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Monday, May 12, 2008
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Is Soybean Oil The New Face of Deep Frying?

Fried shrimp, fried chicken, fried fish, onion rings and French fries. Just naming a few of these items brings about a certain greasy smile on many people's faces, being the country's favorite fried delights, according to a Yahoo! survey.

But as America's waistline continues to expand, along with the quantity of health-conscious individuals, fried foods are earning a less-than-satisfactory reputation. Plagued with talk of trans fats, partial hydrogenation and morbid obesity, one of America's favorite cooking methods is taking a beating. With eyes locked on the most common cause of death in the United States – heart disease, according to the Center of Disease Control – it is no surprise that Americans are rethinking their favorite munchies. Not just consumers, but producers are also taking steps in saving lives, one deep-fat fryer at a time. [read more...]

Peace, Love & Noodles: The Allure of Doc Chey's

Although Athens is home to a wide variety of delicious restaurants, Doc Chey’s Noodle House is definitely one of the most popular neighborhood favorites. Located in the heart of downtown, Doc Chey’s is nestled between the many bars and stores on Clayton Street. The restaurant’s high ceilings, glass walls, and cheerful colors create a warm effect that invites every passerby to stop in and enjoy a freshly woked bowl of noodles or steaming pot of Thai tea.

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Clocked: Creative Burgers At Affordable Prices

If you’re looking for a hearty burger with a touch of flair, Hudson Carter’s Clocked is the place to eat. Locally known as Clocked, this small vintage restaurant is located in downtown Athens on West Washington Street and is reasonably priced, even for the college budget.

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Athens Locally Grown Offers Healthy Local Food For Online Purchase

Kevin Cale's knees are starting to hurt. He's spent the better part of the afternoon kneeling on the cement floor of the garage at the Roots Farm in Winterville, Ga., carefully cleaning and sorting carrots. In a few days, these plump Boleros and long, sweet Mokums will be joining fresh meat, dairy, eggs, produce, honey and more at the site for Athens Locally Grown's weekly pick-up.

Athens Locally Grown, founded by Dan and Kristin Miller of Heirloom Organics in 2001, provides a way for Athens-area residents to easily find and buy locally-grown, seasonal organic foods. The variety found on the website is startling: lamb, honey, goat cheese, milk, eggs, oyster mushrooms, arugula, even homemade pet treats are all produced just outside the Classic City. [read more...]

Corn Meal Varieties Can Revolutionize Your Muffins

Choosing which type of frozen pizza you’re in the mood for tonight might be a bit of challenge. There’s pepperoni, vegetarian, white, plain cheese, and more. And ice cream. Countless flavors of Mayfield, Ben & Jerry’s, and Breyers line the shelves of the freezer section. So when is the last time you stood in front of the corn meal section and couldn’t decide which type to buy? Probably never.

Corn meal is actually an important ingredient in everyday dishes – including many Southern favorites, such as cornbread, hushpuppies, and grits. So, if you’re looking for an alternative to instant or boxed foods, this comparison of three types of cornmeal – by substituting each one into a recipe for homemade corn muffins – will give you a better idea of what’s out there. [read more...]

Fresh Food Content

  • [restaurant reviews] A Southern Culinary Delight: Marti’s At Midday
  • [question your staples] Question Your Staples: Lettuce v. Spinach
  • [dining trends] Red Bull Offers All-Natural Soda
  • [dining trends] Is Soybean Oil The New Face of Deep Frying?
  • [restaurant reviews] Five Guys Burgers and Fries: All Fast Food Is Not Created Equal
  • [restaurant reviews] Peace, Love & Noodles: The Allure of Doc Chey's

Food Blog

Heart Healthy Recipes from the Tubes
by Glenn Fullington
04.09.2008
It's actually much easier than I anticipated to eat healthy when I implemented this infernal series of tubes into the equation. ... [read more]

What's fast for breakfast?
by Allison Carter
04.08.2008
Every morning I rush out my dorm room without a minute to spare in my race to class. It seems ... [read more]

Chowhound: The Everyday Man's Zagat
by Meredith Roberts
04.06.2008
Hungry in the South East? Traveling without your Culinary Compass? Chowhound is a website that allows foodies to steer one another in ... [read more]

Domestic Divas Version of April Fools
by Meredith Roberts
04.05.2008
So I acknowledge that April Fools has already passed (and has done so without Yours Truly playing any noteworthy pranks), but ... [read more]

