Kibati's elusive front line Nov 15, 2008
In the town of Kibumba, which has been under Nkunda's control for the past few weeks, the market is bursting with carrots, artichokes and cabbages. This is fertile land and food should be abundant. (Mail & Guardian Online)
EU to allow 'wonky' fruit and veg on supermarket shelves Nov 12, 2008
The rules are to be scrapped for apricots, artichokes, asparagus, aubergines, avocados, beans, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflowers, cherries, courgettes, cucumbers, cultivated mushrooms, garlic, hazelnuts in shell, headed cabbage, leeks, melons, onions, peas, plums, ribbed celery, spinach, walnuts in shell, water melons, and chicory. Standards are kept in place for 10 others, including several of the most popular items in European kitchens; apples, citrus fruit, kiwi fruit, lettuces, peaches... (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
EU relaxes rules on 'ugly' fruits and vegetables Nov 12, 2008
They are: apricots, artichokes, asparagus, avocados, beans, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, cherries, zucchinis, cucumbers, cultivated mushrooms, eggplants, garlic, hazelnuts in shell, headed cabbage, leeks, melons, onions, peas, plums, ribbed celery, spinach, walnuts in shell, watermelons and chicory. "Pretty-food" standards remain for 10 other types including apples, strawberries and tomatoes but governments may allow "uglier" versions to be sold if they wish. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
So what’s the difference between dressing and stuffing? Nov 5, 2008
In northern California, sourdough bread might be added to wild mushrooms, chestnuts and seasonal ingredients such as artichokes. But it's all "stuffing," Rodgers says, even the hyper-regional tamale-based stuffing with pork, chilies and raisins that he uncovered in Texas. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Is it stuffing or dressing? And what's the difference anyway? Nov 3, 2008
In northern California, sourdough bread might be added to wild mushrooms, chestnuts and seasonal ingredients such as artichokes ... Sourdough Bread Stuffing With Artichokes And Sun-Dried Tomatoes. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
A bounty sprouts in the city with MyFarm enterprise Nov 3, 2008
On a brisk autumn day, her gardener, Max Goldstein, stopped by on his bike, weeded, dug up some zucchini that had gotten out of hand and harvested chard, escarole, tomatillos, corn, lettuce and Jerusalem artichokes. Her daughter, "a really picky eater," says the backyard broccoli "just tastes better," Fisher Vollen says. (USA Today)
Six Of A Kind Nov 2, 2008
He's kept the famous barbecued ribs, chicken and fried onion strings, but added his own items, which include an appetizer platter with grilled artichokes, crisp calamari and fried skin-on potatoes. 27 University Ave. (at El Camino Real), Palo Alto; (650) 321-9990. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A Book for the Garlic Lover: The Complete Book of Garlic Oct 30, 2008
Meredith goes into depth about the many varieties available, such as Artichokes (the kind most commonly found in U.S. supermarkets), Creoles (thrives in hot climates), and Rocamboles (tastes sweet but stores poorly), and the photographs illuminate just how beautiful garlic can be. If I ever grow my own garlic, this is the book I'll use as a reference. (Epicurious.com)
RESTAURANT REVIEW: They dare to be different and do it well at 13 Gypsies Oct 30, 2008
The warmed artichokes are served in a roasted vegetable stock with poached chickpeas and a Parmesan citrus dressing. This makes for a perfect starter or lunch as the weather turn chilly. (Florida Times-Union)
A single-minded pursuit of flavor Oct 29, 2008
So the dish titled simply "Scallops" is a plate of Nantucket Bay coquilles St. Jacques with Mornay sauce, followed by a second plate of divers with artichokes and uni butter. There is nothing wrong with either plate; the shellfish is perfectly cooked, and the uni butter proves a perfect, subtle foil. (Boston Globe)
Small Town, Big Options Oct 26, 2008
Today's visitors pass not only rows of artichokes, Brussels sprouts and other produce, but swaths of land scribbled with crayon hues in spring: blooms from local flower fields supply nurseries all over Northern California ... Pop it in the oven for 15 minutes when you get home and you have fresh, hot bread studded with artichokes, garlic, cheese and herbs in various combinations ... Don't bother: Looking for fresh-picked artichokes at the farm stands or markets this time of year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Peru quake hit rural areas hard Oct 26, 2008
