| 2010 |
|
Memo No. 2143 - Jan 4, 2010
This memo is the easiest one I do all year but it doesn't detract from its significance. Many times readers overlook what I consider exceptionally good recipes and this memo gives me another opportunity to zero in on them. ( view | pdf ) |
|
Memo No. 2144 - Jan 11, 2010
After over-indulging ourselves on the rich foods last month, most of us prefer the opposite in January. Instead of sugar and spice and everything nice it's time to think about soups and casseroles. ( view | pdf ) |
|
Memo No. 2145 - Jan 18, 2010
I’m not “over the top” about the greening of America but there are many things that John Q Public can do to improve the environment. We’ve been recycling newspapers, magazines and all kinds of containers at our house for years but an additional thing that I’ve been doing since September is recycling coffee grounds. I saw the idea when I was in a Starbucks, came home and did a Google search and was amazed at the information available. ( view | pdf ) |
|
Memo No. 2146 - Jan 25, 2010
Did you know there are mystery novels that include recipes? I wasn’t aware of this but according to Mrs. Von Plessner of Bryan there are several authors who do so. Just before Christmas Kathy gave me a list of the cooking mystery writers. They are: Diane Mott Davidson, also a Colorado caterer; Jo Anna Fluke, owner of the Cookie Store in Minnesota; Katherine Hall Page, a minister’s wife who runs a catering business in New England; ( view | pdf ) |
|
Memo No. 2147 - Feb 1, 2010
About the only thing that interests me about Super Bowl Sunday is helping you feed the football fans in your life. When we were a family of six I always made Zippy Beef-Olive Spread (in my cookbook) on Super Bowl Sunday and it remains a family favorite. In fact I eat it as a sandwich filling, on crackers, toast or even a baked potato. Just in case you’ve never made it here it is one more time. ( view | pdf ) |
|
Memo No. 2148 - Feb 8, 2010
The Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day share the same date in 2010. With the exception of Japan, China and all of Southeast Asia celebrate the Chinese New Year. The date changes from year to year because it's a combination of the lunar and solar calendar and occurs on the second moon after the winter solstice. Last year the Chinese New Year fell on January 26. ( view | pdf ) |
|
Memo No. 2149 - Feb 15, 2010
It’s been called to my attention that sugar is missing in the recipe for Apple Fritters on the January 11th memo. Add to the list of ingredients 1 tablespoon of sugar ( view | pdf ) |
|
Memo No. 2150 - Feb 22, 2010
To celebrate, this memo is going in several directions. There are many reasons why I enjoy my work at the Bryan Chief and one of them is an opportunity to talk personally with memo readers. They may have a question for me such as what is a Minneola? Also called a Tangelo, I can tell them it’s a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit. It peels like a tangerine and is very juicy like grapefruit. ( view | pdf ) |
|
Memo No. 2151 - Mar 1, 2010
Since Betty Crocker Impossible Pies were introduced I've been a fan of them and can't recall one that I haven't liked. The problem is that regular Bisquick has trans fats that we should avoid because they raise LDL (bad cholesterol) and lower HDH (good cholesterol). ( view | pdf ) |
|
Memo No. 2152 - Mar 8, 2010
Fleischmann’s yeast just sent me a condensed booklet based on Nancy Baggett’s new cookbook “Kneadlessly Simple: Fabulous, Fuss-Free, No-Knead Breads,” published by John Wiley & Sons. Baggett makes homemade bread baking amazingly easy without any special equipment, no mess and of course, no kneading. ( view | pdf ) |
|
Memo No. 2153 - Mar 15, 2010
I love any recipe with Reuben in the title. It may not be Irish but corned beef is, at least in this country. Before I visited Ireland I thought corned beef and cabbage was the national dish but it isn’t. At a restaurant I was told the combination “is an American thing.” ( view | pdf ) |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| 2009 |
|
Memo No. 2091 - January 7, 2009
Traditionally, the first memo of the year includes recipes that I liked best or that memo readers commented about during 2008, starting with Hot and Spicy Artichoke Dip from Cheese Hors d'Oeuvres by Hallie Harron. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2117 - July 6, 2009
When our family was young, I made a lot of casseroles. It's still an economical way to cook. Years ago many one-dish meals included ground chuck. Now it's more likely to be chicken. I never pass up a chance to buy rotisserie chicken when it's on sale. Not only do I find it convenient to eat at the time of purchase but I also strip meat from the bones and freeze in 2 and 3 cup packages. If you like dark meat, take advantage of special prices on chicken leg quarters and cook the meat yourself for casseroles and soup. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2092 - January 12, 2009
It took awhile but I finally reached a real live person at Country Woman magazine to get permission to use the New Year's Survival Kit. In these troubled times we can certainly use it! ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2118 - July 13, 2009
I don't know about you, but during summer I have less time for indoor work, especially cooking. It does help to plan slow cooker meals or a soup for dinner. Quick Beef and Rice Soup was featured in the May 24, 1972 Mary's Memo. When time is short, this soup is table-ready in about 40 minutes. However, I've replaced beef bouillon cubes with MSG-free Better than Bouillon and eliminated additional salt. I thought the soup was too thick so I added an additional 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2093 - January 19, 2009
It should not come as a surprise that Campbell's is responsible for naming January National Soup Month years ago. I watch a lot of people buy canned soups and I buy them to use in casserole dishes but seldom eat as soup (don't be offended Campbell's employees in Napoleon because I drink the V-8 juice you process by the case year-round). I hear that Campbell's fusion V-8 juices (fruit juice added) are selling like hot cakes but I prefer mine unadulterated! ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2119 - July 20, 2009
