News food 2008-04-30 Andanh.com

Celebrate your favorite show with a special menu Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:06 EDT
• Spread salmon mixture over open-face English muffins and top each half with a slice of mozzarella.

Asparagus soup's on in Diann's kitchen Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:06 EDT
Spring is here and with it comes the bountiful harvest of fresh fruits and vegetables. I love to shop at the local farmers market or roadside stand, where the sweet aroma of strawberries calls for strawberry shortcake and the beautiful array of fresh vegetables makes them irresistible.

Soup highlights waning winter, hints of spring Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:06 EDT
By the time April rolls around, I start to think that it's spring. The calendar certainly confirms that a new season is under way, but, ah, that pesky New England weather often doesn't get the message! The days are indeed longer and there is more sun, but it's usually still chilly in early April where we live in Massachusetts.

A trip to McDonald's is a real treat for the children Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:04 EDT
Spring break is over and the children are all back to school. It sure seems quiet this morning after a week of a lot of activity going on.

Wine pairing with Darryn Tilden Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:04 EDT
The dish: Creamy White Turnip Soup with Toasted Bread Crumbs and Chives

'Top Chef' comes to your kitchen Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:04 EDT
Has all that is "Top Chef" been distilled into a single cookbook? Apparently so. The eliminations, the winning dishes, the biting comments from Anthony Bourdain - the hairstyles.

Excellent Passover wines for the coming celebration Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:02:04 -0400
To be kosher, wines must be handled by observant Jews through the entire winemaking process. And on the serving end, once again they must be handled only by observant Jews. There are no exceptions to winemaking, but there is one...

Could the Weinermobile beat the Popemobile in a race? Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:43:42 -0400
POLL: Which would win in a race? Oscar Mayer's Weinermobile Pope Benedict XVI's ...er... Popemobile The Pope is in the house, which means Pope Benedict XVI is probably getting around in some sort of special pope approved vehicle. Not sure...

Cooking Quest lets you feel the heat in the kitchen Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:02:48 -0400
Get your whisk and mixing bowls ready for duty. Cooking Quest is puzzle game that offers players a chance to compete, create meals, manage a kitchen in Foodville`s most elite restaurants. Can you stand the heat? Then strap on an...

Key Lime Pie is now Florida's official state pie Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:20:39 -0400
The Key Lime Pie has found its official home. The state marker for the Key Lime Pie was recently placed in the rotunda on the 4th floor of the Capitol in Tallahassee, ensuring the tart pastry its official designation alongside...

DASH Diet is something women should take seriously Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:03:19 -0400
The new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows the government’s DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) reduces women’s risk of heart attack and stroke by 24 percent.

43rd Pillsbury Bake-off Contest Winners Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:13:06 -0400
Carolyn Gurtz, Gaithersburg, Md., reacts after her recipe for Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies is named the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest grand prize winner Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Carolyn Gurtz received $1 million and a GE Profile Double Wall Oven with...

NASCAR icon Richard Childress chalks up a win and it doesn't involve a race car Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:37:43 -0400
Wine Enthusiast magazine has selected Childress Vineyards as one of America’s Top 25 Tasting Rooms. Founded by NASCAR team owner Richard Childress in 2004, the winery is THE destination in the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area. And that's no suprise....

Birds? Bees? We're talking flavor, honey Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
You know you are in for a real treat when your morning travels take you just past Honeycomb Road to a narrow Lake County lane lined with coiffed citrus trees.

Taste of Winter Park award winners Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:48:11 -0400
Taste of Winter Park, which was held April 16, is always lots of fun with great food. This year I judged the spreads and booth with our own resident "Diva of Dish" Pam Brandon. All participants did a great job,...

Matt McLean of Uncle Matt’s Organic talks about health issues Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:19:23 -0400
From 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 19th, the Ocoee Wal-Mart store located at 10500 W. Colonial Drive (just West of Orlando) will host Matt McClean, founder of Uncle Matt’s Organic, who will be discussing the health benefits of organic Valencia oranges,...

Joan Rivers joins Martha Stewart in the studio kitchen Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:51:58 -0400
Did you catch On today’s The Martha Stewart Show April 16? Joan Rivers stepped into the kitchen. Joan Rivers!! I am not making this up. Anyway, she was on board to help viewers get ready for Passover. The celebrity duo...

The elusive creme fraiche Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:26:42 -0400
You can't always judge a food by its name. For example, creme fraiche (KREM fresh) sounds like fresh cream. It actually describes a thick, tangy preparation that tastes similar to sour cream -- only better! Gourmet stores and larger supermarkets...

