Stout beer is a versatile cooking ingredientFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 5:20PMStout beer, made with darkly roasted barley and malt, adds depth to stews and soups, and intensifies the flavor of chocolate in desserts.
Lessons grow in the gardenFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 5:09PMStudents to learn about healthy eating, helping others at Si, Se Puede! Learning Center after school program
Parks and Recreation ClassesFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:22PMThe following enrichment classes are sponsored by the LongviewParks and Recreation Department. Registration is accepted weekdaysfrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parks and Rec office, 2920 DouglasSt., Longview; or online at www.mylongview.com/reconline.
whats cooking:Black garlic adds deep flavorFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 10:04AMIf you are not learning, you are not growing. Chefs live by that motto as we work to discover new foods and try new recipes. This year’s new It food has to be black garlic. Newspapers in every major city have recently featured food articles about this exciting take on standard garlic.
Tips for Choosing, Using Spring AsparagusFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 8:00AMNutritionally, asparagus is low in calories and high in fiber, potassium, folic acid, Thiamine and Vitamin A, C, and B6.
3 classic potato recipes for St. Patrick's DayThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:59PMThe Irish and potatoes are a natural association, but what place should we associate with potatoes? Many people would say Idaho or Ireland, maybe because of the “famous potatoes” slogan or the infamous potato famine, but it really took a few thousand years for potatoes to reach those places.
[cover] RESTAURANTS : Best Restaurants of 2010. - Monterey County WeeklyThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:02PMBest New Restaurant of 2009 Mundaka San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel 624-7400, www.mundakacarmel.com The ever-changing menu of Spanish tapas composed by Chef Brandon Miller won the county’s gastrophiles over quickly with wonders like ricotta ravioli with organic egg, chanterelles and pancetta; and cinnamon-braised goat with root veggies and chickpea fritter ...
Recipe of the Week: Apple SlicesThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 2:40PMThe recipe is a family recipe from Al Jurkonis' mother, Marian, and was prepared by Cindy McClelland for the Chefs Table fundraiser held by the Tahoe Cooking Queens last Saturday for Project MANA. If you have a recipe to share please e-mail it to jeick@tahoebonanza.com. We are looking for favorite Easter or spring recipes. Ingredients for Crust: 3/4 cup lard or ...
Food - Redwood Falls, MN - Redwood Falls GazetteThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 2:22PMMany of us grew up thinking asparagus came from a can. It was mushy, it tasted “slippery green” and not even the dog would eat it under the table. We discovered fresh by accident, usually in a restaurant and always in spring. It was a miracle of crisp sweetness with no hint of the canned stuff.
Shrek Endorsing OnionsThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 12:01PMThe Vidalia Onion Committee will be rolling out a tie in to the movie, "Shrek Forever After."
Cooking for man-sized appetitesThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:13AMLucinda Scala Quinn knows how hungry a guy can get. Four ravenous brothers. Three famished sons. And a husband who loves to eat. Chef, TV personality and Martha Stewart's Omnimedia Executive Food Director, Quinn says she has spent much of her time...
Breakfast for dinner: baked eggsTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:49AMBy JANET K. KEELER ST. PETERSBURG TIMES The tradition of breakfast for dinner is a strong one in many households. Sometimes the menu includes bursting vegetable-and-cheese omelets and English muffins, other times there's pancakes and bacon, or sausage. A shallow bowl of cheesy grits with a fried egg cradled on top adds a Southern twist. We're not sure if cold cereal counts, but we know Froot ...
Call for chili entriesTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:08AMCastle Country Assisted Living, a nonprofit community serving seniors in Douglas County, welcomes public entries for its inaugural Victorian House Chili Cook-off on March 20. The entry fee is $10 and all proceeds benefit the Victorian House community garden.
Nigella's St. Patrick's Baking Tip: Just Add GuinnessTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:10AMThere's so much more to St. Patrick's Day food than Irish soda bread and corned beef and cabbage. Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson shares some delectable recipes for a holiday feast you'll want to raise a glass to.
Kids taking charge of their own healthTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:03AMDid you know that nearly 1 in 3 kids and teens in the U.S. is overweight or obese? That's a lot of kids who are not taking care of their bodies. But being too heavy isn't really about the way you look. It can cause some serious health problems that you can't see, like type-2 diabetes and heart disease. Luckily, kids can take steps to stay healthy and strong. EmpowerME inspires kids and teens to ...
