New foodie app is spot on

Facebook asks, “What’s on your mind?” Twitter wonders, “What are you doing?” Foursquare wants to know where you are. Flickr wants to see what photographs you’re taking

‘Average Mom’ does it all

“Iron Chef” fails to impress.

Dressed in black

Garlic’s new hue signals entirely different taste Black garlic? Yes, indeed.

5 reasons to check out new nutrition site

Eatright.org offers the latest findings, discussions and tips on everything from food safety to shaving calories off your restaurant order On the heels of a recent survey showing 60 percent of people have trouble finding accurate food and nutrition information online, the American Dietetic Association has revamped its Web site, hoping to help the public make healthful choices about what we eat and drink.

Mix-and-match meal

Risotto is endlessly accommodating.

Romaine restoration

Caesar salad sparked the rebirth of romaine lettuce and one of the more remarkable turnarounds in modern agricultural history. A lot of times when food writers praise an old-fashioned ingredient such as romaine lettuce, they do it with a nod and a wink and more than a hint of condescension, like fashion critics chortling when a Parisian couture house sends its models out dressed in gingham and lace: “Oh, how very droll!”

Picking

We rate six models to find which ones work In Mom’s kitchen, I often had the job of peeling carrots or potatoes. The only utensil to turn to (besides the treacherous paring knife) was a stainless steel, vertical swivel peeler from the supermarket (also known as the Lancashire peeler).

Dangerous dogs? Group says it’s time for a redesign

Can America build a better hot dog?

Dangerous dogs? Group says it’s time for a redesign

Can America build a better hot dog?

Real food provides real comfort

The needy need sustenance.