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Kim Cattrall, Bobby Flay will host Beard Awards
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
After reprising her role as the "Sex and the City" seductress for the big screen, Kim Cattrall plans to heat up the food scene this summer. Full story »
Get your omega-3 with banana bread
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Flaxseeds are naturally high in omega-3, an essential fatty acid that keeps your skin, nervous system and immune system functioning properly. Full story »
Festival cook-off finalists freely share the recipes
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Strawberry Festival finalists recipes Full story »
A primer for no-fuss vinaigrette dressings
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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. Full story »
Cook-off pares field for festival contest to come
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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. Full story »
Oxidation won't worsen flavor of Marsala wine
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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. Full story »
Nurse's French toast nourishes hearts
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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. Full story »
A French vineyard is nearby
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tablas Creek represents the combined efforts of two of the international wine community's leading families: the Perrins, proprietors of Château de Beaucastel; and Robert Haas, founder of Vineyard Brands. Full story »
This savory pasta sauce isn't full of fat
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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. Full story »
Avoid festival crowds to get berries, other items
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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. Full story »
Asparagus and spinach make tasty combination
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Whatever you think of his on-screen presence on the Fox series "Hell's Kitchen," it's hard not to love chef Gordon Ramsay's food, especially when it is as gorgeously presented as in his new cookbook, "Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food." Full story »
Careful preparation that aims to please
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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. Full story »
Temperature is critical when making yogurt
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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. Full story »
Part-skim ricotta cuts level of fat in pancakes
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Traditional brunch fare often is heavy and usually includes fatty meats. Full story »
Serve Mom at home and on a budget
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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. Full story »
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