http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Food_and_CookingFind stories, videos, and photos about Food and Cooking from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:24:55 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Food_and_Cooking14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Food and Cooking from CNN.com.http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/05/obama.iron.chef/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/05/obama.iron.chef/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe first lady of the United States has opened up the White House to the Food Network in an episode of "Iron Chef America" that will air in January.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:19:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/11/02/hongkong.wine.maker/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/11/02/hongkong.wine.maker/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen you think of a winery, you probably imagine the bucolic Napa Valley or the dangling vineyard grapes in French wine country.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:24:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/30/healthmag.one.week.slimmer/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/30/healthmag.one.week.slimmer/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen it comes to losing weight, the little things add up -- trying just one new thing every day can quickly make a big difference. With that in mind, we've taken science's best weight-loss strategies and created a week's worth of slimming to-do's.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:18:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/10/30/eating.meat.jonathan.foer/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/10/30/eating.meat.jonathan.foer/index.html#cnnSTCTextBeyond the unhealthy influence that our demand for factory-farmed meat has in the area of food-borne illness and communicable diseases, we could cite many other influences on public health, most obviously the now-widely recognized relationship between the nation's major killers -- heart disease, No. 1; cancer, No. 2; and stroke, No. 3 -- and meat consumption.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:11:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20309116,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20309116,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe actress and her sister share their entertaining inspiration - mom Helga - and a favorite recipeWed, 30 Sep 2009 17:49:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/24/magazines/fortune/wine_bargains.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/24/magazines/fortune/wine_bargains.fortune/index.htmThere's an oft-repeated bit of eno-philosophy that says the wine business is immune to recession because people drink in good times and bad. But it turns out there's a caveat: In bad times such as these, they mostly drink the cheap stuff.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:34:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/16/news/companies/kevin_maney_starbucks.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/16/news/companies/kevin_maney_starbucks.fortune/index.htmIn this adaptation from his new book, Trade-Off: Why Some Things Catch On, and Others Don't (Broadway Books), author Kevin Maney explains the tension between two key qualities and how a great brand got caught in a no-man's-land between them.Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:50:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/09/11/nuts.calories.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/09/11/nuts.calories.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextCan you eat an unlimited amount of walnuts, almonds, etc. every day?Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:40:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/09/09/long.island.wineries/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/09/09/long.island.wineries/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf the two forks of Long Island's East End were sisters, the North Fork would undoubtedly be the innocent, modest one.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:56:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/03/chefs.celebrities/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/03/chefs.celebrities/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen chef Wheeler Del Torro found out that singer Erykah Badu was a vegan, he knew he had to get her his ice cream.Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:24:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/smallbusiness/movable_feast.fsb/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/smallbusiness/movable_feast.fsb/index.htmI'm standing with 140 other ravenous diners outside a pigpen on Devil's Gulch Ranch, about 30 miles north of San Francisco, looking at an exhausted 350-pound sow named Penelope. She's resting, having given birth to seven five-pound piglets a few hours earlier.Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:43:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/smallbusiness/samovar_tea_lounge.fsb/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/smallbusiness/samovar_tea_lounge.fsb/index.htmAt Samovar Tea Lounge, a chain of three teahouses in San Francisco, you'll find no wireless Internet or bulletin board littered with local news and advertisements.Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:42:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/09/01/wine.drives/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/09/01/wine.drives/index.html#cnnSTCTextPerhaps they're not the first place you think of when it comes to wineries, but these four regions offer character and great wine, without the hoopla.Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:29:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/08/31/italy.cuisine/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/08/31/italy.cuisine/index.html#cnnSTCTextRecently when I was in Tuscany, a region fiercely proud of its beef, I sunk my teeth into a carnivore's dream come true. In a stony cellar, under one long, tough vault, I joined a local crowd for dinner.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:46:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/08/27/beer.country.travel/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/08/27/beer.country.travel/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen it comes to taking spirited vacations, wandering a vineyard falls flat in the face of handcrafted brew. With more than 1,500 breweries across the United States, beer is not just a drink -- it's a destination.Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:36:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/03/food.budget/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/03/food.budget/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhile your food budget may have tightened , you need not sacrifice taste and freshness to save a few dollars. Aim for the best value in terms of quality, freshness, and good nutrition to feed your family healthful foods. We'll show you how.Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:19:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/07/10/soreness.exercise.nutrition.