The Brunch Issue Nov 16, 2008
Large and slightly misshapen, with plenty of sliced bananas scattered on top, Sorella's banana pancakes aren't much to look at ... Churros come con rich, dark chili-chocolate sauce; a brioche tartine is filled with fresh goat cheese, preserved apricots, and a kiss of acacia honey; a pressed bocadillo melds marcona almond butter, membrillo (quince paste), and bananas ... Piped into the middle of the bread are mashed bananas with vanilla, cinnamon, and heavy cream that are all caramelized, then... (Boston Globe)
High adventure in Pahang Nov 16, 2008
The staple of the East Coast can be found here with its traditional foods like Laksa Pahang, opor daging, dodol telur and of course the King of all desserts the Puding Raja which comprises bananas grown only in the royal town of Pekan, with prunes, cherries, cashew nuts and jala mas, an egg delicacy that is of Kelantanese origin with a generous flow of rich custard cream. For breakfast, the curry mee at Hoi Yin, which is located at Teluk Chempedak in Kuantan, is a must. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
7-Day Menu Planner Nov 16, 2008
SHOPPING LIST: couscous, flatbread, instant banana pudding, 1 percent milk, bananas. Meatless Friday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Preventing Diabetes Nov 15, 2008
Strawberries, grapes, blueberries, melons, bananas all contain soluble fibers. And you need more fiber rich foods to your diet. (Daily News & Analysis)
European Union reshapes fruit, vegetable rules Nov 13, 2008
"That sentiment was not shared by 16 of the EU's 27 nations - including Greece, France, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, and Poland - which tried to block the changes at a meeting of the Agricultural Management Committee.Several worried that the abolition of standards would lead to the creation of national ones, said one official speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the discussions.Copa-Cogeca, which represents European agricultural trade unions and cooperatives,... (Boston Globe)
Funny fruit now legal in European markets Nov 13, 2008
Fruit markets are banned from selling curly cucumbers, knobbly carrots, bendy bananas or underweight kiwi fruit. Every year 20 per cent of perfectly edible produce across the EU is thrown away. (ABC Online)
Europe to shoppers: You may now eat abnormal veggies Nov 13, 2008
Commission Regulation (EC) 2257/94, for example, states that bananas sold in Europe must be "free from malformation or abnormal curvature," though Class 1 bananas can have "slight defects of shape," and Class 2 bananas can have full "defects of shape." Bananas were not covered in the ruling, so for now, these standards remain. . (International Herald Tribune)
EU to scrap wonky fruit rules Nov 12, 2008
Over the years the commission's regulations on fruit and vegetables became more restrictive - until stories about straight bananas became part of European folklore, the BBC's Dominic Hughes in Brussels says. But while scrapping these regulations is about cutting red tape, it also reflects a belief that this just is not the sort of area where the EU should be legislating, our correspondent says. (BBC News)
School cafeteria embraces local food Nov 12, 2008
Some items can t be purchased locally, such as bananas, which come from Guatemala. Others, like oranges, come from California until the Florida crops are ready. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Eating Balanced for Weight Loss Nov 10, 2008
Avoid frequently consuming fruits that are high in sugar like grapes or bananas, and double up on calorie-friendly and vitamin-packed fruits like apples or blueberries instead. Lean Protein. (Suite101.com)
Low Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure Nov 10, 2008
"High-potassium foods include fruits such as bananas and citrus fruits and vegetables," says Dr, Hedayati. "Consuming a larger amount of these foods in the diet may lower blood pressure.". (Newsmax)
Science aims to boost world's food security Nov 9, 2008
"These bananas are still alive," said Lindhardt. They breathe, they generate heat and they mature. (AZCentral -- News)
Doing Battle With a Miniscule Army Nov 6, 2008
The best bet is to just stop buying bananas. Washington Missouri 2008. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Tropical farms 'aid biodiversity' Nov 5, 2008
