Shaved Fennel, Cucumber and Orange ... Oct 30, 2009
Fennel bulb comes from the Umbellifereae family, and is related to carrots, dill and coriander. All of the fennel may be eaten, from the seeds and leaves of the plant to the long stalks that form the bulb, to the bulb itself. (Suite101.com)
Turn your holiday feast fears to cheers Oct 29, 2009
Select recipes that utilize late-season vegetables like winter squash, green beans, spinach, rhubarb, turnips, cabbage and carrots to name a few. Check supermarkets for seasonal sales specials. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
• Wild Observations: End of summer thoughts Oct 29, 2009
I've dug potatoes but still anticipate brussels sprouts and carrots from the greenhouse. Nature is all about transition and that certainly shapes our activities to a large extent. (Juneau Empire)
Home, yard and garden, 10-28: Store leftover garden seed Oct 29, 2009
Other seeds, including beans, carrots, lettuce, peas, radishes, snapdragon, cosmos, sweet William and zinnia will remain viable capable of germinating for 3-5 years. Seeds need to be kept cool, dark and dry so that they retain stored carbohydrates and minimize fungal infection. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
• Pumpkin Paradise Oct 29, 2009
Next to carrots, liver and yams, pumpkins - especially in their cooked form - are one of the richest food sources of beta-carotene. This antioxidant is converted to vitamin A in the body, aiding vision function, maintaining skin health and supplementing a variety of other important bodily activities. (Juneau Empire)
Rustic homemade pizza for Halloween party Oct 28, 2009
" She says the bakery will continue to add to its menu as the season progresses. For instance, pumpkin spice cookies and caramel apples will be available Saturday. As other holidays approach, other items like pies and specialty rolls will be added. The bakery is generally open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. This Saturday it will open at its regular time but will remain open until 9 p.m. For more information, call 569-0001 or visit www.fireislandbread.com. The options for vegetable... (Anchorage Daily News)
Mushrooms, Water-repellents More Similar Than You Might Think Oct 28, 2009
27, 2009) What do spore-launching mushrooms have in common with highly water-repellent surfaces. According to Duke University engineers, the answer is "jumping" water droplets. (Science Daily)
Medal winner Oct 27, 2009
2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded (about 1 cup). 1 cup chopped celery (with leaves). (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Haunting Halloween Oct 24, 2009
Like carrots, pumpkins are loaded with the antioxidant beta-carotene, potassium and fiber. October 21, 2009 | KTHV - It has officially begun and will run through Saturday of this week, and then Wednesday through Halloween next week. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Street before Wall Street Oct 24, 2009
On one such road in Lucknow, SP Jain student Bikash Agarwal sold carrots and tomatoes and even shooed away the cows that tried to eat them. As part of a competition 'The Next CEO' , organised by IIM-Lucknow , Agarwal and other contenders had to sell vegetables on a busy Lucknow street and come back with profits. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Sally Scalera: Germination best bet for vegetable seeds Oct 24, 2009
Two exceptions are carrots and radishes, which are best seeded directly into the garden. Gather the following supplies: seeds, plain white paper towels (I prefer Bounty) and a plastic zipper bag. (Florida Today)
Labels show Swedes their food's carbon footprint Oct 24, 2009
They recommend that Swedes favor carrots over cucumbers and tomatoes, for example. (Unlike carrots, the latter two must be grown in heated greenhouses here, consuming energy ... For example, he said, farmers with high concentrations of peat soil on their property may no longer be able to grow carrots, since plowing peat releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide; to get the organic label, they may have to switch to feed crops that require no plowing. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
* From low art to no art Oct 24, 2009
As you advance, all that happens is you get more coins and can grow, say, yams instead of carrots. If youre bored with watching your own imaginary plants grow, you can visit a neighbors farm and watch his imaginary plants grow. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: Vegetable renters vs Happy Farm Oct 24, 2009
But Age of Empires or online mahjong it is not, and after twiddling with it for 10 minutes, harvesting some radishes and planting a few roses and carrots, I was rather bored. Not one vegetable raider to set my virtual guard dog onto, so I turned it off. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Recipe: Alain Ducasse's Veggies With Pork Belly Oct 22, 2009
Peel the carrots and the salsify and cut into 4 pieces removing the tops ... Continue to add sunchokes, potatoes, carrots, radishes, pearl onions, and butternut squash. (ABC News)
Two Simple Lentil Recipes Oct 22, 2009
While food is baking, cut carrots into thin rounds and chop celery. When timer goes off, remove baking pan from onion and mix in celery and carrots. (Suite101.com)
No shortage of desserts Oct 22, 2009