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/07/10/soreness.exercise.nutrition.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextI seem to get very sore after every workout. My fiancé says I'm working out too hard, but I was wondering if there were other reasons. I've been a vegetarian for 13 years and am usually low on protein and iron (and probably a few other things, too). Could low levels of protein and/or iron contribute to why I get so sore after working out?Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:31:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/07/09/eggheads.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/07/09/eggheads.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe average temperature in Bloomington, Minnesota, in January was 6.4 degrees Fahrenheit. But that didn't stop Adam Frey from grilling outdoors and burning through 80 pounds of charcoal during the month.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:18:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/06/heart.healthy.dining/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/06/heart.healthy.dining/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmericans talk a good game about wanting to eat well. More than 75 percent claim they want to see more healthy options on restaurant menus. But when it comes time to order, only about half say they actually make nutritious choices, according to a recent survey.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:19:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/07/01/barbecue.competition.teams/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/07/01/barbecue.competition.teams/index.html#cnnSTCTextOf all the great sports of summer, only one leaves competitors covered with sauce, smelling like smoke and clutching trophies with charcoal under their fingernails.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:42:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/16/best.organic.produce/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/16/best.organic.produce/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmericans spent close to $28 billion in 2008 on organic edibles, up from $1 billion in 1990, according to The Organic Trade Association. And organic foods remain an area of growth even with the rising cost of grocery items and tougher economic times.Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:15:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/12/news/companies/canadian_chardonnay_worlds_best.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/12/news/companies/canadian_chardonnay_worlds_best.fortune/index.htmAsk most wine hounds and sommeliers on either side of the Atlantic where the best chardonnay originates, and the answer will almost certainly be California or France.Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:48:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/06/12/diet.repeating.foods.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/06/12/diet.repeating.foods.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextIs it OK to eat the same thing over and over, day after day? As an example - eating grilled chicken, green beans, and rice, whites of eggs, and berries. Are there any significant health risks to such monatany?Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:27:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/03/farmers.markets.hospitals/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/03/farmers.markets.hospitals/index.html#cnnSTCTextFor years, hospitals have embodied a paradox.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:32:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/05/22/barbecue.quest/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/05/22/barbecue.quest/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf Daniel Vaughn has his way, he said, his newborn daughter will "teethe on a rib bone."Fri, 22 May 2009 13:10:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/08/pf/bordeaux.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/05/08/pf/bordeaux.fortune/index.htmLast year it seemed as if the proud wine growers of Bordeaux might actually have to share the financial pain the rest of us were going through. After a wet summer with little sunshine, even the Bordelais -- who like to think their reds are the global benchmark for quality -- were conceding that the 2008 vintage might not be one for the history books. Everyone else hoped that after an overpriced 2007 vintage, Bordeaux prices, which have been mounting steadily over recent vintages, might descend from the stratosphere, aided by weaker global demand.Fri, 08 May 2009 21:44:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/05/more.for.your.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/05/more.for.your.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn 2005, the government's revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduced the term "nutrient density," which sounds complicated but simply refers to how much nutrition a food provides.Tue, 05 May 2009 14:41:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/US/04/21/barista.championships/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/US/04/21/barista.championships/index.html#cnnSTCTextA Briton bested competitors from 51 other countries to win the recent World Barista Championship in Atlanta, Georgia.Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:13:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/US/04/20/coffee.recession/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/US/04/20/coffee.recession/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe high-end specialty coffee industry isn't immune to the effects of a recession, but many companies are still doing well.Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:39:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/06/hm.caffeine.withdrawal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/06/hm.caffeine.withdrawal/index.html#cnnSTCTextSusan Todd loves her daily coffee fix. "I can drink four or five cups, easily, comfortably," said Todd, 59, of Clinton Township, Michigan.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:54:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/03/healthmag.wine.teeth/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/03/healthmag.wine.teeth/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you think you're doing your teeth a favor by sipping white wine instead of red, you may need to rethink your tooth-whitening strategy.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:01:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/03/27/restaurant.promotions/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/03/27/restaurant.promotions/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmericans hungry for feel-good fine dining are reaping the benefits of the struggling economy.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:22:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/04/01/kids.food.tourism/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/04/01/kids.food.tourism/index.html#cnnSTCTextHave your kids ever seen a cranberry bean?Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:14:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/01/japan.autism/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/01/japan.autism/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen Bruce Gutlove holds up his vineyard's finest bottle of chardonnay, he sees the clarity, senses the anticipated crisp taste, and savors the hard summer of tending to his grapes.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:51:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/01/healthy.snacks.on.the.go/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/01/healthy.snacks.on.the.go/index.html#cnnSTCTextMake smart food choices in an airport, at a rest stop and from a vending machine.Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:41:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/31/pistachio.caution.salmonella/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/31/pistachio.caution.salmonella/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you have a stash of pistachios in your house, pistachio ice cream in your freezer or trail mix in your backpack, don't eat any of it.Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:24:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/03/24/jamie.oliver.g20.london/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/03/24/jamie.oliver.g20.london/index.html#cnnSTCTextBudget-conscious celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been hired to cook for G20 leaders in London next week, nearly a year after they provoked outrage by eating an eight-course meal while discussing the global food crisis.Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:20:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/25/smallbusiness/nobu_fish_story.fsb/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/25/smallbusiness/nobu_fish_story.fsb/index.htmAs a young boy growing up in Japan, Nobu Matsuhisa dreamed of becoming a sushi chef in a restaurant where he could create his own menu. It took more than 30 years of experimentation, failure and incompatible business partners to reach his goal, as he worked his way from dishwasher in Tokyo to co-owner of a small sushi establishment in Lima, Peru.Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:58:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/23/healthmag.red.meat.lifespan/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/23/healthmag.red.meat.lifespan/index.html#cnnSTCTextBurger lovers beware: People who eat red meat every day have a higher risk of dying over a 10-year period -- mostly because of cardiovascular disease or cancer --than their peers who eat less red or processed meat, according to a new study of about half a million people.Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:58:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/23/best.foods.for.your.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/23/best.foods.for.your.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTextSimple food choices go a long way when it comes to your heart's health. Focusing on fresh foods full of heart-healthy fats and antioxidants can decrease your risk of developing heart disease and cut your chances of a heart attack. These 10 foods will help keep your ticker in top shape.Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:06:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/22/magazines/fortune/cheshes_jeangeorges.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/22/magazines/fortune/cheshes_jeangeorges.fortune/index.htmWatching Jean-Georges Vongerichten working out the kinks on the afternoon before he opens his latest restaurant, you might think Market by Jean-Georges was his first. As the chef walks through the kitchen, perched above Vancouver, British Columbia, in the new Shangri-La tower, his team is stirring sauces and filleting whole fish. The restaurant's manager swings by to report on the servers' uniforms. "I had to send them back," he says. "The shirts were too translucent."Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:21:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/20/white.house.garden/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/20/white.house.garden/index.html#cnnSTCTextWant to know where the presidential produce comes from?Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:24:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/16/cl.buying.fresh.fish/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/16/cl.buying.fresh.fish/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's easy to feel overwhelmed at the fish counter. Which is tastiest? Which is healthiest? Which is the most sustainable choice?Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:36:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/03/13/beta.carotene.supplement/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/03/13/beta.carotene.supplement/index.html#cnnSTCTextIs it prudent to take beta carotene as a supplement?Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:21:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/12/23/tea.rooms/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/12/23/tea.rooms/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you've got cabin fever and are looking for a cozy outing, afternoon tea is bound to hit the spot.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:46:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/11/magazines/fortune/obrient_wine.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/11/magazines/fortune/obrient_wine.fortune/index.htmProfessional golfers and hackers alike try all sorts of unusual things to avoid the dreaded three-putt: cross-handed grips, staggered stances, elongated putters. Jayson Woodbridge has his own trick. He swings with one hand.Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:12:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/homestyle/03/05/young.chefs/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/homestyle/03/05/young.chefs/index.html#cnnSTCTextImagine being invited to the White House for one of those lavish state dinners -- with menu items like Herb Roasted Lollipop Lamb Chops, Sweet Potato Souffl� or Chocolate Peppermint Cookies.Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:24:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/17/news/companies/starbucks_instant/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/17/news/companies/starbucks_instant/index.htmStarbucks, home of the $4 latte, has introduced a new product to keep cash-strapped consumers sipping its brew.Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:06:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/16/oprah.habit.month/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/16/oprah.habit.month/index.html#cnnSTCTextMy habits weren't horrible, but they weren't great, either. No sodas, fast food, or cigarettes, and I ate my share of broccoli...but I also liked heavy cream in my coffee, butter with dinner, and fortifying spoonfuls of ice cream when afternoon hunger hit.Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:12:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/02/13/decaf.green.tea.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/02/13/decaf.green.tea.