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It’s astonishing how much Americans love the taste of pizza. What’s maybe even more amazing is how many other types of food products try to grab on to pizza’s coat tails.

The Food Channel’s Chef Dennis Pitchford “enjoys” a scorpion from the bottom of a Mezcal bottle at the International Wine, Spirits and Beer Event at the 2009 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago.

Eating during NRA week is an adventure. The show is buzzing over the Tweet that said, “Dude, I just saw a CIA chef eating a Big Mac.”

On the night before the industry’s biggest restaurant show in Chicago, IL, food manufacturers, media, and suppliers came out in force for the annual “Color Party”. Themes of better value, more innovation, and closer relationships to customers prevailed.

If there’s one thing that can be said about food professionals, it’s that they enjoy a good conversation. There is something about sitting down – or even standing up – while food is being passed around.

There’s something about that first cool glass of water in the morning. Just imagine turning on the tap, opening the bottle, or watching the stream pour from the refrigerator door. Easy for you – and, yet, an estimated 75% of Americans are dehydrated.

Here’s what mothers want for Mother’s Day. Biscotti. Donuts. Petits Fours. Cupcakes. Whatever food form it takes, it means a bit of special attention and pampering.

In today’s tough economic times, people are faced with more time on their hands and less money in their pockets. The chefs of The Food Channel kept that in mind while preparing our Easter potluck ideas.

Is there any extra dirt? That’s not a question you usually hear in The Kitchens of The Food Channel. However, today we were digging around for dirt on everyone!

If you haven’t heard, couponing is “in” again. The economy is, of course, pushing us to it. Jobs are iffy, the market is down, and money is scarce. Leftovers are again a prized commodity, and throwing food away is wasteful.