Food and Drink Wedding Traditions of the British Royals


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Royal Wedding Food Traditions

It's here! The week of the royal wedding has finally arrived, and there's no doubt it'll be the biggest celebration England's seen so far this century. Still, Prince William and Kate Middleton have some pretty big shoes to fill: they'll be following in the footsteps of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. With Read more

5 Kid-Friendly Recipes That Will Score a Touchdown at Your Super Bowl Party


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Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Food

There won't be any penalties for serving up kid-friendly food on Super Bowl Sunday. Sure, once kids are in the picture Super Bowl parties can take on a more family-friendly atmosphere — a little less gambling and a little more attention being paid to the commercials — but that doesn't mean traditional football food won't make it onto the table. I spoke with Sarah Carey, editor in chief of Read more

The 10 Funniest Food-Filled Super Bowl Ads


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Best Super Bowl Food Ads

For us, Super Bowl Sunday may be synonymous with copious amounts of yummy food, but there's another part of the tradition that we look forward to year after year: those hysterical Super Bowl commercials! While some may have fallen short of our expectations, there are definitely a few that make us smile every time we watch. From brewskies to fast food to party snacks, take a comfy seat and prepare Read more

Super Bowl Swaps: Healthy Spins on Iconic NYC and Boston Foods


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Healthy Versions of Classic Boston and New York Foods

Super Bowl Sunday is days away, and for those of us less interested in the game, there's still one reason to participate: the food. For this Giants-Patriots showdown, we've taken the focus away from the field and onto iconic dishes from each team's hometown. Keep reading to see lightened-up recipes of traditional faves, from Boston cream pie to New York pizza. Read more

10 Healthy Chinese Takeout Recipes to Celebrate the New Year


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Healthy Low-Calorie Chinese Food Recipes

Happy Year of the Dragon! There are many healthy Chinese New Year foods to choose from if you're celebrating the traditional way. But if all the holiday's celebrations have you craving some not-so-traditional Chinese takeout, don't worry — you don't have to bust your diet to enjoy these foods. From low-calorie kung pao to tempeh stir-fry, read on for 10 healthy Chinese takeout recipes! Read more

6 Lucky (and Healthy) Foods For the New Year


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Foods That Bring Luck in the New Year

Food has always played a pivotal role in shaping culture, and many great traditions are based around its symbolism. New Year's Eve is no exception; throughout the world, specific foods are eaten because they are believed to bring good luck and fortune to the eater. Given that a lot of these lucky foods are good for you, it already seems like a winning situation. Here are a few ideas of what you Read more

10 Traditional & Delicious Hanukkah Foods


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Traditional Hanukkah Dishes

During this time of year, it'd be hard to overlook the prevalence of fruitcake and eggnog, but there's another important December holiday, Hanukkah, that's replete with fabled history and tradition, too. Traditionally, dishes for this Jewish holiday are not for the faint of heart. Many of the holiday eats are deep fried in oil to symbolize the oil that miraculously lasted eight days. Cheese is Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow Goes Short For Coach's 70th in China


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Gwyneth Paltrow at Coach's 70th Party in China Pictures

Gwyneth Paltrow wore a one-shouldered Stella McCartney mini Thursday night for Coach's 70th anniversary celebration at Beijing's Iberia Center for Contemporary Arts with the company's president Reed Krakoff. She's the star of the leather goods company's ads overseas, and has attended many events with Coach over the last six months. This visit was apparently Gwyneth's first to the city. She Read more

Etsy Finds: Gorgeous Ginkgo Leaves For Fall Homes


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Etsy Ginkgo Leaf Decor

With the onset of Autumn, this week my Etsy finds are inspired by one of my favorite trees: the ginkgo. Ginkgo trees are a unique species that have been used for food and traditional medicine since the very beginnings of human civilization. The gingko's fan-shaped leaves lend themselves easily to design, and were actually a very popular motif during the arts and crafts movement. Today, these Read more

5 Fast-Casual Chains to Look Out For


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5 Expanding Fast-Casual Chains

Last week, the quick-service industry was buzzing with speculation about In-N-Out Burger: based on the comments of at least one insider, In-N-Out may finally be expanding to the Southwestern part of the country. Regardless of what the California burger chain has in store, it's undeniable that there's plenty of growth in fast-casual chains right now. While traditional fast-food companies like Read more