One night mom made up beef ribs and Autumn followed that with a nice slow-cooked buffalo roast with potatoes, carrots from the garden and celery. There were so many carrots left over from the roast that Autumn made up a batch of carrot-apple juice. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Comfort by the bowlful Oct 21, 2009
ed potatoes or carrots. But it will lack the body that can let a soup be the center of a meal. (FOX61, CT)
A Healthy Diet to Reduce Cholestero... Oct 21, 2009
A Healthy Diet to Reduce Cholesterol Levels. A Healthy Diet to Reduce Cholesterol Levels. (Suite101.com)
Recipe: Zucchini madeleines Oct 21, 2009
Pam McNaull's tip: Feel free to make this your own by adding shredded carrots, chopped celery, zucchini or other vegetables to the mix. If you live in a leafy part of the country, it's a given that once the fall colors arrive, so will plenty of houseguests. (FOX61, CT)
Couple goes eco extreme for a week Oct 20, 2009
We snacked on apples and carrots. This was the most difficult phase. (AZCentral -- Home)
Border (out of) control Oct 20, 2009
When a young British tourist arrives in Australia carrying a small snack bag of carrots as happened this week on the Channel 7 show Border Security she is reduced to tears by a Customs officer interrogating her about vegetables. Welcome to Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Early arctic cold blast prompts ‘organized panic' among growers Oct 18, 2009
Root vegetables carrots and such didn't suffer much, she said. It wasn't cold enough to freeze the soil, at least to any significant depth. (Montana Standard, MT)
Focus on Seniors: Whole body can benefit from good nutrition Oct 18, 2009
So, just before you brush and floss, have an apple, eat some grapes, dip some carrots in peanut butter (unprocessed). Eat the good foods. (Florida Today)
Gardens flourish under care Oct 17, 2009
More than 500 squash and 250 pumpkins are the result of this year's harvest, as well as about 100 jars of canned tomatoes, pickles, carrots and beets. Bajumpaa said one group gleaned about 800 pounds of potatoes from farmer's fields right after harvest. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Tips for going organic on a budget Oct 16, 2009
The working group created a list of the worst offenders, called the "dirty dozen," as well as a list of fruits and vegetables with the least pesticide residues, called the "clean 15." The dirty dozen are peaches, apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, kale, lettuce, imported grapes, carrots and pears. The clean 15 are onions, avocados, sweet frozen corn, pineapple, mango, frozen sweet peas, kiwi, cabbage, eggplant, papaya, watermelon, broccoli, tomato, sweet potato and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Companion Planting in the Garden Oct 16, 2009
The settlers learned to train grapes to grow between asparagus, whose beds also contained carrots. In her book Good Neighbors: Companion Planting for Gardeners, Anna Carr explains in detail the history, practices and benefits of interplanting in the garden to grow crops organically without the use of commercial chemicals. (Suite101.com)
Mackie: Don't toss insides of carved pumpkins, many vitamins inside Oct 15, 2009
Other fruits and vegetables rich in beta carotene or related carotenoids are squash, peaches, mangoes, papayas, carrots, apricots, cantaloupe, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, broccoli, mustard greens and most other yellow and dark green fruits and vegetables. If you consume five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, this will give you about 6-8 milligrams of beta carotene, which should be sufficient. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Meatloaf calls for your own personal touch Oct 15, 2009
But he immediately thought of shepherd's pie, and by adding carrots and an Irish instant demi-glace (Knorr just add water. he created a personalized variation. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fresh fall veggies abound at area farm markets Oct 14, 2009
From the summertime lineup you can still find cucumbers, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash and carrots. Fall favorites include brussel sprouts, beets, cabbage, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, onions and leeks. (NJ.com -- Times)
Parsnips are dual delights to cooks Oct 14, 2009
Its early history is cloudy because writers didn't always distinguish it from the carrot -- understandable because they are closely related and parsnips look pretty much like beige carrots with really wide shoulders ... 3 to 4 large carrots, peeled and diced ... Add celery, carrots, turnips, parsnips and cabbage. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Food for Appearance Oct 14, 2009
Celery, carrots, string beans and cauliflower contain cellulose, which helps scrub stains from your teeth giving you a whiter, brighter smile. Bothe the cellulose and the (other) fibre in these foods act a abrasives that clean and remove bacteria from teeth. (Suite101.com)
Italian vegetable stew Oct 14, 2009
carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced ... When it is hot, add the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. (Boston Globe)
October brings new customers to farmers markets Oct 14, 2009
Nicole De Parra and son Alex, 2, came out to Roadrunner to pick up some watermelon and carrots. "I love the fall fruits. I can't wait to make apple pie and baked pears," she said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Market in Mexico fades amid Walmart era Oct 14, 2009
