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Archive for March 2011

March 4, 2011

Winter Eating 

Quinoa Stew

Lima Beans And Quinoa Combined Into Winter Soups

Two soups for your winter eating! One uses Lima beans, and the other adds quinoa to some smoked turkey.

March 11, 2011

Quick And Easy 

CSA box with tomatoes, parsley, cucumber, and onions

Yams And Potatoes Bring Color To Your Plate

We’re cleaning out the last little bits of our root cellar today. What has held up over these cold months? Yams and potatoes!

March 18, 2011

Candy For Dinner 

Roasted Spaghetti Squash Boat

Spaghetti Squash And Candied Pumpkin Seeds

Another listener request show! We’re making candied pumpkin seeds and a delicious spaghetti squash dinner.

March 25, 2011

Top Of The Morning 

Citrus Fruits

A Well-Balanced Breakfast Of Grapefruit And Oats

A breakfast episode today! We taste some citrus fruits, pour a cup of coffee, and then belly up to a warm bowl of oats.

March 1, 2011

Follow Your Food 

barcodes on onions and green peppers

There’s A Market For Food Traceability Systems

As consumers and the government call for safer food, food traceability systems make it possible to see a product's path from farm to table.

March 2, 2011

Finding Recipes 

Google homepage

Home Cooks Now Search Google With Ease

Google's new search tool makes it easier to search for recipes.

March 3, 2011

Food Studies 

strawberries

Scientists Decode The Strawberry, Now What?

Now that the genetic make up of strawberries is decoded, will scientists breed more desirable fruit or GM berries?

March 3, 2011

Sugary Beverages 

soda cans

More Bad News For Soda Drinkers

Your daily can of pop may increase your risk for high blood pressure and psychological dependency, even if it's diet soda.

March 3, 2011

Free Pizza 

Pizza

The Pizza-Powered People’s Uprising

Wisconsin protesters enjoy donated pizzas from an eco-friendly pizza store.

March 3, 2011

Eat At Your Desk 

sandwich with cucumbers, avocados, sprouts, and lettuce

It’s So Easy Being A Green Sandwich

This sandwich is a perfect mix of creamy and crunchy, and what more could you ask for in a sandwich.

March 4, 2011

Food Packaging 

SunChips

SunChips Introduces Quieter Compostable Bags

How will consumers respond to the new, quieter version of the compostable SunChips bag?

March 5, 2011

Spicy Veggies 

Chopping Cauliflower

Roasted Curried Cauliflower

This recipe converted me from a cauliflower hater to a cauliflower lover.

March 7, 2011

Eating Out 

CAFE sign

At This Organic Restaurant You Pay What You Can

Can a restaurant only charge donations for organic food and survive in today's economy? Denver's SAME Café does just that.

March 7, 2011

World Food Adventures 

tibet

Tibetan Dumplings For A New Year

Happy Tibetan New Year! Celebrate Tibetan Losar with momos, delicious steamed dumplings.

March 8, 2011

Nutty Recalls 

Skippy Peanut Butter

Step Away From The Nuts: Two Recalls Announced

Check the labels: hazelnuts and Skippy reduced fat peanut butter spread have been recalled due to contamination from E. coli and salmonella.

March 9, 2011

Sustainable Fish 

fish farm

New Labels Will Certify Sustainably-Farmed Seafood

New certification for fish farms may help consumers make more sustainable choices when buying seafood.

March 10, 2011

For Your Health 

Woman In Red With Fingers In Shape Of Heart

Fat: Not As Bad As We Thought

Research is increasingly showing that carbohydrates - not fats - are lead contributors to heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

March 10, 2011

Soup's On 

Tomato Soup

What’s On The Stove Today? Tomato Soup!

I make soup a lot. It helps use up the odds and ends that seem to get pushed to the back of the pantry. Today, I am making tomato soup.

March 12, 2011

Cooking With The Kids 

two kids shelling peas

Cooking Guilt-Free Meals With Your Kids

Preparing food can be just as enjoyable as eating the food, especially if you involve your kids. Veggie pizzas are a fun way to let your kids be creative.

March 14, 2011

Food Slogans 

Sliced Pork Loin

The National Pork Board Hopes You’ll ‘Be Inspired’

The National Pork Board's new slogan hopes you will "Be Inspired" by pork.

March 14, 2011

Organic Producers 

GOCA

Two Organic Certification Agencies Lose Their Accreditation

The USDA cracks down on two producers for not staying true to their responsibilities as organic producers.

March 15, 2011

GMOs For Breakfast 

Breakfast Cereal with milk and blueberries in a clear bowl

Many “Natural” Cereals Use GM Grains

Some natural breakfast cereal producers use GMOs in their products. This begs the question, what does "natural" mean when it comes to food?

March 16, 2011

Sanitary Rules 

Pie On The Floor

The Five Second Rule? Maybe You Shouldn’t

Five second rule may not be as sanitary as you might think.

