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coconut shells

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Five men from Papua New Guinea survived more than two months at sea by eating driftwood and coconut shells.

Their horrendous ordeal began when the family of eight's 22-foot boat ran out of fuel on a trip to a nearby island.

Ocean Encounter, a U.S. fishing ship, ended up rescuing the men two months later near the South Pacific island, Nauru. Two of the seven men that were rescued unfortunately passed away from severe malnutrition before the rescue vessel could reach proper medical assistance. The eighth passenger, a 15-year-old boy, drowned before the rescue boat arrived after jumping into the water to recover a shirt that had blown away.

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]]>coconut shellsDriftwoodlost at seanick salespapua new guineaSarah LeTrentFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:00 ESTTip of the Day - Pumpkin Barkhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/tip-of-the-day-pumpkin-bark/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/tip-of-the-day-pumpkin-bark/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/tip-of-the-day-pumpkin-bark/#commentsFiled under: , ,

December may have peppermint bark, but have you thought to incorporate the taste of autumn into white chocolate with a rich pumpkin swirl?

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]]>fall flavorspumpkin barkpumpkin pureethanksgiving recipestip of the daywhite chocolateSarah LeTrentFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 ESTNew York City McDonald's Gets European Makeoverhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/upscale-mcdonalds-opens-in-new-york-city/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/upscale-mcdonalds-opens-in-new-york-city/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/upscale-mcdonalds-opens-in-new-york-city/#commentsFiled under: ,

chic mcdonald's

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This hip-looking restaurant doesn't take reservations.

A redesigned McDonald's featuring free wireless Internet access, an art deco concept, flat-screen televisions and all-black-clad employees has opened in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood.

The restaurant is the first of its kind to open in the United States, following the success of similarly designed locations in Paris and London, officials say.

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]]>fast food newsmcdonaldsmcdonalds chelseamcdonalds makeoverupscale mcdonaldsSarah LeTrentThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:00 ESTMartha Stewart and Meredith Vieira in Apple Pie Bake-offhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/martha-stewart-and-meredith-vieira-in-apple-pie-bake-off/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/martha-stewart-and-meredith-vieira-in-apple-pie-bake-off/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/martha-stewart-and-meredith-vieira-in-apple-pie-bake-off/#commentsFiled under: , , ,



Talk about a Thanksgiving throwdown.

While there was no Bobby Flay, the NBC's Meredith Vieira challenged celebrity domestic goddess Martha Stewart and her "Mile High Apple Pie" to an apple pie bake-off Wednesday morning on "The Today Show."

There were the obvious differences: Martha Stewart made her own pie crust while Meredith opted for a Flako pre-made version. Martha included lemon in her mile-high pie while Meredith did not. Meredith uses apple pie spice, Martha utilizes cinnamon.

One thing is similarly evident though between the rolling of the eyes and playful taunts, these two ladies were in it to win it.

Find out who won the Martha vs. Meredith apple pie bake-off and get the recipes after the jump.

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]]>apple pieapple pie recipesmartha stewartmeredith vieirameredith vieira and martha stewarttoday showSarah LeTrentWed, 18 Nov 2009 17:30:00 ESTPears, Pierre Gagnaire and Losing the Pie Crust - The New York Times in 60 Secondshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/the-new-york-times-in-60-seconds/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/the-new-york-times-in-60-seconds/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/the-new-york-times-in-60-seconds/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

rolling pin and pie crust

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  • Make sure the Thanksgiving preparations don't turn into an episode of "Hell's Kitchen" by following Mark Bittman's guide of 101 things to prepare in advance.
  • Lose the rolling pin with these homemade dessert suggestions. No fussy pie crust required.
  • "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" -- Melissa Clark challenges her family's traditional chestnut stuffing by cooking up three new stuffing possibilities to see if they can compete.
  • The Pour Blog admits "books about wine are no substitute for drinking wine." But these six book suggestions about wine can help readers better appreciate what they're drinking.
  • 'Tis the season to cook and bake pears.
  • Legendary French chef Pierre Gagnaire is the latest three Michelin-starred to infiltrate the Vegas strip with his first restaurant endeavor in the U.S.

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]]>in sixty secondspierre gagnairestuffing recipesthanksgiving dinnerthe new york timesSarah LeTrentWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESTThe Perfect Deviled Egg - Tip of the Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/the-perfect-deviled-egg-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/the-perfect-deviled-egg-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/the-perfect-deviled-egg-tip-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Deviled eggs, a fixture on the appetizer circuit, can give your holiday guests a delicious start to the Thanksgiving feast.