" Cashing in The team said the combination of the height of the areca nut palms (Areca catechu) and the plantations' close proximity to the intact forest created the necessary ecological conditions to support forest bird species. Farmers use leaf litter from surrounding forests in their plantations They added that data showed the distribution of species in the area had been relatively stable for more than 2,000 years, before the first farmers cultivated the area. As well as having a high... (BBC News -- Science)
Science In Search Of The Top Banana Nov 5, 2008
Lindhardt was watching bananas from the Dominican Republic being unloaded at a Rotterdam warehouse ... "These bananas are still alive," said Lindhardt. (CBS News -- World)
How to Plan a Romantic Picnic for T... Nov 4, 2008
She recommends dipping an assortment of strawberries, bananas, oranges, marshmallows and cubed pound cake in chocolate or white chocolate. This last idea would not be very portable for an outdoor picnic, but would work well for one held at home. (Suite101.com)
Senatobia School Lunch Menu November 10-14 Nov 4, 2008
Lunch - Cheesy Chicken Over Rice, American Sub Sandwich, Steamed Broccoli, Spicy French Fries, Fresh Bananas, Fresh Apples, Wheat Roll, Fruit Cobbler. Thursday. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Obama's Victory Guaranteed By God, Ghanaian Says Nov 4, 2008
So I chose to eat bananas, apples and cashew nuts. When I got tired with the fruits and cashew nuts, I consumed only water. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kenyans hope for Obama dividends Nov 4, 2008
For one thing, there is now a lot more traffic on the small road that leads to the Obama compound, and more traffic means more dust in his store and on the women who sell bananas and sugarcane in front of his store. On days like yesterday, when much of the Western media -- CNN, BBC, The Associated Press, Sky News Italia, Canadian Broadcasting Corp., Time Magazine, Reuters, the Times of London, among others -- descended on Kogelo, the people in Nyangoma Market and others in Kogelo, suffer because... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Big two Coles and Woolworths come up with the goods Nov 4, 2008
Welcome to Herald Sun. November 04, 2008 12:00am. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Senegal: Govt Celebration of Farming Initiative 'Premature' Nov 1, 2008
Farmers displayed peanuts, fonio, rice, millet, bananas and vegetables. President Wade said to the crowd, "The GOANA results show that we have resources. If we'd had help from external donors, we could have done more... But you have achieved record harvests compared to last year. This means that one must always be self-reliant.". (allAfrica.com)
Want a creepy kick? Check into a deadly hotel Oct 30, 2008
Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast, Fall River, MassachusettsDeath, New Englandstyle: After a breakfast of bananas and johnnycakes and a stroll in town, return home to receive 40 whacks with an ax. This was the nature of Andrew Borden's last day on earth, a day guests at the Lizzie Borden B&B can relive in most of its particulars, save the actual ax blows. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Mr. Clean hits 50 Oct 30, 2008
Mr. Clean s image has stood the test of grime. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Disease-resistant banana plant developed Oct 28, 2008
While the development may hold hope for poor African nations, Australia's banana growers are opposed to the commercialisation of GM bananas in this country ... Commercial varieties are clones and the plants cannot inter-breed but this leaves bananas susceptible to disease ... Mr Heidrich said he doubted whether Australian consumers would embrace the GM bananas yet, but the research was worthwhile in case of future disease outbreaks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* Purple tomatoes could help the unhealthy Oct 27, 2008
There have also been other schemes to boost the healthiness of food, such as golden rice and genetically modified bananas that included inserted genes to increase levels of vitamin A. But none is commercially available for human consumption. Opponents say food deficiencies are linked to poverty and other social issues that cannot be resolved by gene technology. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Making Flies Sick Reveals New Role For Growth Factors In Immunity Oct 27, 2008
2, 2007) Those small fruit flies buzzing around your bananas are more than pests -- they may be allies in a fruitful search for clues to human diseases caused when genes. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Chiefess to host craft fair Sat. Oct 27, 2008
