Five beers I'd want with me on a desert island Jun 17, 2009
Wild yeast, aged hops, bourbon-barrel-aged, 8 malts, candi sugar, black raisins, dates, sour cherries, local honey, hops. Saint Botolph's Town. (Boston Globe)
Cafeteria's big chocolate chip cookies recreated Jun 17, 2009
1 envelope active dry yeast ... Combine 1 cup flour with the sugar, onion, dill seed, 1 teaspoon salt, baking soda and yeast in a bowl; whisk thoroughly. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rethinking pizza as health food Jun 17, 2009
2 teaspoons active dry yeast ... In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the water, yeast, sugar and salt ... Set aside for 5 minutes, or until the yeast has bubbled and foamed. (North County Times)
Over-The-Counter Alternative to Statin Drugs?Red yeast rice helps reduce cholesterol, new study finds. Jun 16, 2009
Red Yeast Rice Helps Reduce Cholesterol - ABC News ... Red Yeast Rice Helps Reduce Cholesterol ... Additionally, half of the participants also took 1,800 mg of red yeast rice supplements every day. (ABC News)
Summary for Patients Jun 16, 2009
Red Yeast Rice for Dyslipidemia in Statin-Intolerant Patients: A Randomized Trial -- Becker et al. 150 (12): 830 -- Annals of Internal Medicine ... Red Yeast Rice to Treat Cholesterol Problems in Patients Who Cannot Tolerate Statin Therapy Because of Muscle Pain ... The summary below is from the full report titled "Red Yeast Rice for Dyslipidemia in Statin-Intolerant Patients. A Randomized Trial." It is in the 16 June 2009 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 150, pages 830-839). (Annals of Internal Medicine)
* World News Quick Take Jun 16, 2009
Vegemite X a salty, slightly bitter spread made from brewers yeast X is such a part of the lifestyle that it even made mention as a sandwich in the 1980s hit song Down Under by Men at Work. People spread it on toast or crackers, top it with tomatoes or avocados, use it to flavor soups and gravies, pack a jar when traveling and write home for more when living abroad. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Recipe contest for Iowa State Fair Jun 16, 2009
All recipes must use Fleischmann's Yeast and Tone's or Spice Islands cinnamon ... Join the Fight with Bake for the Cure contest: For each entry, Fleischmann's Yeast brand, will donate 10 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for all of the contests nationwide. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Move over Pillsbury, fair-goers get ready to bake Jun 16, 2009
All recipes must use Fleischmann's Yeast, and Tone's or Spice Islands cinnamon ... 2 envelopes Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast ... Combine yeast and one-half cup warm water in small bowl. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Can fans of Vegemite stomach a makeover of the spread? Jun 16, 2009
Kraft Foods said the original Vegemite - a dark-coloured, Vitamin-B rich, bitter but apparently addictive yeast extract - will not be changed. But an extra flavour, mixing the black stuff with cream cheese, will be offered to the market soon. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
It's time to think of pizza as a health food Jun 16, 2009
Ingredients: 3/4 cup lukewarm water (about 110 F), 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/3 cups whole-wheat flour, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting, 1 tablespoon walnut, canola or vegetable oil, plus additional for greasing. Directions: In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the water, yeast, sugar and salt ... Set aside for 5 minutes, or until the yeast has bubbled and foamed. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Perpetual blessings pour forth Jun 5, 2009
1 tablespoon of active dry yeast ... Warm liquid to about 100-110 degrees, and then add yeast mixture, stir and let set. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Sweet bread quick, easy with no-yeast recipe Jun 3, 2009
asked for help finding the recipe for a dough he used to make with baking powder, not yeast, that he rolled flat and spread with "anything from canned peaches to cinnamon and chopped nuts," then sliced and baked ... asked for help finding the recipe for a dough he used to make with baking powder, not yeast, that he rolled flat and spread with "anything from canned peaches to cinnamon and chopped nuts," then sliced and baked ... NO-YEAST QUICK BREAKFAST ROLLS. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Beer Nut: Brewing beer in Vacationland Jun 3, 2009
Most Maine breweries pride themselves on producing traditional English-style ales heck, most of them use the same Ringwood yeast ... For the record, Ringwood yeast is type of yeast brought over from England ... It's a love-hate type of yeast - the people who like it love the ease of using it and what they say are traditional English flavors. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Gluten intolerance becoming more commonplace Jun 2, 2009
