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Snapshots from Amsterdam: The Best Street Food

There's an excellent snacking culture in Amsterdam, fueled, no doubt, by the equally excellent drinking and consuming-of-other-legal-narcotics culture. Snack bars line most of the major shopping and socializing districts, while kiosks, stands, and carts can be found serving everything from chicken sandwiches and bitterballen (Dutch croquettes) to hot dogs and Vlaamse frites (Flemish fries).

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57 Comments | Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, May 9, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Tagged: Amsterdam, cheese, doner kebabs, french fries, hot dogs, kebabs, pizza, street food

In the News: Seafood OK; USDA Slow to Act; Animal-Friendly Highs

Seafood now said OK for pregnant women: In a major break with current U.S. health advice, a coalition of top scientists from private groups and federal agencies plans to advise pregnant and breast-feeding women to consume at least 12 ounces of fish and seafood a week to ensure optimal brain development of their babies. Since 2001, these groups advised pregnant that women eat no more than 12 ounces a week. [Seattle Times] USDA took 18 days to recall meat: The U.S. Department of Agriculture waited 18 days after learning that millions of pounds of ground beef made by Topps Meat Co. could be contaminated with E. coli before it concluded that a recall was necessary, according to an email from...

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Post a Comment | Posted by Alaina Browne, October 4, 2007 at 6:30 PM
Tagged: Amsterdam, food recalls, In the News, pregnancy, seafood, USDA