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KQED's Forum: The Trouble With Sugar

Bay Area Bites | Feb 04, 2012

Posted by Wendy Goodfriend

Researchers at UCSF argue that sugar poses a danger to health and should be regulated like alcohol and tobacco. Is sugar just empty calories, or something much worse?

 
 
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American Eatery from Prather Ranch Meat Co.

bay area | Feb 03, 2012

American Eatery from Prather Ranch Meat Co.

Posted by Stephanie Hua

Prather Ranch Meat Co. brings American Eatery, featuring meaty American comfort classics, to the Ferry Building.

Petite Sirah for the 99 Percent

food and drink | Feb 02, 2012

Petite Sirah for the 99 Percent

Posted by Andrea Kissack

There's nothing petite about Eric Cohen's Petite Sirah's or his passion for social justice.

How’s about a Nice Kale Sandwich?

gardening and urban farming | Feb 01, 2012

How’s about a Nice Kale Sandwich?

Posted by Stephanie Rosenbaum

Bored of the same old hummus sandwiches and PB&Js? Liven up a vegetarian lunchbox with this excellent kale, squash, chutney and cheese concoction.

DIY Hemp Tofu

asian food and drink | Jan 31, 2012

DIY Hemp Tofu

Posted by Vi Zahajszky

A complete source of protein, hemp is a delicious alternative to soy for creating tofu. Nutty, earthy, and creamy all at once, hemp tofu is great for scrambles, stir-fry, seared, or simply drizzled with some sweet soy sauce!

Befuddlement and Delight at Ice Cream Bar

food and drink | Jan 29, 2012

Befuddlement and Delight at Ice Cream Bar

Posted by Megan Gordon

For an old-fashioned ice cream soda in a bustling little Cole Valley space, Megan Gordon heads to Ice Cream Bar to discover what all of the fuss is about.

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  • Sturgeon Scarcity Affects More Than Caviar

    Sturgeon have been swimming around for more than 200 million years, but their eggs are sought after for caviar. This week, the National Marine Fisheries Service placed the Atlantic sturgeon on its endangered species list. Guest host David Greene speaks with Dr. Ellen Pikitch, executive director of the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science at Stony Brook University.

  • This One's For The Chicken: A Super Bowl Party With A Purpose

    Over the years, Stephen Thompson's Chicken Bowl has grown into a heated battle in its own right, with contests mirroring the thrilling heroics of the Super Bowl.

  • The Surprising Story Of A Super Bowl Snack

    From Cheetos to Doritos, fried corn snacks have become a fixture at Super Bowl parties. But the original American corn chip, the Frito, was first meant to be a healthy side dish and ingredient for cooking.

  • Prison Meal Deal: Where The Staff Serves Lunch ... And Time

    At the Fife and Drum Restaurant, located in a Massachusetts minimum-security prison, inmates learn to cook and wait tables. Regulars praise the tasty lunches served up at bargain prices. Prison officials say such job training reduces the chances prisoners will re-offend.

  • In Matchup Of Beer And Cheese, Everybody Wins — With A Good Coach

    Nothing classes up a Super Bowl party as effortlessly as some high-quality cheese. And nothing goes better with cheese than beer, says brewmaster Garrett Oliver. He shares a list of beers and cheeses that taste great together.

  • Billboards Slather On The Guilt With Anti-Cheese Campaign

    A sensational new billboard in Albany, N.Y., wants to scare people away from cheese. Its creator, a physician turned health activist, says Americans should abandon cheese altogether to prevent obesity.

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Mark Zuckerberg
Things To Do On Super Bowl Sunday

Some ideas on how to enjoy the day, with or without football.

 

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Noise Pop: Comedy and Music

Listen to this week's podcast exploring the relationship between music and comedy with guests Shawn Robbing and Ivan Hernandez.

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