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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?

Nothing says spring like the soft saccharine glow of Marshmallow Peeps lined up for an entertaining, tasty, and potentially undignified end by human consumption. Read on to learn a bit about your favorite seasonal sweet treat.

Best known as an cheap and affordable dish for college students and people who are on the run when they need an instant food-fix, instant ramen is showing its other facets like its history fighting hunger and its background with relief efforts to help nations who have faced some hard hits with natural diasters.  Due to its convenience and accessibility, most people take for granted the huge impact instant noodles has on the world. 

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.

Ever hear of the Half Plate Rule? No, it’s not a saucer-calibrated test of one’s optimism; the Half Plate Rule is an easy and practical tool to make sure we all eat our fruits and veggies.

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.

Pies are making a comeback as the new dessert indulgence while the cupcake trend begins to fade out of style.

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.  

The first week of 2011 is marked by groundbreaking and historic legislation revamping the country’s food safety laws and standards. President Obama signed “The Food Safety Modernization Act” yesterday, bestowing unprecedented authority to the FDA to monitor and enforce newly strengthened food safety guidelines.