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Sunken restaurant being raised

Food – The Fore & Aft, a restaurant stuck half in and half out of the Ohio River for more than two years, is coming out of the water in pieces.

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:35pm

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Japan Lifts Ban on California Meatpacker

Food – Japan lifted an export ban on a California meatpacker Wednesday imposed earlier this year after the company sent a shipment that appeared to violate restrictions aimed at controlling the spread of mad cow disease.

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:35pm

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The Perfect 4th of July Cocktail

Food – The 4th of July. No work, no worries, and a full day dedicated to barbequing and relaxing. I can think of no better way to celebrate independence from our current best ally than sitting on a back porch (or fire escape, whichever suits your needs) and drinking a nice cool glass of something alcoholic.

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:35pm

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Almost Vegetarian: How to barbeque for the almost vegetarian

Food – You're vegetarian; it's a berbecue; and it's July 4th! Too great!

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:35pm

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Humans Gobble One Quarter of Food Chain's Foundation

Food – In some areas of the world, up to 63 percent of all the energy produced by plantsââ;¬"energy that would normally fuel native ecosystemsââ;¬"has been pressed into service for humankind

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:35pm

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McDonald's Refuses To Serve Woman With No Hands

Food – Crazy.

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:34pm

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Perfect Wines For The Summer

Food – During the hot months, wine drinkers tend to crave wines high in acidity. These livlier wines tend to be more cleansing and refreshing. So, put away your Merlots and Cabernets for the Summer, and join us for a tour of some delightful summer substitutes.

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:34pm

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The infernal debate: Wood, charcoal or gas?

Food – Charlie McMurrey makes his living off America's unending quest to infuse meat cooked on a gas grill with the distinct, woodsy flavors of slow-burning charcoal. On his Web site, McMurrey sells gas-grill parts and a variety of marinades, rubs, sauces and wood chips to simulate charcoal flavor.

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:34pm

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American wins hot-dog eating contest

Food – In a gut-busting showdown that combined drama, daring and indigestion, Joey Chestnut emerged Wednesday as the world's hot dog eating champion, knocking off six-time titlist Takeru Kobayashi in a rousing triumph.

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:34pm

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Who's top dog muncher?

Food – All eyes will be on Joey Chestnut's mouth this afternoon when the 24-year-old San Jose resident attempts to live out his personal dream of winning the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, N.Y. Chestnut is also aiming to break his own world record of eating 59.5 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes, whi

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:33pm

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Corn in the USA

Food – Corn emerged as perhaps the New World's greatest, most generous crop thanks to the mindful care and guiding hands of pre-Columbian Mesoamericans. Through human manipulation, the ear grew over time from about the size of the pinkie finger to the size of a forearm. Highly versatile, corn was life-sustaining. It could be eaten fresh or dried, ground a

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:33pm

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Italian Chocolate Cookies

Food – "This recipe is from an Italian friend of mine and they are so good!"

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:33pm

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China Faces a New Worry: Heavy Metals in the Food

Food – Studies warn against contaminated produce grown in 'hot spot' soil in China.

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:33pm

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The Origins of Our Food

Food – With imports of agricultural products rising sharply and sporadic scares about their safety, Americans surely have a right to know what country their food has come from. Unfortunately, they have little chance of finding out, due to the intransigence of meat importers and grocery retailers.

Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:33pm

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Alejandro & Martin Olive Oil

Food – A taste test of four different styles of artisanal extra-virgin olive oil from Alejandro & Martin

Submitted and Voted for on July 04, 2007 04:32pm