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The Orion Cooker, which more closely resembles a small stainless steel rocket than any grill you're likely to encounter at the home goods store, is a new, unusual and speedy way to get your grill on. Here's how it works. Meat is placed inside the barrel-like chamber. Coals are lit in outer chambers above and below the food, creating a convection-like indirect heating environment. It also simultaneously smokes and steams the food. The Orion Cooker is available from major retailers, including...

Your kids may not believe it, but there is life -- and food -- beyond chicken nuggets. And if you need help persuading them of this, two new cookbooks offer a bit of guidance. First is Jennifer McCann's "Vegan Lunch Box" (Da Capo Press), which is drawn from the author's popular blog that chronicled the lunches she packed for her son. McCann's book is great for children willing to try new foods, but might be stuck in a lunchbox rut. As the title implies, the recipes are all vegan, but they...

By Associated Press Yet another cool toy for the griller in your life. The Orion Cooker, which more closely resembles a small stainless steel rocket than any grill you're likely to encounter at the home goods store, is a new, unusual and speedy way to get your grill on. Here's how it works. Meat is placed inside the barrel-like chamber. Coals are lit in outer chambers above and below the food, creating a convection-like indirect heating environment. It also simultaneously smokes and steams...

By Kellie B Gormly At Palomino, diners can get a shot of energy along with their fine food and cocktails, executive chef Brian Thurston says. The restaurant's prime location in Gateway Center, Downtown, makes it a great part of an evening with the fine arts, a destination to celebrate an anniversary, a meeting place for Downtown professionals to enjoy lunch, or a spot to kick back and enjoy food and cocktails at the end of a work day. The upscale, urban chic environment -- along with the...

Cooking outdoors is in full swing. And that means cooks need to observe food-safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing food-borne illness. Here are safety reminders from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Marinate food in the refrigerator, not on the counter. Poultry and cubed meat or stew meat can be marinated for as long as two days. Beef, veal, pork, and lamb roasts, chops and steaks may be marinated as long as five days. If some of the marinade is...

WOODINVILLE, Wash., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Food Network's new magazine has hit the stands -- and SaltWorks, Inc. (http://www.seasalt.com/), the country's leading gourmet sea salt company, is so confident Food Network Magazine's Summer Grilling Issue will be a hit with home cooks, it has placed a two-page, inside-cover spread to showcase Artisan Gourmet Salts and introduce Fusion flavored sea salts. With flavors like Chile Verde, Lime Fresco, Black Truffle and Thai Ginger, SaltWorks'...

By AMANDA GOLD, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Here are some ways to reduce your carbon footprint when cooking or eating outside this summer or any other time: Grilling green * Although many prefer the flavor of charcoal grilling, a cleaner- burning electric or propane-gas grill can be better for the environment. Think about the differences before you buy a grill. * If you opt for charcoal, try to use natural charcoal (see Cowboy Charcoal, below) or environmentally certified wood briquettes....

Summertime and the living is easy. Or so goes the old song. These days, many of us turn to high-tech devices to make the prophecy come true. And wow, does the Gizmo guy have a bunch to share today. BEACH COMBING: Don't want folks to be humming "Gorilla My Dreams" when you walk on by on the beach or pool deck? Philips Norelco has you covered with new cordless, rechargeable electric shavers designed for specific areas. For guys, there's Bodygroom (around $40) to remove hair on the legs,...

By Russ Parsons They seem to be everywhere these days. Every time I turn around, there's another gleaming, stainless-steel gas grill. At my hardware store, of course, but they're even at my grocery store. It seems like you can't call yourself a cook unless you've got a grill. Every time I see one, I have an impulse to buy another bag of charcoal. Then I light a little fire in my old kettle grill, and 20 to 25 minutes later, I'm ready to cook something delicious: a butterflied leg of lamb...

By Lydia Gehring I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend! I can't believe July is here, but it brings great opportunities to share special events with family and friends. As you gather the basket, blanket, grill and cooler, I would like to remind you of the following tips from the United States Department of Agriculture to keep your food safe and your family healthy to enjoy the summer activities. When planning your grocery list, put the perishable items last to buy at the grocery...