My Thai Curry Chicken
by Glenn Fullington
04.04.2008
I like to experiment in the kitchen. Tweaking this and that in a certain recipe can enhance a dish and also ... [read more]

Earth Fare April Cooking Classes - Perkins Switching it Up
by Meredith Roberts
04.04.2008
Last winter, Athens Exchange published an article on the local Earth Fare's culinary classes. For those of you who haven't taken ... [read more]

Edward Weston's Food Photography, Photos from a Different Era
by Meredith Roberts
03.28.2008
Food photography is a broad term, and you could say it happens everytime someone films a program for Food Network, hires ... [read more]

New Salad Dressing: More Food From Italy
by Allison Carter
03.25.2008
Have you grown tired of the normal selection of salad dressing? Personally, I have never liked the taste of any of ... [read more]

Almond Milk: The Alternative to the Alternative
by Anna McKee
03.24.2008
I hate soy milk. I have no particular reason for feeling the way that I do, but something about the ... [read more]

Easter chocolate. Yes.
by Lauren Baggett
03.23.2008
When it comes to the Easter season, I believe that the only thing better than watching the annual showing of The Ten Commandments ... [read more]

dining trends

Red Bull Offers All-Natural Soda
Soft drink lovers, get ready! Red Bull is charging the cola industry. Already number one on the long list of competing energy drinks, Red Bull is now extending its product line to offer a 100% natural...

Is Soybean Oil The New Face of Deep Frying?
Fried shrimp, fried chicken, fried fish, onion rings and French fries. Just naming a few of these items brings about a certain greasy smile on many people's faces, being the country's favorite fried ...

Athens Locally Grown Offers Healthy Local Food For Online Purchase
Kevin Cale's knees are starting to hurt. He's spent the better part of the afternoon kneeling on the cement floor of the garage at the Roots Farm in Winterville, Ga., carefully cleaning and sorting ca...

restaurant reviews

A Southern Culinary Delight: Marti’s At Midday
After living in Athens for almost four years, I now can say I know the faces behind those infamous Marti’s at Midday commercials. We all know and love them. This home-made style commercial with good ...

Five Guys Burgers and Fries: All Fast Food Is Not Created Equal
When it comes to dining in the Classic City, sometimes you’ll want to take advantage of the wide variety of classy restaurants that feature organic entrees and unique taste infusions. But sometimes yo...

Peace, Love & Noodles: The Allure of Doc Chey's
Although Athens is home to a wide variety of delicious restaurants, Doc Chey’s Noodle House is definitely one of the most popular neighborhood favorites. Located in the heart of downtown, Doc Chey’s i...

traditions

Thanksgiving Bird Gives Sleep Lovers A Chemical Excuse
It seems that every November, before people even have the chance to throw out their jack-o-lanterns, Thanksgiving explodes on America. It is as if an orange smoke covers the continent, seeking out ...

Body Images: Thin Is In No More
Forget about hating that drop dead gorgeous celebrity with the killer body. Instead, put a little meat on those bones. You will be doing yourself a favor. Skinny is beautiful; at least that is wha...

Before Fast Food, TV Dinners And Processed Foods: Pure, Pure Earth
Many young adults of this millennium couldn’t imagine a time when fast food chains didn’t exist or when grocery stores didn’t have 13 plus aisles to search through for the perfect foods. We are the ge...

wine

Aromas Wine Bar Offers Refuge For The Mature Palate
As Katie drives by the Waffle House in Five Points, she notices that the store next door is open. “I’ve been wanting to try that place,” she says out loud to her empty car. So she parks outside the do...

beer

What Happened To The Quiet Room?: Trappeze Pub
Thoughts pre-Trappeze visit: Why is Hot Corner turning the quiet room into a bar? That’s not going to work well. Plus no one will go there. After being in Athens for less than three months a pe...

Aromas Wine Bar Offers Refuge For The Mature Palate
As Katie drives by the Waffle House in Five Points, she notices that the store next door is open. “I’ve been wanting to try that place,” she says out loud to her empty car. So she parks outside the do...

cocktails

What Happened To The Quiet Room?: Trappeze Pub
Thoughts pre-Trappeze visit: Why is Hot Corner turning the quiet room into a bar? That’s not going to work well. Plus no one will go there. After being in Athens for less than three months a pe...

Aromas Wine Bar Offers Refuge For The Mature Palate
As Katie drives by the Waffle House in Five Points, she notices that the store next door is open. “I’ve been wanting to try that place,” she says out loud to her empty car. So she parks outside the do...

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