Texas artichoke growers aim to break California hold on industry Nov 23, 2007
Now a Texas A&M University researcher and a commercial grower in southern Texas are on a quest to use the area's Winter Garden region to grow artichokes comparable to California's finest ... D'Hanis farmer Jerry Van Damme says last year he sold all 600 cartons of artichokes he harvested to the H.E. Butt Grocery Company. (KSLA.com, LA)
Texas Growers Eye Artichoke Market Nov 23, 2007
A Texas Aersity researcher and a commercial grower in southern Texas are on a quest to use the area's Winter Garden region, with its cool wintertime temperatures, to grow artichokes comparable to California's finest ... While Leskovar, who has experimented with artichokes for three years, has no illusions that Texas could ever really grow as many artichokes as California, he said the heads grown here can be "as good or better" than those from out West ... "I would wish them luck in finding a... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Moroccan Cookbook Nov 21, 2007
Typical foods include Moroccan Chicken Pie (B'stilla), Fava Bean Soup, Roast Chicken with Lemon Sauce, Chicken with Marinated Figs and Walnuts, Braised Lamb with Peas and Artichokes, Lamb stuffed with Couscous and Dates and Lamb with Zucchini and Fresh Mint. More exotic offerings include Shrimp Pastries (using cilantro, cumin, tomato and green chilis), Roast Pidgeon Stuffed with Almonds and Couscous, Lamb with Chestnuts and Cinnamon (topped with orange flower water. (Suite101.com)
Judy Neary's garden: This Thanksgiving feast comes fresh from the backyard Nov 21, 2007
Not to mention vegetables from a (artichokes) to z (zucchini). She cooks all summer long, freezing meals to tide her over during the winter months. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Princeton's Thanksgiving table Nov 20, 2007
The first course featured braised organic artichokes, fig brule au poivre, heirloom tomatoes and organic field greens with a drizzle of white balsamic vinaigrette and oven-dried tomato confit. This long mouthful of delicacies was not gourmet sensationalism as much as it was gastronomic realism. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Luxury In Saratoga Nov 18, 2007
As is the trend today, Armellino offers surf and turf in several dishes, the most notable one pairing slightly chewy farm-raised Monterey red abalone with translucent slices of pork belly ($25) with artichokes and a meaty glaze, producing a dish that's both refined and rustic. That same theme is echoed in the sea scallops ($17) sauteed to a mahogany hue and arranged over pumpkin flavored with smoked paprika, dabs of violet mustard and smoked duck. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
What To Eat For Glowing Healthy Skin Nov 16, 2007
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. They are among a growing variety of foods found to. (Science Daily)
Innovate with these basic tart recipes Nov 16, 2007
Add polenta and gently fold in artichokes and onion. Pour into the spring-form pan. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Addison has perfect mix of ambience, energy, flavor Nov 15, 2007
Bradley takes the rustic French dish Artichokes Barigoule and refines it into a clever and stylish signature. Artichoke hearts turned into circles are mounded with black-olive tapenade that has a mysteriously earthy, salty and sweet flavor. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sonoma Casual Dining Nov 13, 2007
The Central Coast Pizza sounded notable too - artichokes, kalamata olives, mushrooms, tomatoes, capers, basil and goat cheese atop a thin, crisp crust. another must-try on my next visit. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
PA Dutch Thanksgiving Feast Nov 8, 2007
People in the Old World were treated to maize (Indian corn), white potatoes, yams, peppers, sunflower seeds, Jerusalem artichokes, wild rice, tomatoes, cocoa beans, pumpkins and turkey. Pennsylvania Dutch Feast: Selected Recipes. (Suite101.com)
Feed a crowd Nov 8, 2007
Pizza toppings can range from sliced pepperoni and canned artichokes to sauteed fresh vegetables. One pound of fresh vegetables or meat is enough to flavor four pizzas. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Dill Or No Dill Nov 6, 2007
For example, they currently are growing artichokes that, although are typically only found in climates such as California, seem to be flourishing under their care ... Akin's Farm crops include asparagus, artichokes, garlic, potatoes, onions, green beans, fresh shell beans, cucumbers, purple hull peas, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squash, okra, cantaloupes, watermelons and turnip greens. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Good dishes to feed a crowd Nov 5, 2007
Pizza toppings can range from sliced pepperoni and canned artichokes to sauteed fresh vegetables ... Canned artichokes, drained and quartered. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
City program helps disabled gardeners develop an eye for vegetables Nov 4, 2007