There was no time to lose: Soon, the carrots would arrive, then the green beans and fish and flowers. For 27 years, this huge wholesale market, known as the Central de Abasto, has stood as an urban marvel and the centerpiece of an economy once tightly controlled by the government. (AZCentral -- News)
Taking pumpkin beyond the pie Oct 14, 2009
Like carrots, pumpkins are loaded with the antioxidant beta-carotene, potassium and fiber. Plus, with only 49 calories per cup (cooked), this tasty squash is a great fit for a healthy diet. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Jewels in the crowd Oct 13, 2009
You'll find Chinese greens straight off the Kemps Creek farm, pumpkins and carrots grown up the road by Charlie Grech, Drovers Choice saltbush lamb from Narromine, and Trunkey Creek hams and bacon. A terrific Saturday out for the family in what is one of the best sited markets in town. (Sydney Morning Herald)
The road to Moroccan fare in Bangsar Oct 12, 2009
Tagine lamb: The Berbere Lamb Tagine with carrots and beans. Marouane and his partners also own restaurants in Morocco and Malta. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Top tips for a healthy, happy dog Oct 12, 2009
Common superfoods that are beneficial for both humans and canines include tomatoes, spinach, blueberries, carrots and flaxseed. "Some of the benefits of feeding 'superfoods' to dogs can include: a healthy skin and coat which comes from essential fatty acids, lean muscle mass from high-quality proteins, strong teeth and bones from calcium and a strong immune system from antioxidant-rich foods," says Becker. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
* Coping with high produce prices Oct 11, 2009
Examples are: greenhouse vegetables like green bean sprouts and legumes, or frozen food such as corn, carrots and peas, canned corn, pickled vegetables, dried vegetables and dried seaweed. Frozen dumplings also contain vegetables and come in a large variety of flavors. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Wooden Spoon: Taming of the shrimp Oct 10, 2009
8 carrots, medium dice ... Place the carrots, garlic, onions, tomatoes and tomato paste in the pot. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Sally Scalera: Start preparing for fair contests Oct 10, 2009
The largest vegetable section has six classes, which are radish, bell pepper, tomato, carrots, cucumbers and cabbage. The best quality vegetable section contains 10 classes: green beans, radishes, sweet peppers, hot peppers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, eggplants and cabbage. (Florida Today)
Antioxidants Lower Risk of Preterm Birth Oct 10, 2009
Carotenoids are pigments that give yellow, orange and red hues to a variety of fruits and vegetables, like tomatoes, carrots, red peppers, watermelon, oranges and orange juice. They also act as antioxidants -- meaning they help protect body cells from damage that can lead to disease. (Newsmax)
Culinary Ecotourists Turn Wilderness Foraging into Dinner Oct 10, 2009
They taste sweet;like carrots I ve heard about this gastronomic oddity; supposedly, wild termites derive their distinctive flavor from beta carotene concentrated in their fibrous diet. My curiosity trumps my gag reflex, and yes, they do taste a little bit like carrots. (Scientific American)
Adding veggies, fruits to recipes boosts nutrition Oct 9, 2009
When making chicken or tuna salad, add an equal amount of chopped fruit or vegetables, such as celery, grated carrots, chopped cucumber, apple, grapes or pineapple. Use lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers on your sandwich or wrap. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Bounty of the season: You CAN do it! Oct 9, 2009
Sweet fall carrots, tender radishes, and earthy beets make terrific pickles. Bob Sargent, the chef/owner of Flora Restaurant in Arlington, brings his superb pickles to the Arlington Farmers Market each week. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Battle Allergies With Food Oct 9, 2009
A number of foods, such as potatoes, carrots, apples, walnuts and cherries, often cross-react with birch pollen and will be an allergy source during that time. During the summer, grass pollen allergy is strong. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Holiday Wedding Oct 8, 2009
Serve hearty winter food, such as roast beef or lamb with potatoes, carrots and a salad. Present a stark white cake with holly accent. (Suite101.com)
Tips to add pizzazz to everyday cooking Oct 8, 2009
It's a key baking ingredient and vegetables - especially carrots, spinach and onions - are enhanced by cinnamon's pungent sweetness. Basil's warm, sweet, mild mint/peppery flavor is delicious with vegetables, especially tomatoes. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Concord farm cookbook for the needy recipients of its produce Oct 7, 2009
Now everyone can get the farm s recipes for beets, carrots, Swiss chard, collard greens, and other fall vegetables. Available at the Concord Visitors Center, 58 Main St., 978-369-3120; Farfalle Italian Market, 26 Concord Crossing, 978-369-2900; Spero Home, 81 Main St., 978-621-1160, all in Concord; and Carlisle farmers market on Saturday mornings through October. (Boston Globe)
Mystic Valley Elder Services Menu: October 2009 Oct 7, 2009