I happen to live in the county of Williams with the highest unemployment rate in Ohio. And yet at mealtime, I still see long lines of cars at our fast food restaurants. Some of them, I am sure, are workers on a lunch break but not all of them. Forty percent of meals in America are eaten outside the home. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2094 - January 26, 2009
January 26th is the Chinese New Year, also called spring festival. This is the biggest holiday of the year and the celebration goes on for two weeks. Since foods play a major role during the holiday, we've chosen a Cooking Light recipe from the January 2007 issue to share. According to Grace Young, author of Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen, sweet and sour pork is popular with families wanting a lot of grandchildren. The Cantonese word for sour sounds like the word for grandchild. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2120 - July 27, 2009
The economy isn't stopping wedding bells from ringing, but it might influence gift selection. I'm big on gift cards so newlyweds can buy what they need, not what I might want them to have, although I have definite opinions, especially when it comes to kitchen gifts. Things are much more expensive than when I married in 1951 and it may take several gift cards to make a single purchase. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2095 - February 4, 2009
It's rare for me not to get a cookbook for Christmas and this year was no exception. Mary Beth gave me Southern Living Cookbook, America's Best Home Cooking, published by Oxmoor House in 2008. It's loose-leaf-bound and opens flat for easy access to recipes. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2121 - Aug 3, 2009
I do urge people to read labels but when it came to my favorite potato chip I didn't realize until recently that they're cooked in hydrogenated soybean oil, a solid fat and anything cooked in a solid fat has trans fatty acids that raise bad cholesterol (LDL) and decrease good cholesterol (HDL). ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2096 - February 11, 2009
I haven't made Peanut Butter Temptations for years but my sister, Ann, says her family likes them so much that she makes a double batch at Christmastime. If you like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Peanut Butter Temptations will become one of your favorite cookies, too. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2122 - Aug 10, 2009
Most people would agree that homegrown sweet corn and tomatoes are the Academy Award winners of August. I served Tomato-Corn Salad at the Bryan Chief earlier this year when neither were available locally but it still got a thumbs up from tasters. It's even more spectacular when tomatoes and corn come from our own backyard or nearby. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2097 - February 16, 2009
If you have a slow cooker no more than 4-quart capacity, you may want to invest in a 6-quart one because more and more recipes call for the larger size and the bigger cookers have more options. Mine is a Hamilton Beach, one of the less expensive appliances but it's working fine for me. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2123 - Aug 17, 2009
This may surprise you, but I've never had a doggie bag of food that I liked reheated. In my opinion, the best meal at The Olive Garden is breadsticks, salad and soup, especially the breadsticks. I liked them so much that I bought some one time to take home. But reheated, they were not as good as when I ate them in the restaurant. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2098 - February 23, 2009
I have no idea why chili is more popular than any other hot soup on a cold day but it seems to be true. Even when I have several kinds of soup in the freezer my thoughts also turn to chili. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2124 - Aug 24, 2009
About the time I was married in 1951, some electric stoves included a deep well cooker. Mother had a stove with this feature and my first range did as well. Although I have no way of knowing for sure, it could have been the inspiration for slow cookers that came later. Although Rival made the first slow cooker, mine was made by West Bend. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2099 - March 2, 2009
When first marketed in the '80s, baby carrots were cut from misshapen (not nutritionally inferior) carrots to salvage them. But today they are cut and tapered from specially bred carrots and are more accurately called "baby-cut" carrots. Genuine baby carrots, which are harder to find and expensive, are harvested very young and may retain some greens at the top. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2125 - Aug 31, 2009
I never dreamed that I would make this plea as the mother of a son who died of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) in 2001, but here I am since 1999 speaking from experience about this horrendous disease. MDA was there for Chris from the time he was diagnosed until he died exactly two years later. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2100 - March 9, 2009
A while back I encouraged you to try Ziploc produce bags because they were cheaper than Debbie Meyer GreenBags. Neither will preserve fruits and vegetables as long as they advertise but after weeks of comparing, I have to say that Debbie's bags are better. I also bought a package of Debbie Meyer cheese bags and an open chunk of Cheddar is in good condition after over 5 weeks of storage.( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2126 - Sep 7, 2009
The next time a bacon cheeseburger sounds really good to you, maybe reach for grilled fish instead. Red and processed meat are linked to increases in mortality, according to a study led by Rashmi Sinha, PhD, of the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2101 - March 16, 2009
