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Celebrating National Food Day 2012

Food Day 2012

Today marks the second annual Food Day, a nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. There are countless ways you can join us in drawing attention to this important day of recognition:

  • Attend: Attend a Food Day event in a city near you by locating the event on FoodDay.org.
  • Host: Host an event in your own city! No matter how small or large, host an event that brings awareness to the goal of eating real, sustainable food.
  • Share: Share Food Day’s message on your social networks and link to Food Day’s Facebook page or tweet @FoodDay2012.
Head over to FoodDay.org for more info and to share your support!

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Serving Up DNA-Certified Seafood

DNA-Certified Seafood

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Just last month the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the practice of DNA barcoding to more accurately identify seafood species. The simple technique functions similar to a grocery barcode scan and solves the dilemma of deciphering just which fish fillet you’re facing on your dinner plate.

The Associated Press reported this weekend that the technique is readying to go mainstream, as restaurants around the globe begin adapting the barcoding as a way to prevent seafood from being mislabled, which often leads to lesser-priced fish being sold for higher amounts. In addition to the cost factor, the technique also prevents any possible health-related issues resulting from the inaccurate labeling of fish and shellfish.

What’s your take on DNA-certified seafood?

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07.13.11: Salad Days

The latest issue of Gourmet Live is turning to all things green. We begin with Gourmet magazine contributor and author of the just published Tomatoland, Barry Estabrook, who takes a careful look at the classic Cobb Salad. He transforms the dish into a more sustainable and humane dish deemed “The Ethical Salad.”

We also dug up ten tasty edible weeds for you to try and included a slideshow to help you spot your wild feast. And for those we aren’t into foraging for food, check out our chat with Myra Goodman, cofounder of the largest organic produce company in America, Earthbound Farm. She dishes on salad, food safety, and the impact of the E. coli scare.

Our resident recipe guru Kemp Minifie also shares her tried-and-true method for washing greens. Her secret ingredient? Bleach! Discover whether or not dipping your produce in Clorox is good for your health. Her technique might come in handy this summer, as will the recipes we’ve rewarded you with: a spinach salad with eggplant, and a shrimp and mango salad with glass noodles.

Find all of these stories and more in the latest issue of Gourmet Live, and as always, stay tuned to the blog for App Exclusive content and the latest updates. And don’t forget to check out the Store for brand new menus and more.


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05.25.11: Burgers, Wings & Southern Flings

The latest issue of Gourmet Live is leading in to a star-studded Memorial Day weekend as we celebrate the start of summer. We’re kicking off a season of warm weather and standout produce with a careful look at the definitive dish: the hamburger.

Get in touch with your inner meat geek as Kemp Minifie shares eight tips for the ultimate burger that’s both flavorful and food-safe. And then take a step back in time as hamburger guru George Motz shares the storied history of this summertime staple. Once you’ve had your fill of beef, fire up the grill with a brand new recipe for Chicken Wings Five Ways and add a savory touch to your spread with our classic Roasted Tomato Tart.

Sit back with a cold one in hand as you read Geoff Nicholson’s take on how food has progressed in art, plus find out what popular pictures are actually made from edible items. And the lounging continues with a throwback to a Gourmet classic, as Louis Diat shares how strawberries opened his eyes to romance.

Find all of these stories and more in the latest issue of Gourmet Live, and as always, stay tuned to the blog for App Exclusive content and the latest updates. And don’t forget to check out the Store for brand new menus and more.

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02.23.11: Hollywood Feasts & Champagne Toasts

It’s time to roll out the red carpet with the latest issue of Gourmet Live. We’re taking you straight to Hollywood with an entire issue devoted to award-worthy eats and Champagne toasts, just in time for the Oscars®.

Sit back with an in-depth interview with Best Documentary Nominee (and hot tip to win) Josh Fox, who is taking the lid off one of the most scandalous environmental horrors of our day with his movie, Galsland. Read about how Fox has exposed “fracking,” a method of extracting natural gas from the land that is poisoning our water supply, and learn why Best Supporting Actor nominee Mark Ruffalo has joined him in this fight.

Then it’s time to indulge in the evening’s biggest beverage as we pair famous actors with their choice bubbly and share the storied ups and downs of the evolution of Grower Champagne. You’ll sip and savor as you dig in to a special recipe for Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine from Gourmet Italian Kitchen.

Head behind the scenes, as our entertaining guru dishes on what it’s like to cater for the Hollywood elite. And finally, sit back with a showstopping finale as we take you inside The Modernist Cuisine cookbook and invite you to join us at the table for a 30-course feast staged by the book’s author.

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01.26.11: Super Bowl Eats & Umami Treats

The latest issue of Gourmet Live takes you on a journey through Japan in the first of a two-part series about the quest for the fifth flavor sense, umami. Then it’s time to fire up the grill (or grill pan) and get ready to throw the ultimate Super Bowl XLV spread. We’re arming you with six new recipes in our Gourmet Game Day menu, plus giving you tips and tricks for how to entertain without missing a minute of the game.

You’ll also discover how robotics are revolutionizing organic food production and read one man’s rant about recipes that are downright dangerous. Get the latest dish from celebrity chef and restaurateur Todd English then head over to the Store for a collection of Cold Weather Concoctions designed to combat the winter chill. You can get access to all of the new menus, previous issues and specially curated recipe collections by tapping on the Store tab.

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12.08.10: The Art and Science of Food

The latest issue of Gourmet Live gives you an in-depth look at how you can bring science into your kitchen with two gastronomical gurus as your guide. Whip up creations with the latest cutting-edge culinary techniques then sit back and enjoy an inside look into the hazards of breaching the rules of modern etiquette.

You’ll also enjoy the first of three exclusive recipes from The Gourmet Cookie Book, which includes the single best recipe from 1941 through 2009. Find all of these stories and endless recipes for your holiday spread in the latest release of Gourmet Live.

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12.1.10: Sandwiches and Seasonal Dining

Launch into the holiday season with a brand new issue of Gourmet Live. We’re taking you on a global tour with an in-depth look at how American restaurants could benefit from European-style service. Then it’s time to head into the kitchen with brand new recipes that includes our take on a crowd-pleasing Chicken Cacciatore Lasagna.

You’ll also enjoy getting the latest dish from actress Denise Richards and reading about superstar chef Graham Elliot Bowles and his new sandwich shop. Find all of these stories plus endless recipes and tips and tricks for your holiday spread in the latest release of Gourmet Live.

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11.17.10: Food as Art

From one painter’s culinary conquests to the far out creations of jellymongers Bompas & Parr, we’re bringing you food as art in this week’s issue of Gourmet Live. We’re also getting you primed and prepped for Thanksgiving with a how-to guide to carving turkey, plus a brand new original stuffing recipe that puts a simple twist on a traditional favorite. You’ll be ready to dig in to the big day’s feast with a critical look at how America’s carbo-phobia has spiraled out of control. And who could resist sitting down with comedienne Joan Rivers for an inside look at her life inside the kitchen, cooking injuries and all.

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11.10.10: Past, Present and Pizza

In this week’s issue of Gourmet Live we take you to the distant past for a lesson in 19th century cuisine featuring recipes from a 121-year-old cookbook. But then it’s right back to the present with an important milestone for Gourmet Live as we debut the first new original recipes, just in time for holiday feasting! We also get the inside dish from actress Shannen Doherty and explore the eating habits of renowned painter April Gornik.

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