"Some are more into gardening than others. I try to set everyone up with certain activities. Some have still a little bit of sight and can be more independent. With totally blind people, I have to pull all my creativity together. We grow what's good for blind people to garden with. I know what works - tactile things, texture stuff, herbs that smell. Beans are good; so is corn, artichokes, potatoes, lettuce, cucumber. "We're in the fog belt, so I can't grow everything I'd like to grow, like... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Just a softie at heart Nov 3, 2007
Artichokes with egg, capers and spring herbs ... The purple, thornier artichokes often have the best flavour ... Look for artichokes that are youthful. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
California farmers scramble to sustain crops after water cuts Nov 3, 2007
Acres with lettuce, meanwhile, grew by less than a fifth over that period, while other annual field crops, such as snap beans, artichokes and garlic, lost acreage. The flexibility that was out there was significantly diminished, said David Zoldoske, who leads the International Center for Water Technology at California State University, Fresno. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Energy boost may come a cropper Oct 20, 2007
These are made from dedicated energy crops that can be grown on marginal land, such as eucalypts, grasses and jerusalem artichokes, or use existing crop waste materials, such as corn cobs, wheat straw and timber thinnings. Such biofuels do not compete directly for food crops, the raw materials cost less and are easier to obtain, and the fuel has greater potential to reduce greenhouse gases. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Acclaimed Fleur de Lys loses a little magic Oct 18, 2007
The chef adds a little cup of spicy fried artichokes to the plate of roasted sea bass with pimiento butter, propped on Peruvian olive jus with another side of rich olive oil potato puree. Keller channels his Alsatian roots to produce his "tasting of choucroute": a rich cabbage soup with paprika oil and a scattering of toasted spaetzle, a creamy flan with caviar, and a strudel of sauerkraut and foie gras. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Feast on chocolate or braised rabbit leg Oct 13, 2007
Dishes include house-smoked golden trout with cucumber salad; rabbit-root vegetable strudel with braised rabbit leg, Jerusalem artichokes and caraway; venison loin flavored with juniper and rosemary and paired with braised red cab- bage and chestnuts; and Austrian cookies. Viennese music will be performed live. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Growing bananas: Gardener's friends teased him, but sweet revenge is in sight Oct 2, 2007
Though the 52-year-old is no UC Davis plant expert he's a civil rights attorney he and his family of four have from two backyard plots produced crops of Japanese eggplants, artichokes. strawberries, beets, broccoli and more. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Hardy plants that survive year-round Sep 20, 2007
Agave parryi, or Arizona agave, forms a tight rosette of blue-gray leaves and grows 18" tall and wide, making it perfect for a container or small garden. If you decide to try growing some of these living sculptures, David recommends that you mound up the area with gravel at least several inches high, depending on how large the agave is. Planting on a slope will insure that water drains off easily. You can also grow agaves in pots and place the pots (just knock out the bottom of the pot) in the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Napa For Less Sep 18, 2007
More reasonably priced lunches are found at the famous Oakville Grocery - a corner-store-style market packed with yummy gourmet finds like olives from Spain, artichokes from France, mustards made with local wine, what have you. A sample lunch for two: crab cakes ( 4. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
North Dakota, or a winter state of mind, would help Sep 16, 2007
After the San Joaquin summer harvest, we need a few months of Fargo deep-freeze to bring out the canned pears, the frozen pasta sauce and roasted bell peppers; to eat the bread-and-butter and watermelon pickles; to savor the dried beans and chiles before spring shoots up the asparagus and artichokes and new potatoes. I've never worked so hard as I do at this time of year in the garden. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Probe finds produce safety still hit or miss Sep 14, 2007
Since September 2006, federal Food and Drug Administration staff inspected 29 of the hundreds of California farms that grow fresh "stem and leaf vegetables," a broad category the agency uses to keep track of everything from cauliflower to artichokes. Agency officials said they did not know how many of those grew leafy greens. (CNN -- Health)
The Vegetable Gardeners Bible Sep 13, 2007
All types of vegetables from artichokes to tomatoes are covered. For each vegetable, Smith talks about the best site to plant, how to sow and grow your seeds, specific harvesting and storing information, and the best varieties to grow. (Suite101.com)
How Safe Is Nation's Spinach Supply? Sep 13, 2007
CBS 6 - WTVR, Richmond Va - How Safe Is Nation's Spinach Supply. How Safe Is Nation's Spinach Supply. (WTVR.com, VA)
Dining: Ca' Brea reopens, tries to revive its allure Sep 12, 2007
A special cappellacci stuffed with artichokes and vegetables is delicious but drowned under too much pur. ed vegetable sauce. (Los Angeles Times)
Whiter, brighter| Sep 7, 2007
