Plus, we already kind of eat hair. One of the main amino acids found in keratin, L-cysteine, is often used as a dough conditioner (enhancing the elasticity of bread and baked goods) and a preservative in food processing. It’s most commonly derived from purified poultry feathers and certain types of animal hair. at Bonappetit.com

Many of us know that boiling thick greens like collards can make them tender, but how do you make them flavorful? Swap water for beer or stock. at Msn.com

The fried chicken, Parnell described, “was the perfect contradiction of flavors and textures: sweet and spicy, crispy and juicy.” But what really wowed her was the chicken’s secret ingredient: sweet tea. at Salon.com

Grace by Nia, a Boston restaurant with live music, will open a Foxwoods location this spring. This week, the casino will hold auditions for local musicians. at Stamfordadvocate.com

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Matzo never went to waste. While braised brisket, gefilte fish, and flourless chocolate cake were special oncea-year affairs, matzo was far from it—specifically matzo ball soup for sick days, and matzo brei for all the other days. at Yahoo.com

You may have tasted all the best fried food in the U.S., but fried food is a global treat. Here are some of the best fried creations around the world. at Aol.com

With a price point that sits nicely between a week’s grocery shopping and several nights of takeout, HelloFresh boxes attempt to offer flavor, variety, and value. So what’s it really like? I tried the service for two weeks. at Msn.com

The best quick vegetarian meals at Trader Joe’s are the ones that start with one of the store’s classic dishes—like Cauliflower Gnocchi or Palak Paneer—and then you doctor up the product to make it better. at Bonappetit.com

Meanwhile, employees who are on the layoffs list have been told that they are getting reassigned to a group separate from their previous brands that is being called the "Central Content Unit," a person familiar says. at Hollywoodreporter.com

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