Food

Put a lid on it: Fight rising food costs by exploring art of canning
August 27, 2008
You’ve got tomatoes coming out of your ears. Okra, peppers and cucumbers, too, in a cornucopia of late summer produce. Now what? You could eat vegetables until you sprout roots, but most likely, you’ll still see a few, if not more, die a wilting death waiting to get on your plate. Or you could take that bounty and prepare it the way Irene Hain has been her whole life: in a jar.
Turkey great option for the grill
August 27, 2008
If you’re hunting for a healthy grilling option other than boneless, skinless chicken breasts, consider the other white meat — boneless, skinless turkey breasts.
‘Jayni’s Kitchen’ keeps it simple
August 27, 2008
Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Simply Delicious.”
Don’t refrigerate peaches right away
August 27, 2008
Q: What makes fresh peaches taste mealy?
Greek salad tasty variaTion on leafy dishes
August 27, 2008
Here’s how to avoid getting stuck eating mostly lettuce when you share a Greek salad: Eliminate the leafy stuff.
Deli chain to open Lawrence location
August 27, 2008
McAlister’s Deli, a Mississippi-based restaurant chain, plans to open a new location at 27th and Iowa streets.
New TV attack ad targets hot dogs
August 27, 2008
A new TV commercial shows kids eating hot dogs in a school cafeteria and one little boy’s haunting lament: “I was dumbfounded when the doctor told me I have late-stage colon cancer.”
Eudora company heads for chocolate fest
August 26, 2008
The Amore Chocolate Pizza Company, 114 W. 20th St., Eudora, will participate in the 13th annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival in San Francisco.
Terrific taste for summer parties
August 25, 2008
Panzanella - Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add bread and salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 10minutes, or until nicely browned. Add more oil as needed. For the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients together.
Pesticide risks vary for types of produce
August 25, 2008
Buying organic is a good way to cut your exposure to potentially harmful pesticides, but it can get expensive. So how can you save on organics? According to the September issue of ShopSmart magazine, one way to save is to limit organic purchases to fruits and veggies that have the most dangerous pesticide residues when grown conventionally.
Food crops need not be confined to single area of yard
Bio-intensive gardening allows use of whole property
August 22, 2008
It requires a double take to realize Julie Vernon’s well-landscaped lawn and backyard are actually her garden. Mixed among the shrubs, trees and flowers are strawberries, squash, sweet potatoes, eggplant, berries, garlic and even grape vines.
‘Jayni’s Kitchen’ shares recipes from Farmers’ Market vendors
August 20, 2008
Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Saturday at the Farmers’ Market.”
Cancer, high cholesterol, heart disease all byproducts of trans fats
August 20, 2008
Q: Are trans fats really that bad for you?
Easy pickings: Variety of recipes put seasonal tomatoes to use
August 20, 2008
August is the all-too-brief time of year when tomatoes are the obvious star of any recipe. If your garden bounty exceeds even the number of grateful friends and co-workers who are taking home the fruits of your labor, then it’s time to get creative in the kitchen. Here are some recipes courtesy of the Washington Post that will put some variety to your tomato dishes.
City eases sidewalk drinking regulations
Commission takes away food sales requirement
August 19, 2008
Six downtown bars may qualify for sidewalk seating areas under the new rules.

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