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Peaches- ...To choose a peach, check for a strong peach fragrance. The fruit should be firm, yet gives slightly to firm pressure....
(Added: 19-Aug-2002 Hits: 773 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Picnic, Barbecue & Cookout Food Safety Tips- food is mishandled. Bacteria grow and multiply rapidly in the danger zone between 40° F and 140° F. Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot.
(Added: 23-Jun-2000 Hits: 484 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Popsicle Paradise!- Remember when you used to sit on your front steps on a hot summer day eating a popsicle? It was usually red or purple and on special occasions you got a fudgesicle. Remember how you tried to lick the drips faster than the sun could melt them?
(Added: 9-Jun-2004 Hits: 1321 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Raspberry Season- There are numerous varieties of raspberries. In the supermarket, we may be able to tell the difference by their color. There are black raspberries, golden raspberries and the most available one, the red raspberry.
(Added: 7-Jul-2004 Hits: 545 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Ready, Set, Mango!- The summer comes with its own special gustatory pleasures … and one of the most sublime is fresh mangos from Mexico. Trucked from field to market in as little as eight hours, these luscious, fragrant mangos are at their peak of perfection through Labor Day.
(Added: 16-Jul-2004 Hits: 1210 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Sassy Salsas- I love salsas! I remember the first time I made my own and I was amazed at the fresh, crisp taste that exploded in my mouth. There is no comparison between bottled salsa and homemade.
(Added: 21-Aug-2002 Hits: 1519 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Smooth Velvety Cantaloupe- The smooth, velvety texture of cantaloupe is one of those very versatile fruits that gives us color appeal as well as a sweet, divinely appealing taste.
(Added: 6-Jun-2002 Hits: 2854 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Sparkling Pink Pear Lemonade Slushee- This quick and easy fruit treat is made even easier by keeping a can of pears right in the freezer. There's no danger of the can bursting and it makes the pears instantly ready to puree with some juice and soda into a nutritious and delicious frosty slush.
(Added: 12-Jun-2008 Hits: 0 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Summer Grilling With Honey- Fire up the grill - barbecue season is just around the corner! Serve up a delicious barbecue meal this summer with honey-based glazes.
(Added: 11-Jun-2007 Hits: 572 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Summer Salads - Part IV- I'm not a huge salad fan. But as ardent a carnivore as I am, don't ever let it be said that I don't take care of my plant-munching friends. With no further ado allow me to welcome you to the fourth edition of Summer Salads, a yearly compilation of botanical fare designed to keep your summer light and cool. Or at the very least, give you an excuse to have an extra martini since you're saving so many calories on the salad.
(Added: 16-Jul-2008 Hits: 0 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Summer Salads - Part V- I give you Summer Salads V, my fifth compilation of herbivorous fare for all you Apatosaurs out there. Actually, two of the three recipes are for omnivores. The one salad includes lobster and the other is adorned with bacon and chicken. I need some protein with my greens or I'll become extinct.
(Added: 3-Aug-2009 Hits: 0 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Summer Salads III- Salads are a great way to beat the heat, curtail your girth or simply add some variety to the burgers and hot dogs. Try one of these while you're waiting for the grill to heat up.
(Added: 26-Jul-2007 Hits: 26 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Summer Treats: Fun Fruit Shakes- Milk shakes for breakfast? Treats do not have to be expensive or unhealthy to be good! These fruit shakes can be eaten for
breakfast, snack or a refreshing dessert. They can be tailored to any dietary needs and take just minutes to make. Sound too good
to be true? You be the judge!
(Added: 12-Jun-2000 Hits: 3147 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Super Sweet Potato Salad- Tomiko, a mom of two, sent us her family's favorite recipe for zesty potato salad. The recipe called for potatoes, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and fat free mayonnaise.
(Added: 25-Aug-2005 Hits: 1056 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Thirst for Summer- One of my favorite summer activities is to sit on the patio with my feet up on the railing. I can think of no better diversion than to just sit there and stare into space. As pleasant as this sounds, there is one thing that can make that scene even more appealing. A nice cold drink to keep me company.
(Added: 16-Jul-2001 Hits: 2324 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Tips For Selecting The Best Summer Fruit- Summertime brings with it a bounty of fresh fruits, but consumers often have no idea how to choose the best fruit. This can lead to the frustration of lackluster fruit, which can make all the difference in the quality of your dining experience.
(Added: 4-Jul-2002 Hits: 1246 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Tomato Basil Soup- With summer on its way, and fresh tomatoes and basil growing in your garden, what better way to whip them together than a delicious soup?
(Added: 4-Jul-2002 Hits: 726 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
Tomatoes- Tomato season is June through August. The best tomatoes available for purchase are vine-ripened tomatoes....
(Added: 4-Jul-2002 Hits: 574 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
While there are many reasons for teaching kids to cook -- less expensive than eating out, preserves family heritage, etc, the most important
reason is that by teaching your child to cook, you're giving him a better chance to be a healthy grown-up. Enabling your child with the ability
to appreciate freshness and to transform ingredients into tasty foods opens their eyes to making wiser choices about what to eat...
Let's Get Cooking!
