A Look Back at the Second Annual Good Food Awards


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Good Food Awards Pictures

Food artisans from around the country were honored at the second annual Good Food Awards, which celebrate American food producers, who enhance the country's agricultural landscape and help to build community. On Friday, we hit up the awards ceremony, where a veritable who's who of the food industry, from Alice Waters to Ruth Reichl, spoke to the importance of heirloom products, and where we had a Read more

Ruth Reichl: "American Food Is the Best in the World Right Now"


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Ruth Reichl Interview at the Good Food Awards

This weekend, food artisans from around the country are being honored in the second annual Good Food Awards, which celebrate American food producers who enhance the country's agricultural landscape and help to build community. While the awards are relatively new to the gastronomic landscape, they're already backed by some of the country's biggest food influencers, such as Whole Foods, and seminal Read more

8 Life Lessons Learned From CES 2012


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Life Lessons Learned From CES

This year's CES didn't just teach us about gadget trends and the future of the industry — it also taught us a few things that we'll remember in our everyday lives as well. Here, we offer up a few tips to take with you on your next journey to a big tech conference, or to keep in the back of your mind for life. Trust me: our pain is your gain! Get plenty of sleep. Between long hours on the Read more

4 Toxic Foods That Should Never Cross Your Lips


Updated 12/09/11 7:08 AM · Posted by Prevention · 7 comments

Foods You Should Never Eat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Is your food loaded with toxins and chemicals? Here, simple swaps to protect yourself By Anne Underwood Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they're organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, Read more

Link Time: Watch Larry David's Thanksgiving Special


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Larry David Funny or Die Thanksgiving Special

Don't miss Larry David's Funny or Die Thanksgiving special. — Eater Guess what? Today's the fifth most popular day for pizza delivery. — The FN Dish The farmer to blame for 2010's salmonella outbreak has left the egg industry. — Grub Street SF Why 24/7 snacking is the next big food trend. — USA Today How to carve a turkey in under five minutes. — Real Simple Why there's a renewed Read more

The Holiday Wine Lover's Tech Guide


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Wine Gadgets and Phone Apps

With the holiday party season nearly in effect, you can count on dozens of dinner parties and family gatherings. Naturally, these occasions call for a bottle of wine worth celebrating. Whether you're playing host and looking for the right food pairing or searching for the perfect bottle of red as a "thank you" to the hostess, check out our list of apps and gadgets to keep you swishing, sniffing, Read more

A Director Talks Beauty, Weight, and Acceptance in America


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America the Beautiful Director Darryl Roberts on Body Image

America the Beautiful II is the new chapter in the much-lauded documentary series that explores attractiveness, self-perception, and weight in America. For its release, filmmaker Darryl Roberts spoke with us about what working on these films has taught him about beauty, what really makes someone attractive, and what keeps him happy with his own appearance. For the interview, keep reading. Read more

Superfood Diva Julie Morris Defines Key Nutritional Terms


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Nutritional Density, ORAC, and ANDI Definitions

Julie Morris, writer and healthy food chef, has developed recipes for vegan athlete Brendan Brazier and released her own cookbook, Superfood Cuisine: Cooking With Nature's Most Amazing Foods ($30). With 10 years of experience in the natural food industry and 12 years as a vegan, Julie has accumulated a lot of information on nutrient-rich foods and how to deliciously prepare them. Here are key Read more

Mario Batali's Quips on Restaurants Today


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Mario Batali Quotes

To kick off the third morning of the NYC Wine & Food Festival, four of the industry's top tastemakers, restaurateurs Mario Batali and Marcus Samuelsson, TV host Andrew Zimmern, and Food & Wine editor in chief Dana Cowin gathered for a panel discussion to talk about what makes the best restaurant experience. They all had plenty to say about the state of dining — especially the jocular Read more

Chipotle's "Back to the Start" Spotlights New Sustainable Food Foundation


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Chipotle's New Foundation For Sustainable Food

Chipotle's furthering its quest to create a more sustainable fast food system. Today the quickservice chain unveiled its new nonprofit organization, the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation, to help support sustainable food practices. It's also debuted a short animated film, which will air prior to feature films in theaters nationwide. The spot, titled "Back to the Start," is about a fictional farmer's Read more