The number of items pulled in the nation's latest peanut butter recall may be leading some of you to look twice, even three times, at what you buy. ...more

January 29, 2009

Bear Naked Native All-Natural Whole-Grain Granola Available at Whole Foods and health food stores; $4.89 for 12 ounces ...more

December 6, 2008

the synthetic form of folate. ...more

February 5, 2008

The government's guidelines for proper nutrition vary for individuals based on their age and size. But here are some good general guidelines to know before you head to the store and check out the nutrition labels. ...more

January 11, 2008

Try walking an aisle of the local supermarket without being overwhelmed by all the foods vying for your attention: ...more

January 11, 2008

Admit it. Everybody loves freebies. Head to the local supermarket or wholesale club. Shopping carts there aren't programmed to find the lady grilling meatballs. That's human nature driving the traffic. The samples provide just a little taste, but more important, they're free. That makes them irresistible to shoppers and the manufacturers desperate for new business. 'It's part of our job to sell a product, but it doesn't feel like it. People are always approaching you. You don't even need to try,' said Lucy Zuzuarregui, a 28-year-old who three months ago entered the world of demonstration marketing at places like a local Winn-Dixie supermarket. ...more

October 20, 2007

TAMPA - Admit it. Everybody loves freebies. Head to the local supermarket or wholesale club. Shopping carts there aren't programmed to find the lady grilling meatballs. That's human nature driving the traffic. The samples provide just a little taste, but more important, they're free. That makes it irresistible to shoppers and the manufacturers desperate for new business. ...more

October 19, 2007

FESTIVAL DEL SABOR: Centro Mi Diario and CentroTampa.com will celebrate CENTRO Mi Diario with another Festival del Sabor Latin food festival on Oct. 13 Ybor City's Centennial Park. The festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month ...more

September 25, 2007