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Elizabeth Dougherty has been cooking and writing about food intensively for more than ten years. She is the fourth generation of chefs and gourmet grocers in her family with her mother, Francesca Esposito and grandmother, Carmella being major influences in her early cooking years. As a teenager, her family sent her to Europe where she became focused on French and Italian cuisine. She survived a year and half of culinary tutelage under a maniacal Swiss-German chef and is a graduate of NYIT, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business and Labor Relations. Food And Travel Nation has won two news awards for content. Broadcasting LIVE each week, nationwide, on FoodNationRadio.com and stations around the country.

Carregeenan. GRAS or Carcinogen ???

Two weeks ago on the show, Food And Travel Nation Network talked to the folks at Cornucopia.org regarding issues they have with the USDA Organic label. Last week, we talked to the Program Director of the USDA Organic Program to find out what consumers are getting when they buy USDA …

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Chocolate = Aphrodisiac ???

Coconut Mounds - No Bake and Smothered with Dark Chocolate

Someone once said that if a little pill can affect your body, imagine what an entire meal does to it. There are others who claim certain foods have certain effects that might be desirable on say, Valentine’s Day, for instance. I felt compelled (a duty, if you will) to investigate …

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Fancy (yet inexpensive) dinner

Caviar, like the ones from Fauchon, used to be an indulgence reserved for special occasions or the wealthy. These days, it’s relatively easy to find different types of American caviar, from Spoonbill to Sturgeon. American Sturgeon is still a bit pricey, but Spoonbill and Paddlefish have lovely flavor and won’t …

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Linguini with Clam Sauce and antipasti

It’s the weekend and you’ve missed your significant other/fiance/spouse all week with your hectic schedules. Here’s a romantic menu you can make together, or turn it into an impromptu dinner party for six. Whatever you decide, make it fun! Parsley is probably the most underrated herb around. It’s full of …

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alfresco meal for four

Here’s a summer weeknight menu using colorful, fresh ingredients and simple, clean flavors. It won’t take much time to make this and it’s a perfect alfresco meal for four people. Ingredients 4 medium yellow tomatoes 1 medium to large sweet onion 1/2 large cucumber 1 clove garlic olive oil sea …

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chicken with an olive tapenade and tarragon wine infused bean salad

How about summer-y chicken dish with an olive tapenade that stays moist and tender-tasting right out of the cooler? Both dishes combined with a salad that won’t wilt, staying fresh, crisp and cold makes this menu a winner. It can all be made ahead, so it is great for a …

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Thou Shalt Not Steal Stromboli Pizza Sauce NYC

From the Food Travel USA Archives Original Airdate:  6/16/2012 Thou Shalt Not Steal Stromboli Pizza Sauce NYC It’s Sunday which means we make sauce in our house. You can find my mother’s meatball recipe here and my sauce recipes and basic pasta here. This week on Food And Travel Nation Network …

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