News food 2008-05-27 Andanh.com

Federal judge upholds NYC's calories-on-menus law Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:05 EDT
New York City health officials won a big victory Wednesday when a federal judge upheld a regulation requiring some chain restaurants to post calories on menus.

McCain campaign blames intern for plagiarized recipes Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:41 EDT
Call it plagiarized passion fruit mousse. Or a farfalle fake. Or maybe stolen slaw.

Kentucky latest state to prohibit alcohol vaporizers Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:30 EDT
The state that claims to produce the world's best bourbon has banned at least one way to consume it: vaporized for easy inhalation.

Make a quick pasta, shrimp dish tonight Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:49 EDT
Each Wednesday, a new video featuring an area chef will be posted at www.ledger-enquirer.com. The chefs will provide helpful cooking tips and step-by-step instructions for preparing simple recipes.

Old mansion plus new hotel = Cooking school recipe in Savannah
Visit to a cooking school housed in a Savannah, Ga., mansion.

Sam's Club, Costco limit rice purchases as prices rise Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:47 EDT
The two biggest U.S. warehouse retail chains are limiting how much rice customers can buy because of what Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., called on Wednesday "recent supply and demand trends."

French vintners flirt with heresy _ screw tops Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:55 EDT
Small producers are combining to market their wines. The pink butterfly embedded in the bottle of Fruite Catalan has helped make Vignerons Catalans en Roussillon - three groups of producers who together created the brand - an export hit. Their wine also is winning awards at home.

Appeals court lets NYC calories-on-menus regulation proceed Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:01 EDT
A federal appeals court let the city proceed Tuesday with ordering some chain restaurants to post calorie counts on menu boards, but only after the city agreed to postpone issuing fines until mid-July.

Study links ‘food environment' to diabetes, obesity Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:11 EDT
It's often said, "You are what you eat," but new research suggests that where you eat may have a lot to do with it, as well.

Panel questions factory-like farms Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:06 EDT
American agriculture must move away from its focus on large, industrial farms to reverse environmental and human health problems, a private commission reported Tuesday.

Supper clubs bring couples and singles together, and they create stronger communities, too Thu, 01 May 2008 11:24 EDT
A new generation is spicing up the old-fashioned supper club of their grandparents.

Red tide rising: Scientists find 30 percent more spores than in 2005 crisis
The algae are gathered in the flesh of filter-feeding bivalves — soft-shelled clams and their immediate cousins, but not lobsters, crabs or scallops — in concentrations that render the healthy shellfish toxic to humans, and can induce paralytic shellfish poisoning.

GOTTA HAVE IT!: Good vodka Sat, 03 May 2008 14:38 EDT
Go ahead. Admit it. You're more likely to buy booze with alluring labels instead of plain Jane numbers. At least when you buy Snow Queen Vodka, you're not only getting a fetching label, you're getting a smooth, delicious, organic libation to boot.

As food costs soar, restaurants swap ingredients to get by Tue, 06 May 2008 19:06 EDT
Industry professionals insist they're not sacrificing quality for cost when they substitute ingredients or menu items.

Sweet connections: Pies, cobblers, other desserts among Midwest's creative contributions Tue, 06 May 2008 11:33 EDT
Most people think the West was won by gun-slinging sheriffs, the prairies tamed by sweat, muscle and sodbusting farmers.

NYC food maker recalls over 286,000 pounds of meat, poultry Sun, 04 May 2008 20:28 EDT
A New York food company is recalling more than 286,000 pounds of meat and poultry because it might be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.

Party books: New additions to your entertaining library Wed, 07 May 2008 13:39 EDT
"Margarita Mama: Mocktails for Moms-to-Be"

Summer entertaining demands avocados Wed, 07 May 2008 17:22 EDT
There's nothing like casual summertime entertaining. Good friends, cold beer, steak hot off the grill ... and some avocados.

