August 13, 2010
The Doughnut Burger – Would you eat a bacon cheeseburger served between two Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I don’t think I would, but it’s become a popular item at the Indiana state fair. Dennis Reas and his family created the dinner/dessert. They’re also the ones behind chocolate-covered bacon and deep-fried butter.
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July 22, 2010
If you’re one of the many people who wants to start eating organic, local food but can’t afford it, there may be a solution. More and more farmer’s markets around the country are starting to accept SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps). Read the rest of this entry »
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March 31, 2010
Every week at Chew on That, we test your foodie vocabulary by quizzing you on a new foodie word and supply delicious recipes to match!
This week’s word is: Braise (verb). Pronounced: \bre-z\
Please choose the most appropriate definition for Braise:
a.) Adding liquid or flavoring to fruit.
b.) To cook by sautéing in fat and then simmering slowly in very little liquid.
c.) Slice or chop into very small pieces.
d.) Serve slightly cooked or almost raw.
If you chose b.) to cook by sautéing in fat and then simmering slowly in very little liquid, then you are correct!
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February 19, 2010
For Lent this year, I’ll be giving up meat. It’s day three and I already feel like I’m being majorly challenged. I’m a picky eater as it is, so cutting out all my chicken and beef isn’t giving me as many options for dinner. The first year that I fasted from meat, I was eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches almost every day. Thankfully, over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks to survive the Lenten season without feeling too starved of protein.
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March 24, 2009
At the peak of fruit season, Maxine wrote a great post on How To Make A Fruit Platter. Now that vegetables are in bloom, it’s time we gave out some tips for a killer vegetable platter. After all, there is virtually no gathering where a vegetable platter wouldn’t be appropriate. Having family over for the holidays? Serve a vegetable tray to start! Entertaining friends at a barbecue? A vegetable platter would make a great appetizer! Watching the game? Ah, I think you get the point.
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January 6, 2009
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Just a spoonful of sugar…makes your vegetables stay intact when cooking!
I learned something today from the New York Times. What first sounded like a myth was proven by many food scientists as fact: Adding sugar while cooking vegetables helps them to keep their shape and nutrients.
When you heat vegetables or fruits, their cells essentially “leak out” causing them to lose their shape. But adding sugar acts as a glue that keeps the cell structure intact for longer. Read the whole article here.
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