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TASTY TIDBITS Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:54PMDINING OUTEatery steps into future with virtual menusLONDON - Want a virtual bite of what you'll eat ...
Tom's Cookbook Library: Seasonal inspiration from a British chef Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:24AM“Food only ever really sings if you have put your heart into it. Taste as you go along and feel free to put your own stamp on a dish – I cook what I feel is right.” So writes Skye Gyngell, author of “A Year in My Kitchen” (Ten Speed Press) whose sentiments capture her cooking philosophy.
The Veggie Girl: In pursuit of purslane Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:47AMWhat would you say about a plant that sports beautiful flowers, is useful as a ground cover, is drought-resistant, heat tolerant, tasty, edible, easy to grow and contains so many Omega-3 fatty acids that it’s considered a super food?
Meatless doesn't mean no grilling Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:05AMI love a tomato salad or grilled garden zucchini as much as anyone, but the McKays are at heart a family of meat lovers, especially this time of year, when it's so easy to fire up the grill after work. I swear, I'd eat steak every night if my budget, and diet, allowed.
Evanston police blotter for July 6 through July 12 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:55PMThe following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Evanston Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination. Court appearances take place in Cook County 2nd District Circuit Court, Skokie, unless indicated otherwise. CRIMINAL DAMAGE Two males were seen on camera pushing over flower ...
Summer brings food festival frenzy around the world Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:10PMThere are so many food festivals around the world that a determined globetrotting gourmet need not spend one summer's day without attending a culinary jamboree.
A passion for pasta Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:42AMWhat started with a jar of "red gravy" — that's tomato sauce to many — is now an array of pastas both familiar and esoteric. You'll find Chef David Valicenti and his Valicenti Organico line of pastas at many seasonal markets, including the...
Rutherford inmates learn lessons with Garden of Hope Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:28AMA group of inmates at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center is getting hands-on gardening experience that sheriff's officials hope will aid in their rehabilitation.
A meal in the making: Local farmers, chefs come together to create awareness Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 2:23AMBy Suzanne Boyle
Kerry Trueman: What's Cooking, Uncle Sam?: National Archives Reveals How Our Government Influences The Way We Eat Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:17PMNo wonder Uncle Sam looks so pained; he's been getting his arm twisted by lobbyists for nearly a hundred years. And food is no different.
Dulcy Mahar: In praise of mutiny -- the intrepid travelers enjoy a day of unplanned pleasures in quaint English villages Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 1:53PMWe're sharing old columns in honor of Dulcy.
Man grew cannabis in his loft – to use as painkiller Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:39AMA 47-YEAR-OLD who had 25 cannabis plants growing in his loft said he smoked it to ease the pain of arthritis after an accident.
Gardener grows his own vegetables and contentment Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:14AMTending to the garden helps nurture relationships
Community blooming at Cowichan Station Hub Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:11AMOld schoolhouse: Work ready to move from the paperwork phase to the ready-to-use phase
A stir-crazy summer Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:55PMA stir-crazy summer
Have an All-American cookout with a Fourth of July BBQ Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:20PMThere’s no better way to celebrate July Fourth than with an all-American cookout. We asked two of our favorite food writers to come up with some crowd-pleasing recipes that are both festive and no-fuss. The result is a delicious roundup of dishes -- from build-your-own fajitas to a perfectly patriotic dessert -- that will allow you to declare your independence from the stove top and still create ...
Sowing the seeds of change Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 9:45AMSherry and Glenn Flett say good relationships as well as vegetables are nurtured at the Mission Soapbox Community Garden. The garden is now being managed by LINC, Longterm Inmates in the Community, an ex-inmate support group that is headed up by the Mission couple.
Miracle of the monarchs: Woman uses butterflies to teach lessons about life, death Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 4:55PMCHICAGO - If you were to catch Loretta Downs loping through the shoulder-high milkweed along her alley fence come the end of June, you might not realize she was searching for something so sacred it leaves her speechless.
