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    May 22, 2012

    The Cult's Ian Astbury Ain't No Caveman (He's the Wolf Child)

    British rock band The Cult have a new album out today, Choice of Weapon. It's good -- a remarkably heavy record without a trace of "heft for the sake of heft." The songs sound exactly like The Cult, but they aren't tired, no doubt enhanced by the presence of Chris Goss, the Joshua Tree-bred producer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2012

    Eliana House: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

    ​From now through Caramelpalooza -- March 2 at Smeeks candy shop -- Chow Bella will introduce you to the 18 chefs participating in the third annual caramel tasting. Today, meet Eliana House.  Eliana House pretty much grew up in the restaurant that her parents named after her, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2011

    Two Hippies Founders Open New Fat Ass Burger Shop in Phoenix

    No more Beach House on 16th Street.​We were a little dismayed to drive down 16th Street in Phoenix recently and discover a new sign plastered on the funky little green shack that used to house an outpost of Two Hippies Beach House. Bummer, right?There's a new big boy in town.​As it turns out, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    Lobsters Scream When You Boil Them and 100 Other Myths About Cooking and Food

    ​My first thought when I saw the title of Lobsters Scream When You Boil Them was please, spare me from another irreverent take on serious kitchen happenings. Relief came when I spotted the authors names. Team Bruce Weinstein (chef) and Mark Scarbrough (food writer) have collected culinary notc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2011

    Frankie Muniz, Romeo, DJ Clue, Common, Other B-Listers Playing Basketball for Charity this Weekend

    Frankie Muniz makes his triumphant entrance onto the court for last year's version of the Annual Jack in the Box Celebrity Shootout. He had a triple double with several rim-jarring dunks that left spectators slack-jawed. Just kidding, but he played.​Frankie Muniz, the former child actor who curren ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2010

    5 Bizarre Diet Fads to Avoid in 2011

    By Alan Cleaver via Flickr.​The New Year is right around the corner, which means an inevitable spike in gym memberships and attendance at Weight Watchers meetings. We could remind you that 88-92% of Americans fail to keep these self-promises, but we know you'll probably make ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2010

    Stuck at My Desk: Weight Watchers Pasta Primavera

    ​Your guide to what to grab and what to skip when your lunchtime is spent at your desk.   What We Ate: Weight Watchers Pasta Primavera Bow-tie pasta with broccoli and carrots in a parmesan cream sauce. The Facts: 290 calories, 7g fat, 590g sodium Why This One: Bow-tie pasta is cut ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2010

    Cupcake Love-In Judge: No Easy Job!

    A few of the contenders for Classic Cupcake.​When Tracy Dempsey asked me last week to be a last-minute judge at the inaugural Cupcake Love-In -- held yesterday at the Valley Ho in Scottsdale -- I replied without hesitation. Of course! I couldn't wait to get my Gail Simmons on. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    Using Fatties in Marketing Campaigns Unlikely to Work, ASU Study Finds

    Kirstie Alley's Jenny Craig ad campaign. Looks like someone took a wrong turn after Cheers​A researcher at Arizona State University found that ads featuring plus-sized models are unlikely to work on their intended audiences: fatties.Sorry, Kirstie Alley, the Jenny Craig endorsement buffet ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2010

    Hungrygirl.com Offers Ideas to Tip the Scales in Your Favor

    You can try that one foot on the scale trick, but you're not fooling anyone.​Valentine's Day has come and gone and you've whole heartedly abandoned your New Years diet by professing your undying love to a giant box of chocolates.  Your jeans still don't fit and those crafty Girl Scouts will b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2010

    Ali Vincent: Before She Appears in Mesa, the Biggest Loser Winner Talks About Creating Her Own Destiny

    ​Ali Vincent has energy -- lots of it. The Mesa native lost 112 pounds to become the first female winner of The Biggest Loser, snagging the $250,000 prize. Now, she is an inspirational speaker, spokeswoman, author, and soon-to-be creator of her own charitable foundation. Chow Bella had a chanc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2009

    Stuffing Showdown: And the Winner Is . . .

    ​One week ago, we gave you the first installment of daily posts in our special Stuffing Showdown, and now I'm here as the so-called celebrity judge to tell you which one of our contributors came up with the tastiest rendition of Thanksgiving stuffing. But I'm not going to tell you the winne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2008

    The Skinny: Cafe Rio's Barbacoa Pork Salad

    ​One week ago, we gave you the first installment of daily posts in our special Stuffing Showdown, and now I'm here as the so-called celebrity judge to tell you which one of our contributors came up with the tastiest rendition of Thanksgiving stuffing. But I'm not going to tell you the winne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 4, 2008

    The Skinny: Going au naturel at Indigo Joe's

    ​One week ago, we gave you the first installment of daily posts in our special Stuffing Showdown, and now I'm here as the so-called celebrity judge to tell you which one of our contributors came up with the tastiest rendition of Thanksgiving stuffing. But I'm not going to tell you the winne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2008

    The Skinny: Keegan's Grill & Taproom

    ​One week ago, we gave you the first installment of daily posts in our special Stuffing Showdown, and now I'm here as the so-called celebrity judge to tell you which one of our contributors came up with the tastiest rendition of Thanksgiving stuffing. But I'm not going to tell you the winne ... More >>

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    Number Crunching

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    January 20, 2000

    Spit Happens

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    June 20, 1996

    The Pater Principle

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    March 2, 1995

    SECOND HELPINGS

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    January 19, 1995

    OH, MY ACHING CAMELBACK:

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    May 25, 1994

    THE VEGAN ADMINISTRATION

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    June 2, 1993

    EIFFEL POWER

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