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Food & Cooking

2 magical tomato recipes from Roman and Southern kitchens

2 magical tomato recipes from Roman and Southern kitchens

  • Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Vine-ripened tomatoes are making their much-anticipated appearance at farmers markets, ushering in what many consider the best summer food.

Free samples with a side of serotonin: Welcome to the Costco feeding frenzy

Free samples with a side of serotonin: Welcome to the Costco feeding frenzy

  • Jessica Guynn USA Today

People love free food, and so does Costco. It makes a fortune from it.

Here's how much coffee is safe to drink every day, research says

Here's how much coffee is safe to drink every day, research says

  • Sara Moniuszko USA Today

Researchers have found most adults can safely consume up to five cups of coffee per day, which is about 400 mg of caffeine, without increasing risk of cardiovascular disease.

Gretchen's table: Got zucchini? Make summer carbonara with lemony bread crumbs

Gretchen's table: Got zucchini? Make summer carbonara with lemony bread crumbs

  • Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

This summer, chances are you might be gifted some fresh veggies if one of your neighbors has a super green thumb or just can’t say no at the farmers market. Among the most passed-along produce is zucchini since the fruit (which is treated as a vegetable in the kitchen) is easy to grow.

Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?

Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?

  • DANIEL BECERRIL and SARAH MORLAND Reuters

Chipotle has launched its first restaurant in Mexico, introducing Californian-style burrito bowls and salads to a market dominated by traditional tacos and abundant taquerias.

Road trip recipes: 3 delicious dishes that travel well

Road trip recipes: 3 delicious dishes that travel well

  • Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

These recipes are easy to make in a short amount of time, with even limited culinary skills. And, most importantly, they travel well.

Chipotle Enters Mexico

Chipotle Enters Mexico

  • Benzinga - News

Chipotle opens its first Mexico restaurant as the chain expands internationally through a partnership with Alsea.

Chick‑fil‑A dethroned as America’s fast-food favorite

Chick‑fil‑A dethroned as America’s fast-food favorite

    For the first time in more than a decade, a different name sits at the top of the fast‑food satisfaction rankings.

    4 copycat recipes to re-create your favorite restaurant dishes at home

    4 copycat recipes to re-create your favorite restaurant dishes at home

      Thanks to the internet and a new generation of culinary detectives, it’s easier than ever to track down replicas of restaurant favorites and try them at home.

      Here's how movie popcorn buckets became the hottest new collectible

      Here's how movie popcorn buckets became the hottest new collectible

        Gone are the days of munching on popcorn from a basic paper tub.

        Costco samples fuel shopper frenzy

        Costco samples fuel shopper frenzy

          Costco free samples draw crowds, members love the bites, but stations can block aisles and leave a mess.

          The menu of 1776: turtle soup, meat pies and — yes! — mac & cheese

          The menu of 1776: turtle soup, meat pies and — yes! — mac & cheese

            You don't kill Hessians, draft a declaration and capture Yorktown on an empty stomach. Just what did the founders eat?

            Red white and blue-themed foods, deals for America's 250th

            Red white and blue-themed foods, deals for America's 250th

              Here's where you can score deals and freebies to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial.

              Heart-Healthy Food Swaps You Should Try

              Heart-Healthy Food Swaps You Should Try

                Cutting back on low-nutrient foods with little nutritional value and replacing them with heart-healthy options can help support your cardiovascular health. These simple swaps are a great way to start improving your diet and keep your heart happy.

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                Movies & Television

                Double elimination raises stakes on ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’

                Double elimination raises stakes on ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’

                Creators say there could be more ‘Devil Wears Prada’ sequels ahead

                Creators say there could be more ‘Devil Wears Prada’ sequels ahead

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                Fans show up in full force for first "Dancing with the Stars" Con

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                36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

                Provided content. New Federal Reserve data shows rising costs and tariffs are the top financial challenge for U.S. small businesses, with most importers passing some to customers.

                 

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                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

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