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Feb 07, 2012
Nine in 10 U.S. adults get too much sodium every day
Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Feb 07, 2012
Japan's Food Situation: Top 20 Commodities Produced
Rice is the number one commodity produced in Japan followed by milk and sugar beets.


Feb 07, 2012
Walmart Launches Major Initiative to Make Food Healthier and Healthier Food More Affordable
Walmart, the nation’s largest grocer, unveiled a comprehensive effort to provide its customers with healthier and more affordable food choices.

Feb 07, 2012
Pennsylvania Farm Wins NCBA Environmental Stewardship Award
The Masonic Village Farm, near Elizabethtown, Pa., was recognized as the national winner of the National Cattlemen’s Foundation Environmental Steward Award during the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn.

Feb 07, 2012
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day (February 7th)
Fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious pasta dish made with fettuccine (a flat ribbon-cut noodle) tossed with butter, cream, and melted Parmesan cheese.

Feb 06, 2012
For VDay: Warmed Oysters with Chive Sauce Recipe
Oyster are now farmed throughout Ireland. They are delicious fresh from the sea, or as here in this super-quick, Warmed Oysters with Chive Sauce recipe. Great as a starter dish for a summer supper, or serve as a canape.

Feb 06, 2012
Create a Romantic Dinner for Valentines Day
Creating a romantic dinner for two has to rank as one of the most daunting meals to prepare when what you really want is a stress free valentine dinner.

Feb 06, 2012
Waitangi Day (February 6th)
If you're not from New Zealand, chances are you've never heard of today's Reason to Celebrate. Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on February 6, 1840.

Feb 05, 2012
FDA Placing More Brazilian Orange Jucie Companies On Import Alert
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is placing more Brazilian orange juice companies on Import Alert for the presence of Carbendazim/MBC, according to Benjamin England and FDA consulting firm, FDAImports.com.

Feb 05, 2012
National Chocolate Fondue Day (February 5th)
The word "fondue" is derived from the French word "fondre," which means to melt. The dish originated in 19th century Switzerland as a way to use up hardened cheese. It became popular for dinner parties in the 1950s, but the chocolate dessert version did not emerge until the 1960s.

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