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Spring market opens March 7

One sure sign of spring is the availability of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables in downtown Hinesville.

February 22, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Food+Drink


A little bit of Havanna in Savannah

The pineapple is without a doubt the iconic image of Hawaii. But the tasty tropical fruit was introduced to the islands and originally calls South America home.

February 21, 2013 | By Tim Rutherford Columnist | Food+Drink


Fried chicken is genuine Southern dish

There is a dearth of cookbooks featuring recipes for Northern fried chicken. That's because the whole world knows that fried chicken is a Southern thing with its roots going back to the ignominious Old South, when European and African cultures clashed but eventually meshed. According to wisegeek.com, ancient cultures like those in China, Egypt, India and Rome were frying chickens thousands of years ago, but it wasn't anything like the fried chicken we know today. ...

February 20, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Food+Drink


Harnessing potassium is key for staying strong

Science long has known that potassium is needed for muscle control. In recent studies done at Tufts University's Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center, researchers found that including potassium-rich fruits and vegetables in our diets has beneficial effects on muscle. More specifically, older adults need potassium-rich fruits and vegetables that produce an alkaline rather than an acidic residue. Many of the foods we eat produce acidic residues in our bodies. With aging, many Americans ...

February 20, 2013 | By Angela Shelf Medearis King Features | Food+Drink


Vegetable side dishes support entree

The supply of last summer's corn, butter beans, purple-hull peas, field peas, green beans and speckled butter beans that my wife and I put away in the freezer is starting to dwindle.

February 13, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Columnist | Food+Drink


5 Spot hits lucky 7

Every so often in the rough and tumble restaurant business there is that magical moment when an eatery is the right thing, at the right time and in the right place. That lightning has struck for The 5 Spot in Habersham Village.

February 12, 2013 | By Tim Rutherford Connect Savannah | Food+Drink


Wine festival on Tybee in March

Celebrate the Fruit of the Vine at the 2013 Tybee Wine Festival on April 10-14 TYBEE ISLAND. – Sip international wines and sample fresh coastal seafood and other culinary delights at the 5th Annual Tybee Wine Festival here on April 10-14. Presented by the Tybee Post Theater, the festival will offer five events. Information and tickets are available at www.TybeeWineFestival.com ...

February 12, 2013 | Staff Report | Food+Drink


Recall prompted by unlisted nuts

ATLANTA - The Kroger Co. Atlanta Division is recalling select in-store made Bakery Mardi Gras King Cake Cinnamon because it may contain pecans not listed on the label.

February 11, 2013 | Special to Connect | Food+Drink


Enjoy bowl of hot chili on a cold day

Winter has been mild so far this year, but my many aching joints and previously broken bones keep telling me a cold snap is coming. When the temperature does drop below freezing, I'll be ready because I've already made a large batch of chili.

February 06, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Food+Drink


Buffalo wings are hot items these days

Millions of Americans will gather around TVs this Sunday for the Super Bowl. While they watch, they'll put away tons of burgers, hot dogs, chips, dip and salsa, pizza and Buffalo wings. Especially Buffalo wings.

January 30, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Food+Drink


Make your favorite recipes healthier

A healthy diet plays a significant role in a person's overall health. Without a healthy diet, men and women are more susceptible to disease and other potentially harmful ailments.

January 30, 2013 | Special to Connect | Food+Drink


Homemade burgers are the best

As his name implied, Wimpy was a wimp, but he was just as self-centered as the burly bully Brutus, with whom my hero, Popeye, had many philosophical discussions.

January 23, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Food+Drink


Valentine chocolate's from Savannah Tech

SAVANNAH - Savannah Technical College's Culinary Institute of Savannah is offering Bistro Savoir, which features chocolate desserts and artisan breads for a Valentine's Day fundraiser.

January 23, 2013 | Special to Connect | Food+Drink


Chefs hail first foodies with inaugural salute

WASHINGTON - Some of Washington's top chefs came together to salute the president ahead of the inauguration, in part because of the first family's influence on the culture around food.

January 23, 2013 | By Brett Zongker Associated Press writer | Food+Drink


Humble hot dog is American icon

Whether you call it a frankfurter, frank, wienie, wiener, dog or red hot, the humble hot dog is as American as baseball and apple pie.

January 16, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Food+Drink


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Statesboro gets microbrewery

Christian Bennett, owner of Van Gogh's Microbrewery, had a desire to brew high-quality beer and pair it with gourmet pizza. After almost a year of preparation and hard work, the first and only microbrewery and restaurant opened its doors for dinner in Statesboro earlier this month. Developing a menu from scratch had its set of obstacles, and coming up with Van Gogh's flagship beers presented its own set of hurdles.

June 13, 2013 | By Samantha Monteagudo For Connect | Food+Drink


State opens food-shrimp season

BRUNSWICK - Georgia waters are now open for commercial and recreational harvest of food shrimp.

June 12, 2013 | Special to Connect | Food+Drink


Church socials have faith, fellowship food

Many folks who attend church rarely - or not at all - tell me Christians don't know how to have fun.

June 12, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Food+Drink


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