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- New York chefs fancy high-tech crossbred ducks
Chefs at some of New York's top restaurants aren't cooking up just any old duck, they are using Rohan ducks -- a unique, heritage crossbreed from Cochecton Farm that contains no antibiotics or hormones.
"Most of the duck we find in America doesn't taste enough like duck for me," said Olivier Quignon of Bar Boulud. "These are more flavorful." The ducks are air-chilled rather than water-chilled after harvesting, which results in richer, better-melting fat. The Wall Street Journal
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- CIA program teaches health care professionals how to cook
The CIA and Harvard University teamed up to create the Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives -- Caring for Our Patients and Ourselves program that teaches doctors how to cook wholesome meals in hopes they will be able to give better nutritional advice to their patients.
"The conceptual mode for this program was influenced by the observation that for healthcare professionals, practicing a healthful behavior oneself (e.g., exercise, wearing a seat belt) is a powerful predictor of counseling patients about these same behaviors," researchers said. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model)/Booster Shots blog
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- What's new with wine?
 Wine sales growth slowed last year as brewers devised new beer brands to pull drinkers from the grape to the hops. Still, wine sales rose 1.5%, and a growing number of retailers from high-end shops to Walgreens are putting wine on the shelf. Celebrities including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Drew Barrymore are working with wineries and putting their names on the label. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Food & Beverage
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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 Divinity. Bon appetit!
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- How to keep guests coming back in the slow season
Restaurants can boost their chances of surviving the slow season by taking steps to promote customer loyalty and repeat visits, writes Empathica's chief customer officer Gary Edwards. His tips include focusing on being the best in a few key areas and forging emotional connections by creating a memorable experience in addition to selling great food. FastCasual.com
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- Hungarian pig represents new sense of nationalism
The Hungarian pig known as Mangalica is making a widespread comeback in the country after the species' numbers dwindled to the brink of extinction.
"Because they can’t be produced industrially," said Budapest-based Slow Food organizer Adrienn Toth, "they almost completely disappeared under communism."
Now, locals revel in the pig's tasty, smoky bacon and clean-tasting lard as not just a delicious meal, but as a symbol of the country's rebirth. Time.com
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