Glutens are the proteins in wheat flour that make yeast breads so elastic and delicious. Similar proteins occur in related grains such as barley or rye. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Create a home pizza parlor Jun 1, 2009
It s also important to use only a small amount of yeast. The trick is to add just enough to get the dough started, then set the dough aside for several hours or even overnight, to give the yeast time to do its work slowly ... A little sugar will help activate the yeast and give the crust deeper color. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Raw Sewage Leaks Blamed On Krispy Kreme May 31, 2009
Fairfax County said the company has damaged its sewer system by dumping yeast and grease from a plant in Lorton. Officials filed a lawsuit this month after the company refused to pay a $1. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
How will Marqusee fare? May 31, 2009
Since there is no locally-produced yeast, he'll have to make pancakes and bread without it, so he'll be consuming flat bread, sometimes in the form of pizza without cheese. Marqusee said he broadened the local foods origin beyond Woodbury County because if he kept it to the county there wouldn't be enough products to eat. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Evolution Of Gene Regulation: How Microbial Neighbors Settle Differences May 31, 2009
13, 2007) It is not just what's in your genes, it's how you turn them on that accounts for the difference between species -- at least in yeast -- according to a new report. Conventional wisdom has been that if. (Science Daily)
How Oxidative Stress May Help Prolong Life May 30, 2009
Ideker and first author Ryan Kelley used the rich functional genomics toolbox of yeast to identify pathways involved in the cell's adaption to hydrogen peroxide. Adaption (or hormesis) is an effect where a toxic substance acts like a stimulant in small doses, but is an inhibitor in large doses. (Science Daily)
Fendu bakery offers authentic French fare May 30, 2009
Fendu is good because baker/owner Niel Koep, who is the former patisserie chef for the Four Seasons Lodge at Koele in Lana'i, has a way with yeast and flour. Does his way happen to also be the French way. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tips On How To Taste Wine May 30, 2009
Yeast can give strong, fruity aromas or earthy spiciness depending upon the process used. The barreling type and length of aging can create smoky, toasty or vanilla sensations. (Suite101.com)
British family see 'image of Jesus' on Marmite lid May 29, 2009
Claire Allen, 36, said she was the first to notice the image on the underside of the lid as she was putting the yeast spread on her son's toast. Her husband Gareth, 37, said he could not believe his eyes when he saw it. (BBC News -- Europe)
Reusable Grocery Bags May Poison You May 28, 2009
Reusable grocery bags may be a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria, yeast and mold, according to the first microbiological study in North America of earth-friendly shopping bags ... Yeast or mold was found in 40 percent of the bags, and some bags even had detectable levels of fecal intestinal bacteria. (Newsmax)
Key Protein May Explain The Anti-aging And Anti-cancer Benefits Of Dietary Restriction May 27, 2009
Working in yeast cells, they have linked ribosomes, the protein-making factories in. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Simple Homemade Pizza May 25, 2009
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast ... In the bowl of a stand up mixer, or in a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ; cups of flour, yeast and salt. (Suite101.com)
New Contraceptive Device Is Designed To Prevent Sexual Transmission Of HIV May 24, 2009
8, 2008) Individuals who have a sexually transmitted disease and women with yeast and bacterial vaginal infections have an increased risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to the virus through sexual. (Aug. (Science Daily)
THE END OF OVEREATING May 24, 2009
The chicken filling was chopped up at a food processing plant, mashed into a meat-loaf like shape, and bulked up with starchy binders like autolyzed yeast extract, sodium phosphate, and soy protein concentrate. It was probably pre-fried, Kessler says, then frozen -- after getting a chemical bath to give it the smoky, BBQ-like flavor that appeals to customers. (New York Post -- Opinions)
New Species of Yeast Discovered in Amazon Jungle May 23, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 22, 2009) A new species of yeast has been discovered deep in the Amazon jungle. In a paper published on-line in FEMS Yeast Research, IFR scientists and colleagues from Pontificia Universidad Cat;lica del Ecuador describe the novel characteristics of Candida carvajalis sp ... Yeasts have long been the powerhouses of our food and fermentation industries. (Science Daily)
Rice Syrup and Barley Malt Syrup as... May 23, 2009
