Tuesday, December 11, 2012

At a New Bar, It's Not Just the Drinks That Will Be on Ice - NYTimes.com

A Kit to Make Your Own Gin - NYTimes.com

From Their Goats to Your Caramels - NYTimes.com

Italian Cheeses for a New Generation - NYTimes.com

Off the Menu - Black Hound and Cocina Economica Mexico Highlight Openings - NYTimes.com

Dining Calendar - A Chocolate Fair and Tastings, Vegetable-Prep Lessons for Children and More - NYTimes.com

Restaurant Review - Royal Seafood Restaurant in Chinatown - NYTimes.com

Southeast Raleigh residents brainstorm to fill Kroger's void :: WRAL.com

The Study

Tests Call Mislabeled Fish a Widespread Problem in New York - NYTimes.com

Ristorante Pane e Vino Restaurant traditionnel Imperia | Nice-Matin

Restaurant Inspections Pushed Back Again in Neighborhoods Affected by Sandy - NYTimes.com

Reshaping the Future of Cocoa in Africa - NYTimes.com

Butternut Squash and Sage Latkes — Recipes for Health - NYTimes.com

Bienvenue à la "bar academy" à Nice! | Nice-Matin

Corporate Ladder Climb Is Slow Going For Women : NPR

Note Skinnygirl.

The Oxymorons of 'Sustainable Overfishing' - NYTimes.com

Friday, December 7, 2012

A Review of Bartaco Restaurant, in West Hartford - NYTimes.com

A Roast That Can’t Be Overlooked - NYTimes.com

I'll Drink to That - NYTimes.com

Blend Your Vegetables - NYTimes.com

The Global Farms Race: Land Grabs, Agricultural Investment, and the Scramble for Food Security, Kugelman, Levenstein

Book Launch: The Global Farms Race -- Land Grabs, Agricultural Investment, and the Scramble for Food Security in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Former Soviet Union | Wilson Center

COSTCO (Kirkland) "Ground Saigon Cinnamon"

I called COSTCO as there is no ingredient information on the label. It is 100% cinnamon, I was told. I suggested they say so on the label in the future! But, for a company like COSTCO, unlike Harris-Teeter, this is a no-brainer. When they say it is cinnamon, it is.

Cinnamon-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies

Actual cinnamon here!

| Starbucks Coffee Company

At least the ingredients include some actual cinnamon.

The Zuckerberg Family's Eggnog Cinnamon Chip Scones, and Other Tech Recipes - NYTimes.com

Bring On the Hacks (Meat Lovers Preferred) - NYTimes.com

Deft Hands Behind the Bubbles - NYTimes.com

How to Tame a Wild Pork Chop - NYTimes.com

Eggnog the Hard Way - NYTimes.com

Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Cinnamon Chips, Hershey's

I wonder why this does not note that there is ZERO cinnamon in this product?

Thursday, December 6, 2012

U.S. Olive Oil Makers Say Imports Aren't Always So 'Extra Virgin' : The Salt : NPR

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Oysters and Sparkling Wines - NYTimes.com

Local Restaurateurs Feed Wall Street's Hungry Deal Makers - NYTimes.com

perrin-ravioli

Hershey's Cinnamon Chips

I called Hershey. These chips contain ZERO cinnamon!!! And on this page, this is not even disclosed!
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Then this e-mail exchange:

From me:


“Please explain to me why it is not deceptive to label a product as "Cinnamon Chips" that contains ZERO cinnamon?”

Hershey's response:


"From: hersheys@cybercrs.net [mailto:hersheys@cybercrs.net] On Behalf Of consumerinfo@hersheysconsumerrelations.com
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 12:01 PM
To: tmaguire@newspaper.com
Subject: A Message From The Hershey Company RE Reference Number: 008602620A
Importance: High

Hi Terry,

Thank you for sharing your comments about our HERSHEY'S Cinnamon Baking Chips. We are so sorry to hear our product did not meet your expectations.

Our goal is to develop products with widespread consumer appeal. While we are sorry to learn of your disappointment, please know that we value your comments. You can be certain we will take them into consideration during future planning.

We hope you have a sweet day.



Jean
Consumer Representative

008602620A

This email address is restricted for outgoing messages only. For that reason, please do not respond to this email as the inbox is not monitored."

Common Ingredient Substitutions Article - Allrecipes.com

Sense of Taste Changes With Age - NYTimes.com

DIY Cinnamon Chips

In Louisiana, Farmers Use Rice Fields as Crayfish Ponds - NYTimes.com

Eggnog the Hard Way - NYTimes.com

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Top 5 Recipes - Stonyfield Farm

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A Park, an Oyster Farm and Science: Epilogue - NYTimes.com

Fruits With a Kick - NYTimes.com

The Perfect Gift From the Kitchen Is Southern, Says Kim Severson - NYTimes.com

The Perfect Gift From the Kitchen Is ‘Real Food,’ Says Julia Moskin - NYTimes.com

Winter Squash and Walnut Spread — Recipes for Health - NYTimes.com

Mediterranean Lentil Purée — Recipes for Health - NYTimes.com

Carrot Purée — Carrot Purée - NYTimes.com

Spinach and Yogurt Dip — Recipes for Health - NYTimes.com

Warm Hummus — Recipes for Health - NYTimes.com

Restaurant Review - Moti Mahal Delux in Manhattan - NYTimes.com

Kipos - About - About

Sandwiches for Sandy Relief - NYTimes.com

A Restaurant's Struggles Inspire a Musical With Book by Adam Gopnik - NYTimes.com

The Spiritual Home of New York Pizza Struggles to Re-Open After Sandy | PRI's The World

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