When we think of pie, most of us think of something sweet but there are also savory pies like Steak and Mushroom Pie from The Complete Book of Pies by Julie Hasson. Published by Robert Rose in 2008, The Complete Book of Pies includes 200 tantalizing recipes for classic fruit, cream and savory pies, crisps and crumbles plus tips and techniques that will make anyone a pie expert as well as tools and equipment and pantry ingredients for perfect pie making. There are even recipes for vegetarians and vegans. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2127 - Sep 14, 2009
When asked recently what he thought of the national health care overhaul, the CEO of the Cleveland Clinic said he was more interested in what is causing health care problems and the skyrocketing costs. Two thirds of the population is overweight and one third of them are considered obese and it's a major reason for chronic ailments that afflict older people. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2102 - March 23, 2009
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not-for-profit College offering bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. A network of more than 37,000 alumni in food service and hospitality has helped the CIA earn its reputation as one of the world's premier culinary colleges. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2128 - Sep 21, 2009
Hoping to broaden understanding about the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids, a Purdue University-based international consortium has launched a website and newsletter campaign to educate the public, physicians and veterinarians. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2103 - March 30, 2009
I can finally say I've been to the Lady and Sons Restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. Before I tell you what I thought of the food I assure you that Paula Deen is among my favorite people on the Food Network. I have never tried one of her recipes that didn't turn out well. I share her preference for butter as a seasoning only not quite as much and I paid $19.98 plus tax in the Paula Deen Store next door for her "Black Skillet" apron. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2129 - Sep 28, 2009
When the economy is uncertain, it's even more important to watch every dime. To help you get the most bang for your buck, avoid credit problems and resolve shopping hassles, order the 2009 edition of the free Consumer Action Handbook from the Federal Citizen Information Center. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2104 - April 6, 2009
Don't look now but Easter is less than a week away and it's time to think about your menu. Since brunches are my favorite way to entertain my thoughts turn to recipes for a brunch. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2130 - Oct 5, 2009
Let's talk about the "other white meat." Living alone, it's convenient to keep boneless pork loin chops in the freezer to grill or broil. I watch for sales on whole or half loins and ask a Chief meat cutter to slice it into 1-inch chops (they do it free). ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2105 - April 13, 2009
We have a right to expect our food to be clean, wholesome and safe but food irradiation is a hot topic with some groups saying it's unsafe. The University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter has this to say: Any processing (cooking for example) changes food to some extent. Irradiation may slightly reduce some vitamins, such as A, C and folate, depending on the irradiation done. But some studies show no change. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2131 - Oct 12, 2009
Italy is not the birthplace of pasta as most people think. Historians credit the Chinese with making a rice noodle as early as 1700 BC. However, the Italians were major players in the evolution of pasta as we know it. As early as 400 BC Italians had a noodle similar to lasagna. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2106 - April 20, 2009
If you buy cookbooks on trips, you cannot go wrong with a book from the Best of the Best cookbooks series, edited by Gwen McKee and Barbara Mosely. Earlier this month, I included a recipe from the Georgia Best of the Best Cookbook. This week's recipe comes from the Utah Best of the Best, purchased for me by daughter Mary Beth. They must like Dutch oven cooking in Utah because there are recipes from three different Dutch oven cookbooks, including Doin' Dutch Oven: Inside and Out. The recipe I tried was Dutch Oven Chicken Creole. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2132 - Oct 19, 2009
What makes a good cookbook? Buyers' opinions will differ. Since I've been involved with produce demonstrations at the Bryan Chief, I'm always looking for recipes I can serve there. Labor Day weekend at Books and Co. in Dayton (I love that book store) I bought Nathalie Dupree's Southern Memories, published by the University of Georgia Press in 2004. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2107 - April 27, 2009
There's a cookbook circulating called "Mrs. Charles Darwin's Recipe Book: Revived and Illustrated" (Glitterati Inc.; November 2008; $35.00/hardcover). Like many women of her time, she kept a notebook filled with recipes, culinary instructions and personal anecdotes about everyday life in the Darwin household. Authors Dusha Bateson and Weslie Janeway have recreated and tested every one of Mrs. Darwin's 55 recipes and put them in the new cookbook. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2133 - Oct 26, 2009
Summer has come and gone but the Consumer Information Catalog has everything you need to keep you going for the rest of the year. To get a copy, call toll-free 1-888-878-3256, weekdays 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2108 - May 4, 2009
Although I do spend a lot of time testing recipes, cooking has stiff competition when the yard and garden cry for my immediate attention. Maybe that's why slow cooker recipes have even more appeal this time of year. For that reason, I was drawn to "Art of the Slow Cooker" by Andrew Schloss. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2134 - Nov 2, 2009