Barley malt syrup is great for use in baked goods like yeast breads, quick breads and cakes that contain ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg for spices as these are complements to the flavor of the malt. It is also good for sauces that need a little sweetness like barbeque sauce and for dishes that have a malty or sweet accent to them, like hearty baked beans and baked sweet potato dishes. (Suite101.com)
White, yellow face paint added to firm's recall list May 23, 2009
The products were found to have yeast and mold counts above industry guidelines, FDA said. Oriental Trading Co. subsidiary Fun Express Inc. said it was adding white, and yellow to the colors already recalled, which were blue, purple, red, orange, black, and green. (Boston Globe)
Microscopic Manufacturers Produce Eco-friendly Plastics May 21, 2009
0 (Menlo Park, CA) engineered a yeast to specifically ferment a fatty acid into a compound that can be processed into a bioplastic. "The plastic is very much like polyethylene. It will process like it, it will feel like it, people will be comfortable with it," says Gross. (Science Daily)
Gut check: Solve your stomach's woes May 21, 2009
A nonprescription yeast probiotic, such as Florastor, will be unaffected by an antibiotic. Are you steering clear of antacids when heartburn hits. (MSNBC -- Health)
Glucose-To-Glycerol Conversion In Long-lived Yeast Provides Anti-aging Effects May 14, 2009
In a study published May 8 in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics, researchers from the University of Southern California Andrus Gerontology Center show that yeast cells maintained on a glycerol diet live twice as long as normal -- as long as yeast cells on a severe caloric-restriction diet ... Longo and colleagues Min Wei and Paola Fabrizio introduced a glycerol diet after discovering that genetically engineered long-lived yeast cells that survive up to 5-fold longer than normal have... (Science Daily)
Product Recall: Bacteria-Tainted Face Paint May 14, 2009
FDA spokeswoman Susan Cruzan said the products were found to have yeast and mold counts above industry guidelines. The FDA said it learned of children suffering rashes, itchiness, burning sensations and swelling where the face paints were applied. (Click2Houston, TX)
Cowlitz County's asthma rate remains high, but no one knows exactly why May 14, 2009
2cents wrote on May 13, 2009 8:47 PM:" All the above AND it is more than likely associated with allergies and ecsema which is a digestive problem.. The real question needs to be asked "why is the bronchial tube inflammed in the first place by this mucous"? Remove dairy, yeast and sugars drom diet and you may have your answer.it is called an antifungal diet to starve off overgrowth of yeast and their mycotoxins. ". simple simon wrote on May 13, 2009 10:04 PM:" There is a general malaise over this... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mamadou's bakery serves up quality loaves May 13, 2009
Many breads ($3 to $7) begin with a starter and don't contain yeast. The storefront is one big room with a counter and shelves in front, the workspace in back. (Boston Globe)
• Kentucky bourbon steps out of its overalls May 13, 2009
- "You're going to hear all sorts of stories this week about yeast strains," Chris Morris, Woodford Reserve's master distiller, told me when I arrived here ... "We saved our yeast strain from the big fire in 1996," said Josh Hafer at Heaven Hill Distilleries ... "We've been using our yeast strain since Prohibition," said Angela Traver at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Ubiquitous MSG has salty reputation May 13, 2009
D. in chemistry: MSG is a major component in a long list of additives with such names as hydrolyzed protein and autolyzed yeast. Interestingly, the health risks of MSG came to light only after major food processors found ways to extract it cheaply. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Boost Immunity with New Super Meal Rx - the Most Complete Organic Super Food Nutrition Product Available During H1N1 Swine Flu Outbreak May 13, 2009
It is organic, all-natural and does not contain any added sugar, gluten, whey, wheat, nuts, fillers, artificial colors or sweeteners, preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, soy, yeast, dairy, or eggs. Each package contains an assortment of flavor infusions providing an interesting variety with great taste. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Make Rhubarb Wine at Home May 12, 2009
Make 5 gallons of great white wine from rhubarb, sugar and yeast ... 1 package of wine yeast ... Add the wine yeast and yeast nutrient to the carboy, and enough additional water to bring the liquid up to just below the shoulder of the carboy. (Suite101.com)
American Chemical Society's weekly PressPac -- May 6, 2009 May 11, 2009
The scientists then spliced these genes into Brewer's yeast used to make beer and wine so that the yeast cells churned out methyl halides instead of alcohol. In laboratory studies, the two engineered microbes helped boost methyl halide production from switchgrass, corn cob husks, sugar cane waste, and poplar wood to levels with commercial potential. (EurekAlert!)