In nearby Las Palmas, where the farmers grow corn, artichokes, yucca, potatoes and other crops, CARE was delivering a batch of coveted family tents, each with room for six people. The homeless quickly began tearing down their rough shelters and assembling the comparatively spacious tents. (Yahoo News -- Peru)
A Turkish bath, Vegas-style Oct 25, 2008
Among the more exotic selections are charred octopus salad (light), crispy artichokes (medium), and filet mignon Rossini with foie gras, mushroom tartine and black truffle Madeira sauce (heavy). There also are more familiar dishes, such as Kobe beef sliders and pizza margherita. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
French Cuisine Oct 25, 2008
Artichokes, eggplants, tomatoes, garlic, olives, herbs, apricots, and figs flourish in the cool Mediterranean climate. Specialties of the region include Dijon mustard, , bouillabaisse, ratatouille, and tapenade. (Suite101.com)
Slidell company recalls fresh stuffed artichokes Oct 24, 2008
-- A small Slidell company is recalling fresh stuffed artichokes because the label doesn't say the bread crumbs contain milk, soy and wheat -- foods some people are allergic to ... Lovecchio said the artichokes are her biggest product. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Redefining fast food Junior's Papaya serves hearty American eats Oct 23, 2008
And for vegetable-minded eaters, Junior's offers salads with a wide range of toppings, including sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, and mandarin oranges. All orders are available for delivery. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Read Article » Oct 22, 2008
Inside, you won't find nails or hammers, but pyramids of fresh artichokes, barrels of Friuli wines, and row after row of aging Parmesan wheels in brick-lined cellars. Opened in 2007, the three-story Eataly calls itself the world's biggest wine and food center, and a recent visit found no reason to doubt that claim. (International Herald Tribune)
Hearty Fall Flavors, On A Shoestring Oct 19, 2008
Iceberg Wedge Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese Dressing Roast Chicken with Artichokes and Gremolata Butter Spiced Winter Squash with Fennel Ginger Baked Apples. FOOD FACTS. (CBS News)
UPDATE: Brown Bags are in Fashion this Fall Oct 16, 2008
Layer 2 bread slices evenly with roasted pepper, artichokes, onion, olives and turkey. Top with remaining bread slices, hummus side down. (PR Newswire)
The Dietitian Magician: Pasta that doesn't give your blood sugar nightmares Oct 16, 2008
" Overnight, foods containing carbohydrates were demonized. Suddenly, sugary desserts walked the plank into the garbage bag. You were prodded and poked and faced a plethora of criticism unless your plate contained naked protein and anemic iceberg lettuce. If you thought a diagnosis of diabetes or pre-diabetes meant being sentenced to a boring low-carb diet where pasta could only be eaten in your dreams, think again. I'd like to introduce you to Dreamfields Pasta, a product that won't give your... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Avanti, 3.5 stars Oct 15, 2008
It does the fish Francese (French) style, lightly brushed with an egg wash and coated with lemon-butter sauce, garnished with capers and artichokes. I'd come back for this $20. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
S.F.'s Urban Tavern comfortable, satisfying Oct 13, 2008
It's a good choice to share, as is the piadini ($11), a pizza-like grilled galette cradling speck and artichokes under a light glaze of mozzarella. Another grilled bread dish was less successful: a deconstructed oil-slicked pissaladiere ($11), six thin pastry rectangles topped with caramelized onions, olives and chunks of sardines whose strong flavor overwhelmed everything else. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ferran Adrià: Chef or avant-garde artist? Oct 11, 2008
What I cook at home: "Lightly boiled asparagus with a little drizzling of olive oil. Fried eggs with artichokes. A lot of grilled fish.". EXCERPT: A DAY AT ELBULLI, BY FERRAN ADRI. (Globe and Mail)
Top 10 kitchen tools Oct 10, 2008
Kitchen shears They can cut a whole chicken into parts, snip slices of bacon into small pieces or trim away the tough outer leaves on artichokes. They're also good for snipping fresh basil and oregano from the garden for your tomato sauce. (Fresno Bee)
Business Briefs for September 30, 2008 Oct 3, 2008