Social networking sites for gardeners Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:51PMIn 2004, Facebook paved a new way for people to form communities and post narratives of their lives in words and photos. For gardeners, social networks are taking a practical twist: allowing them to peer over the...
Chimicurri sauces, kabobs and flank steak are great for grilling Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:13AMFrom meats to fruits, outdoor grilling can satisfy any appetite
Mexican oregano - good for the garden and kitchen Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:36AMA wave of fragrance euphoria was sweeping over me as I approached the blooming shrub, which turned out to be Mexican oregano. I am simply stunned at what versatility this plant has for a garden. When I talk fragrance, I...
THE FAMILY TABLE: Vegetables from grill tasty, eye-catching Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 7:16PMOne of my favorite pastimes of the summer is cooking on the grill. I bet most of you are already thinking of your favorite kind of meat to grill, but me, I'm thinking of vegetables. Don't get me wrong, I do grill meat (from lamb chops to sausages), but it's the vegetables I look forward to. Summer offers a rainbow of vibrant and delicious vegetables. I can pick tomatoes, bell peppers and ...
Roses: A delight to the eye and the taste buds Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:00PMThe 2012 Herb of the Year can be used in salads, sorbets, hors d'oeuvres, cakes and beverages.
4 Refreshing Cocktails and How to Serve Them Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 3:49PMSpice up summertime parties, planned or impromptu, with these delicious fruity cocktails! We've got simple ideas for all your favorite fruit, from raspberries to pomegranates to pineapple. With some crowd-pleasing serving tips, these beverages are perfect to pair with easy and delicious summertime food fare.
Extreme personal-style makeover Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 9:08PMIf you were looking for one word to describe Jason Isenberg, you might choose polished.
Garden of Hope built for homeless shelter thanks to generosity of community Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 1:47PMOn a sunny Friday morning in East Naples, more than 30 members of the community, alongside residents and leaders of St. Matthew’s House, gathered to celebrate the newly planted Garden of Hope. What started out as a community vegetable garden project by friends Steve Kitchen, Gordon Skrede and Matt Steves, to serve residents of the St. Matthew’s House, is now a vision that keeps giving after ...
2 key ingredients for a fruit crisp Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 8:21AM2 key ingredients for a fruit crisp
Super nature: Skye Gyngell keeps it simple and seasonal Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 6:21PMLast weekend we did a workshop at the nursery with the Australian food writer Stephanie Alexander, whose new book is called Kitchen Garden Companion (Quadrille, £30). It was a fascinating few days, and it inspired me to put together these three simple dishes – perfect for this time of year, using ingredients that can be grown in any back garden.
Richmond students show their gardening prowess Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:28PMYARRA Primary School students are working their little green fingers to perfection.
Raymond students plant school vegetable garden Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:10AMRAYMOND — Raymond Elementary School students Thursday planted a school vegetable and herb garden.
Of mice, Ming and my seed stash Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:31AMWhen planting season is upon us, gardeners and farmers of all stripes are making plans and counting seeds. As long-time gardeners and seed savers know, the winter months make for great opportunities to do both easily from the comfort of an easy chair beside the woodstove.
Community Development Block Grant Projects Approved Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 5:48PMDothan City Commissioners approve the 2011 Community Development Block Grant projects.
First Lady and American Indian Kids Plant White House Kitchen Garden Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 12:12PMCross-posted from the Let's Move! Blog . Last Friday, just a week after the launch of Let’s Move! in Indian Country , First Lady Mrs. Obama and American Indian kids spent the afternoon in the White House kitchen garden planting the “three sisters” crops (corns, beans, and squash). The kids also helped Mrs. Obama harvest crops in the garden, including lettuces, rhubarb, chard, kohlrabi, sugar ...
Imperial No. Nine - NYC - Restaurant Review Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 8:40PMThe chef Sam Talbot’s large and glittery restaurant at the new Mondrian hotel in SoHo suffers from inconsistency.