James Beard Awards getting some sizzle from Kim Cattrall and Bobby Flay Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:13:29 -0400
The James Beard Foundation announced today that Award-winning chef, restaurateur, television personality, and cookbook author Bobby Flay will co-host this year’s Awards Ceremony and Gala Reception. (photo at left by Ben Fink.) A 2007 inductee into the Foundation’s Who’s Who...

Baking with the Desperate Housewives of Wisteria Lane Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:53:11 -0400
Food plays an important role on Desperate Housewives, and now fans of the show can connect with their favorite characters by swapping recipes and kitchen tips directly with Bree, Edie, Susan and the other women of Wisteria Lane.

$1,000 Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Cup Auction for Charity Heats Up Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:26:11 -0400
With only a few days left to bid, the race is on for the most expensive mint julep cup ever to be sold at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day. Hundreds of people have already checked out the Woodford Reserve...

Celebrate Disney's Animal Kingdom's 10 year anniversary with Paw Print Brownies Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:31:15 -0400
Today I'm sharing a recipe to celebrate Disney's Animal Kingdom's first decade. Paw Print Brownies from the kitchens at Animal Kingdom Lodge are perfect. You can't beat the paw print detail! Brownies are wonderful chocolate, chewy, cakelike treats. Warm from...

Top Chef takes off around the country to find new contestants Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:08:48 -0400
Bravo's Emmy-nominated hit creative competition series Top Chef will be returning for a fifth season. Open calls for chefs interested in competing in the high-stakes culinary competition series will be held in cities across the country starting this week. Additional...

Rice Krispie treats for Earth Day Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:48:44 -0400
You can turn the classic crisp rice cereal treat into an Earth Day celebration, using a little bit of food coloring and imagination. The recipe that follows is adapted from DLTK's Crafts for Kids.

Getting foods to stay on skewers takes a tad of technique Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:35:03 -0400
Skewered delicacies are a big part of Florida menus.There are four basic skewer choices: metal, wooden, stems of aromatic herbs (rosemary rocks at this) and whittled down sugar cane. Metal skewers get hot enough to cause serious burns, wooden or...

Make a splash on Earth Day about seafood sustainability Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:13:57 -0400
With an increasing number of Americans turning to seafood as part of a healthy diet, on this Earth Day, the evidence is clear that fisheries are answering the call for sustainability.

The Mystique of Mesquite Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:06 EDT
It had a beautiful aroma. There was something roasted, like coffee or chocolate, then a stronger smell suggesting some fruit (perhaps dried cherries - or was that coconut?) together with a note of spice: cinnamon, maybe nutmeg.

Grandma wins $1 million baking prize Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:21 EDT
For $1 million, this is one smart cookie.

Dandelions are on the supper table Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:06 EDT
We have enjoyed our first few meals of dandelion greens this season.

CULINARY CALENDAR Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:21 EDT
Mattison's Road Trip Dinner

Pea and pancetta crostini is perfect bite for a party Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:21 EDT
A few months ago a senior at Amherst College (where my spouse teaches) asked if I would meet with her to discuss culinary careers. I love to mentor young people, so we set up a coffee date. After talking to this 22-year-old, I was so impressed with her passion and determination that I asked if she would like to work with me as an assistant to see what producing a column on entertaining such as this one involves. Her positive reply came in less than a second, along with a smile.

Out to Lunch with Diana Foote: Applesauce vs. arugula: Which will win in '08? Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:39:00 -0000
I've been getting calls at 3 a.m. It's the same wrong number. Ted has had a few drinks by the time he dials and he is pining for Rose. After a litany of promised reforms, he asked if he could come home to "your special apple pie." The next time he calls, I want Rose's recipe.

Quisp -- remember when cereal characters were fun Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:08:37 -0400
Quisp and were two sugar-sweetened breakfast cereals introduced in 1965 by Quaker Oats Co. and generally advertised together (during the same commercial) as products competing against each other. The successful ads were cartoons Jay Ward of "Rocky and Bullwinkle" fame,...

Ensure food doesn't slip, slide away Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Grab a whisk. It's time to mix things up a bit. Here's your daily dish:

How to be a savvy supermarket shopper Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:56:22 -0400
Saving at the supermarket is easy, but it takes a bit of effort. I write weekly tips in the Orlando Sentinel's Good Living: Cooking & Eating section. And most of us have the basic idea on how to save: go...

