admin on April 27th, 2009

The taste of Chicago is one of the largest food festivals in the world. It is a ten day food festival held once every year in Chicago at Grant park, from the Friday prior to the fourth of July to the Sunday after it. Over 70 Chicago restaurants open up stalls and serve food at [...]

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admin on April 21st, 2009

According to recent reports from the CDC and the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, people in America are eating too much salt, beyond healthy levels. Salt (Sodium Chloride) is the chief source of sodium in food, which has a recommended daily intake of 2400mg (1 teaspoon) or 1500mg for persons with hypertension, African-Americans and [...]

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admin on April 14th, 2009

Beef can cause a variety of food borne diseases if improperly handled or prepared, which can prove especially dangerous to children, the elderly and pregnant women. However a few safety measures can minimize the risks.
Fresh beef that is bought should be taken home as soon as possible, and shouldn’t be placed for long in the [...]

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