Family members said steak, lobster, ribs, artichokes and other specialties of the Hitching Post restaurant will be barbecued, then flash-frozen and shipped by second-day air to any location in the United States. The brainchild of co-owner Stacey (Ostini) Mosti, daughter of restaurant owner Bill Ostini, the business was launched after three years of planning and test marketing. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Dining Out: Tapas and 'Tinisd Oct 3, 2008
We were on our third round by now fried artichoke hearts were good, but the hearts were from a can instead of from fresh artichokes, which was a disappointment, still there was a mild horseradish cream to add to the flavor. Big Spanish meatballs in a deep bowl came in a spicy tomato sauce with cracked olives and were very tasty, but better was a juicy plump chorizo sausage, grilled to make the skin crackly and served with tender white cannellini beans. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The truth about judging food contests Sep 25, 2008
We loved a deep-fried ham 'n' cheese finger appetizer and almost cleaned the plate of cheesy pasta with artichokes. All the dishes showed creativity and a good effort from tomorrow's chefs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fruits of the land Sep 22, 2008
"They grow small amounts of long-stemmed broccoli or baby artichokes," Frank Benafonte says. "Last week a retired flower seller sold me some ox-heart tomatoes he'd grown in his flower shed.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
7-Day Menu Planner Sep 21, 2008
We really liked the flavor of artichokes with plum tomatoes over linguine ... Stir in 1 (14-ounce) can drained and quartered artichokes packed in water and 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives ... SHOPPING LIST: linguine, extra-virgin olive oil, sweet onion (such as Vidalia), garlic, vegetable broth, salt, canned plum tomatoes, canned quartered artichokes in water, kalamata olives, fresh spinach, garlic bread. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Daily Break Sep 19, 2008
- Second-guessing the vegetative nature of artichokes after discovering a can of their "hearts.". - Watching The Princess Bride twice before realizing it was supposed to be a comedy. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Passion for plants Sep 19, 2008
Add to that a row of beautiful artichokes a few weeks from harvest, and it s a great beginning for Barbara Melera s first tour of South Dakota ... I think the most remarkable thing was Vaud s artichokes, she said ... I have people who are fanatics in zones six and seven, who can t grow artichokes. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Green up your act Sep 18, 2008
It is also excellent for cooking rice, beans, artichokes and potatoes. You will need to follow the directions for your particular brand. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Your Incredible Neighbors: Gardener grows bulk of crop for Community Food Bank Sep 17, 2008
We tried artichokes, but what you get out of them it s better to buy them. We plant tomatoes in July and have them from September through frost. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Nutrition Gardens Sep 13, 2008
Alfalfa sprouts, artichokes, buckwheat, green beans, leeks, lentils, melons, okra, peas, squash and tomatoes are high-fiber foods for a trial garden. Bone Bank Gardens. (Suite101.com)
Quay Chef Peter Gilmore Deserves Accolades, New Decorator: Sydney Dining Sep 12, 2008
Accompanying globe artichokes, fresh milk curd and spring herbs helped freshen the dish a bit ... Artichokes and Oysters ... Dinner fare is similar to the offerings at lunch plus a fourth course -- I had buffalo-milk mozzarella, herbs and globe artichokes, followed by steamed King George whiting on scallop mouse, with oysters, turnips and black moss as my two entrees. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Tomato aspic: New twist on the old Sep 11, 2008
But I put artichokes and chopped olives in it. No thank you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Eggplant Artichoke Crostini Sep 8, 2008
Roasted Eggplant and Marinated Artichokes Over Crisp Bread ... Start by spooning a spread made of roasted eggplant, tomatoes and red onions over crostini and top with marinated artichokes made with a dressing of fresh lemon juice and herbs ... Lemon Herb Marinated Artichokes. (Suite101.com)
Budget Brown Bag: Packing a week's worth of lunches for $20 Sep 4, 2008
