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<rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Ventura County Star Stories: Food</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/lifestyle/food/</link><atom:link href="http://venturacountystar.com/news/lifestyle/food/" type="application/rss+xml" rel="self"></atom:link><description>Ventura County Star Stories: Food</description><language>en-us</language><category>lifestyle/food</category><item><title>Kim Cattrall, Bobby Flay will host Beard Awards
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/kim-cattrall-bobby-flay-will-host-beard-awards/</link><description><![CDATA[ After reprising her role as the &quot;Sex and the City&quot; seductress for the big screen, Kim Cattrall plans to heat up the food scene this summer.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/kim-cattrall-bobby-flay-will-host-beard-awards/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>Get your omega-3 with banana bread
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/get-your-omega-3-with-banana-bread/</link><description><![CDATA[ Flaxseeds are naturally high in omega-3, an essential fatty acid that keeps your skin, nervous system and immune system functioning properly.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/get-your-omega-3-with-banana-bread/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>Festival cook-off finalists freely share the recipes 
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/festival-cook-off-finalists-freely-share-the/</link><description><![CDATA[Strawberry Festival finalists recipes  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/festival-cook-off-finalists-freely-share-the/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>A primer for no-fuss vinaigrette dressings
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/a-primer-for-no-fuss-vinaigrette-dressings/</link><description><![CDATA[ The key to making a great vinaigrette is understanding the basic balance between acids and fats needed for a tasty dressing. To some extent this is subjective, but a 1-to-3 ratio of acid to fat is a good starting point.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/a-primer-for-no-fuss-vinaigrette-dressings/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>Cook-off pares field for festival contest to come
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/a-blast-of-berries/</link><description><![CDATA[ For people locked in kitchen combat, the five contestants at the Berry Blast-off recipe contest May 6 at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Oxnard seemed to be quite congenial.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/a-blast-of-berries/</guid><category>lifestyle/lifestyle</category></item><item><title>Oxidation won't worsen flavor of Marsala wine
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/oxidation-wont-worsen-flavor-of-marsala-wine/</link><description><![CDATA[Marsala, though, is a unique case, as its flavors are actually created by oxidation while being exposed to air, so oxidation won't worsen the flavor.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/oxidation-wont-worsen-flavor-of-marsala-wine/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>Nurse's French toast nourishes hearts
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/nurses-french-toast-nourishes-hearts/</link><description><![CDATA[ It's been a couple of years now, but the celebrations remain special. As a registered nurse for the Ventura County Fire Department, Katy Hadduck counts among her responsibilities the tracking of all cardiac arrests reported from the 31 fire stations in Ventura County.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/nurses-french-toast-nourishes-hearts/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>A French vineyard is nearby
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/a-french-vineyard-is-nearby/</link><description><![CDATA[ Tablas Creek represents the combined efforts of two of the international wine community's leading families: the Perrins, proprietors of Ch&#226;teau de Beaucastel; and Robert Haas, founder of Vineyard Brands.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/a-french-vineyard-is-nearby/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>This savory pasta sauce isn't full of fat
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/this-savory-pasta-sauce-isnt-full-of-fat/</link><description><![CDATA[The traditional selection of popular alternatives is a minefield of calories and fat. A typical Alfredo, for instance, can have as much as 30 grams of fat and 300 calories per 1/4-cup serving.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/this-savory-pasta-sauce-isnt-full-of-fat/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>Avoid festival crowds to get berries, other items
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/no-headline---le1fcmarket14/</link><description><![CDATA[Love strawberries but don't want to battle the crowds at this weekend's California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard to get them? Snap up all the red berries you can eat (plus assorted other fruits and vegetables) at these farmers markets taking place in Ventura County and beyond.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/14/no-headline---le1fcmarket14/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>Asparagus and spinach make tasty combination
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/asparagus-and-spinach-make-tasty-combination/</link><description><![CDATA[ Whatever you think of his on-screen presence on the Fox series &quot;Hell's Kitchen,&quot; it's hard not to love chef Gordon Ramsay's food, especially when it is as gorgeously presented as in his new cookbook, &quot;Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food.&quot;   ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/asparagus-and-spinach-make-tasty-combination/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>Careful preparation that aims to please
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/careful-preparation-that-aims-to-please/</link><description><![CDATA[ Chicken Parmesan has not only survived but flourished throughout the years. It was the first meal Tara Thomas prepared for her high school sweetheart (and later husband), Chris, 17 years ago, and the recipe continues to impress.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/careful-preparation-that-aims-to-please/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>Temperature is critical when making yogurt
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/temperature-is-critical-when-making-yogurt/</link><description><![CDATA[ You'll need your milk, you'll need your starter and you'll need some way to keep your nascent yogurt at 110 degrees for four to six hours so that the starter can do its job.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/temperature-is-critical-when-making-yogurt/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>Part-skim ricotta cuts level of fat in pancakes
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/part-skim-ricotta-cuts-level-of-fat-in-pancakes/</link><description><![CDATA[ Traditional brunch fare often is heavy and usually includes fatty meats.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/part-skim-ricotta-cuts-level-of-fat-in-pancakes/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>Serve Mom at home and on a budget
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/serve-mom-at-home-and-on-a-budget/</link><description><![CDATA[ A family meal for four at a restaurant can be prohibitively expensive these days. But so can a home-cooked meal, especially when it's for a special occasion.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/serve-mom-at-home-and-on-a-budget/</guid><category>lifestyle/lifestyle</category></item><item><title>Some fresh ideas to show how you cherish Mom
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/no-headline---le1fcmarket07/</link><description><![CDATA[You'll find fresh eggs, flowers and other necessities for a nice, at-home Mothers' Day meal at one of these farmers markets taking place in Ventura County and beyond.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/no-headline---le1fcmarket07/</guid><category>lifestyle/lifestyle</category></item><item><title>For a really special breakfast this Mother's Day, make these easy &amp;#8212; yes, easy &amp;#8212; baked doughnuts
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/no-headline---le1fcmomdough07/</link><description><![CDATA[ Do-it-yourself doughnuts are easier than they sound, especially if you opt for a baked rather than fried variety. If you can make muffins, you can make baked doughnuts.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/no-headline---le1fcmomdough07/</guid><category>lifestyle/food</category></item><item><title>Wineology: A few rules for pairing wine with food
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/a-few-rules-for-pairing-wine-with-food/</link><description><![CDATA[ For those of us who put as much care into choosing a wine as we do food, it helps to know a little bit of the thought process that goes into pairing them.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/a-few-rules-for-pairing-wine-with-food/</guid><category>lifestyle/columnists</category></item><item><title>Rosarito re-creation stirs some memories
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/apr/30/rosarito-re-creation-stirs-some-memories/</link><description><![CDATA[I mean no disrespect to the fine folks at Chicago for Ribs in downtown Ventura, but I really miss the restaurant that used to be there: Rosarito Beach Cafe.

   ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/apr/30/rosarito-re-creation-stirs-some-memories/</guid><category>lifestyle/lifestyle</category></item><item><title>Semolina Pasta can involve kids 
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/apr/30/semolina-pasta-can-involve-kids/</link><description><![CDATA[ This simple, egg-free pasta is a delicious, fun and child-friendly way to try your hand at homemade pasta. While it can be shaped however you like, this style traditionally is formed into small, thin discs.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/apr/30/semolina-pasta-can-involve-kids/</guid><category>lifestyle/lifestyle</category></item></channel></rss>