With the arrival of November my thoughts turn to the holidays ahead, both Thanksgiving and Christmas. During the weeks ahead I'll be telling you about a variety of cookbooks suitable for gift-giving. "Comfort food" means different things to different people but I think we'd all agree that the phrase evokes a warm fuzzy feeling in the majority of us... ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2109 - May 11, 2009
One of the benefits of working at Chief is meeting people I wouldn't have known otherwise. Such is the case with Barbara Musser from Edgerton who shares this week's recipe for Hobo Beans. She tells me this is a favorite food to have ready in the slow cooker at the lake. When we're all trying to economize, it seems appropriate for everyday meals as well! ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2135 - Nov 9, 2009
Readers on special diets often ask me about cookbooks related to their health problem. So I'm excited to report that Bake Deliciously Gluten and Dairy Free Cookbook by Jean Duane (Alternative Cook, May 2009, $24.95) is must reading for those with Celiac disease, gluten or dairy intolerance, food allergies, Autism, ADD, Crohn's disease, asthma, IBS, ADHD, Aspergers or anyone looking for a healthier approach to baking. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2110 - May 18, 2009
What better time to talk about "300 Big and Bold Barbecue & Grilling" cookbook by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig than just before Memorial Day weekend. Adler and Fertig hail from Kansas City, Missouri, and have collectively authored more than 20 cookbooks, nine of which focus on barbecue and grilling. The BBQ Queens have been featured on the Food Network and in USA Today and the New York Times. They are both members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2136 - Nov 16, 2009
You don't have to be a cowboy to find many good recipes in Cooking the Cowboy Way: Inspired by Campfires, Chuck Wagons and Ranch Kitchens (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $29.99, October 2009). Authors Grady Spears and June Naylor take us on a journey across the continent to amazing places full of food, history and the people who have an appreciation for the land. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2111 - May 25, 2009
Cupcakes continue to be part of a popular trend so don't rule them out for any occasion. They're even showing up at wedding receptions and the covers of leading women's magazines. The popularity of cupcakes has led to production of cupcake stands and cup cake carriers, permanent and disposable. With a cake mix and ready to spread frosting moms can whip up a batch of cupcakes in record time. For the mom who bakes from scratch there are plenty of recipes in cookbooks, newspapers, magazines and the internet. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2137 - Nov 23, 2009
Published this month by Chronicle Books, The New Thanksgiving Table by Diane Morgan gives you creative recipes for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, wherever you live! This cookbook covers the entire meal including appetizers, soups and salads, main course entrees, stuffing, casseroles, side dishes, desserts and even recipes for the day after. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2112 - June 1, 2009
I am really excited about promoting Cooking Green by Kate Heyhoe, the founding editor of www.globalgourmet.com and www.newgreenbasics.com. She is a James Beard Award finalist and the author of eight books including Great Bar Food at Home and The Stubb's Barbecue Cookbook. She lives in Austin, Texas. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2138 - Nov 30, 2009
If a cookbook contains a recipe I think I can't live without I'll probably buy the book. That happened awhile back when I bought Nathalie Dupree's Southern Memories because of a recipe for stir-fried cole slaw (MM 10/19/09) and it happened again when I saw Eggs Florentine in the Illinois Bed & Breakfast Cookbook, edited by Becky LeJune and published 3D Press. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2113 - June 8, 2009
While confined to the house with bronchitis, I watched more TV than usual including the Food Network (where I go when I'm saturated with news stations). I was shocked to see Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten use raw eggs in a Key Lime Pie without any explanation. It led me to ask Dinah Dalder, MS, RD, Dietetics Program Assistant, Department of Foods and Nutrition, Purdue University, about the safety of raw eggs. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2139 - Dec 7, 2009
I may outgrow the excitement that comes with Christmas but I doubt it. It's an especially busy time for those of us who like to cook and bake. At some point this month I'll be cooking for more than me and that's a happy thought! ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2114 - June 16, 2009
Making the most of money spent on food doesn't necessarily mean buying what's the cheapest but getting the most nutrients for the money, said one Purdue University expert. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2140 - Dec 14, 2009
Memo readers have long known about my weakness for potato chips. I can't have a bag on hand to eat with a sandwich because in between sandwiches, I eat a handful now and a handful then and surprise they're gone! Thanks to Frito Lay's 14-ounce bags of Santitas Authentic Mexican Chips for only $2.00 a bag, I've been buying them instead of potato chips because I don't eat them in between sandwiches, guacamole or salsa. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2115 - June 22, 2009
I may be more concerned about germs than a lot of you because I handle food that the public eats. Now that we have the H1N1 virus to be concerned about, it's more important than ever to be vigilant at home and away. Depending on how much they're used, a towel by the sink or in the bathroom should be changed frequently, maybe daily. I keep liquid soap at the kitchen sink, also a dispenser with sanitizer. To avoid cross contamination, wash hands frequently.
( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2141 - Dec 21, 2009
Let's face it, even the most efficient person has a last minute gift to buy. Since you'll be at Chief or Rays stocking up on groceries for the holiday meal, pick up a Chief or Rays gift card or fix up a basket of goodies from Chief and Rays huge selection of holiday foods. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2116 - June 29, 2009
Many of you will celebrate the 4th of July in your own backyard this year. Others will join relatives, friends or neighbors for a cookout. Stock up at Chief or Rays for picnic or party foods at irresistible prices. If you forget something don't panic because associates at Chief and Rays will be there on the 4th to fill last minute needs. Short on time? Order a watermelon boat from the produce department, choose a meat and cheese tray in the deli or buy a regular or barbecued rotisserie chicken to take home or tote to a potluck. Enjoy the holiday more with Chief or Rays help!
( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2142 - Dec 28, 2009
Last March I shocked Paula Deen fans when I said I didn't need to return to the Lady and Sons Restaurant in Savannah since I'd "been there done that" in February. Like many of her fans, I find Paula very entertaining on TV and I do make many of her recipes but I was still disappointed in the food at Lady and Sons. ( view | pdf ) |
| |
|
| |
|
| 2008 |
|
Memo No. 2039 - January 7, 2008
It is my custom on the first memo of the new year to reprint what I consider the best recipes of the previous year, starting with Make-A-Meal Soup. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2065 - July 7, 2008
By this time of the year, it's hard to find a watermelon or cantaloupe that doesn't taste good. Bing cherries are another favorite of mine and if they're $3.00 or less in price, I buy! I kid you not: I can stand at the sink and eat them like candy! They'll not last forever so eat them while they're in season. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2040 - January 14, 2008
When it comes to cooking, I have always been my severest critic. Still, it's nice to be complemented when you know a dish is good. On December 12th I lost my biggest fan. I'm going to miss many things about Luke, my spouse of 56 years, including his never failing to say what a good meal we had, even if it was just an average one. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2066 - July 14, 2008
Did you know that Old Age may come after you with equal grace, force, and fascination? So wrote Walt Whitman (poet and optimist) a century and a half ago. His positive view on aging has been borne out in many recent psychological studies. Shown a series of positive images, anything from a dead animal to a bowl of ice cream, young adults respond most strongly to the negative, while older adults are less likely to be impressed by the negative and more readily latch on to the positive, according to a study in Psychological Science. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2041 - January 21, 2008
Diane Potts Janowski, a former Bryan resident now living in the Cleveland area, shares recipes with me. She loves to cook and enjoys creating new dishes on her own. When she told me about making a pasta dish with any kind of leftover meat I was interested. When she e-mailed the recipe I couldn't wait to try it! ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2067 - July 21, 2008
If you have an interest in foods from different parts of our country and the Pacific Northwest in particular, Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining by Braiden Rex-Johnson will be appealing.
Every year hundreds of thousands of people across the globe descend upon the Pacific Northwest to experience one of the world's fastest-growing cultural destinations. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2042 - January 28, 2008
It didn't surprise me when I saw a panini cookbook during the holidays. Panini, an Italian sandwich, is much like our grilled sandwich only thinner. I don't know about other countries but right now the panini is certainly a popular sandwich in America. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2068 - July 28, 2008
Admittedly, I have lots of kitchen tools but the one I would never do without is a vegetable brush. Every kitchen sink should have one within arm's length. You'll never see me tasting a grape, cherry or strawberry without washing it. Also, I scrub the outside of melons before I cut them and wash a banana before it's peeled. Even though you don't eat the skin or peel, bacteria on the outside can be transferred to the inside via your knife or hands. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2043 - February 4, 2008
Mark your calendar for the Chinese New Year Thursday, February 7, but I'm completely turned off by it being "the year of the rat." That said; let's concentrate a dish for the day from Betty Crocker called Chinese Pork and Pasta. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2069 - August 4, 2008
According to the August Bon Appetit magazine: "Watermelon has become the darling of chefs who play with its subtle sweetness in sorbets and cocktails and savory possibilities (grilled and in salads)."
