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In the kitchen with Teresa Giudice

May 22, 2012

The mom and reality star is no stranger to drama — or good Italian food.

Food trucks fuel Philly

May 22, 2012

Philadelphia’s famous moveable feasts include global grub, fancy faves, destination carts and more.

Hot dishes in the city

May 17, 2012

Read on for a summer full of eats, drinks and caloric abandon.

Mark Bittman teaches us 'The Basics'

May 17, 2012

The godfather of home kitchens helps us put on our cooking training wheels.

Jamie Oliver wants to help you

May 15, 2012

On May 19th, the famous British chef asks you to join his healthy-eating crusade. "I’m not anti burger or anti pizza. I’m anti shit food," he says.

Running a food truck offers satisfaction, but not without hard work

May 13, 2012

Over the last decade, the mobile food business has exploded across the country.

TV picks: Weekend, May 11-13

May 11, 2012

This weekend's TV highlights: "Common Law" detectives go to therapy.

Check out these late-night restaurants

May 03, 2012

Next time you’re in carb-zombie mode, check out one of these late-night menus.

Creating a school lunch that kids can brag about

May 02, 2012

Lunch initiative could become a template for other local institutions.

Pizza Hut puts a cheeseburger in a pizza

April 25, 2012

Burgers and chicken strips make their way into Pizza Hut crusts in the Middle East.

Octomom spends hundreds on her hair, locks kids in bedroom

April 25, 2012

America’s most hated mother of octuplets is giving her critics even more fodder since spending hundreds of dollars on her own hair while she collects food stamps and welfare benefits.

Thanks for nothing, Kashi: Cereal company caught in GMO controversy; backlash ensues

April 24, 2012

It was revealed that the soy used in Kashi cereal is genetically modified and tested positive for pesticides.

Heart Attack Grill victim: Woman collapses at notorious burger joint

April 24, 2012

For the second time this year, a customer collapsed in the famed eatery and had to be rushed to the hospital.

Mayor creates task force for outdoor homeless feeding ban, but questions remain

April 15, 2012

The Task Force on the Outdoor Serving of Food includes some of the policy's most vocal critics and aims to open a dialogue about its provisions.

Gastro Scandinavia: A foodie’s destination in the north

April 12, 2012

Scandinavia is world-renowned for originality, and diners will find that same innovation in Scandinavian kitchens.

Restaurant news and notes

April 12, 2012

"Top Chef" winner Kevin Sbraga is inviting guests for a front-seat preview.

Pizza Hut puts a hot dog in their pizza crust

April 11, 2012

It's not the first time meat has been introduced to a pizza crust, but is this one better than the rest?

This exists: Burger King is testing out a bacon sundae

April 10, 2012

They're not the first, but by God, maybe they'll do it best.

Passover, Easter feasts without all the dishes

April 05, 2012

Passover and Easter are times for friends, family and too much food.

Sushi lovers horrified after spicy tuna named as salmonella culprit (UPDATE)

April 04, 2012

116 cases of salmonella have been reported in 19 states, but you can't avoid sushi forever...https://metronews.ted.topscms.com/Edit/1138977

'Food Stamp Challenge': Eating just $5 of food daily to support poor

April 03, 2012

The "Food Stamp Challenge" is to raise awareness about proposed changes to Pennsylvania's food stamp program.

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day: Celebrate with these gourmet recipes

April 02, 2012

It's a comfort food that transports us back to childhood, but there's no reason you can't celebrate this national holiday as a grown-up.

Baffling food trend: Eggs cooked in urine of Chinese school boys

March 30, 2012

Would you eat eggs cooked in the urine of young boys if it prevented heat stroke or joint pain?

Underdogs hopes to bring back that other Philly sandwich

March 22, 2012

Underdogs, a new hot dog and sausage spot in Center City, has a militant logo: a clenched red fist gripping a hot dog.

Street food carts and trucks have grown in stature

March 18, 2012

Philly is more and more willing to try different foods.

Free food offered outside hearing on outdoor homeless food ban

March 15, 2012

More than 40 homeless advocates and citizens testified at a public hearing Thursday.

Try out these pie recipes for Pi Day

March 14, 2012

It's Pi Day — have yourself some pie!

McDonald's ditches fries, small drinks from dollar menu

March 09, 2012

In what salty snack enthusiasts would deem a half-baked move, McDonald's is dropping small french fries and small drinks from its popular Dollar Menu.