March 16, 2011

Fast Food Nation 

wendy's

The Rich Eating More Fast Food

According to a CNNMoney, more Americans in the upper tax bracket are eating fast food.

March 17, 2011

Holiday Favorite 

Mr. Potato Head in Irish costume

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Irish Boxty

St. Patrick's Day will taste good with this traditional potato pancake recipe.

March 21, 2011

Soda News 

PlantBottle

Petroleum-Free Bottles And Big Donations: Soda’s PR Battles

Soda has been targeted by public health advocates as a leading contributor to the obesity epidemic. See the ways the industry is trying to change its image.

March 22, 2011

Foodborne Illness 

Turkeys

USDA Makes Tough New Safety Standards For Chicken, Turkey

New, stricter standards placed on the chicken and turkey industries are predicted to prevent 25,000 cases of foodborne illness a year.

March 23, 2011

Chemicals In Meat 

bacon

The Pinkness Of Your Bacon May Be A Result Of Illegal Chemicals

China just arrested 14 involved with feeding illegal chemicals to pigs.

March 24, 2011

Food Law 

Staphylococcus xylosus bacteria

Should Food Poisoning Be A Crime?

A restaurant in France is being charged for involuntary homicide after a customer died of food poisoning after eating their food.

March 25, 2011

Presidental Gardening 

obama

First Lady To Write Book About White House Garden

Michelle Obama will come out with a book in 2012 about the White House garden.

March 26, 2011

Goat Roll-Ups 

Goat Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Ground Goat Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

I picked up some goat meat and made two recipes. I made this first dish for a dinner party with surprisingly positive results.

March 27, 2011

Build Your Garden 

assembly 2

DIY Compost Bins: The Cure For The Common Cold (Snap)

Shake off the not-quite-warm-enough blues, throw on a couple of layers, and get your heaps in order because planting season is just around the corner.

March 27, 2011

Adventurous Soup 

Softening The Beans With Onions

White Bean Soup With Ground Goat

Another recipe using goat meat! This time, I am adding some dry white beans and making a fantastic soup.

March 29, 2011

Healthy Snacks 

Baby Carrots: Eat Them Like Junk Food

Baby Carrots Get A Trendy Make-Over

Move over, potato chips! If the manufacturers of baby carrots have their way, their product will be the new junk food.

March 30, 2011

Access Denied 

Taking Pictures Of Cows

Iowa House Bill Bars Unapproved Documentation At Farms

One of America's largest meat producing states could make it illegal to take pictures, videos, and unapproved recordings on farms.

March 31, 2011

Food Psychology 

Meatloaf

Comfort Food Is Actually Comforting?

A new study says mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, and meat loaf might actually make you less lonely.

March 3, 2011

Eat At Your Desk 

sandwich with cucumbers, avocados, sprouts, and lettuce

It’s So Easy Being A Green Sandwich

This sandwich is a perfect mix of creamy and crunchy, and what more could you ask for in a sandwich.

March 4, 2011

Winter Eating 

Quinoa Stew

Lima Beans And Quinoa Combined Into Winter Soups

Two soups for your winter eating! One uses Lima beans, and the other adds quinoa to some smoked turkey.

March 5, 2011

Spicy Veggies 

Chopping Cauliflower

Roasted Curried Cauliflower

This recipe converted me from a cauliflower hater to a cauliflower lover.

March 10, 2011

Soup's On 

Tomato Soup

What’s On The Stove Today? Tomato Soup!

I make soup a lot. It helps use up the odds and ends that seem to get pushed to the back of the pantry. Today, I am making tomato soup.

March 11, 2011

Quick And Easy 

CSA box with tomatoes, parsley, cucumber, and onions

Yams And Potatoes Bring Color To Your Plate

We’re cleaning out the last little bits of our root cellar today. What has held up over these cold months? Yams and potatoes!

March 12, 2011

Cooking With The Kids 

two kids shelling peas

Cooking Guilt-Free Meals With Your Kids

Preparing food can be just as enjoyable as eating the food, especially if you involve your kids. Veggie pizzas are a fun way to let your kids be creative.

March 17, 2011

Holiday Favorite 

Mr. Potato Head in Irish costume

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Irish Boxty

St. Patrick's Day will taste good with this traditional potato pancake recipe.

March 18, 2011

Candy For Dinner 

Roasted Spaghetti Squash Boat

Spaghetti Squash And Candied Pumpkin Seeds

Another listener request show! We’re making candied pumpkin seeds and a delicious spaghetti squash dinner.

March 25, 2011

Top Of The Morning 

Citrus Fruits

A Well-Balanced Breakfast Of Grapefruit And Oats

A breakfast episode today! We taste some citrus fruits, pour a cup of coffee, and then belly up to a warm bowl of oats.

March 26, 2011

Goat Roll-Ups 

Goat Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Ground Goat Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

I picked up some goat meat and made two recipes. I made this first dish for a dinner party with surprisingly positive results.