How to grow and serve sugar snap peas Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 9:29AMA gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and serving sugar snap peas.
Food Security Is a Bi-partisan Concern Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 10:41AMAs cool and wet as this La Nina spring has been in the Pacific Northwest, it hasn’t stopped thousands of inveterate gardeners who live here from thinking, dreaming and turning the muddy soil in anticipation of fresh home-grown fruits and...
Planting seeds of friendship in Allentown Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 1:08PMOut behind Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Allentown, some Central Catholic High School students spent a muddy Tuesday planting tomatoes, onions, peppers, watermelons and herbs in a garden they hope will feed the urban poor this summer and for years to come.
Takeout’s a priority at Justin’s Cafe Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 9:51PMWhen Justin Ross began plotting an eatery near Nationals Park, he was banking on having rivals. But now, a year after his Justin’s Cafe opened, he remains one of the few players in the stalled Capitol Riverfront neighborhood food scene. Were Ross’s projections off? Not according to the regulars queuing up for his tasty salads, sandwiches and “American-Neapolitan” pizzas. Though there’s plenty of ...
Hickory Ridge Reader: Books inspire young gardeners Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 3:22PMGreetings from Hickory Ridge. Although it is long past May 10 here in the mountains, the weather has remained a little iffy for gardening these past few weeks. I am sure that inveterate gardeners have been working up garden plots and making plans for weeks now.
THE FAMILY TABLE: We pick up New Orleans challenge to eat local Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 3:06PMToday is the kickoff for the annual New Orleans Eat Local Challenge. For the rest of the month, participating New Orleans "locavores" will try to eat only food grown, raised and produced within 200 miles of the city. Now I'm not in New Orleans, but I know a good idea when I see it.
You don't need a farm to grow good sweet corn; tips for a backyard harvest Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 11:38AMRumour has it the place to grow sweet corn is in a farm field. Backyard gardens, the reasoning goes, generally are not large enough to make the harvest worth it, and pollination problems are likely with small plantings.
Digging in Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 6:27AMJames Ribbron works the garden on Vanness Street in Port Huron. Don Strauss works up the community garden in 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Port Huron Township. The garden is open to all who want their own plot of space.
Cooking With Winvian's Chef (VIDEO) Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 9:39AMAnyone who has had the opportunity to dine at Winvian in Morris, the exclusive inn and spa, knows that food made by chef Chris Eddy will be excellent.
Demand for community gardens growing Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 8:20PMST. C ATHARINES -- With dirt hugging her heels, Helen Hegedus leans forward and dusts the ground with radish seeds. She explains to the newly minted gardener standing beside her how the seeds need to be spaced out just so, and then gently covered using a rake.[...]
The seeds of an idea Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 5:20AMCentral Catholic students plant garden as part of a program to bring them closer to their neighbors. Out behind Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Allentown, some Central Catholic High School students spent a muddy Tuesday planting tomatoes, onions, peppers, watermelons and herbs in a garden they hope will feed the urban poor this summer and for years to come.
Teen mom still pained by stillborn daughter Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 12:12AMPerhaps the way to begin is with the pink hatbox that Stephanie Slusser hugs close, almost desperately, to her chest.
One-day wonders: What you can do in your home or garden in one day for less than $200 Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 10:53AMGet quick gratification with these home improvement projects
Vern Nelson: Speed up compost with heat Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 10:38AMThe hotter your compost pile, the sooner you'll get fertilizer.
What's Coming Up in Your Kitchen Garden? Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 4:29AMWhat's Coming Up in Your Kitchen Garden? This lettuce survived the winter in my garden - don't ask me how!
Oily Rag column - week beginning 23 May 2011 Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 9:55PMWhile the rest of New Zealand has been focused on government budgets and red ink, of late the staff at the Institute of Oily Rag Studies have turned to more humble matters: the pumpkin.