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September 16, 2008

Sweet Tart Apple Berry Apricot Pie: A Contest Winner!

If you had to pick your favorite pie, what would it be? I know, it’s a hard question! I happen to love lemon meringue pies, apple pies, french silk pies…I really can’t limit myself to just one. That’s why when Recipe4Living had its Best Pie Recipe Contest, it was hard to choose a winner. But one entry made our jobs a little easier. This Sweet Tart Apple Berry Apricot Pie let us know that we didn’t really have to limit ourselves. We could have all of these great flavors in one pie! Not to mention, look how beautiful it is!

Recipe after the jump.

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March 7, 2008

Food In The News: Weekly Roundup

French fries ain’t no fast food - Fried potatoes have become a sort of social class equalizer. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fast food chain, or a high class fancy restaurant, when it comes down to it, everyone just loves french fries! It’s true, when I was in Amsterdam, they served fries everywhere I went.

Soy reduces breast cancer risk - A study of women in Tokyo who regularly eat soy products were proven to have less incidents of breast cancer.

As American as Apple Pie - A Culinary Institute of America poll shows chefs across America’s favorite dessert to make is Apple Pie. Coming in close second is Cheesecake.

Grass-fed beef consumption on the rise - Bill Kurtis? Are you reading this? Chefs and consumers are demanding their beef be grass-fed! Looks like you have something going, my friend! (Re: Bill Kurtis ranch of grass fed beef. To read interview, click here.)

Bread can be good for you, if you let it - Some say packing in the carbs by eating bread is not healthy for us, but if you use the right grains and follow these three different ways of making it, it doesn’t have to be unhealthy!

Everyone’s popping the Italian bubbly - Prosecco, an Italian sparkling wine, has gained popularity and is now a highly sought after beverage.

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