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]]>deviled eggshard boiled eggsperfect hard boiled eggthanksgiving foodtip of the daySarah LeTrentWed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 ESTLibby's Fears Canned Pumpkin Shortage This Thanksgivinghttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/libbys-canned-pumpkin-shortage/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/libbys-canned-pumpkin-shortage/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/libbys-canned-pumpkin-shortage/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

mini pumpkin pies

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First there was the Halloween pumpkin shortage and now this.

Nestlé, the parent company of Libby's Pumpkin, said Tuesday that it might not have enough canned pumpkin for the Thanksgiving holiday.

"Our calculations indicate that we may deplete our inventory of canned Libby's pumpkin as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday," Paul Bakus, vice president for Nestlé's baking division, told the New York Times.

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]]>canned pumpkinlibbys pumpkinnestlepumpkin piepumpkin shortagethanksgiving foodSarah LeTrentTue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:00 ESTBeer Batter, Bryan Voltaggio and Burgers - The Baltimore Sun in 60 Secondshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/beer-batter-bryan-voltaggio-and-burgers-the-baltimore-sun-in/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/beer-batter-bryan-voltaggio-and-burgers-the-baltimore-sun-in/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/beer-batter-bryan-voltaggio-and-burgers-the-baltimore-sun-in/#commentsFiled under: ,

beer battered fish

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  • An inside look at Volt, the restaurant of Bryan Voltaggio -- a remaining contestant and one-half of the brothers Voltaggio on 'Top Chef Vegas.'
  • Inspired by a cupcake, a contemplation of eating with your hands: "There's an intimacy with your food ... that you don't get when you have the intermediary fork thingie."
  • As many are picking the perfect bird for Thanksgiving, food journalist Rob Kasper acquaints himself with heritage turkeys at a Baltimore County farm during their final days.
  • Aspiring to become a sommelier? Test your wine I.Q.
  • Cooking with wine? What about cooking with beer? From beer-battered to basted, a look at menu items from Baltimore restaurants that put a little hop into the recipe.
  • In light of the mass beef recall in early November, consumers are turning to small butcher shops, small cattle farms and gourmet grocers in search of a better burger.

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]]>beer batterBeerBatterbryan voltaggioBryanVoltaggioin 60 secondsIn60Secondsthe baltimore sunTheBaltimoreSunSarah LeTrentMon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESTHow to French Cut Green Beans - Tip of the Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/how-to-french-cut-green-beans-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/how-to-french-cut-green-beans-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/how-to-french-cut-green-beans-tip-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Leave the green beans out of the casserole with a sophisticated cut on fall's favorite legume.

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]]>french cut green beansgreen bean casserolegreen beansthanksgivingthanksgiving recipestip of the daySarah LeTrentMon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:00 ESTHealth Inspectors Find Mice in Kitchens of Colts' Stadiumhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/mice-found-in-kitchens-of-lucas-oil-stadium/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/mice-found-in-kitchens-of-lucas-oil-stadium/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/mice-found-in-kitchens-of-lucas-oil-stadium/#commentsFiled under: ,

Lucas Oil Stadium

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Football fans may want to rethink that visit to the concession stand during the Indianapolis Colts' big Sunday game against the New England Patriots.

Marion County health inspectors cited the food contractor, Centerplate, at Lucas Oil stadium for food safety violations -- including mice feces in storage rooms, kitchens and an oven. Inspectors also found actual mice (not just evidence of them) in the kitchen area, both dead and alive.

The Marion County Health Department issued 42 citations and $3,900 in fines in all against the Stamford, Conn.-based food service company.

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]]>centerplatefood safetyfood safety inspectionsFoodSafetyFoodSafetyInspectionshealth inspectionHealthInspectionIndianapolis ColtsIndianapolisColtsLucas Oil StadiumLucasOilStadiumSarah LeTrentFri, 13 Nov 2009 16:30:00 ESTBurger King Franchisees Sue Over $1 Double Cheeseburgerhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/12/burger-king-franchisees-sue-over-1-double-cheeseburger/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/12/burger-king-franchisees-sue-over-1-double-cheeseburger/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/12/burger-king-franchisees-sue-over-1-double-cheeseburger/#commentsFiled under:

burger king double cheeseburger

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Burger King franchisees are fighting to have it their way.

The suit, filed against Burger King by the National Franchise Association, comes after Burger King required all franchisees to sell its double cheeseburger for $1. The suit, which represents 80 percent of all Burger King franchise owners in America, alleges that the Whopper chain doesn't have the power to set price ceilings on choice menu items.

The saga started back in July when we reported franchisees turned down an initial plan to sell the double cheeseburgers for a buck due to worries that another $1 offering could cause more customers to trade down from higher-priced menu items.