In other words, save money by buying fruit and vegetables at harvest time - apples and artichokes in fall, and kiwis and cauliflower in winter (for more information on seasonal produce, visit cuesa. org). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Prebiotics Help with Health Sep 3, 2008
But, the difference is they are not bacteria, but a type of non-digestible carbohydrate found in many common foods, such as cereal, bananas, onions, garlic, artichokes, and leeks. Registered Dietitian Nancy Zwick says probiotics need prebiotics to work. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Zucchini with no complaints Sep 3, 2008
This recipe also works for cauliflower, and you can jazz it up with marinated mushrooms or artichokes for company. Get Monitor stories by e-mail. (Christian Science Monitor)
Eat around world for fewer calories Sep 3, 2008
Take advantage of that culinary culture and seek out dishes with rosemary, basil, red peppers, artichokes, capers and lemon. Carolyn O Neil is a registered dietitian and co-author of The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Protect against Eye Disease Sep 3, 2008
FRIDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Eating plenty of antioxidant-rich food such as blueberries, artichokes and pecans may help protect against macular degeneration, the leading cause of age-related blindness in the United States and other developed countries. U.S. researchers found that antioxidants disrupt a link between two processes in the retina that, in combination, contribute to macular degeneration. (MEDLINEplus)
Kaffir limes and leaves Sep 2, 2008
ALSO IN SEASON: Papaya, pineapples, rockmelons, broad beans, red eschalots and artichokes. Thai beef curry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Chopping cilantro in Tbilisi the night the war began Sep 2, 2008
When Russian bombs struck apartment buildings in Gori, I was chopping cilantro, tomatoes and artichokes for a salad. As the Georgian president, Mikheil Saakashvili, announced a full-scale military invasion by the Russians, I cleaned pork tenderloins and prepared a spice rub of sugar, cumin, paprika and chili powder. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Caponata - Sicilian Eggplant Dish R... Aug 31, 2008
A similar dish to caponata is carciofata which substitutes artichokes for the eggplants. Purchasing the Eggplants. (Suite101.com)
This Omnivore's Dilemma: Are These Foods I Want to Eat? Aug 29, 2008
I had a friend in college who had never eaten a whole artichoke and I was shocked because in our house, birthdays meant artichokes and roast leg of lamb. All in all that is a great list to spark discussion. (Epicurious.com)
How Diet, Antioxidants Prevent Blindness In Aging Population Aug 28, 2008
27, 2008) A new study reveals part of the magic behind a diet rich in antioxidants, showing how artichokes, blueberries and pecans can hold at bay the leading cause of age-related blindness in developed countries ... (June 17, 2004) Artichokes and beans may not be at the top of your list of favorite foods, but when it comes to antioxidants, these veggies earn a coveted place. (Science Daily)
A new sight to see in Dorchester Aug 23, 2008
We start with an assortment of antipasti, served in single-serving little bowls, to get a broad taste of flavors: artichokes, roasted red peppers, pickled eggplant, tiny mozzarella balls. A beet salad is more of a raddichio salad with beets hidden underneath, and the panzanella salad splits the table. (Boston Globe)
Legislators get close look at area agriculture Aug 22, 2008
PALMER Area legislators spent part of Thursday surfing the turf at Gray Owl Farm and being choked up over artichokes at the Kenley family farm ... Franci Havemeister, a Palmer-area resident and Department of Agriculture director, discovered at the Kenley farm that artichokes grow nicely in Alaska s climate ... Rachel Kenley, a student at Palmer High School and member of the school s FFA chapter, said her family has been growing artichokes for a few years, but not on a large scale. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
B vitamins: no magic bullet against heart disease Aug 20, 2008
Good food sources include legumes, Brussels sprouts, cooked spinach, asparagus, artichokes, avocados, orange juice and enriched pasta. The safe upper limit for supplemental folic acid is 1,000 micrograms (one milligram) a day, unless directed otherwise by your physician. (Globe and Mail)
Ash St Cellar Aug 19, 2008
