All We Can Eat: Shopping


Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 03/30/2012

Starbucks and the great beetle extract controversy
By Cara Kelly
The coffee chain’s use of beetle extract for food dye has disturbed some consumers. But is it better than a chemical alternative?

By Cara Kelly  |  06:30 PM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 03/30/2012

Virginia Food Expo winners are the complete package
By Jane Touzalin
But it seemed like two award winners from the 2012 expo were all about the packaging.

By Jane Touzalin  |  08:00 AM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 03/21/2012

Duncan Hines Frosting Creations: A baker’s review
By Becky Krystal
The new Frosting Creations from Duncan Hines don’t deserve to grace your baked goods.

By Becky Krystal  |  05:15 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 02/07/2012

Red Apron Butchery to open location in Penn Quarter
By Tim Carman
After years of searching, the Neighborhood Restaurant Group finally secured a spot for its artisanal butchery.

By Tim Carman  |  03:30 PM ET, 02/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Shopping | Tags:  Tim Carman, Neighborhood Restaurant Group

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 01/30/2012

2012 list of Washington area CSAs
By Becky Krystal
Search among nearly 70 farms offering community-supported agriculture programs this year.

By Becky Krystal  |  09:00 AM ET, 01/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In Season, Shopping, Sustainable Food | Tags:  Becky Krystal

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/06/2011

Wine store coming soon to Crystal City
By Dave McIntyre
The man who runs Washington Wine Academy wants to sell you some vino now, too.

By Dave McIntyre  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Shopping, Wine | Tags:  Dave McIntyre

Posted at 03:20 PM ET, 11/07/2011

Highlights from the Metropolitan Cooking Show
By Becky Krystal
Here are some of the best products we found at this weekend’s Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show.

By Becky Krystal  |  03:20 PM ET, 11/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 09/29/2011

VegFest makes a case for flavor without animal products
By Andrea Sachs
The animal welfare community understands the palate is more important than the brain when changing eating habits.

By Andrea Sachs  |  08:00 AM ET, 09/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Eataly in D.C.? It’s not looking good.
By Tim Carman
The partners in the Italian foodie playground may be hard pressed to find the right space in D.C.

By Tim Carman  |  01:15 PM ET, 09/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Shopping | Tags:  Tim Carman

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 08/18/2011

Drink Local: A trip through carbonation country
By Nevin Martell
Nevin Martell rounds up five regional sodas and put them through the paces.

By Nevin Martell  |  08:30 AM ET, 08/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 07/29/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: McDonald’s baguette gambit
By Timothy R. Smith
Will fresh-baked baguettes attract the French to McCafes?

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:40 PM ET, 07/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Shopping, Spirits | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 07/28/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Hold the Spam burger
By Timothy R. Smith
Logan Circle will just have to wait for its Ted’s Bulletin.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  12:45 PM ET, 07/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 07/27/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Waffles without the syrup
By Timothy R. Smith
Wicked Waffle near Farragut Square does offer strawberries and whipped cream.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  03:00 PM ET, 07/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 07/26/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: McDonald’s menu change
By Timothy R. Smith
Apples will be included in every Happy Meal.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:00 PM ET, 07/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 07/25/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Drink up D.C. You’re in third.
By Timothy R. Smith
Washington is the third booziest “state” in America, behind North and South Dakota.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  01:15 PM ET, 07/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 07/20/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Michelle Obama’s desert storm
By Timothy R. Smith
Major grocery chains plan to bring water (and produce) to America’s food deserts.

By Timothy R. Smith  |  11:45 AM ET, 07/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Media, Chefs, Shopping | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Timothy R. Smith

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 07/06/2011

The right time to get picky about crabs
By Bonnie S. Benwick
First-timers and old hands can pick up tips from chef John Shields’ how-to video.

By Bonnie S. Benwick  |  07:00 AM ET, 07/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 07/05/2011

Why can’t you get into the Fancy Food show?
By Bonnie S. Benwick
Tens of thousands are invited to this year’s event in D.C., but not you. NASFT’s Ron Tanner explains in this Q&A.

By Bonnie S. Benwick  |  03:00 PM ET, 07/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 04/19/2011

Smoke Signals: Jim’s big rig driving school
By Jim Shahin
Thinking about moving up to the big rigs this summer? Jim Shahin can smooth the transition.

By Jim Shahin  |  08:00 AM ET, 04/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Shopping, Smoke Signals | Tags:  Jim Shahin

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 03/22/2011

Lunch Room Chatter: Buses carry that weight
By Tim Carman
Higher gas prices are forcing metro buses to strain under the weight of their new riders. Literally.

By Tim Carman  |  12:00 PM ET, 03/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Chefs, Media, Shopping | Tags:  Lunch Room Chatter, Tim Carman

Posted at 03:57 PM ET, 03/18/2011

Wonder bread: 90 years of spiritual vacuousness?
By Tim Carman
Wonder bread is celebrating its 90th anniversary. It would appear the breadmaker’s Wonder years are long gone.

By Tim Carman  |  03:57 PM ET, 03/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 01/14/2011

More to the story: How Terrapin Station developed catnip
By Tim Carman
How did Terrapin Station Herb Farm get into the value-added catnip business? Blame it on its Grateful Dead connection.

By Tim Carman  |  04:30 PM ET, 01/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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