I'm seeing watermelon recipes everywhere and I've served two interesting watermelon salads to tasters at the Bryan Chief. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2044 - February 11, 2008
With Valentine Day this Thursday I thought it appropriate to feature two desserts, one from a cookbook I've had since 1978 and the other recipe from a book Mary Beth bought in Phoenix for me recently. Both Are from Junior Leagues. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2070 - August 11, 2008
My sister and her neighbor had a bridal shower in the summer of 1981 for another neighbor's daughter. They asked everyone to contribute favorite recipes for the bride-to-be and when the event was held everyone got copies of the recipes. Ann and her neighbor served a fruit tart made with fresh summer fruit. That summer I made the fruit tart for us, for company and any potluck we attended. I was so into making it that I went out and bought tart pans with removable sides. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2045 - February 18, 2008
I don't know about you but I am sick of gloomy January and February. Like many of you, I've been dealing with a bad cold. If I hadn't had a flue shot, I'd say that what I've experienced was flu-like. For several days I didn't care if I ate or not, let alone cook anything for myself! Even my morning mug of coffee didn't taste good! When I finally got out I bought enough Lean Cuisine frozen entrees to last several days. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2071 - August 18, 2008
The soybean has been cultivated in China for more than 3,000 years. It's the most widely grown and utilized legume in the world. Soy is an excellent component of a heart-healthy diet, delivering plant protein, fiber, B vitamins and omega-3 fats. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2046 - February 25, 2008
Between-meal munching can be a sound diet strategy for many seniors who, unlike younger people, have trouble eating enough to meet nutrient and energy needs. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2072 - August 25, 2008
Don't overlook leftovers as a way to offset the higher cost of food. About every four weeks I need to take inventory of what's inside the refrigerator/freezer. That's what I did this morning and I found enough leftover entrees to last all week. It isn't as exciting as trying new recipes but it's going to save on my grocery bill and I recommend using leftovers to everyone, even picky eaters! ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2047 - March 3, 2008
At my age, I am not one to wish away time but I am not sorry that January and February are over for this year! Spring can't come too soon for me! Sure, we're likely to have more bad weather but it doesn't seem to "hang in there" like it does the first two months of the year. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2073 - September 1, 2008
In our part of the country children have already returned to school (where did summer go). Traditionally, it's Better Breakfast Month and it's important that children have a nutritious meal before they leave for the day. Studies show that children who have eaten function better academically than children who haven't. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2048 - March 12, 2008
No wonder I could not recall when St. Patrick's Day came after Palm Sunday. It hasn't happened since 1940 and it isn't happening again until 2060! I was around in 1940 but not concerned about when St. Patrick's Day was celebrated or whether I had corned beef and cabbage. Since I covered St. Patrick's Day foods last week and I'll be covering Easter foods on the 3/17th memo, this is a no-theme one. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2074 - September 8, 2008
There's good news if you grew up eating iceberg lettuce and love its crunch but worry about its less-than-stellar nutritional numbers. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant breeders in Salinas, California, have developed an experimental technique to boost iceberg's nutritional value. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2049 - March 17, 2008
Cooking vegetables boosts levels of some antioxidants, according to new Italian research in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The latest in a series of studies overturns the conventional wisdom about the nutritional superiority of raw produce. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2075 - September 16, 2008
When the pressure's on to feed your family, USA.gov's American Recipe list in the "Health and Nutrition" section is a great resource. Serve your kids Mrs. Truman's Mac and Cheese or a recipe from another famous American. Or find recipes for fresh vegetables, heart healthy recipes, soy cookbooks, thrift meal ideas and even regional recipes. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2050 - March 24, 2008
People who have high levels of "emotional vitality" and are able to effectively manage their emotions, are less likely to develop coronary heart disease, according to a study in the December 4 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2076 - September 22, 2008
According to a study of 125,000 health professionals, after accounting for smoking, diet and other factors, researchers found that people who drank coffee, regular or decaf, were slightly less likely to die over the course of two decades, mainly because of fewer deaths from heart disease. Coffee has been blamed for everything from hypertension to pancreatic cancer, but in nearly ever instance research has found it not guilty. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2051 - March 31, 2008
I chuckle to myself every time I watch the Progresso Soup commercial on TV because you can also lose weight on a hearty homemade soup diet. It's a good way to control weight and makes an adequate meal when you add a green salad and some kind of fruit for dessert. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2077 - September 29, 2008
If you are really concerned about higher food prices learn to cook! Those of us who do enjoy cooking are eating a lot better for less money than those who do not. Food is never going to be as cheap as it once was so invest in an all-purpose cookbook and start cooking! ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2052 - April 7, 2008
Consuming too many high glycemic index (GI) foods, sometimes known as “bad carbs” may play a role in developing cataracts. However, according to a 10-year study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in November, it is not yet determined that avoiding these carbs will actually prevent cataracts. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2078 - October 6, 2008