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]]>burger kingburger king franchisesBurgerKingBurgerKingFranchisesone dollar double cheeseburgerOneDollarDoubleCheeseburgerthe national franchise associationTheNationalFranchiseAssociationSarah LeTrentThu, 12 Nov 2009 16:30:00 ESTTip of the Day - Keeping Champagne Bubblyhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/12/tip-of-the-day-keeping-champagne-bubbly/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/12/tip-of-the-day-keeping-champagne-bubbly/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/12/tip-of-the-day-keeping-champagne-bubbly/#commentsFiled under: ,

As the holidays approach, learn how to keep that bubbly sparkling long after the cork has been popped.

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]]>bubblychampagnepreserving champagnePreservingChampagneproseccosaving champagneSavingChampagnetip of the dayTipOfTheDaySarah LeTrentThu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 ESTTurkey Treasurers, Side Supporters and Po'Boy Preservationists - The New York Times in 60 Secondshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/turkey-treasurers-side-supporters-and-poboy-preservationists/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/turkey-treasurers-side-supporters-and-poboy-preservationists/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/turkey-treasurers-side-supporters-and-poboy-preservationists/#commentsFiled under: ,

Thanksgiving spread

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]]>in sixty secondsInSixtySecondsnew york timesNewYorkTimespoboysthanksgiving recipesthanksgiving sidesThanksgivingRecipesThanksgivingSidesturkeySarah LeTrentWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESTIt's Not Thanksgiving Without ...http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/its-not-thanksgiving-without/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/its-not-thanksgiving-without/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/10/its-not-thanksgiving-without/#commentsFiled under: , ,

thanksgiving food

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Finish this sentence: "It's not Thanksgiving at my house without ..."

For most, the answer will be the bird of the hour -- Tom Turkey. For others, it may be the baked ham in its glazed glory.

Some like to carbo-load on gravy-laden mashed potatoes, while others prefer to bow before bowls of macaroni-n-cheese. And then there are the casserole crazies.

Many find themselves nostalgic for the green bean casserole of yore, complete with cream of mushroom soup and canned fried onions. Then there's the sweet potato casserole -- which in itself sparks controversy as whether to top with brown sugar or marshmallows. And whether or not it is indeed referred to as sweet potato casserole or candied yams.

On a related note, is it called stuffing or dressing? And do you bake it in the bird or separately? Cranberry sauce -- is it canned or homemade?

For the rest, the answer is easy as pie -- saving the best for last with a slice of pecan, pumpkin, apple or sweet potato goodness.

One thing we can all agree on is Thanksgiving is a time to eat, eat and, oh yeah, eat some more. The nap afterward is a well-deserved reward.

Have a field day in the comments. "It's not Thanksgiving without ..."

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]]>thanksgiving 2009thanksgiving foodthanksgiving menuThanksgiving2009ThanksgivingFoodThanksgivingMenuSarah LeTrentTue, 10 Nov 2009 15:15:00 ESTTip of the Day - Homemade Butterscotch Saucehttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/09/tip-of-the-day-homemade-butterscotch/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/09/tip-of-the-day-homemade-butterscotch/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/09/tip-of-the-day-homemade-butterscotch/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Butterscotch sauce is a rich and buttery treat that makes a great seasonal dessert topper in place of chocolate or whipped cream.

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]]>butterscotchbutterscotch sauceButterscotchSaucehomemade butterscotchHomemadeButterscotchtip of the dayTipOfTheDaySarah LeTrentMon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 ESTCurtis Stone Wants to Cook You Dinnerhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/06/curtis-stone-wants-to-cook-you-dinner/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/06/curtis-stone-wants-to-cook-you-dinner/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/06/curtis-stone-wants-to-cook-you-dinner/#commentsFiled under:

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Who doesn't enjoy having dinner prepared for them by someone else? Even better if that someone is celebrity chef Curtis Stone.

Enter the GMC Trade Secrets Sweepstakes and you could win a dinner party at your humble abode prepared by the Australian 'Take Home Chef.'

Even if you don't win the grand prize, you could win a $50 Williams-Sonoma gift card instantly. Our only question is: what are you waiting for?

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]]>curtis stoneCurtisStonegmcsweepstakesSarah LeTrentFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:45:00 ESTCollards, Clay Pots and Hungry Men - The Philadelphia Inquirer In Sixty Secondshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/06/collards-clay-pots-and-hungry-men-the-philadelphia-inquirer-i/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/06/collards-clay-pots-and-hungry-men-the-philadelphia-inquirer-i/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/06/collards-clay-pots-and-hungry-men-the-philadelphia-inquirer-i/#commentsFiled under: ,

leafy greens

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  • Don't mourn the loss of the summer produce bounty. A guide to the dark leafy greens of fall -- like spinach, collards, Brussels sprouts, rainbow chard and savoy cabbage -- proves autumn has a cornucopia of seasonal vegetables.
  • Cookbook author Paula Wolfert reveals her sacred kitchen object, claiming she "never met a pot of clay she didn't like."
  • The common chickpea is spiced up with cumin, turmeric, coriander and cayenne.
  • Got a hungry man in your life? Lucinda Scala Quinn, author of "Mad Hungry, Feeding Men & Boys" offers ten tips for feeding men (and boys), like "don't ask if they're hungry" and "train them to fend for themselves." After the tips, she cooks up five guy-approved recipes, like "Flat Roast Chicken" and "Steak Pizzaiola."
  • Warm up with hearty stews as the weather cools down. Tomatillos, small green tomatoes popular in Mexican cooking, shine in a "lean, mean slow-cooker recipe" with beef eye of round and pinto beans.

