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5 Things you didn’t know you could make with your Microwave

There was a time when people distrusted the microwave. It was used for boring things like defrosting, re-heating yesterday’s food, and boiling milk. All very necessary but all, well, boring. Then microwaves began to get versatile, and interesting.  Today, even top chefs use microwaves to cook as part of their equipment.  Here are five things you can make in your microwave that you might not have realised you could. (more…)

Going Head to Head on Food Network Star

Competition is heating up this summer. Food Network is bringing back the classic cooking competition, Food Network Star returns for a ninth season with new faces and new challenges. Alton Brown, Giada De Laurentiis, and Bobby Flay are all hosting this new season with 12 competitors going head to head for the ultimate prize: their own cooking show on Food Network. “Alton, Bobby and Giada are not only enduring stars, but also star-makers, so they are the ideal mentors to bring out the best in our talented cast,” said Bob Tuschman, General Manager and Senior Vice President, Food Network. “These newcomers are competing to achieve their dream, and their journey is fascinating to watch.”

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Fun with Folgers: Win $25,000

Folgers Coffee, a coffee company with over 150 years of experience, has decided to give one lucky musician a chance of fame and fortune. The Folgers Jingle Contest, which ends March 6, 2013, will allow aspiring musicians to make and share their creativity to the world.With the idea of modernizing the jingle, Folgers wants the songwriter to create a video (60 to 90 seconds in length)and it has to be made with the classic lyrics, “The best part of wakin’ up is Folgers in your cup.” The winner can win $25,000.

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