MSG Trojan Horses May 11, 2009
Many labels display euphemisms such as "natural flavors", "artificial flavorings", "sodium casseinate", "yeast extract", "spices", "plant protein", "hydrolyzed vegetable protein", "hydrolyzed soy protein", "casseinate digest", and "yeast extract". There are more. (Suite101.com)
Good Genes: Late Motherhood Boosts Family Lifespan May 10, 2009
(July 29, 2005) Mice, rats, worms, flies, and yeast all live longer on a low-calorie diet, which also seems to protect mammals against aging-related diseases ... 30, 2005) New genes tied to lifespan extension in yeast have been identified by researchers from UC Davis and Harvard Medical. (Science Daily)
Cooking with Love: The recipes May 10, 2009
1 cake compressed yeast or 1 package dry granular yeast ... Dissolve yeast in warm water ... Then alternately add salt, lemon rind, the rest of the flour and yeast mixture. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Mother's Day May 8, 2009
A Special Breakfast For Mom - CBS News. A Special Breakfast For Mom. (CBS News)
Driving On Mushroom Fumes May 8, 2009
Strobel hopes it will someday be made into an antifungal throat lozenge and a cream to combat yeast infections ... Yeast (a fungus itself) gets 500 milligrams of ethanol per gram of cornstarch ... Strobel envisions making mycodiesel the way ethanol is made, by implanting the improved dieselmaking genes from the fungus into yeast and then feeding it corn or other plant sugars. (Forbes -- Technology)
KFC patrons report they can't use Oprah coupons... May 7, 2009
KFC Grilled Chicken Fresh Chicken Marinated with: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, and Monosodium Glutamate Seasoned with: Maltodextrin, Salt, Bleached Wheat Flour, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oil, Monosodium Glutamate, Spices, Palm Oil, Natural Flavor, Garlic Powder, Soy Sauce (Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Chicken Fat, Chicken Broth, Autolyzed Yeast, Beef Powder, Rendered Beef Fat, Extractives of Turmeric, Dehydrated Carrot, Onion Powder, and Not More Than 2% Each of Calcium Silicate and... (The Drudge Report)
PAMPERING MOM: Treat her to eggs Benedict for Mother's Day brunch May 6, 2009
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast ... Place the yeast and warm water in the bowl of a mixer, and stir to completely dissolve ... Let the yeast proof until foamy, about five minutes. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Katayef Recipe May 6, 2009
In blender, add water, cream of wheat, instant yeast and sugar. Blend. (Suite101.com)
Senatobia School Lunch Menus May 11-15 May 5, 2009
Lunch - Ham Sandwich, Green Peas, Whole Kernel Corn, Fruit Juice, Fresh Fruit, Yeast Roll, Sugar Cookie ... Lunch - Turkey , Hamburger Steak w/Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Fruit Juice, Chilled Peach Slices, Yeast Roll, Brownie ... Lunch - Turkey Roast, Chef Salad, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Chilled Peach Slices, Fruit Juice, Yeast Rolls. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Functional Technologies Corp. Reports Strong Commerical Wine Industry Interest in Use of Its Hydrogen Sulfide Preventing Yeasts May 5, 2009
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2009) - Functional Technologies Corp. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: - ) is pleased to report confirmed and growing interest from commercial wineries in the use of the Company's proprietary yeast that prevents the formation of hydrogen sulfide ("H2S") in fermentation. The Company introduced its Phyterra Yeast brand, and its H2S preventative yeast technology, at the most recent American Society of Enology and Viticulture's annual Unified Symposium... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Off to the fair May 5, 2009
In her science fair project Another One Bites the Dust, she tested products such as vegetable oil, cinnamon oil, yeast, egg yolk and lime juice ... Bastian attempted to cure a yeast infection with four types of bacteria in her project titled Oh, Candida. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Diabetes and Sexual Side Effects May 3, 2009
Excess sugar that spills into the urine provides a ready food source for yeast and bacteria that causes chronic infections ... Even tiny amounts in fleshy folds will grow bacteria and yeast very quickly. (Suite101.com)