Introduce natural elements in green a bowl with artichokes or limes. White in the living room: Maximise white by painting doors and frames white as well. (iAfrica.com)
Noodles' salad days Sep 5, 2007
Slice thin and toss with marinated artichokes, slivered onions, fresh peas and udon noodles. Dressings should match the ingredients. (AZCentral -- Home)
Pete, Caskey lead Scottsdale past PC Sep 2, 2007
No. 23 Scottsdale - known as the Artichokes - got 94 rushing yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns from Dwight Pete and 274 yards passing from Joe Caskey in a 29-3 victory over unranked Phoenix in the non-conference season opener between the Western State Football League rivals. The teams will meet once more during the season. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Sunshine boosts Valley corn harvest Aug 29, 2007
They have, among other items, rutabagas, potatoes, carrots, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and artichokes. ELSEWHERE IN VEGGIE WORLD. (Anchorage Daily News)
At Catch, an endless summer Aug 29, 2007
And it's an entirely satisfying dish, loose bundles of pasta dough filled with milky fresh ricotta and crowned with thinly sliced fried artichokes ... Best dishes:Shima aji crudo, octopus salad with eggplant and olives, free-form ravioli with artichokes and sheep's-milk cheese, bucatini with Gulf prawns and wild broccoli, Kurobuta pork loin with apple gnocchi and mustard greens, branzino with grilled Treviso, wild black bass, Meyer lemon tart. (Los Angeles Times)
Take a tour of a colonial garden in Williamsburg Aug 24, 2007
The gentility tour begins at the Governor's Palace where time-consuming crops such as artichokes, cardoons, asparagus, horseradish and herbs were grown for the dinner table and medicinal uses. "This is hoity-toity because cardoons were expensive in those days," she says. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Victory gardens: Urban teens eat right Aug 23, 2007
At Morse High School in Skyline, eight summer interns are learning to grow Swiss chard, tomatoes and artichokes using organic farming methods ... Redwood-lined beds are filled with lemon cucumbers, zucchini, artichokes, ginger and green bell peppers. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Valley farmers fret over rains Aug 22, 2007
Highlights include green beans and a few artichokes. Call 1-907-745-4511 for directions and other information. (Anchorage Daily News)
- Healthy harvests in 2006 Aug 22, 2007
Growers have also been experimenting with new crops such as buckwheat, artichokes, cherries and wine grapes. By years end, the county had approximately 100 acres of wine grapes and seven wineries producing 25,000 cases of wine valued at more than $1 million. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
These little farmers went to market Aug 15, 2007
We try to do anything unusual; radishes and onions, artichokes, beets and turnips ... Without farmers markets, if a local farmer grew artichokes, the farmer would have to compete with outside farms to find a buyer. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
All's fair in San Mateo Aug 9, 2007
She grew up in Half Moon Bay, but her family had a ranch in San Gregorio where they grew artichokes and Brussels sprouts. Her aunt is Half Moon Bay Mayor Naomi Patridge. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Bella Vita offers more than just pizza and pasta Aug 9, 2007
Italian favorites like the Margherita with olives or ruccola salad, the Napoletana with anchovies and capers, or the Quattro Stagioni with ham, olives, mushrooms and real artichokes are such popular orders that Bella Vita's owners now want to open a special outdoor pizza corner with garden tables -- which will also deliver. Inside, guests are able to watch the chef and chef's crew at work in the spick-and-span open kitchen. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
How do you like your pizza? Aug 8, 2007
The Isles of Shoals pizza has prosciutto, artichokes, roasted red peppers and mushrooms. "We also feature a pizza of the week," Karr said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Turning green Aug 1, 2007
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Can't stop shop Jul 31, 2007
99/kg Globe artichokes (fresh), two for $5. In the neighbourhood. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The skinny on the Sadkhin complex Jul 31, 2007
But when you're on the Sadkhin Complex, it's important to focus on what you can have: A plethora of fruits and vegetables, including avocados, bananas and artichokes. In his Brooklyn office, Dr. Sadkhin patiently answered my questions and introduced me to women who lost several dress sizes. (Newsday -- New York City)
Dewey's to roll out second area eatery Jul 30, 2007
Dewey's offers unique pizza themes including the Green Lantern, which includes a red sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic, mushrooms, goat cheese, artichokes and pesto; as well as traditional pizzas with a red sauce and mozzarella cheese. One roadblock that Dewey's Kettering location faces is a beer license, DeWitt said. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET Jul 24, 2007
Includes recipes for Grill-Roasted Eggplant Dip; Grilled Potato Planks; Classic Carolina Slaw with Radicchio; and Grilled Artichokes. 1,600. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Veggies on the grill: They offer more fresh options Jul 23, 2007