Grilled chorizo with polenta- and parmesan-crumbed artichokes, mint and lemon ($22) has naughtily fried appeal, too, while the contrast of sweet, bitter and acidic in the black pudding with fresh apple and balsamic-splashed grilled radicchio is as sultry as a flamenco dancer. The vegetarian options are few, yet the Italian mozzarella, oozing sweet milky juices and wilting slightly on warm slices of sweet-yet-sharp baked green tomato ($18) is a brilliant take on insalata caprese, with fresh grape... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Glossary of French Cuisine A to B Aug 18, 2008
Artichauds- artichokes. Asperges- asparagus. (Suite101.com)
Organic Gardeners Aug 18, 2008
Bogue has fruit trees, grapes, tomatoes, artichokes, herbs, flowers, squash, prickly pear cactus and bamboo. The bamboo provides nutritious edible shoots as well as material for the trellises. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Farming The Next Generation Aug 15, 2008
Since her sister is the greens farmer, Zoe is filling in all the gaps and says she is growing carrots, beets, fenel, leeks, potatoes, winter squash, strawberries, artichokes, raspberries, asparagus and flowers. Oh yeah, and she s doing at least part of the farming using a team of draft horses. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bringing Italy home Aug 13, 2008
Forty years later, Gaetano is in charge, selling Italian products like Piedmontese honey and antipasti of artichokes, eggplant, and mushrooms (from $9-$15 a pound). The shop has a clientele of regulars, and a mail-order business for the many tourists who wonder why the Martignettis don't open in Kansas or North Carolina. (Boston Globe)
The world's best street food Aug 12, 2008
Everyone has a favorite spot, such as Civilt della Trippa, a stand in the northwest part of Florence, or the cart in the Piazzale di Porta Romana run by a seasonally inclined fellow who adds artichokes to his sandwiches during the spring. Before you know it, you'll be ordering yours bagnatodipped in the tripe's cooking liquidas many locals do. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Coastside farmers hope business doesn't dry up Aug 7, 2008
Potential substitute crops include sprouts, fava beans, peas and artichokes. But for farmers dependent on the hoopla surrounding pumpkins, Gounalakis raises a valid point. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Ag night at Olde Towne Market Aug 7, 2008
Some of the best broccoli, lettuce and artichokes are grown here. Advertisement. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Diet of the divine Aug 6, 2008
Unfashionable ingredients such as broad beans, artichokes and okra, which many older Greeks still associate with poverty and often are ignored by the young, remain staples here. People are less in touch with their natural surroundings nowadays, Epifanios says. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Great August Artichoke Hunt Aug 4, 2008
Pressed Sandwiches kicks off a promotion today that gets you a free lunch if you find one of eight fake artichokes that will be hidden around the city every weekday through the end of the month. If you find one of the 'chokes, which are about the size of your palm, you can turn it in for a free meal. (Boston Globe)
Peru quake hit rural areas hard Aug 1, 2008
In nearby Las Palmas, where the farmers grow corn, artichokes, yucca, potatoes and other crops, CARE was delivering a batch of coveted family tents, each with room for six people. The homeless quickly began tearing down their rough shelters and assembling the comparatively spacious tents. (Yahoo News -- Peru)
Clareville Kiosk Dining Jul 30, 2008
5 per cent alcohol, is just too big and boozy for me, even with the roast beef fillet with braised jerusalem artichokes ($40. 50). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A Spanish meal with the usual and unusual tastes Jul 30, 2008
The baby artichokes on the side are disappointingly flavorless, though. A racion of cumin-y lamb skewers tastes great; some of the meat is tender, but some is far too chewy. (Boston Globe)
Alleviate PMS with Nutritious Foods Jul 30, 2008
Eating magnesium-rich foods such as nuts, beans, artichokes, tofu, bran muffins, and whole-grain breads and cereals can help combat the headaches and fatigue associated with PMS.. Calcium-rich Foods: Studies show that women who get enough calcium in their diet have fewer PMS symptoms than women who have low calcium levels. (Suite101.com)
GINNA PARSONS:New cookbook helps families of sick children Jul 30, 2008
Combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, artichokes, olives and feta cheese in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