Mother made a good Salisbury steak but I haven't located the recipe she used. I thought it was in her old Better Homes and Garden plaid cookbook but no luck there. So when I saw a recipe for Allrecipes Slow Cooked Salisbury Steak I tried it, hoping it would taste like Mother's. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2053 - April 14, 2008
Coconut oil is not good for you, no matter what manufacturers say. It's true that coconut oil, like all oils, contains several different types of fat, including certain "medium-chain" fatty acids that are promoted as being heart-healthy and easy to digest. But studies have found that those fatty acids in fact increase LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, just as saturated fats do. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2079 - October 13, 2008
Slow cookers are gaining in popularity again but I passed up an opportunity to buy Williams Sonoma's new slow cookery cookbook last weekend, not because I wasn't impressed with the recipes, but because I had purchased Southern Living Slow-Cooker Cookbook only weeks before and I'm only starting to test recipes from it including an Apple Crisp that I served to tasters at the Bryan Chief. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2054 - April 21, 2008
Want to live longer? A new study shows just how powerful four simple healthy habits can be in warding off the "Grim Reaper." People adhering to all four had only about one-quarter the risk of dying of those who didn't adopt any of the healthy lifestyle practices, adding the equivalent of 14 years to their lives. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2080 - October 20, 2008
Award winning cookbook author Beth Hensberger is back with Not Your Mother's Weeknight Cooking published by Harvard Common Press. For most busy home cooks, the phrase "homemade weeknight dinner" is a combination of contradictory words, but Hensberger makes it achievable. Not Your Mother's Weeknight Cooking features 150 recipes using fresh, wholesome ingredients that can be prepared and on the table in 45 minutes or less. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2055 - April 28, 2008
Cinco de Mayo on May 5th commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army in The Battle of Puebla in 1862. Although Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday, it’s celebrated in the U.S., especially where there’s a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico’s Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16th. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2081 - October 27, 2008
Luke used to tell me that he didn't like mushrooms because they didn't have chlorophyll, but mushrooms have a lot of other nutrients going for them! "Mushrooms are a wonderfully healthy and tasty addition to your favorite dishes," says Lynn Goldstein, MS, RD, CDN, a dietitian at Weill Cornell Medical Center. "They are 80 to 90 percent water, which makes them low in calories, and they are very low in sodium and fat. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2056 - May 5, 2008
I used my outdoor grill for the first time Sunday. Although a lot of people cook year-round, I'm not one of them. I had no desire for cookout food during the winter that we experienced this year but when the temperature is on the rise, lead me to the grill! And that brings me to a brand new cookbook released in April, BBQ Bash by the "barbecue queens," Karen Adler and Judith Fertig. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2082 - November 3, 2008
Since most of chocolate's potential health benefits are attributed to its flavonoids, how can you tell which products contain the most? Testing by the USDA a few years ago found that levels of key flavonoids are generally higher in chocolate products that have more nonfat cocoa solids. Thus, cocoa powder contains the most, followed by unsweetened baking chocolate, dark chocolate and then milk chocolate. And the more flavonoids, the higher the antioxidant activity. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2057 - May 12, 2008
Although I'm not a vegetarian, I do like the taste of grilled vegetables now through fall. That's why I'm excited about The New Vegetarian Grill by Andrea Chesman. Published by Harvard Common Press, this classic James Beard Award-nominated cookbook is now updated for its 10th anniversary edition with an additional 50 meat-free recipes. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2083 - November 10, 2008
Many people shun potatoes and beef. While such foods do present some booby traps, they don't have to be abandoned. Healthfully prepared, they can be welcome additions to your dinner plate. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2058 - May 19, 2008
Don't wash reusable polycarbonate drinking bottles with very hot water or store hot beverages in them, since that can greatly increase the release of bisphonel A (BPA) into liquid subsequently stored in them. According to a recent study at the University of Cincinnati. BPA is a hormone-like chemical that has been linked to health problems in animal research. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2084 - November 17, 2008
Lickety-Split Meals by Zonya Foco, a registered dietitian, host of Zonya's Health Bites on PBS, is a must for cooks who are into speedy meal preparation. For health conscious people on the go, Lickety Split Meals has a lot to offer. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2059 - May 26, 2008
It is graduation party time and many of you are looking for foods to serve. My days of planning graduation open houses are long gone but it doesn't stop me from remembering how much fun it was. Our kids went so far as to call them "Mom's graduation party." I'm too far away to help with grandchildren's parties (there are 2 this year) but hopefully this week's recipe for Cucumber Dip will find a place at your table. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2085 - November 24, 2008
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I'm doing the Thanksgiving dinner this year and I'm planning a vegetable that I can get ready for the oven the night before. This one is from one of Mother's friends many years ago. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2060 - June 2, 2008
Studies have consistently linked nuts to a markedly reduced risk of heart disease, largely because they have a favorite effect on blood cholesterol. According to a review of studies in the Journal of Nutrition in 2005, eating about 2 to 3 ounces of nuts most days of the week, in particular almonds, pecans, peanuts and walnuts, may significantly lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol. In some cases nuts have been shown to increase HDL (good) cholesterol. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2086 - December 1, 2008
