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Author Michael Pollan did a full two years of research in writing his latest book, In Defense of Health.  Throughout the nutrition and health tome, he offers this bottom line, “Eat food.  Not too much.  Mostly plants.”  Sounds simple enough.
In a recent issue of People magazine, he gave a few of his specific tips:
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If you’re a fan of Bravo TV’s Top Chef competition, then you know that the contestants are faced with all sorts of challenges … everything from creating something magnificent from vending machine offerings to making a four-course meal with a larger budget than you and I would normally use for the week’s groceries.
Since winning season […]

From the entire Paper Palate and Well Fed Network family, we wish you a wonderful holiday season with your friends and family.  We are on vacation until January 2nd, but will return then with a bounty of food and drink coverage.  Best wishes to you and yours.

Since his days on NBC’s The Restaurant over three years ago, celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito seems to have evolved into a kinder, gentler version of himself, as particularly evidenced by his appearances on Bravo’s Top Chef. Besides keeping the former nasties in check, he has also managed to shed some 30 pounds and has started […]

The nomination period for the annual Food Blog Awards has kicked off, and you can go to our main site to cast your nominations. Continue on below for today’s daily content on Paper Palate.

I make no bones about it, I’m not a big fan of Sandra Lee’s cooking, or her Food Network show, Semi-Homemade. That being said, after reading a recent excerpt from her new memoir Made from Scratch in People Magazine, while I may not be a fan of Sandra Lee’s cooking, I am now a fan […]

Yes, that Jessica Seinfeld.  The one married to funnyman Jerry Seinfeld.  Although a surprising new source for recipes, her first cookbook, Deceptively Delicious, just might find its way into many homes with kids, mine included.  She, like many of us, was faced with kids (Sascha, 6, Julian, 4, and Shepherd, 2) that are picky about which […]

In a recent issue of OK! Magazine, everyone’s favorite perky cook Rachael Ray let loose with some of her favorite way to celebrate Fall:
Tailgate in Style:  Use an empty beer box as a makeshift cutting board; marinate the meat in a resealable plastic bag, then just pack the bag in the cooler when you leave […]

It seems that celebrity chefs are hawking quite a variety of products lately, doesn’t it?  Everything from olive oils and pasta pots, it’s available.  But just because the product might have a familiar face emblazoned on the box doesn’t mean you necessarily need to fork over your hard-earned dollars.
The October issue of Good Housekeeping magazine […]

Although I order from them semi-frequently, I have yet to make it to a Penzey’s store. No matter, it’s nearly as fun to open up a box of goodies from them when I place an online order. A year ago, I succumbed and started subscribing to their magazine, Penzey’s One. Every time I debate about […]