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What a TV Producer Eats in Atlanta Part 2

I have had more than my fair share of bad meals on the road to the point where I once packed enough Thai instant noodle bowls to cover a four day shoot in Iowa. As luck would have it Iowa City turned out to be a college town with decent food and better still, $3 beers in mugs as big…
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Food App Review of the Week: Let’s Cook with Fabio Viviani and Bertolli Olive Oil

Let’s Cook with Fabio Viviani and Bertolli Olive Oil Developer: American Rice Inc. Cost: $0.99 Runs on: iPhone Website: http://letscookapp.com During the 5th season of Top Chef, the cooking competition show, formidable competitor Fabio Viviani was voted as the Fan Favorite and became an instant celebrity chef. Since then the endorsements have rolled in, paving the way for this app…
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Eating Walnuts Reduces Breast Cancer Risk

A diet sprinkled with walnuts can cause a significant reduction of breast cancer risk, a new study conducted by Marshall University discovered recently. Mice who ate the equivalent of 2 ounces of walnuts daily in their diets developed breast cancer at half the rate as those in the no-walnuts group. Elaine Hardman, Ph.D., of Marshall’s Joan C. Edwards School of…
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Food App Review of the Week: Melon Meter

Melon Meter Developer: Let There Be Light Innovations Cost: $1.99 Runs on: iPhone Website: http://ltbli.com With so many food apps focused on recipes or ingredients, it’s refreshing to test an app that actually turns your smartphone into a kitchen, er, farmer’s market tool. According to the information provided by Let There Be Light Innovations (LTBLI), the app developer, they have…
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Google Buys Zagat Survey

After 32 years in private hands, Zagat became part of Google’s portfolio, it was announced today (September 8, 2011). In a statement on their website, Nina and Tim Zagat pointed to the value of consumers’ “witty comments” and impartial reviews as the key to Zagat’s longevity and success. No purchase price was disclosed. Zagat, although resting on substantial laurels for…
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