads, pastas and even cookies on grocery store shelves around the nation, but their nutritional benefits can't always justify their hefty prices. While some ancient grain producers claim they are safe for gluten-free consumers, many dietitians aren't buying that the grains are any better for you than modern whole wheat. The Wall Street Journal
(12/10)
- Study suggests obese women eat 3 meals each day
A study to be published in the journal Obesity found that obese women who consumed three meals a day had lower fat in their blood than women who consumed the same calories spread over six small meals. University of Missouri researchers say eating fewer but bigger meals is better metabolically and could lower the risk of heart disease. United Press International
(12/8)
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Green Onion-Bulgur Pilaf
The Culinary Institute of America's online recipe collection is an extensive assortment of delicious recipes suitable for nearly any occasion. From ethnic-inspired dishes and classic favorites to delectable desserts, you'll find a host of recipes to choose from. Try this recipe for Green Onion-Bulgur Pilaf. Bon appetit!
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- Report: U.S. restaurants gear up to set sales records
The U.S. restaurant industry appears poised to grow for the fourth consecutive year and hit a new record in 2013, according to a National Restaurant Association report released Tuesday. The report said restaurant sales could reach $660 billion next year. Bloomberg
(12/11)
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