The Amateur Gourmet - Recent Daily Specials

Recent Daily Specials

March 12, 2008
Kosher for Passover Coke
Coke is creating a cane sugar-based batch for the upcoming holiday.
March 6, 2008
The Art of Restaurant Playlists
Frank Bruni ponders the question of restaurant music choices.
March 3, 2008
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Raisins
Raisins are good; turns out they're anti-bacterial, too!
February 27, 2008
Global Seed Vault Opens in Svalbard
The Norwegian project is designed to protect world's agricultural diversity.
February 26, 2008
Starbucks Closes to Teach Baristas How to Make Coffee
Independent coffee houses offer free drinks to jilted 'buckers.
February 21, 2008
This Isn't Low-Fat
Artisanal milk sweeps the country.
February 20, 2008
Delicious Mushroom "no-Cream" Pasta
The roux makes it creamy.
February 13, 2008
Throw Out Your Cookbooks!
The recipe for cooking without recipes.
February 7, 2008
Bittman Says: Never Buy Vinaigrette
It's so easy there's no reason to buy it.
February 6, 2008
Convenient Counter Hoggers
Food And Wine reviews the best small appliances
February 4, 2008
A Taste Too Far
Wineries are cracking down on blitzed revelers.
February 1, 2008
What goes best with a cheeseburger in a can?
A pickle in a tube!
January 31, 2008
Cheeseburger in a Can
When technology finally catches up with our dreams.
January 30, 2008
Pecan Pie sans Corn Syrup
This French version uses butter and caramel to deliver lots of flavor.
January 29, 2008
Should hot tap water be used for cooking?
Short answer: no.
January 24, 2008
For Which Whisk Should I Wish?
Gourmet discusses the best whisk for the job.
January 23, 2008
Dangerous Tuna?
High levels of mercury found in Manhattan sushi.
January 17, 2008
Tapeworms are not the Answer
The ten most insane crash diets ever.
January 16, 2008
100 Uses for Meyer Lemons
Tonight will 73, then 74, followed by 75 right before bed.
January 16, 2008
Organic-free Lattes?
Starbucks to stop offering organic milk option.
January 15, 2008
The High Cost of Seafood
European seafood fever is fueling a $1.6 billion black-market trade.
January 14, 2008
Guidebook For Sale
Slightly used; $200 million or best offer.
January 11, 2008
How to Make a Better Bird?
Pig Fat!
January 10, 2008
How to Store Basil
This video explains how to keep your herbs fresher, longer.
January 9, 2008
Don't Fear Starbucks
How the green mermaid is helping small business

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