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From nachos and hot dogs, to chili cheese fries and sodas, we've learned that our favorite ballpark treats aren't exactly the healthiest snacks to indulge in. But who can forget about the condiments that we have to slather all over certain ballpark delicacies? It's time to test their caloric breakdown! Source: Flickr User permanently scatterbrained Take the Quiz Read more
"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" namechecks peanuts, and Cracker Jacks, but the song doesn't mention the calorie or fat content of these tasty treats. Even if you aren't a hardcore baseball fan, chances are you might find yourself in a stadium this Summer, noshing on the favorite foods of America's favorite pastime. To help you make smart choices, I've consulted the always-helpful CalorieKing and Read more
Let's play ball! Baseball season is in full swing across the country, and with that brings cheering on your favorite team and enjoying the mouthwatering concession stand snacks. But how much can these ball park treats set you back in your Spring training? Take this quiz to find out! Source: Flickr User M Glasgow Take the Quiz Read more
Baseball season's finally upon us — thank goodness it's time to revisit all of our favorite ballpark eats. But those of us who prefer to watch the game from the comfort of our living room couches don't have to miss out on all of the indulgent snacks. Hotdogs, nachos, and a homemade riff on Cracker Jacks are even more delicious when you make them yourself, and we've got all the recipes for you. Read more
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Ring in Spring with the ultimate Easter Sunday party plan. Food & Wine magazine announces its Best New Chefs of 2012. Never worked with stinging nettles? Here's what to know about them. From matzo brei to roasted lamb, menu items for your kosher-for-Passover feast. Celebrate baseball's new season with a cornucopia of ballpark eats. A buyer's guide to the best chef's knives. Ten recipes to Read more
Last Thursday, stadiums across the country opened their doors and baseball season started. With it comes the arrival of America's favorite pastime, game-day eats, and the ballpark beer scam. What is the beer scam? It's the stadium's way to make a quick buck on beer-guzzling fans. Many places offer three sizes of draft beer: small ($6), regular ($8), and large ($10). However, the ounces are not Read more
This year root for your favorite film by hosting an Oscars party in its honor. So many wonderful movies came out in 2011, and they happen to make excellent themes for parties. If you're hoping Moneyball takes home the Academy Award, serve up elegant versions of ballpark eats. From pigs in a blanket to homemade Cracker Jack, this spread promises to be not only festive but also deliciously Read more
If you thought Foursquare was just a vehicle to rack up Mayorship points, think again. The company announced that it is adding menus and food prices to its growing list of features. In partnership with a start-up called SinglePlatform, Foursquare can now provide good, need-to-know information from nearly 250,000 restaurants across the US — which is somewhere in the ballpark of 13,000,000 menu Read more
Those of you who've tuned into the Food Network at all in recent days might have heard that the last season of The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs has just wrapped, and a new champion has emerged victorious out of the star-studded (and highly competitive) lineup. That would be Geoffrey Zakarian, guest judge of Food Network's Chopped and chef and owner of The National and The Lambs Club in New York Read more
