Ice. While it’s found nearly everywhere from Mars to the coils of a restaurant’s refrigerator–that is, when it’s not working properly–ice really doesn’t come into its own until now, the height of the summer season
New Poultry Pathogen Reduction Standards Issued
While the country’s poultry producers wonder aloud whether they’re even necessary, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued new compliance guidelines to reduce the levels of Salmonella and Campylobacter in chicken and turkey. The
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Queso Fresco: Cheese with a Reputation
Are you looking for a tasty little cheese with an image problem?
It’s delicious in enchiladas, it complements black beans beautifully, and it’s a wonderful addition to salads. Unfortunately for queso fresco–that quintessential Mexican fresh
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Ideas for Easter Brunch
With spring comes Easter which, counter-intuitively to some perhaps, draws my attention to the flavors of the Mediterranean and Middle East. But while others are craving hams and deviled eggs, I find myself hungering for
Easter Egg Safety
The Easter egg hunt went well. The kids had fun decorating the eggs the night before and even more fun hunting for them the next day. At the end of the day you ran across
Timbales: A Passover Treat
Passover began at sundown last night, an annual reminder to Jews around the world of the sacrifices their ancestors made in their quest for freedom from slavery in Egypt thousands of years ago. Passover brings
On Ground Beef Safety: Make Your Own
Hamburgers used to be fun. Remember that? Barbecues, picnics, casual get-togethers: fun.
With the most recent recall of more than five million pounds of ground beef by Huntington Meat Packing Inc. over the past couple
St. Patrick’s Day the American Way
Is anything more American than St. Patrick’s Day?
Even the Irish themselves didn’t begin really celebrating–really celebrating–St. Patrick’s Day until about 15 years ago. Beginning with a one-day observance that has since grown into a
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No Ruling Yet in GM Sugar Beet Case
Farmers are going to have to wait a little while longer before they know whether they’ll be able to plant this year’s crop of genetically modified sugar beets.
Federal District Judge Jeffrey White accepted arguments
Jambalaya: A Fat Tuesday Treat
Just as there is no set standard list of ingredients that must be included in jambalaya, even the dish’s origins are open to speculation. Some cookbooks–many, actually–suggest it has French roots. The French word for