Two special menus came to the Restaurant at the Getty in Los Angeles this spring, including one to accompany the exhibition “A Queen’s Treasure from Versailles: Marie-Antoinette’s Japanese Lacquer” and another for Valentine’s Day.

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Mt. Angel Abbey’s Salmon Smokes Competition Again
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Mt. Angel Abbey’s Executive Chef/General Manager Paul Lieggi collected his second consecutive win in the preserved seafood category for his hot-smoked salmon at the Good Food Awards in San Francisco.

The Buzz: Carrageenan
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Should you be concerned about the carrageenan in plant-based milks, yogurts, and coffee drinks? Find out what the science says about the controversial food additive.

Staff Spotlight: The Accidental Chef – Case Western’s Dick Thompson
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When asked how he ended up in cooking, Bon Appétit Chef/Manager Dick Thompson answers, “Life happened.” In just over three years, Dick has gone from supervisor at Melt to chef/manager of the entire TVUC, which has five concepts.

MIM Shows Weekend Visitors How Tasty Science Can Be
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The special “experience weekend” at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix offered focused on the “Science of Cooking” and incorporated a live, rapid-freeze ice cream demo.

Recipe: Seared Sardine Avocado Toast with Smoked Paprika
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New to sardines? Don’t knock ‘em til you try ‘em. Learn to love this heart-healthy fish by mixing with creamy avocado, lemon zest, and smoked paprika for a flavorful light lunch or hearty snack.

Vassar’s Community Farm Next Door
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Vassar College leases 12 acres of former college farmland to a pioneering food nonprofit called the Poughkeepsie Farm Project, a community farm with a commitment to education and food justice

Wellness Tips: Why “Eating the Rainbow” Is the Key to Wellness
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I’ve heard that eating a “beige diet” isn’t good for you. What color is the healthiest?

Staff Spotlight: “Café Doctor” Mimo Boumrar Prescribes Smiles and Laughter
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The Red Brick Bistro at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance serves as a safe haven from the stresses of treatment, where guests can count on a nourishing meal and dose of Café Manager Mimo Boumrar’s welcoming smile

The Buzz: “Free from X” Health Claims
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Choosing sugar-, gluten-, dairy-free, or other free-from foods is a fast track to healthy eating…or is it?