Friday, Oct. 23: Pork rib with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, bread and peaches; or tuna salad, lettuce leaf, tri-color pasta salad, tossed garden salad, light French dressing, bread and peaches. Monday, Oct. 26: Tomato soup with crackers, breaded fish and cheese sandwich, tarter sauce, chuckwagon corn, coleslaw, hamburger roll and ice cream cup; or tomato soup with crackers, turkey, mozzarella cheese, light mayonnaise, potato salad, cucumber tomato salad, bread and ice cream cup. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Meat and Potato Layer Casserole Oct 6, 2009
Sliced carrots, squash, celery or other firm vegetables also make a tasty extension to the meat mix. Or use ground turkey or pork for a milder meat flavor. (Suite101.com)
Preserving Nature's Bounty Oct 6, 2009
1 1/2 cups sliced carrots ... Combine chicken stock, chicken, celery, carrots and onion in a large saucepan. (Suite101.com)
Protect food source Oct 3, 2009
Jim Costa's letter to the Department of Social Services about how the carrots being handed out were from China. What Rep. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Uganda health program receives Heart Hero Award from Brookline foundation Oct 3, 2009
To reverse the local trend toward a Western diet of processed foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar, schools and households are encouraged to plant backyard gardens with produce that grows well in the district, such as beans, bananas, tomatoes, avocados, carrots, cabbage and green leafy vegetables. More than 40 schools have planted vegetable and fruit gardens in the last two years, and nearly 200 households now have small backyard farms. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Hilton Als: Peter Sellars’s take on the Moor. Sep 30, 2009
carrots and sterling-silver sticks. Kandinsky s journey into abstraction. (New Yorker)
Philbrick Elementary students harvest vegetables Sep 30, 2009
Philbrick Elementary School second grade students harvested carrots from their school s garden. They also harvested corn, which wasn t edible. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Matt Preston rates 'the world's best restaurants' Sep 30, 2009
A minuscule dice of squid and carrots in a squid broth comes strewn with delicate white carrot blossoms. A bowl of herbs and veg is loaded with different basils and the surprisingly sweet petals of lily and marigold. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Readers say goodbye to one honey of a month Sep 30, 2009
FYI: Add a small amount of pured carrots to give soup a sweeter taste, or use celery to add thickness and extra "hidden" veggies. -- Heloise Dear Heloise: I read about using a spoon to clean out bell peppers. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Avocados: Go Beyond Guacamole Sep 30, 2009
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch rounds and half-rounds 1 medium zucchini cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium red pepper-chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 ear fresh corn -- husk and silk removed Handfuls of fresh parsley, dill, and chives -- chopped 3 ripe avocados Zest and juice of 1 lemon (2 to 3 tablespoons juice and 1 tablespoon zest) Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Handful of mixed greens or arugula... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Mussels in saffron broth Sep 30, 2009
Serve the mussels in the broth in shallow bowls and add thinly cut oven-baked fries (my favorites are carrots or parsnips) and a crusty loaf. You ll be happy to have it to sop up the delicious broth. (Boston Globe)
Scalera: Lots to do in the yard in October Sep 26, 2009
Vegetables that can be planted in October include beets, broccoli, Brusselsprouts, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots (sow the seeds directly in the garden), cauliflower, celery, collards, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onions, English peas, radishes (sow the seeds directly in the garden), spinach and turnips. Vegetable seeds that can be sown in October for planting in the garden in November include beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage,... (Florida Today)
Everybody's Sukkiri Hands-on Sep 26, 2009
The onions, peppers, and carrots just keep coming and it's up to you to button mash your way through the crowd and cut everything and everyone in half. Occasionally, bosses pop up and challenge you to destroy them without getting caught up in their powerful attacks. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Bounty of the Season: Deep-rooted flavors Sep 25, 2009
The rainbow colored potatoes, both sweet and savory, called out to me along with beets and turnips and carrots and parsnips and onions ... 5-6 lb Fowl 2 lbs Carrots 1 lb Parsnips 1 bunch Celery 2 large Onions 1 Purple Top Turnip 4 cloves Garlic 4-5 sprigs Dill 4-5 sprigs Parsley 1 tsp Peppercorns 1 Tbs Kosher Salt ... Peel and cut the carrots and parsnips into large pieces Cut the turnip and onions into quarters Cut the celery stalks into large pieces Smash the garlic cloves Add all of the above... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Saving your harvest should be done safely Sep 25, 2009
A steam pressure canner is best for less acidic food such as beans, beats and carrots. The highest temperature that can be reached when boiling is 212. (Westerly Sun, RI)
