The Luck of the Irish

The J-School is on spring break, and for the most part, the weather has been gorgeous. Sundresses, fresh flowers, fresh produce---the air hums of spring. But I've been cooped up inside a building, snacking on biscuits and juice to get my sugar up while working on my master's project (ironically, which is on obesity). I can't wait to throw on a pair of shorts and running shoes and make my way through Central Park. But...

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EAT IT UP: Probiotic Pops by Sugarleaf

POP CULTURE: Beat the heat with these homemade healthy pops with flavors (left to right) like Spirulina, Baguio strawberries, and freshly-squeezed oranges. Sugarleaf owner Angelo Songco (rightmost) comes up with new flavors each week.   Bring up popsicles and I revert to my nine-year old self fussing over his Twin Popsies. These were (are - they're still around) bright orange sheets of ice the color of...

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All Chucked Up

From left to right: Razorback rocks the house as opening act to Canadian chef Chuck Hughes. Among the dishes Chuck prepared was grilled Canadian scallops. Watch out, this fun-loving Canadian chef is out on a mission, and he doesn’t mind getting down and dirty. The star of the hit cooking show Chuck’s Day Off is known for his no fuss, straightforward cooking style.  Chef Chuck Hughes signature comfort food...

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EAT IT UP: Dark Beer Cheesecake

Chef Kevin Mize (right) serves Cerveza Negra-laced cheesecake at Midnight Mercato We've always heard of wine and cheese going well together, but how about beer and cheesecake? One man decided to find out, and the result - a rich cheesecake with Cerveza Negra for syrup - is causing a stir at the Midnight Mercato Centrale market. "Beer makes for a great addition to cheesecake," says Chef Kevin Mize, who originally...

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Fast Food and Faster Women

Sizzling hot: Kate Upton as fast food femme fatale in Carl Jr.'s latest commercial.  Oh and there's a burger in the ad too. Just as I was starting to feel good about skipping meat this Friday here comes Kate Upton. The 19-year old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2012 cover girl stars in a tantalizingly slow minute-long Carl's Jr.and Hardee's drive-in commercial where she loses herself (and some articles...

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