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextIs decaffeinated green tea as healthy as regular green tea? Are plums as healthy as prunes? Are fresh cranberries as healthy as dried cranberries? The "buzz" in the media is that green tea, prunes and cranberries are all extremely healthy foods. But, what if the caffeinated green tea keeps you up all night and you're not a fan of dried fruits?Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:58:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/12/menu.mood/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/12/menu.mood/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you want to put some sizzle back into your sex life, food can help you set the mood this Valentine's Day. There's nothing better than a romantic, home-cooked dinner, featuring some R-rated foods to help turn up the heat.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:40:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/homestyle/02/12/mr.wine.chocolate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/homestyle/02/12/mr.wine.chocolate/index.html#cnnSTCTextRed wine and chocolate are a darling pair these days. With all those deep, dark chocolate notes right in a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine seems like a natural match for an intensely-flavored, dark chocolate dessert.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:24:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/02/11/airline.food/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/02/11/airline.food/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe "crime scene cookies", "baaji custard" and "sponge shafts" depicted in Oliver Beale's letter of complaint to Virgin Atlantic struck a chord worldwide.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:21:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/09/cl.peanut.butter.alternatives/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/09/cl.peanut.butter.alternatives/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe recent recall of industrial peanut butter and products that contain it sparked nationwide concern about the safety of eating many popular snack products. That's understandable, considering the average American consumes 3.3 pounds of peanut butter each year, according to USDA data.Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:45:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/09/26/weightloss.angela.stokes/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/09/26/weightloss.angela.stokes/index.html#cnnSTCTextAngela Stokes had never been overweight as a child.Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:19:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/20/cl.best.beef.buys/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/20/cl.best.beef.buys/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmericans love beef; we eat nearly 63 pounds per person each year. Although that's a lot, the amount is down from our 1976 high of 89 pounds. When buying beef, we tend to stick to what we know, which may be why almost 60 percent of our beef dollars go for ground beef. Even as an experienced chef, I often brought home familiar cuts. But researching my book, "Field Guide to Meat," led me to expand my repertoire to tasty, if less familiar, cuts like hanger steak and tri-tip. Soon you can do the same, knowing which cuts to choose for maximum flavor and nutrition.Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:57:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/09/29/tokyo.eat/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/09/29/tokyo.eat/index.html#cnnSTCTextLast year, the Michelin guide's first foray into Tokyo left the city with some 190 Michelin stars, compared with 95 in Paris and 50 in London and New York. Of course, that's partly down to the sheer number of eateries in Tokyo -- estimated at more than 180,000 establishments -- but it's also testimony to the reverence Tokyoites have for fresh ingredients prepared with the utmost care.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:44:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/08/19/organic.cooking.pv/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/08/19/organic.cooking.pv/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you've ever found yourself in your local supermarket agonizing about whether the organic apples will be a more nutritional and greener choice than the cheaper non-organic ones, you're probably not alone.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:52:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/12/31/mf.champagne/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/12/31/mf.champagne/index.html#cnnSTCTextAs midnight approaches on December 31st, more than a few of us will crack open a bottle or two of champagne to help toast in the New Year. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:34:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20161129_20240086,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20161129_20240086,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnCelebrity event planner Mindy Weiss shares great ideas for three memorable celebrations under $300Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:11:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/12/09/healthmag.celebrity.diet.tricks/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/12/09/healthmag.celebrity.diet.tricks/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen you see photos of Cameron Diaz's slim silhouette or Jessica Alba's flat post-pregnancy tummy, you probably wonder just how Hollywood stars stay so lean or snap back into shape so quickly. While many swear their svelte bods come from eating right and exercising round the clock, the truth is that some celebs may go to strange and interesting lengths to get or stay pin thin. Here, the skinny on exactly what the big names do to get red-carpet ready -- from the healthy strategies you'll want to steal to the just plain wacky ideas you'll want to avoid.Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:09:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/27/mf.thanksgiving.food.reasons/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/27/mf.thanksgiving.food.reasons/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen Americans sit down with their families for Thanksgiving dinner, most of us will probably gorge ourselves on the same traditional Thanksgiving menu, with turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie taking up the most real estate on our plates. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:52:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/20/mf.liquor.names/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/20/mf.liquor.names/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's hard to walk down the aisle of a liquor store without running across a bottle bearing someone's name.Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:12:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/11/12/eu.misshapen.vegetables/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/11/12/eu.misshapen.vegetables/index.html#cnnSTCTextAn EU ban restricting the sale of imperfect-looking fruit and vegetables is expected to be overturned on Wednesday, allowing curvy cucumbers and knobbly carrots to return to the shops.