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Elizabeth Dougherty created FOOD TRAVEL USA in 2010 and continues to serve as the program’s host. FOOD TRAVEL USA is an ongoing weekly national radio and streaming entertainment program covering food, travel, consumer issues, airline and cruise travel, recreational vehicles, privacy, self-sufficiency and the stories affecting everyday American life. The two-hour program airs live every Friday from 5:00–7:00 PM Eastern / 2:00–4:00 PM Pacific and is available nationwide and worldwide through internet radio, streaming and podcast platforms.

Off The Charts Good Chuck Roast

Tired of that same old pot roast or stew? This recipe elevates that simple chuck roast to a fine dining experience. The best part is, there is absolutely no work involved except for the stirring of that creamy, savory risotto. But that’s a labor of love, right? Here it is: …

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More thoughts about tips

From the Food Travel USA Archives: There are quiet revolutions going on in the restaurant world right now. One of them involves the touchy subject of tipping. Until the last couple of years, most upscale dining establishments in the United States had a voluntary gratuity for the service staff. I …

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The Ultimate Cheese Platter

We have all witnessed the “power of cheese” but have you ever wondered how to put together a cheese platter that will please everyone? Here are some tips on having a balanced cheese offering with a range of textures and flavors. Never serve cheese straight out of the fridge. Like …

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Carregeenan. GRAS or Carcinogen ???

Two weeks ago on the show, Food Travel USA 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 Organic-labeled …

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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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