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Free Pancakes at IHOP on February 23

by Slashfood Editor, Posted Feb 8th 2010 @ 4:00PM

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Flapjack fans have a reason to celebrate Fat Tuesday a week later.

On Feb. 23, IHOP will offer a free short stack of their buttermilk pancakes to every customer from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. In return, pancaking patrons are asked to leave a courtesy short stack of their own for Children's Miracle Network hospitals.

IHOP first celebrated "National Pancake Day" in 2006. Since that time, the restaurant chain has raised more than $3.25 million and served more than 6.1 million pancakes. This year, IHOP hopes to reach a total fundraising effort of $5 million -- making for five million in five years.

Last year's National Pancake Day was IHOP's largest one-day event in the company's 51-year history -- proving free food for a good cause is always a reason to "flip" out.

To find an IHOP near you or to donate online, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.

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Think You Know the Foods of Love?

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by Slashfood Editor, Posted Feb 8th 2010 @ 3:00PM

Well-schooled in food that will put you in the mood? Test your knowledge of aphrodisiacs with this lustful quiz!

Aphrodisiac Foods: How and Why They Increase Desire

The ____ in garlic is said to stir sexual desires?

Spice
Kick
Smell
Heat

True or False: Aphrodisiacs were first sought out as a remedy for various sexual anxieties, including fears of inadequate performance as well as a need to increase fertility.

True
False

The love goddess Aphrodite was said to consider what kind of bird sacred for its amorous nature?

Sparrows
Owls
Doves
Crows

Asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food because of its:

Smell
Health benefits
Phallic shape
Color

The Aztecs referred to chocolate as:

The ultimate aphrodisiac
Nourishment of the Gods
A must-have food
A substitute for caffeine

Who was first to consider oysters as aphrodisiacs?

Aztecs
Greeks
Romans
Egyptians

The musky scent of truffles is said to stimulate the:

Skin
Libido
Heart
Brain

This aphrodisiac is most likely a myth created to get people to eat this healthy vegetable.

Green Pepper
Cucumber
Peas
Broccoli

The Aztecs called the avocado tree

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Tilapia and Green-Tea Udon Noodles - Feast Your Eyes

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by Slashfood Editor, Posted Feb 8th 2010 @ 10:00AM

Photo: ilmungo, Flickr

Nothing on this plate is intensely complicated to make, yet everything has wonderfully layered and nuanced flavors. Soy-maple glaze gives a salty-sweet boost to mild tilapia, and a side of udon noodles keep the Asian riff going, especially when tossed with a spicy yuzu dressing. (Yuzu is a tangy, aromatic Japanese citrus fruit; you don't often see it fresh here in the U.S., but you can buy the bottled juice in Asian markets and some health food stores.)

The author used a recipe from Gourmet as his creative springboard but didn't worry about following the instructions to the letter. We encourage you to follow his lead whenever you encounter an interesting recipe: Play with flavor combinations, swap out ingredients, change the cooking method, experiment and explore. Make it your own.

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Filed under: Feast Your Eyes, Features

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Editor's Big Game Picks - Best Super Bowl Links of the Week

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by Slashfood Editor, Posted Feb 5th 2010 @ 5:00PM

Photo: thedabble, Flickr

A few of the best Super Bowl links on the Web this week:

At a loss for what to serve? Check out these recipes for Sunday, from soup to nuts.
Your pants will thank you Monday morning if you tweak a few of the usual leaden apps for less caloric impact.
Perk up your party with signature drinks, decorations and snacks that really extend the game-day theme.
Don't get caught with sub-par chips and salsa: Let our taste test be your guide.
See what your favorite celeb chefs like to nosh on while watching the game.

Filed under: On the Blogs, Food News

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Funky Valentine's Gifts for Foodies

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by Slashfood Editor, Posted Feb 5th 2010 @ 3:00PM

Valentine's Day gifts Valentine's Day Gift Guide

This Valentine's Day, forget the ho-hum box of chocolates. Instead, show sweet affection to the one you love with an unconventional gift. Don't get bogged down with angst about finding that perfect gift for your favorite foodie -- Slashfood's here to help.

Filed under: New Products, Reviews

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