Island cook gives thanks and recipesMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 3:22PMEvery year, Galveston cook Bob Lewis has kicked off the holiday season by sending Thanksgiving letters and recipes to his friends and colleagues.
Better savor the flavor of the 'materSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:53AMTomatoes are a hot topic in the restaurant industry these days, thanks to a January freeze in Florida that killed about 70 percent of the state’s crop.
Product recipes leave 'em green with envySunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:06AM[When regular stain removers couldn't remove the grass and dirt stains from her son's white baseball pants, Kellie Kelley developed her own natural solution.
Senior NotesSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 1:13AMDennis Senior Center is hosting a St. Patrick's Day luncheon and show beginning at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at its site, 1045 Route 134, South Dennis. The festivities begin with a traditional meal of corn beef and cabbage, followed at 2 p.m.
Ale-spiked dishes feed beer bellySunday, March 14, 2010 @ 1:04AMDespite what some party-hardy leprechauns might think on St. Patrick's Day, all beers are not created equal and not all dishes made with beer are really a good idea.
What's Cooking?Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 12:29AMSpring vegetable side dishes, from Maria Camerlengo’s Salem kitchen.
Flavor is draw for Irish Cream CakeSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:53PMSt. Patrick's Day already is upon us and spring just three days later. Everyone is antsy for a change of seasons this year. We had quite a winter for the Lowcountry.
Much ado about dandelionsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:02PMDandelions in the grass. Dandelions in the garden. What can be done with them? For some gardeners the dandelion is a notorious weed that is good for nothing, but Barb and Henry Harder, from Austin, see the beauty in this beast and have turned the dandelion into a meal-time delicacy.[...]
Starting outSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:40PMIF you are planning to start your own vegetable or herb garden, start by saving the seeds and stalks from everyday staples like chillies, bitter gourds, basil or daun kesum . Soak the seeds overnight in water to speed up germination.
Making candy easier than you thinkFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:02PMCandymaking has a reputation for being time-consuming anddifficult, but with shortcuts, it can be easy.
WATCH: Women's Weight Loss BattlesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:14AMHow to keep off the pounds with each passing decade. Weight loss - Health - Shopping - Programs - Supplements
WATCH: Don't Sabotage Your SaladFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:14AMTips for making the healthiest choices at the salad bar. Salad - Cook - Home - Poultry - Chicken
WATCH: Tasty Vegetable DessertsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:14AMEasy recipes for treats like chocolate avocado mousse. Mousse - Home - Cooking - Chocolate - Dessert
On the shelfFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:53AMSome books will teach you how to grow a vegetable garden.
Sunrise 7 Recipes: Salmon Cheese BurgersFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:26AMMichelle Mielke from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board shares recipes featuring Wisconsin cheeses.
Marilyn Block: Enjoy a wee taste o' IrelandFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:23AMWhether or not you have a little Irish in your family tree,there's still plenty of green in the air as St. Patrick's Daynears.
Recipes for your growthThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:38AMStarting a vegetable garden from scratch just became a bit easier thanks to 'Starter Vegetable Gardens: 24 No-Fail Plans for Small Organic Gardens' by Barbara Pleasant.
Maple Syrup recipesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:18PMThis maple custard pie is almost like a creme brulee in a crust. A brittle crust seals the top of the ultra-rich filling. Or, if you like, serve the slices with a drizzle of maple syrup. As the filling bakes, it will puff up, or souffle. It will settle down as it cools. Be sure not to overbake.
'Tuscan Sun' author on Italy's pleasuresWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:49AMMany authors can move readers with their words, but Frances Mayes has the power to actually make readers move.
Enjoy salad days--of winterWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:11AMMaybe cave men refrained from eating salad during the winter, but modern Homo sapiens are loath to give up their fresh greens during the year's coldest months.
What’s Cooking?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:04AMI’m still running back and forth to the hospital, so supper continues to be a challenge. I need something I can assemble in the morning when the house is quiet, and pop into the oven - or better yet, is ready when I get home. Stratas and my crockpot seem to be just the answer I need this week!
Couscous and pilaf can also become main dishesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:39AMWe often think of couscous and pilaf as side dish favorites, but with a little imagination they can be transformed to one-pot main dishes.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at homeWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:15AMRecipes for corned beef & cabbage and for braised potatoes, sausage & cabbage.
Dinner is servedWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:55AMIf you happen to be in the neighborhood of St. Edmond Catholic Church on a Friday evening, you'll probably notice the aroma of fried catfish.