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fried chicken can be part of a healthy, balanced diet

In a somewhat astonishing press release, the company says it intends to "educate the public" that "fried chicken can be part of a healthy, balanced diet"

If it were only true.

And he calls his men "Chef de Fer!"

Alain Ducasse fears France is slipping in gastronomy - and concocts plan to fight back.

I went to Chicago

These are some of the things I did: I saw paintings by Henry Darger; I ate at Bin 36 (I had the tasting menu for the evening with wine pairings and it was incredible) and Harry Caray's (an excellent steakhouse); I saw a Cubs game at Wrigley Field (a real treat of an experience) and I did a whirlwind tour of the Art Institute of Chicago (a great museum.)

It was fun.

I saw the "Natto Battle" on Iron Chef, so not only do I know what natto is, I know what it looks like. Scary.

First new vitamin in 55 years named.

Why we all hate Jamie Oliver

Why we all hate Jamie Oliver

Damn, Giant Squid for Dinner… Eat like a sperm whale!

I love eating regular-sized squid and giant squid are cool and mysterious, so giant squid on the menu of a New York restaurant officially piques my interest.

I'm already drooling…

Just thinking about having the the best pastry in the Boston over the holidays…