Can a pickle muscle in to Popsicle territory? Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:39:44 -0400
I just came across Bob's Pickle Pops, a frozen pickle juice treat that promises great taste and some wonderful health benefits as well. The company is also catering to the cravings of expectant mothers with this unique sour snack. But...

Winequest is one of Central Florida's best wine events Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:59:46 -0400
Only 18 days left for advance pricing on this year's WineQuest event tickets! Central Florida's premier wine event series is in its 12th year, WineQuest features a selection of fine wine tastings, dinners, auctions and interactive seminars offering something for...

National Pie Championships Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:48:03 -0400
It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it: judge the 450 entries in this year’s National Pie Championship held recently in Celebration, Florida. The event, which attracted thousands of bakers from across the country.

James Bond may not be amused by the Waring Pro electric Martini Maker Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:12:29 -0400
But it couldn't help us happy hour multi-taskers. Whether you prefer a dry martini or a margarita, Waring Pro Professional Martini Maker puts the perfect cocktail at consumer’s fingertips. (Pierce Brosnan is shown in his James Bond Movie Die Another...

Stores are rationing rice Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:01:01 -0400
Some American markets have begun rationing sales of rice to prevent stockpiling by customers who are worried about the rising costs of staple foods. The global price of rice has risen 68 per cent since the start of 2008 and,...

Mess o' greens is a southern delight Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:06 EDT
After hearing the back gate open and close I knew our neighbor and friend, Mike, was coming over to see us. He walked in with an armload of his homegrown collard greens that filled my sink. My mouth starting watering at the thought of how good they were going to taste!

Trisha Yearwood's cookbook No. 3 on the NYT bestseller list Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:51:28 -0400
In its first week on sale, Trisha Yearwood’s Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen: Recipes From My Family to Yours (Clarkson Potter; $29.95) came in at No. 3 on the New York Times Bestseller List in the "Advice, How-To &...

Green is good with asparagus Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:00 EDT
• When pasta is done, drain, reserving about a cup of cooking water, and add pasta to skillet with pancetta and garlic. Stir well. Pour egg, cream and mixture over all and toss rapidly until eggs have set and sauce is creamy. Thin sauce with reserved pasta water if necessary. Stir in remaining cheese and more freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve.

Impossible Taco Pie is a one-dish wonder Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:00 EDT
I was looking through my recipe box for a quick meal idea when I stumbled across an old but forgotten favorite: Impossible Pie.

Asparagus, mushroom tarts make great appetizer or entree Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:00 EDT
• Place puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface and, with a rolling pin, gently flatten the seams. Cut sheet into four equal squares. With a sharp knife, lightly score a ¾-inch border around the inside edge of each pastry square, taking care not to cut all the way through the dough. (You simply want to trace a frame within each square, which will rise around the filling and form the sides of each tart.) Transfer squares to a baking sheet. (Squares can be prepared 2 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.)

A day at school for parents and children Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:00 EDT
After lunch we went out to recess with all the students. It was interesting to see them play. Lovina and Kevin had so much fun with the slide, swings and playground equipment. I hope someday we can get a swing set for the children. It would keep the little ones entertained a long time.

Moorish spices make braised chicken better Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:00 EDT
A comforting Spanish-style braise is great for a weekday dinner done in the slow cooker and this one, bright with citrus zest and juice, fills the bill. The combination of sweet fruit (prunes, orange juice) and savory (garlic, olives) hints at Moorish influences.

Hershey Unveils Dale Earnhardt Fan Photo Mosaic Tribute Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:45:54 -0400
Hershey honored the life and career of racing legend Dale Earnhardt with the unveiling of a replica of a large fan photo mosaic during the Dale Earnhardt Day celebration in Mooresville, N.C. April 29. Bearing Earnhardt’s likeness, the 6-foot-tall, 8-foot-wide...

Florida bluebberries are at their peak Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:26:16 -0400
There is nothing more sublime in spring than a plump, fresh blueberry. Florida blueberries, which are harvested before the larger crops in Northern states and elsewhere, always offer a welcome sneak peek at the berries to come throughout the summer...

New study says absinthe's high alcohol content gave the elixir its mind-altering effect Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:07:53 -0400
A new study may end the century-old controversy over what ingredient in absinthe caused the exotic green aperitif’s supposed mind-altering effects and toxic side-effects when consumed to excess. In the most comprehensive analysis of old bottles of original absinthe —...

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