I've had an opportunity to try Sargento Salad Finishers available in the produce department. First, the product is a quality one. Each Finisher contains three ingredients. For example, the Chicken one includes a small package of cubed chicken, a blend of sharp and mild Cheddar cheese and garlic croutons. Pecans, dried cranberries and a mozzarella cheese blend make up the Cranberry Pecan Salad Finisher. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2061 - June 9, 2008
Turn me loose in a Barnes and Noble and I'll buy books, cookbooks included! The Barnes and Noble on 5th Avenue in New York has to be my favorite B&N. They have moved to a bigger property on 5th Avenue since my last visit in 2006. I could have stayed there all day, but that might not have been a good idea. In a little over an hour, I purchased 3 cookbooks and another book called "Cat Flaps and Mousetraps, The Origins of Objects in our Daily Lives" by Harry Oliver. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2087 - December 8, 2008
It's no secret that most of us gain some pounds during the holiday season. According to Kathy Isoldi, RD, MS, CDE, and coordinator of nutrition services for the Weil Cornell-affiliated Comprehensive Weight Control Program, "You need to create a plan before you sit down at the dinner table." At holiday dinners, it's easy to consume more than 2,000 calories, more than most people should have in an entire day. ( view | pdf )
|
Memo No. 2062 - June 16, 2008
A meal isn't a meal without salad but even more welcoming during the summer months. Say hello to Strawberry-Mango Mesclun Salad and Gazpacho Salad. Both got a "thumbs up" from Bryan Chief tasters recently. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2088 - December 15, 2008
Don't panic but there's only 10 days until Christmas! If you still have shopping to do and cookies to make it's time to give these things serious thought. For gift giving, Chief or Rays gift cards immediately come to mind. Who wouldn't appreciate one?! Looking through the store, I see lots of practical stocking stuffer items from instant read thermometers and kitchen gadgets to pumpkin butter and special teas. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2063 - June 23, 2008
The summer grilling season has arrived. It can be a healthy experience says dietitians Heather Bainbridge, RD, and Janet Feinstein, RD, of the Cornell Comprehensive Weight Control Program. To protect your waistline and prevent food-borne illnesses, here are their recommendations. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2089 - December 22, 2008
Are you ready? If you haven't made a plan do it now! Decide on menus and then make a list of foods you'll need and check it twice! Then go to Chief or Rays as early in the day as you can to avoid lines. I can't think of a more hectic time to shop than just before Christmas so trust me, the earlier in the day that you do it, the less stress you'll experience! Speed up the process even more by taking someone along to help. ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2064 - June 30, 2008
Do you like to celebrate all the holidays like I do? From Memorial Day to Labor Day, I'm a red white and blue person with decorations, inside and out. I did even more when we were a family of 6 but this time of year, even my morning coffee is in a patriotic-looking mug. ( view | pdf ) |
FOUR SEASONS' GREETINGS TO ALL! - December 25, 2008
In 2007 family and friends shared their favorite holiday recipes with me. This year we're featuring recipes suitable at Christmas and others appropriate for spring, summer and fall. ( view | pdf ) |
| |
Memo No. 2090 - December 29, 2008
We've been encouraging you to do more cooking from scratch and this week, if you imbibe, you can make your own liqueurs with A.J. Rathbun's Luscious Liqueurs (Harvard Common Press, $12.95/hardback.) Rathbun is also the author of Party Snacks!, Party Drinks!, and IACP Award winning Good Spirits. In Luscious Liqueurs, Rathbun demonstrates how easy it is to make your own spirits and infusions for mixing, sipping or giving as gifts. ( view | pdf ) |
| |
|
| 2007 |
|
| Memo No. 1996 - March 12, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2016 - July 30, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 1997 - March 19, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2017 - August 6, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 1998 - March 26, 2007 ( view ) |
Memo No. 2019 - August 20, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 1999 - April 2, 2007 ( view ) |
Memo No. 2020 - August 27, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2000 - April 9, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2022 - Septeber 10, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2001 - April 16, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2023 - Septeber 17, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2002 - April 23, 2007 ( view ) |
Memo No. 2024 - Septeber 24, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2003 - April 30, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2025 - October 1, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2005 - May 14, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2026 - October 8, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2006 - May 21, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2027 - October 15, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2007 - May 28, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2028 - October 22, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2008 - Jun 4, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2032 - November 19, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2009 - Jun 11, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2033 - November 26, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2010 - Jun 18, 2007 ( view) |
Memo No. 2034 - December 3, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2011 - Jun 25, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2035 - December 10, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2012 - July 2, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2036 - December 17, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2013 - July 9, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2037 - December 24, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2014 - July 16, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2038 - December 31, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
