Quick Notes & Newsworthy Items

As I was looking through a variety of infographics, I came across this comprehensive food safety chart… lots of good points to remember for smart shopping, cleaning, storing, prep & cooking, reheating and food allergies.

Check out these factoids about coffee and tea… interesting data about the most caffeinated beverages.

Sommeliers use opposing taste profiles such as sweet and sour all the time to create perfect food and wine pairings. Follow these simple guidelines to make the best wine and food pairings at home…

Not sure what to get the expecting mother who already has everything she’ll need from her first child? I had the same challenge when my girlfriend Eliza announced she was pregnant with her second son. “I just wish you could come to my house and cook everyday!” she said with a sigh and slumped shoulders [...]

A poll finds that few realize obesity’s links to cancer, arthritis and respiratory problems — but knowing more about the myriad ways obesity affects health could help motivate people to get more active and eat better before full-blown disease strikes.