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]]>chickpeasclay potsClayPotsgreenshungry manHungryManin sixty secondsInSixtySecondsleafy greensLeafyGreenslucinda scala quinnLucindaScalaQuinnMad HungryMadHungryphiladelphia inquirerPhiladelphiaInquirerslow cooker recipesslow-cookerSlowCookerRecipesSarah LeTrentFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESTTip of the Day - Making Your Own Dried Fruithttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/06/tip-of-the-day-making-your-own-dried-fruit/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/06/tip-of-the-day-making-your-own-dried-fruit/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/06/tip-of-the-day-making-your-own-dried-fruit/#commentsFiled under: ,

Drying fruit is easy, mostly hands-off and yields a sweet and healthy snack.

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]]>dried fruitDriedFruittip of the dayTipOfTheDaySarah LeTrentFri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 ESTTable for One - Peanut Stewhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/05/table-for-one-peanut-stew/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/05/table-for-one-peanut-stew/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/05/table-for-one-peanut-stew/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Peanut Stew

Photo: Sarah LeTrent.

Few of us want to make a complicated lasagna for solo dining -- by day six, you'll never want to see lasagna again! In this series, AOL Food staffer Sarah LeTrent taste-tests simple recipes suitable for a "table for one."

When we think of peanuts, we think Virginia, ballgames and a top hat-wearing, cane-holding, monocled mascot. However, peanuts are also a staple in West African cooking and used prominently in many dishes. One such typical meal is a hearty stew made with tomatoes, sweet potatoes and peanuts.

This vegetarian version of the soup relies on the saltiness and creaminess of peanut butter -- the pantry staple and venerated American spread that is an often unsung hero in meals that don't include jelly or two slices of bread.

Presenting a new (and more acceptable) way to eat peanut butter by the spoonful.

Find the Peanut Stew recipe after the jump.

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]]>african recipesAfricanRecipespeanut butterpeanut stewPeanutButterpeanutsPeanutStewstewssweet potatoesSweetPotatoestable for oneTableForOneSarah LeTrentThu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:00 ESTFood Politics, Green Bean Casserole and Chopsticks - The New York Times in 60 Secondshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/04/food-politics-green-bean-casserole-and-chopsticks-the-new-yo/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/04/food-politics-green-bean-casserole-and-chopsticks-the-new-yo/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/04/food-politics-green-bean-casserole-and-chopsticks-the-new-yo/#commentsFiled under: ,

sushi

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  • Trevor Corson, the author of "The Story of Sushi," says to step away from the chopsticks -- the proper way to eat sushi is with your fingers.
  • Joaquin Baca of the Brooklyn Star only serves up food he likes to eat -- including the Americana classic green bean casserole, updated with homemade mushroom soup and onion rings.
  • White House chef Sam Kass stirs pots and policy. When he's not preparing meals for the first family, he gathers with senior policy advisers to figure out how to improve the health of the country's children.
  • First Lady Michelle Obama makes a cameo on the Jan. 3 episode of "Iron Chef America" to raise awareness for the Healthy Kids Initiative -- and revealing that the secret ingredient is anything from the White House garden.
  • From Momofuku to Marco Canora, the roundup of this season's best new cookbooks is sure to take readers on an "edible adventure."
  • Sam Sifton's latest reviews Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte, the Parisian import to Midtown that relies on "the simplicity of salad, steak and fries, heavy on the salt and butter, rich as a cardiologist," and waitresses in what resemble French maid outfits.
  • The Minimalist, Mark Bittman, takes meatball madness to the Middle East with lamb, cumin, mint and bulgur.
  • Nostalgic for wine from their Vienna upbringing, Carlo Huber and Paul Darcy made it their mission to bring Viennese wines and wine culture to the United States.
  • Saltie, a tiny sandwich shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, serves up sandwiches "the Earl would approve."

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]]>GreenBeanCasserolein sixty secondsInSixtySecondsIronChefAmericaLeRelaisdeVeniseLentrecotemichelleobamanew york timesnew york times foodNewYorkTimesNewYorkTimesFoodSamKassTheStoryofSushiTrevorCorsonwhitehousechefSarah LeTrentWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST