Did anyone see the debates last night? While it made several viewers sleepy — it made me hungry.

Think about it — if Obama and McCain were campaigning to be my meals, then they’d probably be fighting each other out on my menu. Listening to them, I couldn’t help but think of hamburgers. What’s more American than a hamburger?

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The dieting world is full of myths, hearsay and soundbites. We all have heard them a thousand times, but does that make them true? Is it really a good idea to ban sugar completely from your diet? Is it really a good idea not to touch fat and alcohol ever again? This seems to me like an invitation to failure. Too few people can

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There are numerous kinds of food all over the world. Most of these may be influenced by the culture of a certain country. In this light, it is quite obvious that there are foods in some countries that may just not be acceptable for people in other countries because of the difference in cultures. The list below shows a few of th

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Not the hate that you just eat banana bread (moist banana bread recipe)? I know that I am doing. I got this from a recipe club I was in.It is the only banana bread my family will let me make.We prefer it without nuts,but it is great with chopped pecans for the nut lovers.It is very moist.I keep over-ripe bananas in the freezer,

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San Francisco is a cool town, but it does go to bed early. Where do you go after that wonderful dinner you want to round off with a nice drink? While there are several well-known bars such as the Starlight Room or the Top of the Mark, the Grand Hyatt's Grandviews Lounge is a well-hidden gem which in my opinion, is quite under

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Imagine eight distinctive Californian wineries rolled into one fashionable tasting room in the heart of San Francisco. The Press Club, which opened in Sept 10, is one such venue which is creating quite a buzz among connoisseurs and amateurs alike. You walk into a spacious and stylish tasting room which allows you to acquaint

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Chicken is a food staple the world over. It's a great source of protein and more importantly a great source of deliciousness. Nevertheless, this favored fowl can be stretched to do more than dinner. In these economic times, make sure you take advantage of these tips to stretch your chicken dinner to lunch and beyond. Whether y

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Quarky Chocolate Cake

Sour cream cakes are a dime a dozen, but using, German-style quark (a low- or nonfat fresh cheese that tastes like a combination of sour cream, yogurt, and cream cheese) takes this ordinary chocolate cake into the realm of the memorable. It's fudgy, yet slightly easier on your conscience. If you can't

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Seafood Ceviche Recipe
This seafood ceviche recipe is a great appetizer. I use imitation crab or fresh shrimp with mine, but you can substitute or add other seafood if you wish.
Ingredients:
1 pound of diced imitation or real crab meat
1/2 a cup of chopped onions
3/4 a cup of diced cucumber
1 cup of diced tomatoes
3/4

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Greek wines are gaining a lot recognition these days internationally. Although, other wines such as French and Italian have a strangle hold on the international wine markets, Greek wines are slowly gaining the recognition they deserve. Greek wines are high quality wines primarily due to the excellent quality and great varietie

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Greek potato salad is a healthy and light choice excellent for a small meal. Greeks cook potatoes in many different ways and the potato, although not a native plant in Greece has become a standard feature of Greek meals. The Greek potato salad, patatosalata, recipe features several ingredients including fresh onions, parsley,

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Moussaka is a traditional Greek recipe with eggplants and potatoes. It is like the Greek equivalent of lasagna. Moussakas is a fairly complicated Greek Recipe that is prepared in multiple stages. The recipe contains eggplant, potatoes ground beef and béchamel. Mouskas is prepared in the oven. It has two versions, regular moussa

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Are you interested in mushrooms? This article has reviews of several great books on mushrooms, how to find them, eat them and grow them. If you like mushrooms and have ever considered eating, foraging or growing them then this article will get you headed to the right books to help you along the path.

Foraging for mushrooms

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Greek spinach pie recipes are very healthy because they include fresh ingredients like spinach. Spanakopita is low calorie pie that is made primarily from spinach, feta cheese and phyllo. Spanakopita is better known as a Greek food, however, and one will find it served in most Greek restaurants outside of Greece, as well as in

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I do all the cooking. I mean, if I’m at home and someone needs popcorn or cereal poured, its all me. Amy tried cooking once and she managed to set an egg on fire boiling it, so I do all the cooking. I’m usually struggling for ways to make dinner for the four of us that would be eaten by all. Its tough with two under five year o

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