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Five-Alarm Debate Rages about Chili Episode

Eaters are weighing in about our recent episode on chili. It's a mix of tips and fiery disagreement. David in Colorado is an example of the latter on our Facebook page: Might contain peppers?! Surely the presence of chili pepper, usually in the form of chili powder, is the central defining feature of chili. And Leran in Washington, DC is distressed: I typically

Chili (Ep 113)

This week we talk chili toppings, eating technique and alternative applications, including the often controversial intersection of chili and tortilla chips. Dan will reveal the chili cheese dog construction technique that solves the core structural issues of the dish, tested by years of research. Photo: Flickr CC / little blue hen

Video: Dan Behind-the-Scenes at our Deep Fried Taping for ABC’s The Chew

Today we make our network TV debut on ABC's The Chew. We came up with some ridiculous deep fried creations, including deep fried hot dogs wrapped in Twinkies, deep fried bagel and lox, and more.

Photos: Behind the Scenes of a Deep Fried Taping for ABC’s The Chew

See the full gallery on Posterous We fried up a number of novel concoctions for our debut on ABC's The Chew today. We cooked seven dishes, five of which made the show. Here's a guide to the above photos, including pics of the dishes that made it into our bellies, but not onto the air:1. In the kitchen of Chip Shop

First Date Eating, Part 2 (Ep 110)

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we continue our conversation about eating on first dates with Elizabeth Chubbuck from Murray's Cheese. She'll also share her expertise on cheese, including some ideas you'll be surprised to hear from a fine cheese expert. Photo: Flickr CC / meddygarnet

First Date Eating, Part 1 (Ep 109)

Ahead of Valentine's Day, we talk about first date eating with Elizabeth Chubbuck from famed cheesemonger Murray's Cheese. (We'll tap into her cheese expertise in Part 2.) In this ep we get into choosing a place and ordering. Plus, Dan tells a story of an especially bizarre first date.   Also, this episode contains a Very Special Announcement about future Sporkful goodness. Photo: