Food
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- Thursday, April 4, 2013
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Brominated vegetable oil found in Gatorade?
When PepsiCo Inc. announced it would stop putting an obscure vegetable oil in its Gatorade right before the Super Bowl, one of the loudest cheers came from a high school student who had made it her mission to get rid of the ingredient.
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Hot chicken takes over Nashville
Most folks know Memphis for its barbecue and Philly for its cheesesteaks, but how about Nashville and its hot chicken?
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Food in Brief - March 28, 2013
Food-related news in brief.
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Easter Brunch Means Cook's Day Off
TRAVERSE CITY -- For many in northern Michigan, Easter traditionally marks the rebirth of spring after a long, dark winter. Happily, that also means the rebirth of spring flavors in restaurant dishes from ham to lamb. Both are on the Easter Sunday br
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Last year during a trip to Italy for my nephew's wedding, I had occasion to try a pasta dish I hadn't had before. I ran across it first at a restaurant on the island of Capri, where the wedding was held (and one of the most beautiful places I've ever
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Reap rewards of spring with rhubarb
Rhubarb finds its way into so many baked goods. It just adds a nice, tart taste to everything. Mom baked with her homegrown rhubarb often, and she never had trouble growing rhubarb. If you want to start your own rhubarb patch, plant the rhubarb one
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Intentional Minimalist: Nectarine, verjus and maple butter
Homemade fruit butters, how I adore thee. Fruit butters are pectin-free, reduced fruit purees that are cooked without artificial sweeteners, preservatives or additives.
Continued ... - Thursday, March 21, 2013
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Plant a healthy diet in your garden
When I was teaching gardening to elementary students our mantra was “Eat a Rainbow.”
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Easter lamb cuts fat, not flavor
I love lamb, in every way and every cut. But I don’t eat it very often because of the same thing that tends to make it so very delicious — its fattiness.
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Recipe of the Week: Spaghetti with Dried Cherries
Diane Conners of the Michigan Land Use Institute shared today’s recipe, which fits right in with the main story on this page.
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Food in Brief: 03/21/2013
Bake-Off voting is now open; Egg-coloring demo set at Oryana; App helps find Girl Scout cookies.
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Lighter take on matzo ball soup for Passover
The Husband is Jewish and I am his shiksa bride. As young marrieds, we ignored both traditions equally.
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Intentional Minimalist: Simple doesn't mean it isn't delicious
Delicious yet simple pea shoot pesto paired with a creamy steamed egg, seasonal produce and fromage blanc cheese is delicious with a delectable 9 Bean Rows croissant.
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Kosher wine — from cheap to collectible
If you remember when kosher wine meant mostly cheap and sweet, you probably also know that the second part is no longer true. Today, there are plenty of quality kosher wines being made around the world.
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Cookie to set mood for Easter Sunday
For most people, Easter means it’s time for chocolate bunnies and colored eggs. And while those things are fine, for me this season is about all things lemon.
Continued ... - Thursday, March 14, 2013
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Chef spins yarn, cookies for St. Patrick's Day
It may be blarney, but Tom Sisco swears by the magic of his Shamrock Cookies.
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3 creative takes on classic Irish soda bread
This classic Irish quick bread — no rising time needed — lends itself to numerous creative variations.
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Recipe of the Week: Mom's Chicken Pie
Today’s recipe comes courtesy of Sandy Langdon, retired from the Record-Eagle. She has served it a few times lately when entertaining friends. It’s comfort food in a casserole dish.
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Food in Brief: 03/14/2013
MSU gets funds for food security; Conservation District spring egg hunt.
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Make an Irish favorite part of the recipe
On a normal day, thirsty revelers easily drain two kegs of Guinness at Boston’s Black Rose tavern. Come St. Patrick’s Day — an official holiday in Bean Town — and they’ll plow thorough 55 kegs.
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Intentional Minimalist: Add green to your plate
In search of a little something green to help you celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day?
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Getting beyond pint of green beer on St. Pat's
Can we all just agree that unless you’re a frat boy (or girl), green beer belongs nowhere near your lips on St. Patrick’s Day?
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Wagbo Farm gets ready for maple syrup season
Pancake lovers rejoice. Maple syrup season is just about upon us.
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Perk up St. Patrick's Day with Irish coffee
Coffee, Irish whiskey and cream. Taken separately they’re a tasty trio. But combine them just the right way and in just the right proportions and they get even better, transforming into a drink that can perk up the grayest day.
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More maple syrup ideas
Maple syrup can be substituted for sugar in many recipes. The following formula for this substitution is taken from “Make It With Maple,” a bulletin published by the Cooperative Extension Service at Michigan State University.
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