Food 'Dolci' cookbook desserts are a marriage of Italian and American flavors When Renato Poliafito decided to leave advertising to open a bakery, it was American pastries he paid homage to. And then, the Italian influences started creeping in.
Food Kroger, Albertsons are selling 124 grocery stores in Washington The merger will result in the sale of 579 stores (across the companies' five brands). Dyer Oxley Ruby de Luna
Food Murph's Hot Dog Stand: A roadside hot dog with a side of banter Host Lisa Mullins discovered Murph's Hot Dog Stand in central Massachusetts.
Food Joey Chestnut, banned from Coney Island, takes his hot dog-eating skills to Fort Bliss Chestnut ate 57 hot dogs in five minutes, beating a team of four soldiers who downed 49 total. He not only broke his own record, but nearly tied the Coney Island winner, who ate 58 dogs in 10 minutes. Rachel Treisman
Food Turn up the heat this summer by trying one family's spicy fish curry recipe Sujata Halankar's spicy fish curry dish hails from India's Konkan region.
Food Off the Charts: Hosting a (small) Fourth of July barbecue could set you back almost $200 this year KUOW pulled prices for various barbecue staples from four grocery stores within city limits (two Safeways and two QFCs) and averaged them together to get a better sense of barbecue costs this summer. Teo Popescu
Food Hail Caesar salad! Born 100 years ago in Tijuana The Caesar salad was invented at a hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, on July 4, 1924, to feed hungry American tourists. We've been enjoying it in various incarnations ever since. Neda Ulaby
Food Dining out with a big group? Learn the social etiquette of splitting the check Five common scenarios you may encounter while dining out with a large party — and how to handle the bill fairly while being considerate of your server. Malaka Gharib
Food Getting ready for a July 4th barbecue? Life Kit has some tips Intimidated by grilling? Learn the basics, from which type of grill to choose, to how to maintain a fire and create different temperature zones. Plus handy tips on tools and safety.
Food Filipino cuisine is in the spotlight after chef Lord Maynard Llera wins James Beard Award The Los Angeles chef never thought he would be honored for making dishes he grew up with in the Philippines, like chami.
