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The roasted mushroom and Swiss burger from The Capital Burger, which opened March 19. (Photo: The Capital Burger)

Food Bites

4 D.C. Chefs Get James Beard Nominations Four D.C. chefs are finalists for prestigious James Beard Awards. Chefs Amy Brandwein of Centrolina, Tom Cunanan of Bad Saint and Jeremiah Langhorne of The Dabney, all in D.C., are competing against Rich Landau of Vedge in Philadelphia and
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Unless you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, doctors say you shouldn't be 100 percent gluten free since we need the grains found in wheat products. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Healthy Eating

Going ‘Gluten-Free’ Isn’t for Everyone More and more often, we see “gluten-free” food options on store shelves and restaurant menus. But what does “gluten-free” mean, and why have such products become so popular? Gluten is a type of protein which is stored,
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Saving isn't easy, but its possible with a partner that motivates you. (Photo: iStock)

Mixing Love & Money

How to Not Financially Struggle Together A recent survey of almost 1,500 people by TD Bank revealed that 26 percent of couples are in need of advice surrounding budgeting and saving money. Does that number sound about right? Personally, I’m surprised it isn’t higher.
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