March 27, 2011

Adventurous Soup 

Softening The Beans With Onions

White Bean Soup With Ground Goat

Another recipe using goat meat! This time, I am adding some dry white beans and making a fantastic soup.

March 1, 2011

Follow Your Food 

barcodes on onions and green peppers

There’s A Market For Food Traceability Systems

As consumers and the government call for safer food, food traceability systems make it possible to see a product's path from farm to table.

March 2, 2011

Finding Recipes 

Google homepage

Home Cooks Now Search Google With Ease

Google's new search tool makes it easier to search for recipes.

March 3, 2011

Food Studies 

strawberries

Scientists Decode The Strawberry, Now What?

Now that the genetic make up of strawberries is decoded, will scientists breed more desirable fruit or GM berries?

March 3, 2011

Sugary Beverages 

soda cans

More Bad News For Soda Drinkers

Your daily can of pop may increase your risk for high blood pressure and psychological dependency, even if it's diet soda.

March 3, 2011

Free Pizza 

Pizza

The Pizza-Powered People’s Uprising

Wisconsin protesters enjoy donated pizzas from an eco-friendly pizza store.

March 4, 2011

Food Packaging 

SunChips

SunChips Introduces Quieter Compostable Bags

How will consumers respond to the new, quieter version of the compostable SunChips bag?

March 7, 2011

Eating Out 

CAFE sign

At This Organic Restaurant You Pay What You Can

Can a restaurant only charge donations for organic food and survive in today's economy? Denver's SAME Café does just that.

March 8, 2011

Nutty Recalls 

Skippy Peanut Butter

Step Away From The Nuts: Two Recalls Announced

Check the labels: hazelnuts and Skippy reduced fat peanut butter spread have been recalled due to contamination from E. coli and salmonella.

March 9, 2011

Sustainable Fish 

fish farm

New Labels Will Certify Sustainably-Farmed Seafood

New certification for fish farms may help consumers make more sustainable choices when buying seafood.

March 10, 2011

For Your Health 

Woman In Red With Fingers In Shape Of Heart

Fat: Not As Bad As We Thought

Research is increasingly showing that carbohydrates - not fats - are lead contributors to heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

March 14, 2011

Food Slogans 

Sliced Pork Loin

The National Pork Board Hopes You’ll ‘Be Inspired’

The National Pork Board's new slogan hopes you will "Be Inspired" by pork.

March 14, 2011

Organic Producers 

GOCA

Two Organic Certification Agencies Lose Their Accreditation

The USDA cracks down on two producers for not staying true to their responsibilities as organic producers.

March 15, 2011

GMOs For Breakfast 

Breakfast Cereal with milk and blueberries in a clear bowl

Many “Natural” Cereals Use GM Grains

Some natural breakfast cereal producers use GMOs in their products. This begs the question, what does "natural" mean when it comes to food?

March 16, 2011

Sanitary Rules 

Pie On The Floor

The Five Second Rule? Maybe You Shouldn’t

Five second rule may not be as sanitary as you might think.

March 16, 2011

Fast Food Nation 

wendy's

The Rich Eating More Fast Food

According to a CNNMoney, more Americans in the upper tax bracket are eating fast food.

March 21, 2011

Soda News 

PlantBottle

Petroleum-Free Bottles And Big Donations: Soda’s PR Battles

Soda has been targeted by public health advocates as a leading contributor to the obesity epidemic. See the ways the industry is trying to change its image.

March 22, 2011

Foodborne Illness 

Turkeys

USDA Makes Tough New Safety Standards For Chicken, Turkey

New, stricter standards placed on the chicken and turkey industries are predicted to prevent 25,000 cases of foodborne illness a year.

March 23, 2011

Chemicals In Meat 

bacon

The Pinkness Of Your Bacon May Be A Result Of Illegal Chemicals

China just arrested 14 involved with feeding illegal chemicals to pigs.

March 24, 2011

Food Law 

Staphylococcus xylosus bacteria

Should Food Poisoning Be A Crime?

A restaurant in France is being charged for involuntary homicide after a customer died of food poisoning after eating their food.

March 25, 2011

Presidental Gardening 

obama

First Lady To Write Book About White House Garden

Michelle Obama will come out with a book in 2012 about the White House garden.

March 29, 2011

Healthy Snacks 

Baby Carrots: Eat Them Like Junk Food

Baby Carrots Get A Trendy Make-Over

Move over, potato chips! If the manufacturers of baby carrots have their way, their product will be the new junk food.

March 30, 2011

Access Denied 

Taking Pictures Of Cows

Iowa House Bill Bars Unapproved Documentation At Farms

One of America's largest meat producing states could make it illegal to take pictures, videos, and unapproved recordings on farms.

March 31, 2011

Food Psychology 

Meatloaf

Comfort Food Is Actually Comforting?

A new study says mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, and meat loaf might actually make you less lonely.

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