Reader Exchange: Gluten-free bread can be made with machine May 3, 2009
We re revisiting the gluten-free bread request today, with input from Red Star yeast, courtesy of none other than Karen Vick of La Crosse ... 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast ... Add yeast and allow to hydrate 5 minutes. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ten top superfoods May 1, 2009
Helps with vaginal (bacterial and yeast), urinary tract and bladder infections. Helps with inflammatory intestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease. (iAfrica.com)
Marilyn Block: Muffins and breads will keep you baking, visiting in kitchen May 1, 2009
Soften yeast in warm water; add remaining ingredients except flour. Gradually stir in flour until forms a stiff dough. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Is the glass as important as the wine? Apr 30, 2009
The Riedel glass highlighted the fruit, yeast and toasty oak in the nose and creamy baked apple pie flavors. Poured into the sauvignon blanc glass the toasted oak disappeared and the fruit and complexity waned. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
OTHERS: Meet 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention teams Apr 29, 2009
David Ouyang, Rice University; home: Houston; majors: biochemistry/cell biology and statistics; worked on a project to brew beer with antioxidant yeast. Caitlin Schroering, Denison University; home: Corvallis, Ore. (USA Today)
Gardening, cooking workshops to be held Apr 29, 2009
Making Dough with Grandkids This intergenerational class is for a grandparent and one or two grandchildren to spend time together in the kitchen making yeast breads. Learn some of the basic techniques of mixing and shaping the dough on July 7 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hildreth: Irritable bowel syndrome cases increase Apr 29, 2009
If there is concern that this has been going on for some time, whatever the cause, there no doubt is a toxic chemically imbalanced intrastool substance possibly secondary to inadequate enzyme activity, microbial-yeast activity because of high microbial and yeast levels within the stool substance, or low fluid content and/or low bulk-fiber content secondary to poor nutritional intake. A good, well-done stool analysis can rule in or out a lot of these possibilities. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Colton's Steak House, Grill to Open Monday Apr 29, 2009
All entrees are served with a choice of a variety of side dishes, plus homemade yeast rolls, which are baked on premises all day long.. Colton's also offers a special kid's menu for families with children 12 and under. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Create a home pizza parlor Apr 29, 2009
It s also important to use only a small amount of yeast. The trick is to add just enough to get the dough started, then set the dough aside for several hours or even overnight, to give the yeast time to do its work slowly ... A little sugar will help activate the yeast and give the crust deeper color. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Make your own peanut sauce to avoid MSG Apr 29, 2009
D. in chemistry: MSG is a major component in a long list of additives with such sexy names as hydrolyzed protein and autolyzed yeast. Interestingly, the health risks of MSG came to light only after major food processors found ways to extract it cheaply. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Your Health: Taking vitamin D may help in fighting frequent colds Apr 28, 2009
Many readers have lowered their cholesterol with red yeast rice. Here is one success story: My cardiologist suggested that I try red yeast rice ... Taking Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) might reduce the risk of muscle pain from statins and red yeast rice. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
From factory to plate ... Apr 28, 2009
THE Vegemite plant smells of yeast, like a winery during vintage, only sweeter ... We are soon down at the receiving tanks into which tanker trucks pump their loads of spent yeast, collected from the nations' breweries ... The remaining yeast is then treated with heat and enzymes to remove the outside of the cell wall and to leave the rest of the yeast cell: protein, amino acids and B vitamins. (The Age, Australia)
