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Event Wed Dec 03 2008

Who's Mommy's Little Piggy?

ralphie-head-logo.gifHammond, Indiana, home of Ralphie Parker, the beleaguered boy hero of A Christmas Story, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the movie. This Saturday, as part of the festivities, kids (and adults, if they want to join the over-18-year olds) can reenact the scene where Ralphie's brother, Randy, eats his mashed potatoes and meatloaf like a little piggy. Registration for the mashed-potato-eating contest starts at 10 am at the Welcome Center, at 7770 Corrine Drive in Hammond. And remember, contestants: no hands allowed when you tuck into your plates of mashed potatoes.

 
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Feature Thu Dec 31 2015

The State of Food Writing

By Brandy Gonsoulin

In 2009, food blogging, social media and Yelp were gaining popularity, and America's revered gastronomic magazine Gourmet shuttered after 68 years in business. Former Cook's Illustrated editor-in-chief Chris Kimball followed with an editorial, stating that "The shuttering of Gourmet reminds...
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