my mom’s friend gave her one giant block of 'processed American cheese" - the kind government gives to seniors. And I, by default, am the cheese preparer in the family. I abhor Kraft and most supermarket cheese. So what can I... (64 replies, last updated by greygarious August 28, 2009)

I will be in Reno for a conference (Reno Hilton) at the end of May. Unfortunately, I will be on a government per diem of $30, which,as best as I can determine, means possible starvation! To make matters worse, I have been... (3 replies, last updated by Janet May 18, 2002)

't offered; but they included them as standards. The kitchen appears to have an eagerness to incorporate seasonal ingredients, a sense of elan that seems classically grounded and not overwrought, a keeness for multifaceted... (0 replies, last updated by Limster December 6, 2003)

. Paul for it’s old St. Paulness and the texas toast (more for atmosphere than chow), fantastic lounge, and friendly, friendly staff ~McGovern's on W 7th in St. Paul for their turkey sandwich ~Key’s Cafe in downtown St.... (23 replies, last updated by nas1 June 11, 2008)

Why would they do a thing like that? Would the French government ever publish a standardized list of English translation of French dishes? I don’t think so. Does the US government publish a list of standard Chinese... (11 replies, last updated by jenn December 8, 2008)

"] In an effort to stamp out confusion and “Chinglish” on Chinese Restaurant menus, the Municipal Government of Beijing has drafted a list of suggested English menu translations. Some background for this list is here:... (1 reply, last updated by scoopG November 24, 2008)

Recently, I had dinner at a pizza place in Washington called the Two Amys. They claim to be one of four restaurants in America whose pizzas meet Italy’s Denominazione di Origine Controllata standards. It was the best pizza... (13 replies, last updated by Nicola October 14, 2002)

I’ve been reading about the Japanese government is trying to going around the world and certified what tehy feel as the authentic Japanese crusine. The source has been limited to Asian media. Has anyone read anything about... (1 reply, last updated by applehome March 21, 2007)

The S label is a government certification and means quality and safety of food production. I also notice it on things like shampoo. Though what exactly the standard means I am not sure. http://frugalcuisine.blogspot.com (11 replies, last updated by OrganicGal February 6, 2008)

. Kim obsessively researched food labeling, government regulations, industry standards, social and environmental organizations that monitor food-production practices, and what it all really means for anyone who shops for... (3 replies, last updated by klordstewart February 25, 2007)

No, there are none. The reason: almost all wine sales are handled through government liquor stores. There are only two exceptions: 1. Grocery stores carry a standardized line of mediocre wine that’s imported in bulk and... (1 reply, last updated by Marty January 5, 2005)

Depends on where you’ll be. Hopefully, it’ll be the JFK Federal Building near Government Center. If so, you’re within easy walking distance to the North End. Neptune Oyster is a great spot for standard seafood... (5 replies, last updated by AnnieP October 19, 2007)

What I heard was Pacific Garden had been ticketed by Board of Health for several times. For the last time, the person-in-charge claimed that he “knew” someone in the Building Department. It ended up that all related... (3 replies, last updated by Sheila Quan September 30, 2004)

of nutritional superiority." The results of research, which was commissioned by the British government's Food Standards Agency, were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Sales of organic food have fallen in some... (2 replies, last updated by GilaB July 31, 2009)

sources for this appear to have dried up in the early '80s. I’ve been to one web source for pepper that says the production of this pepper has been taken over by the Micronesian government, which hasn’t figured out... (10 replies, last updated by Mike M October 12, 2002)