Archive for October 2013
Tortilla Soup - Dry Beans">Tortilla Soup - Dry Beans
I always cook my chicken tortilla soup with black beans. It's getting a little boring. What do you think would be a nice alternative? Pigeon peas? Small red beans? I like to use dried beans because I'm cheap. Thanks. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more5 Surprising Health Benefits of Pumpkin">5 Surprising Health Benefits of Pumpkin
By Caroline Young
During the crisp autumn months, pumpkins pop up everywhere -- on our porches, in shop windows, and at the local farmers market. They are part of the gourd family, along with cucumbers, honeydew, watermelon, cantaloupe, and zucchini. Pumpkins were originally...
Read moreGMO Labeling Lifeline by the Numbers & Brands">GMO Labeling Lifeline by the Numbers & Brands
We have reported (here and here) on the mounting opposition by big Food and Ag to I-522, the Washington state ballot initiative to label genetically modified food. Some have asked about the forces at work supporting the measure.
The opposition has raised
Sweet Garlic dipping sauce from PGI in DC">Sweet Garlic dipping sauce from PGI in DC
I used to live in the DC area, and I am obsessed with the sweet garlic dipping sauce that PGI served with their spring rolls. I know it contains sesame oil, sugar, garlic, but no idea about other ingredients, or the quantities of each. I'm hoping that another...
Read moreHomemade stuffing recipe? (with a few requirements)">Homemade stuffing recipe? (with a few requirements)
We actually like the recipe on the back of the Mrs. Cubbison's stuffing. You basically sauté celery and onion in a ton of butter, add stock, your bread cubes and then bake. You can add other things like fruit and nuts but we like our stuffing simple. I've made stuffing...
Read moreEuropris' 'Chop Shop' Fake Severed Limbs Angers Norwegian Supermarket Customers (PHOTO, POLL)">Europris' 'Chop Shop' Fake Severed Limbs Angers Norwegian Supermarket Customers (PHOTO, POLL)
A Norwegian supermarket chain was forced to issue an apology after an attempted Halloween prank apparently went too far.
Discount store Europris announced it was removing its "Chop Shop" line of fake, severed limbs, which it packaged like butchered meat... Read more
cooking frozen veggies??">cooking frozen veggies??
When I was growing up, RARELY had canned veggies. Mostly fresh... fridges back then had minute "freezers"... small box mainly for a few ice cube trays and that was about it. Whenn that fridge was replaced, had a fridge/freezer... pretty small compared even to basic ones today. We still...
Read moreChicken Roasted Unevenly">Chicken Roasted Unevenly
To render fat and melt tough tendons, the dark meat really has to hit 180F in my opinion, while the white meat should not go above 150F in the thickest part of the breast (I know that the USDA says 165, but I'll take the slight risk for juicy breast...
Read moreWalmart Is One Of The Biggest Beneficiaries Of Food Stamps">Walmart Is One Of The Biggest Beneficiaries Of Food Stamps
One of the major beneficiaries of the nation's food-stamp program is actually a hugely profitable company: Walmart.
Americans spend about 18 percent of all food stamp dollars at Walmart, according to company estimates told to the Wall Street Journal... Read more
Minestrone soup transfer to slow cooker">Minestrone soup transfer to slow cooker
I want to make one of my favorite minestrone soups tomorrow. Just found out I am going to have to do something tomorrow afternoon and won't be able to stick around to watch soup for a period of time. Was wondering if anyone tried making their on stovetop...
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