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Phantom Gourmet: Minestrone Soup Taste Test

BOSTON (CBS) – The Phantom Gourmet recently purchased four cans of minestrone soup at a local supermarket for a taste test. The contenders were Amy’s, Campbell’s, Progresso, and Wolfgang Puck. Campbell’s finished i [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Shark fin soup's cruel after-taste

Shark fins are one of the most cruel animal products, in which sharks are caught alive, their fins cut off and then thrown back into the ocean while still alive. Anybody can imagine the extreme pain this animal must feel tossed back in t [...]

Posted On : Apr, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

Add a taste of spring to your menu

Soups have a long gastronomic history. The Spartans were known to indulge in a sort of dark broth that was not too appetizing but that apparently provided all the nourishment they needed before battle. The ancient Romans apparently e [...]

Posted On : Mar, 26 2010 | Comments : 0

A taste of history: cooking class offers more than tips for ...

It takes much practice, and flour, to make the perfect tortilla.About a dozen people received a history lesson and cooking class from local chef and cookbook writer Melissa Guerra at the Museum of South Texas History Sunday. Guerra walked [...]

Posted On : Jul, 21 2009 | Comments : 0

Taste of Home's Gorgonzola Penne With Chicken

Ingredients 1 package penne pasta (16 ounces) 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup white wine 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup chicken broth [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

A taste of gumbo

Gumbo, a dish of African origin, has become a symbol of culinary pride for New Orleans.In its simplest description, a gumbo is a thick, brownish soup containing a mixture of rice, vegetables and meat or seafood. It is a ubiquitous fare in f [...]