Published: Sunday, October 26, 2008 12:13 AM HST Chocolate-covered bananas and turkey legs are only some of the treats one can find at the fifth annual Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School craft fair. Gayle Konishi, who has been coordinating this annual event since its inception, said, the fair will feature more than 20 Kaua i vendors with a variety of quality, handmade crafts. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
A Vegan Starter, Main Course, and D... Oct 26, 2008
A Vegan Starter, Main Course, and Dessert Combo: Recipes for Three Vegan Dishes Make a Whole Meal. A Vegan Starter, Main Course, and Dessert Combo. (Suite101.com)
* OPPOSITION RALLY: Ma touts cross-strait shipping Oct 26, 2008
While Ma bought about NT$1,900 in flowers and bananas, Liu spent over NT$60,000 on 50 cases of dragon fruit as well as 50 bottles of rice wine. Ma and Liu urged people to promote domestic goods abroad. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sri Owen's new book reveals recipes and beyond Oct 26, 2008
" Well, that's not bad. Sri Owen's distinguished career has culminated in this wonderful book, which is half autobiography, half cookbook. It spans a fascinating period in Indonesian history starting in 1939, when she was almost four, with her first memories of food at her sister's birthday party at home in a small hill town in West Sumatra called Padang Panjang. Indonesia was a Dutch colony then and World War II was looming. Her parents were teachers who had founded a school, her father... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Fruit Surprise: Bananas Glow Blue Under Black Light Oct 25, 2008
Bananas Glow Blue Under Black Light ... Ripening bananas exhibit intense blue luminescence under ultraviolet light ... The banana's blue glow was discovered by scientists at the University of Innsbruck in Austria and Columbia University in New York, the first team to look for this phenomenon in bananas. (Fox News)
Fusion on Main in Flemington Oct 24, 2008
Fried bananas, $7, were a sweet, light finish to the meal. Service at Fusion is very good; the servers are willing to explain each dish and quick to grant any wish from diners, contributing to the overall pleasant feeling of the restaurant. (NJ.com -- Times)
2008 Water Conservationists honored for efforts Oct 23, 2008
Spacing of longan trees is wider than that for bananas so Ornellas removed every other emitter, replacing it with a plug. But time took its toll on the irrigation system and leaks developed where the plugs replaced original emitters. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Ripening Bananas Glow An Intense Blue Under Black Light Oct 22, 2008
21, 2008) Ripe bananas are of course yellow. However, under black light, the yellow bananas are bright blue, as discovered by scientists at the University of Innsbruck (Austria) and Columbia University (New York, USA) ... The usual appearance of bananas is mainly the result of carotenoids. (Science Daily)
Yes, we'll have low bananas … but not for long Oct 22, 2008
Yes, we'll have low bananas but not for long - National - smh ... Yes, we'll have low bananas but not for long ... "But I think a couple of weeks is what the growers are saying. It depends how quickly [customers] can eat bananas I would imagine it would be a few weeks.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
AN UNCOMMON CONVERSATION: Beth Colon, nutritional consultant Oct 22, 2008
I always buy organic bananas because of the way the conventional ones are produced. I usually buy organic lettuce, potatoes, onions, and any vegetables that I can find. (Bolton Common, MA)
20 ways to cut 100 calories every day Oct 22, 2008
Savor a bowl of bananas, berries, low-fat milk and sugar substitute instead of a sweet roll. Split a bagel with someone, or wrap up the other half for tomorrow s breakfast. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Is Fair Trade Green? Oct 21, 2008
The Lantern suggests you keep things in perspective: Boycotting bananas from the Dominican Republic may reduce your carbon footprint a tad, but you'll make a bigger dent by putting that hamburger meat back on the shelf once in a whileand you won't be cutting a poor grower out of the global economy. Is there an environmental quandary that's been keeping you up at night. (Slate)
Pre-Workout Nutrition Oct 19, 2008
Yogurt with fresh fruit slices such as bananas and/or strawberries. Grilled chicken with wheat pasta. (Suite101.com)
The birthplaces of classic American dishes Oct 18, 2008