Make your food look more appetizing by using an appropriate serving vessel Wed, 07 May 2008 13:32 EDT
When I first got married, I read a lot of magazines about how to keep the romance going. One such article said to serve pasta in a single large bowl with two forks and eat it on the couch. My persnickety Canadian husband asked, "Why are we doing this?"

Five fast, fabulous dinner ideas for the busy host Wed, 07 May 2008 13:36 EDT
I love entertaining on Friday nights. The pressure is off because guests, bless their little hearts, expect a no-fuss meal. Trust me, that is what I give them after a full work week.

A Moroccan-themed soiree brings diverse arts and culture together Wed, 07 May 2008 13:34 EDT
I love the arts almost as much as I love to party. Classical music, dance, modern art - you name it. If it lives in a museum, I can't wait to see it.

CheeseTiles perfect for entertaining Wed, 07 May 2008 13:33 EDT
It's shower season - but not of the umbrella sort. It's the time of year where you seem to be attending (and hosting!) an endless parade of bridal and baby showers.

On the rocks: Stocking your summer bar Wed, 07 May 2008 13:35 EDT
My friend Julie insists that the perfect summer drink is a simple gin-and-tonic with a twist of lime.

Party picks Wed, 07 May 2008 16:57 EDT
The domestic goddess, Martha Stewart, has made it easier (once again!) to be a little more like her even while juggling the hectic schedule of the average American. This month Martha Stewart Occasions hits stores and the Web just in time for the dawn of graduation-wedding-family reunion season.

Beat the heat with cold soup and grilled salad Wed, 07 May 2008 17:27 EDT
Seasons and recipes go hand-in-hand, and while hearty stews and thick, cheesy casseroles are great for winter, summertime calls for fare that's light and bursting with the flavors of farm-fresh ingredients.

In lean times, shoppers see extra fat in food bill Mon, 12 May 2008 19:47 EDT
Forced to pay for once-free sandwich toppings and twice as much for some steak cuts, shoppers are wondering whether higher grocery bills and restaurant tabs truly reflect the trickle down of a global rise in food prices.

Wis. remains tops in cheese contest with Calif. Mon, 12 May 2008 13:54 EDT
Cheeseheads don't need to be bleu: Experts say predictions that California will soon overtake Wisconsin as the nation's top cheese producer are unlikely to come true.

How Stuff Works: How beer works Tue, 13 May 2008 12:49 EDT
We have all seen enough beer commercials to know that beer contains malt and hops. And there is something about beechwood aging. But have you ever wondered what malt and hops are? And what does beechwood have to do with beer? Let's take a look at how beer works by going through the entire brewing process.

Chicago overturns ban on foie gras in restaurants Wed, 14 May 2008 20:28 EDT
Dining on foie gras - a delicacy made of duck and goose liver - will soon be legal again in Chicago.

Calif. wine patriarch Robert Mondavi dies at 94 Fri, 16 May 2008 18:58 EDT
Robert Mondavi, the pioneering vintner who helped put California wine country on the map, died at his Napa Valley home Friday. He was 94. Mondavi died peacefully at his home in Yountville, Robert Mondavi Winery spokeswoman Mia Malm said.

Dairy farmers pamper cows to boost milk output Fri, 16 May 2008 16:58 EDT
When it comes to comfort, Kirk Christie's cows have it all - a new barn, a flat-screen television and waterbeds.

Some wine grape growers turning to dry farming methods Thu, 15 May 2008 13:34 EDT
Vineyard manager Steve Thomas grasps the trunk of a zinfandel vine, a redwood of the vineyard, gnarled with age and planted in the days when irrigation meant a barrel of water on a horse-drawn cart.

Chicago company recalls meat for E. coli concerns Sun, 18 May 2008 12:24 EDT
Federal officials say a Chicago-based company is recalling beef products distributed in 11 states because of possible E. coli contamination.

Cooking on the Web Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56 EDT
WHAT'S THERE: The host is a young woman who was born in Hong Kong but grew up in the Midwest. She learned Asian cooking techniques from her mother. She loves what she describes as modern Asian home cooking, and she teaches cooking classes in Sarasota, Fla., where she lives. Her site features her favorite recipes, beautiful food photography and a blog about her adventures in the kitchen.

The chef's table: Pear and pear alike Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56 EDT
Q. Can you tell me the difference between red Bartlett pears and Bosc pears, especially when it comes to cooking and serving them? I will have a lot of both from my in-laws this year, and any recipes would be appreciated. Best Regards, - Joe F.

Farmers tout flavors of specialty crops Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56 EDT
There is produce in this world that you have never tasted and may never have the chance to taste.

Kathy's Oreo chocolate shake Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56 EDT
Swimsuit season and ice cream don't always mix well if you're watching your weight, but you can treat your sweet tooth to one of my milkshakes with mix-ins for less than 200 calories.

Dressed-up teriyaki tops steak Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56 EDT
Teriyaki, a sweet sauce, glazes a juicy steak for this quick meal. Frozen diced onion, minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, all ready-prepared in the supermarket, are added to bottled teriyaki sauce to give it a homemade touch.

Nutritional yeast is your Plan B Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56 EDT
I'd like to tell you a vegan diet provides all the nutrients you need. I'd be lying. The dirty veggie secret is that some vegans may be lacking B-12, a vitamin found in animal protein but otherwise elusive.

Singing the praises of broccolini Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56 EDT
So you think there's nothing new under the sun? Then you haven't discovered the Great Broccolini.

New destination rises in Andes Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56 EDT
Lovers of the rich, ripe wines of Argentina are penciling in a new destination on their "must-visit" wine maps. Sixty-five miles south of the wine capital of Mendoza, 5,000 feet up on the eastern slopes of the Andes, a new wine region is rising around an estate called Bodegas Salentein.

Pickin' and grinnin' with strawberries Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56 EDT
It's strawberry season, and I'm on a nostalgia kick.

Comfort food with a crust Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56 EDT
The homey flavors and textures of chicken pot pie take people back to their youth, even if the pie was a frozen Swanson TV dinner. This delicious culinary staple has been around for nearly 600 years when scraps of pastry covered stews made of rabbit, fowl and boar.

Sweet sauce flavors short ribs Mon, 19 May 2008 11:56 EDT
Q: In the `60s I believe there was a recipe on the back of the Lipton onion soup package for short ribs. I am not sure if it was barbecue.

59 die drinking tainted liquor in India Mon, 19 May 2008 15:27 EDT
Locally brewed liquor apparently tainted with lethal chemicals killed at least 59 people in southern India over the weekend, police said Monday.

Prices soar for Memorial Day fixins' for barbecues Wed, 21 May 2008 17:03 EDT
Hamburgers and hot dogs? Check. Lighter fluid? Check. Beer? Check. More money?

How Stuff Works: How food preservation works Wed, 21 May 2008 19:28 EDT
Because food is so important to our survival, food preservation is one of the oldest technologies used by human beings. Even though we see and use many of these technologies every day, we often don't realize how interesting they are. So let's take a look at some of the food preservation technologies that you can find in your home today.

Don't poke fun at tasty plant
While on most dinner tables it might not be taking the place of green beans or mashed potatoes, there is a small but loyal group of people who enjoy eating poke.

Louisiana vineyard struggles for recognition Tue, 27 May 2008 14:03 EDT
Travel down the winding, two-lane road where oversize houses with names like "Beau Regard" or "Ville Belle" have become the biggest cash crop, and you will come to a little gravel lane leading to some of the last farm land left in an area once known for agriculture.

What makes a true salade Nicoise? Tue, 27 May 2008 10:04 EDT
Question: A friend from France made a cold rice and tuna salad with green beans or peas, corn, tuna and dressing. Can you please find a recipe?

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