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:51:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1854996,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1854996,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe story behind people who don't eat meat (or egg or dairy or anything that that came from an animal)Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1850454,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1850454,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsA country prone to dieting fads has convinced itself that bananas for breakfast is a magic formula for weight loss Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:35:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/09/24/magazines/fortune/obrien_wine.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/09/24/magazines/fortune/obrien_wine.fortune/index.htmAs the former president of Walt Disney Studios and Paramount Television, Rich Frank has a long list of blockbusters to his credit, from Cheers and Entertainment Tonight to Pretty Woman and The Lion King. He's a born marketer with a knack for convincing the public that we want what he's got. And now he's ready to reveal his latest masterpiece, several years in the making. At his office in Calistoga, Calif., he reaches behind his desk for a dark, unmarked bottle that must weigh five pounds or more. It's called Promise. He hands it over. "This," he says, "is going to be one of those cult wines."Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:47:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1846191,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1846191,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe old-fashioned practices of at-home canning, pickling and preserving are all the rage these days, with famous foodies and young urban hipstersWed, 01 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/09/05/wine.vacations/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/09/05/wine.vacations/index.html#cnnSTCTextFrom Mexico's Guadalupe Valley to Blue Hill, Maine, these 10 waterfront getaways offer a toast to the good life.Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:41:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/08/26/rs.fake.it.with.takeout/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/08/26/rs.fake.it.with.takeout/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhether you're hosting a formal party or just throwing together snacks for drinks with friends, we've got ideas for transforming carryout into crowd-pleasing cuisine. Everyone will assume your sink is stacked with dirty pots and pans. (And if you keep them out of the kitchen, they'll never know the truth.)Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:31:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/08/26/chinn.recipes/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/08/26/chinn.recipes/index.html#cnnSTCTextTo whet your appetite, here are a couple of Bobby Chin's favorite recipes from his book "Wild Wild East".Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:21:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1834735,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1834735,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsConsumers worried about salad safety may soon be able to buy fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce zapped with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and a few other germsThu, 21 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/08/13/charlotte.nc.dining/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/08/13/charlotte.nc.dining/index.html#cnnSTCTextNibble your way through Charlotte, North Carolina, and you'll taste the New South. Shining on the Piedmont with a modern skyline and brimming with emerging restaurants, this is a city that savors the fresh and the new.Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:18:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1831413,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1831413,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsSpanish scientists unveil an electronic "tongue" that can tell the difference between a chardonnay and a macabeuTue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1826878,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1826878,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsHigh-alcohol brews, known in the trade as big or extreme beers, are among many craft beers that are grabbing a growing market share in the United StatesSat, 26 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/07/15/salmonella.track/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/07/15/salmonella.track/index.html#cnnSTCTextFour months into a nationwide Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak, investigators Thursday still couldn't say where it originated.Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:04:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/06/13/atlanta.dining/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL/getaways/06/13/atlanta.dining/index.html#cnnSTCTextFood is a huge part of any destination for me, and my home base -- Atlanta, Georgia -- is no exception.Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:57:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1820250,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1820250,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsA new study shows the beverage can protect the heart arteries by keeping them flexible and relaxedThu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/02/starbucks.closing.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/02/starbucks.closing.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn an effort to alleviate problems facing the company, Starbucks announced that it will close 600 company-run U.S. stores over the next year. Most of the stores are near another Starbucks and aren't profitable.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:14:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/02/cl.produce.preparation/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/02/cl.produce.preparation/index.html#cnnSTCTextFresh fruits and vegetables are among the most nutritious foods you can choose. They're low in calories yet rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. That's why produce, along with whole grains, forms the basis of a healthful diet. What's more, the way you store, prepare, and cook these foods can magnify (or preserve) their already healthful properties.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:17:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/30/cl.bringing.out.best/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/30/cl.bringing.out.best/index.html#cnnSTCTextFresh fruits and vegetables are among the most nutritious foods you can choose. They're low in calories yet rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. That's why produce, along with whole grains, forms the basis of a healthful diet. What's more, the way you store, prepare, and cook these foods can magnify (or preserve) their already healthful properties.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:15:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/27/rs.food.pairings/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/27/rs.food.pairings/index.html#cnnSTCTextCertain foods play well with others, while others lose strength in pairs.Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:21:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1817301,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1817301,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsToo big of a temperature difference can make a tomato literally suck water inside the fruit through the scar where its stem used to be. If salmonella happens to be lurking on the skin, that's one way it can penetrateMon, 23 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/06/18/news/economy/Lawrrence_Hawaii_shipping/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/06/18/news/economy/Lawrrence_Hawaii_shipping/index.htmEver wonder why everything at the grocery store seems to cost more these days? Blame it on, what else? - the price of fuel. The cost of shipping food is skyrocketing. And it's a domino effect from the farmer, to the shippers, to your local restaurants and supermarkets.Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:30:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/11/cl.antioxidant.juices/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/11/cl.antioxidant.juices/index.html#cnnSTCTextEating fruits and vegetables helps keep you healthy and protects against disease, but it's not always easy to consume as much produce as experts advise. Fortunately, juices can be a convenient way to squeeze in extra servings. Six ounces -- just 3/4 cup of juice -- counts as one serving of a fruit or vegetable.Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:33:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/john_rolfe/05/22/sports.wines/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/john_rolfe/05/22/sports.wines/index.htmlSome men never grew up Fortunate like you Some men never found out What it takes to be a dude That's sports and wine -- Ben Folds FiveFri, 30 May 2008 21:37:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/dr_z/05/08/vermeil.wines/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/dr_z/05/08/vermeil.wines/index.htmlDick Vermeil was concerned. He had gotten off to a good start with his 2003 vintage Charbono, a dark, stylish wine that is made only in California. It was a correct wine, mixing the dark brooding touches of this exotic grape with a clean taste of berryish fruit, but then the next vintage, the 2004, had shown an overripe, spirity quality that puzzled a few of the tasters in the room.Thu, 08 May 2008 15:24:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/07/cl.salad/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/07/cl.salad/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhile the quintessential pairing of ripe tomatoes and lettuce is certainly enjoyable, a good salad can be so much more. Adding fruits, nuts, and other well-chosen ingredients offers a welcome change. More importantly, incorporating a few more nutritious ingredients is an easy way to serve a more healthful dish.Wed, 07 May 2008 14:06:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/nicki_jhabvala/05/06/aaron.stark/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/nicki_jhabvala/05/06/aaron.stark/index.htmlSome things just don't make any sense: Elton John and 50 Cent? The Godfather (I and II) and When Harry Met Sally?Tue, 06 May 2008 18:19:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/25/hm.restaurants/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/25/hm.restaurants/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you're like us, you eat out more than ever -- and, as nice as it is to not have to cook, those meals out can actually feel like work. How do you navigate the minefields of huge portions, hidden fats, and sky-high sodium levels?Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:28:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/23/cl.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/23/cl.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn 2005, the government's revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduced the term "nutrient density," which sounds complicated but simply refers to how much nutrition a food provides. For example, a slice of 100 percent whole-grain bread is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, while a slice of regular white bread is lower in all three.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1731087,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1731087,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsConsultations: Dr. De-Kun Li of Kaiser Permanente on what pregnant women should know about caffeineTue, 15 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/04/10/coffee.dung/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/04/10/coffee.dung/index.html#cnnSTCTextA London department store has started selling coffee for $100 a shot. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:42:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1729520,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1729520,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsTime.com's office coffee addict takes a first sip of the new Pike Place Roast. And still longs for good old SumatraThu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/07/hm.fat.substitutes/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/07/hm.fat.substitutes/index.html#cnnSTCTextMashed bananas or baby food prunes don't sound very appetizing on their own, but substitute one of those ingredients for the vegetable oil in a store-bought brownie mix and it will add moisture while cutting the fat and calories.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:52:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/04/07/new.beers.eve/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/04/07/new.beers.eve/index.html#cnnSTCTextAt the stroke of midnight, American beer drinkers were no longer breaking the law when they broke open a beer.Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:06:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/25/news/companies/boyle_chocolates.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/25/news/companies/boyle_chocolates.fortune/index.htmGood thing Google has an on-site dentist. One of the sweetest perks - literally - enjoyed by employees at the company's Mountain View, Calif. headquarters is the unlimited supply of bite-sized chocolates found in its well-stocked cafeterias.Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:49:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/25/honduran.melon/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/25/honduran.melon/index.html#cnnSTCTextHe's no Julia Child, but Honduran President Manuel Zelaya showed Tuesday he can attack a cantaloupe and U.S. government claims in a single motion.Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:36:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1723685,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1723685,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsLoyal customers get free extras, freshly ground coffee brewing in-house, fancy new espresso machines and more on the Starbucks revitalizing docketWed, 19 Mar 2008 15:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/03/14/tea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/03/14/tea/index.html#cnnSTCTextSteep yourself in know-how with these masterful tips on tools and techniques.Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:03:00 EDT