Named for a 1950s-era New Orleans politician, Bananas Foster was first served at Brennan's in 1951. The dish consists of bananas in a sauce of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, rum and banana liqueur that is flambed tableside and served over ice cream. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Crofts tragedy subject of botched burglary Oct 18, 2008
United Fruit Company developed the area in the 19th century, growing Chiquita bananas on a nearby island and setting up Hospital Point on Solarte Island to quarantine workers with yellow fever ... She then busied herself tending the couple's half-acre garden, which boasts bananas, mango, avocado, papaya and water apple trees, white and pink ginger, orchards and hibiscus. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Fact Sheet: Creating New Opportunities for Consumers and Businesses Around the World Oct 17, 2008
Colombian bananas face no tariffs in the United States, but a U.S.-grown apple is subject to a 15-percent tariff when sold in Colombia. Tariffs imposed on American products exported to Colombia have now reached an estimated $1. (White House News Releases)
DeWitt High School Student Voice Oct 17, 2008
Twinkie Day was the bananas time to shine. All dressed in banana costumes, Currie Jane Miller, Jacob Wolfe, Rustin Holbert and Rick Manis all split (pun intended) the award for Tuesdays Spirit Day for being tasty fruits high in potassium. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Growing Better Bananas For Africa Oct 15, 2008
com: Africa: Better Bananas for Africa (Page 1 of 1) ... Africa: Better Bananas for Africa ... Bananas are a staple in many parts of Africa and enjoyed as a fruit and food ingredient all over the world. (allAfrica.com)
What Is Wild? Odor Attraction Is Different Among Different Wildtype Flies Oct 14, 2008
Natural odors (bananas, mangos) were preferred by most flies, whereas artificial flavors induced a more differentiated behavior. In addition, the nutritional condition of the animals, whether hungry or not, played a role. (Science Daily)
Madonna Vs. Of Montreal: Whose Show Is Fiercest? The Results May ... Oct 14, 2008
The thought of a 50-year-old s love being described as sticky and sweet or the image of three scantily clad indie-rock backup dancers eating bananas and citrus in an erotic fashion. INSPIRED BY EQUUS. (MTV.com)
Africa: Going Bananas to Fight Poverty And Hunger Oct 13, 2008
Arguably one of the world's most popular fruits, bananas are poorly marketed as a value-added commercial crop in Africa. But that is about to change as a plan is being conceptualised to transform the way Africa produces and sells bananas ... Bananas provide income, jobs and nutrition for small-scale farmers. (allAfrica.com)
Think pink and buy pink for breast cancer research Oct 12, 2008
We are talking about brands like Chiquita bananas, Dole Earth Bound Farms, Southern Specialty, Guglielmi says. Shoppers also can spruce up their homes and offices with an array of pink-and-white supplies from stores such as Office Max. (The State Journal-Register)
Red Sox beat Rays, 2-0, in Game 1 of ALCS Oct 11, 2008
-- The Boston Red Sox came to the land of cowbells and catwalks, of Ray-hawk hairdos and dancing bananas -- yes, there was a prancing piece of fruit on Tropicana Field's warning track at one point -- and showed the playoff neophytes from Tampa Bay a thing or two about October baseball. Grizzled postseason veterans that they are, the Red Sox came up with the biggest pitches and hits and at-bats Friday night and dispatched the Rays, 2-0, in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series,... (Los Angeles Times)
Local economy tightens belt Oct 8, 2008
At Landis, a core list of 1,200 items, including butter, ketchup, bananas and orange juice, are priced to meet competitors' prices, Mihalko said. Another 6,000 are at Every Day Low, also known as EDL, prices below the manufacturers' list price. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Africa: Wiping Out Hunger - One Fruit Fly at a Time Oct 8, 2008
Less Ugandan bananas are exported than before. Ghana's citrus and avocados face the same fate. (allAfrica.com)
Disease-Fighting Sweet Cooking Spic... Oct 8, 2008
Nutmeg is a wonderful addition to spicy baked goods, particularly those that contain fruits such as apples and bananas, or vegetables such as pumpkins and sweet potatoes. Cheesecakes, soups, chicken, and creamy pasta sauces can also be enhanced with nutmeg. (Suite101.com)
Epidemic: a loss of taste buds Oct 8, 2008
