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When one hears the term organic or natural foods, it's most often associated with local and sustainable practices that many people are now incorporating into their lives. With an increased awareness of organic consumption it's no surprise that it's shedding to other spectrums of dieting such as organic cocktails and detox-cleanses. Once we start this process of organic dieting, are we really focused on being healthy? Or, do we just want to be skinny?

Molecular gastronomy is a type of cooking and dining experience that incorporates science into the rendering of each dish.  With a reality show, a cook book coming out in March, and restaurants popping up around the nation, molecular gastronomy is a trend that's making waves across the media world.

The last decade has given birth to the organic food craze. More and more people are becoming conscious of what they consume and some even choose to buy exclusively organic items. But with accidental cross-pollination between genetically modified foods and organic foods becoming more common, is eating organic really better for you?

As extreme weather conditions hit crops worldwide, prices for many foods are expected to rise as shortages increase. Avoid paying for these extra costs yourself when dining out by having the right information and using a few smart tips when choosing a restaurant.

It has probably never occurred to you but the way the plates are placed and the lighting of the restaurant greatly affects your dining experience.  The following article addresses the system of disciplines called Feng-shui and the benefits that restaurateurs and patrons acquire from this Chinese aesthetic.  

Slow food, often labeled as an upper crust fad, continues to gain influence in the United States. Its growth has stimulated much debate from skeptics wary of the movement’s effectiveness. Avid supporters of slow food, most notably founder Carlo Petrini and Food Mogul Alice Waters, Michelle Obama, and Jamie Oliver have worked tirelessly in 2010 to educate people on the importance of selecting quality food.        

Take a culinary trip around the world. In this article, we explore the most unusual cuisines from around the world. So, buckle your seat belts and come along for the ride!

It’s simple enough for us to determine that art is placed in a gallery and food is meant to be presented on your plate. What happens when these lines are crossed? We investigate the phenomenon of “food art”—which is to say art that is made out of food, and divulge into its artistic integrity and overall concepts.

Where once food critics grazed freely on persnickety fodder, bloggers now harvest their culinary crops year-round. How and why has food blogging propelled to be the restaurant review platform it is today, and what will come of the time-honored tradition of food criticism in America? We investigate the state of gastronomic talk in this country to see if and where neutral ground lies in this Cyberspace territory war.

It's that time of year again… Flu season! it’s time to break out the cough drops, blankets, and chicken soup. Beat that cold or flu before it beats you -- learn what foods you can eat now and throughout the year to boost your immune system and fight off those unwanted viruses.