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The Bees are Back in Town
Local honeybee expert and researcher Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich talks urban beekeeping and Boston honey.By Amanda BalagurThe Greater Boston area harbors a growing population of urban beekeepers, from...
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The Weird Science of GMO Labeling
Just label it? The experts say it's not that simple.By Amanda BalagurFew subjects have proved to be as polarizing as the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food. What began in the...
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Craft Spirits Cut From the Heart
Boston Harbor Distillery sails into the drink scene.By Amanda BalagurRhonda Kallman has been at the forefront of craft alcohol since the early 80s. She co-founded the Boston Beer Company (brewer of Sam...
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From the Front Line of the New England Food Fight
Rupa Shenoy from WGBH News and The American Academy of Arts and Sciences team up to explore food issues in New England.By Catherine SmartAt Craving Boston, we know the food world isn’t all about...
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Dan Pashman Does Not Like Pumpkin Spice
The Sporkful host talks college food, New England classics and cold weather comfort.By Emily BalkDan Pashman, the creator and host of WNYC podcast “The Sporkful,” is an eater, not a foodie. His mission...
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Boston Fermentation Festival Brings the Funk
Elizabeth Koch learns about DIY kraut, pickles and other effervescent goodies in a jar.By Elizabeth Koch“You really need to get in there and work it!” my new drill sergeant exclaims. I’m elbow-deep in...
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Can the Sharing Economy Work When It Comes to Home Cooking?
Food Entrepreneur Charles Vanijcharoenkarn wants you to sell extra servings of your dinner.By Amanda BalagurFood entrepreneur Charles Vanijcharoenkarn is on a mission to connect busy Bostonians with...
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Boston Chefs and Food Scholars Debate Dumplings
Elisha Siegel explores what makes a true dumpling, and where to find the best in town.By Elisha SiegelBefore we dive in, a disclaimer: The following exploration of dumpling identity politics may be...
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Learn To Eat Like A Puritan Settler
Amanda Balagur feasts with local historians to find out what early New Englanders ate.By Amanda BalagurUntil recently, if you had asked me what life was like for the Puritans who founded Boston in...
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Talking Turkey with the Van Hoof Family
Bob's Turkey Farm raises "good looking Toms" for your Thanksgiving table.By Amanda BalagurIt’s Monday morning and the sun is beaming down on the snow-white backs of the large birds roaming outside...
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The Ultimate Pie Chart: 15 Surprising Facts About America's Favorite...
Pie’s got a storied history, no matter how you slice it.By Meg TrippTopic Chew on ThisTags piepie chartThanksgivingpumpkin pieboston cream piemeg tripp1
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Cambridge Pushes Sustainability with New Bag Law
Cambridge's new "Bring Your Own Bag" ordinance will create a financial incentive for customers to bring their own reusable bags to businesses, including restaurants.By Nicole FlemingIf you notice an...
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Lidia Bastianich Talks New Book and Boston Event
More than four decades into her career, the PBS chef is still all about connecting with the home cook.By Catherine SmartIt's hard to keep up with Lidia Bastianich. The chef and entrepreneur is a...
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5 Tips to Avoid Santa-Like Holiday Weight Gain
Enjoy all the merriment, minus a "belly that shakes when you laugh, like a bowl full of jelly."By Skylar GriggsThe holidays are a wonderful time of year for food lovers. But while trying to stay...
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It’s Still Ice Cream Season
Sure, it’s not 80 degrees in the shade anymore… but ice cream is a treat worth loving all year round.By Meg TrippWhen I tell people I put salt and olive oil on my ice cream, they have one of two...
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Top 5 Nutritionist Hacks for Turkey Day
You can enjoy your favorite holiday treats without wrecking yourself. We promise.By Skylar GriggsI can smell it already… the turkey at our family Thanksgiving dinner in Newburyport. This truly is my...
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What Were Early Thanksgivings Really Like?
The kids' table has been around longer than you think. By Amanda BalagurWhen I say "Thanksgiving," what image pops into your mind? You might picture your family sitting around a long table laden with...
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Ultimate 2015 Holiday Gift Guide for the Local Food Lover
From handmade shucking knives to artisanal cocoa, we've got something you can pick up on your way home for every hungry belly on your list.By Catherine SmartIn order to compile a list of top holiday...
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"Chopped" Alum Turns Out Fast, Fresh Food in Brighton
After her stint on the Food Network, Renita Mendonca is still living life in the fast lane, with a catering business and a new Mediterranean restaurant.By Ellen Bhang When you ask Renita Mendonca what...
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You Don't Have to Cook on Christmas
Want to leave the big meal to professionals? Here's a list of ten Boston-area restaurants open on Christmas Day.By Nicole FlemingWhether you want to start a new tradition this year that takes all the...
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