Topic: Italian Food and Cooking
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Columbus Day: What's open, what's closed, what's happening?
True, it's not the most exciting holiday on the calendar. It's not even observed in every state, which means Columbus Day comes with a lot of confusion about practical matters, such as what's open and what's not. Here's your practical guide to Columbus Day.
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In Pictures: America's Food Renaissance
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Top 7 detective series set in foreign locales
Two of the most popular summer book genres are mystery and travel, and there's no better way to enjoy both than by reading detective novels set in foreign locations. Check out this list to learn about seven series that will keep you on the edge of your beach chair – all summer long.
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10 books to read before you go to Italy this summer
It seems that new travel guides to Italy are being published every five minutes or so. But for those who want to keep it simple, here are the handful of absolute must-read books – three classic novels included – that no tourist to Italy should ever be without.
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What to read? 15 promising titles for early 2011
There's no better way to face the new year than with a good book in hand. Here are 15 promising-looking nonfiction books, all due for release early in 2011.
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Meatless Monday: Wild ramp and lemon risotto
Ramps, the fleeting spring onion, are delicious in a creamy risotto.
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Homemade gnocchi
A home cook takes on the challenge of making gnocchi from scratch.
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Celebrity chef Mario Batali to serve up $5.25M to restaurant workers
Renowned chef Mario Batali and his business partner have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of workers at eight New York restaurants. Tip-skimming was one allegation.
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Meatless Monday: Winter squash and bean stew
A hearty bean and squash stew that will last throughout the week.
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Curried fig butter biscuits
Serve these buttery sweet rolls with a spicy soup or stew.
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A feast of seven fishes
A Christmas Eve spread -- Italian-style -- draws from the sea and those familiar Mediterranean staples of garlic and olives.
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It's World Pasta Day
Oct. 25 is the global call to pasta. As if we needed any more encouragement. Celebrate with this beef and pork ragú.
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Columbus Day: What's open, what's closed, what's happening?
True, it's not the most exciting holiday on the calendar. It's not even observed in every state, which means Columbus Day comes with a lot of confusion about practical matters, such as what's open and what's not. Here's your practical guide to Columbus Day.
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Meatless Monday: Creamy risotto
If you don't mind stirring, creamy risotto makes a delicious meal for fall.
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Perfect basil pesto
A tried-and-true pesto recipe to help harvest the basil in the garden.
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Favorite summer recipes
Here are the Top 10 Stir It Up! recipes that were the most popular among readers.
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This just in: seasonal eating can be boring
Do we actually want to eat tomato and basil salad three or four times a week?
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Diggin' It
How to grow and prepare figs
A gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and serving figs.
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Eggplant caponata
This caponata is absolutely delicious, a big sautée pan is all you need, and one batch should get you through two nights of company
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Editor's Blog
Foodie nation: Why we're in the kitchen
Not so long ago, kitchens were smell, smoky, messy places far removed from dining. The food revolution wouldn't have happened if the kitchen hadn't gotten classy.
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In Pictures: America's Food Renaissance
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Top 7 detective series set in foreign locales
Two of the most popular summer book genres are mystery and travel, and there's no better way to enjoy both than by reading detective novels set in foreign locations. Check out this list to learn about seven series that will keep you on the edge of your beach chair – all summer long.
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10 books to read before you go to Italy this summer
It seems that new travel guides to Italy are being published every five minutes or so. But for those who want to keep it simple, here are the handful of absolute must-read books – three classic novels included – that no tourist to Italy should ever be without.
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Italy's frutta heaven
Fresh produce is such a staple of Italy's cuisine, it's easy to eat vegan and thrive there.
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Olive oil gelato
As the weather heats up get daring and try something different in your ice cream bowl.
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Man With a Pan
Stories from dads who cook, by fathers from Mario Batali to Stephen King.
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Diggin' It
How to grow and serve sugar snap peas
A gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and serving sugar snap peas.
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Simple shepherd's pasta with chive blossoms
Pasta tossed with Italian sausage and fresh ricotta cheese.
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The hamburger as a work of art
Forget ordinary ketchup and mustard for your hamburger. The next time you grill, try roasted aioli and blue cheese for an adventure in flavors.
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Chinese duck pasta with mushrooms
Steaming duck legs with ginger, garlic, star anise and Chinese five-spice powder before roasting them infuses the meat with flavor and moisture for this Chinese pasta dish.
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