The South used to be speckled with roadside markets, plate-dinner restaurants, high school home economics classes, flour company bake-offs, and festivals celebrating strawberries, bananas, pickles, watermelons and even the lowly okra. People used to pig out on fresh produce and home cooking, but today there are only the pigs, human and otherwise-little produce. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Stress over economy seizes Atlanta Oct 8, 2008
Eat well: Avoid junk food and opt for foods rich in vitamin B, such as bananas, avocados, whole grains and leafy greens. Turkey, peanuts and milk are good, stress-reducing pick-me-up snacks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Road of hope fordivided Kashmir Oct 7, 2008
The region has to import everything from needles to trucks and bananas to bread to sustain itself. At present, this market has been catered to by Indian and multinational companies (MNC) from mainland India. (Asia Times Online)
National law forces food companies to label products with country of origin Oct 7, 2008
Syracuse Banana, which provides the bananas found in dining halls, works with a local farmers' market. Most small delis found on campus, such as Blinker and Eggers, also try to carry local produce whenever it's available. (Daily Orange, NY)
A ripe time for fresh picks Oct 3, 2008
It's a daggy, oh-so-English mix of thick toffee-like condensed milk on a biscuit base with bananas and cream. It emerged from an East Sussex restaurant about the same time as Queen and is just as camp, over-the-top and catchy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cravings (9/26) Oct 3, 2008
Soon those will be extinct, he tells me, pointing to a bunch of perfect ripe bananas ... In about 15 years we will have no bananas ... The imminent demise of bananas strikes me as tragic news. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
The Potential for Seasonal Energy Storage Oct 3, 2008
Will the NIMBYs and BANANAs stall or even stop expanded transmission. Roger Arnold talks about the utilities still needing "dispatchable power". (Energy Pulse, CO)
First ever Pan African Banana conference opens in KenyaMombassa, Kenya (PANA) - In a bold effort to change the way bananasand plantains are produced and marketed in Africa, banana farmers,buyers, trade officials, donors and scientistswere gathering in Mombasa, Kenya, this week for the first Pan AfricanBanana Conference, due to open here Friday (3Oct). 03/10/2008 Full Text... Oct 3, 2008
Mombassa, Kenya (PANA) - In a bold effort to change the way bananas and plantains are produced and marketed in Africa, banana farmers, buyers, trade officials, donors and scientists were gathering in Mombasa, Kenya, this week for the first Pan African Banana Conference, due to open here Friday (3Oct) ... "African farmers produce an incredible volume and variety of bananas, yet only a small percentage of the globally traded bananas come from Africa," said Steffen Abele, an economist with the... (Panapress.com)
Grape expectations Oct 3, 2008
It s why Norway doesn t export bananas, Brazil isn t known for its salmon, and why the never too hot, never too cold climate of Napa Valley produces fine wines. By this principle, it would seem that fragile wine grapes would not be a logical crop in Kentucky s extreme climate. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Viktoria's has Georgian, Armenian and Italian Oct 3, 2008
Huckleberry's serves breakfasts and lunches such as flapjacks with huckleberry syrup, bananas foster waffles, Cajun hot links, Louisiana-style spareribs, catfish and chicken gumbo. Meals cost $5-$9, says Natasha Williams, a Huckleberry's service manager at Champlain and Perrin. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Horan and Bullock help TransFair USA Oct 3, 2008
5 million farmers in 38 countries, who produce goods such as coffee, tea, flowers, cocoa, vanilla, rice, sugar and tropical fruits like bananas. By requiring certain standards for sustainable growing methods and appropriate forms of labor, TransFair finds a market in America for the farmers goods. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Save Money on Food and Survive the ... Sep 23, 2008
Find that make use of leftovers, from stale bread in puddings to overripe bananas in muffins. Save Money in the Supermarket. (Suite101.com)
When it comes to waste, society deserves the blame Sep 21, 2008
At the end of the day, however, they often end up with a bunch of brown bananas and soft tomatoes. Here is the strangest part: Awareness of waste can actually exacerbate the problem. (Yale Herald, CT)