Once the grill is lit and the fire is to the desired temperature, it's easy enough to put slices of eggplant and fennel, halves of artichokes, planks of potato and even radicchio on the grill ... Two Italian favorites, artichokes and fennel, are great on the grill ... Artichokes need a quick precooking before they are grilled. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Diverse worlds converge amid the bustle at South Bay Jul 17, 2007
At Best Buy and Super Stop & Shop, Old Navy, and Home Depot, the city's black and white, rich and poor, Latino and Asian converge in pursuit of cat litter, artichokes, and air conditioners against the backdrop of the city skyline. The result is more urban bazaar than strip mall. (Boston Globe)
Primed For Discovery Jul 15, 2007
Other interesting combinations include scallops on cauliflower puree with turmeric brown butter; wild king salmon with asparagus, spinach and artichokes in an agrodolce sauce; and rack of lamb accented with star anise sauce. These are the types of combinations and presentations you expect at four-star restaurants, but the prices at Cafe Majestic are much more reasonable: appetizers are in the $7 to $13 range, and main courses run $17 to $29. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The Long Table Jul 10, 2007
The artichokes are from local growers in Boneo and the frisee is from Tyabb. The dish partners well with the pear, nut and spice tones of the locally produced Scorpo 2006 Pinot Gris ($9. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hungry for more than art Jul 8, 2007
Behind the lengthy glass case of offerings such as artisanal cheeses, stuffed artichokes, panini , salads, tiramisu, and ricotta cheesecake , the staff quickly prepares orders, which are brought to customers seated at long, narrow communal tables. The popular salumi board , a choice of three, six, or nine kinds of locally cured meats -- from wild boar cacciatorini to hot sopressata -- is served with olives, parmigiano, and olive oil drizzled flatbread and runs $15-$26. (Boston Globe)
Celebrity Chef G. Garvin and Tyson Foods Kick-Off the Summer Grilling Season Jul 3, 2007
"Impress guests with their very own grilled Cornish Game Hen and add a variety of vegetables to the grill. Go beyond corn and bell peppers and try something new such as zucchini, squash, artichokes, maybe even pineapple or a host of other vegetables," Garvin said. Bourbon BBQ Cornish Hens 4 Tyson(R) All Natural Premium Rock Cornish Game Hens 1 tablespoon blackening spice 1 teaspoon ground black pepper For BBQ Sauce 1 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno chili's 1 tablespoon chopped... (PR Newswire)
Once-hot Applebee's caught in food fight Jun 30, 2007
The Applebee's franchisee plans to open a number of branches of Corner Bakery Cafe, a breezy lunch spot that serves grilled paninis with artichokes and apricot walnut rugalach desserts. CONSUMER UPDATE. (AZCentral -- Business)
More of this story Jun 30, 2007
The antipasto plate is simple but appealing: a few slices of hard salami and ribbons of tender, paper thin prosciutto are fanned on the plate along with strips of housemade roasted red and yellow peppers, marinated artichokes and excellent, oily, intensely flavored black olives. The best of the starters just might be the minestrone. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Apple and Sweet Italian Sausage Pork Chops w/ Sauted Vegetables and a Creamy Gorgonzola-Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Jun 29, 2007
for vegetables: in skillet on med-high heat add oil, apples, cooked sausage, artichokes (drained of liquid), half the sun dried tomatoes, the snow peas and red onion, season with salt and pepper. Saut stirring frequently until snow peas are slightly limp but still crunchy. (WKRC.com, OH)
Fiddleheads best when fresh Jun 14, 2007
They taste like a mixture of asparagus, artichokes and green beans with a woodsy mushroom background flavor. At this stage, when only a few centimeters long, they're delicious. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Spices for dummies| Jun 11, 2007
Blend saffron, sugar, vinegar, oregano, oil and garlic and serve over artichokes. Turmeric. (iAfrica.com)
Grilling Recipes Fit For First Family May 28, 2007
GRILLED ARTICHOKES and ROASTED PEPPERS With OREGANO and LEMON DRESSING ... 2T lemon juice 2 t lemon zest 1 1/2 T chopped fresh oregano 1 1/2 T minced garlic salt and pepper 6 Large Artichokes ... Mix all ingredients except artichokes in a bowl, blend well. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Hitching Post celebrating 55th anniversary May 28, 2007
Stricklin said the company will ship full meals, including steaks, ribs, lobster, artichokes, veggies and more in vacuum-sealed bags that consumers will store in their freezers. To prepare the food, it won't be microwaved or oven-reheated. (Santa Maria Times)
Get produce fresh from the farm through program hosted by hospital May 24, 2007
Tomatoes, strawberries, lettuce, radishes, artichokes and spinach are some of the expected produce to be included; selection will change over the course of the season. A full share for the 20-week full season, June 3 through Oct. 20, is 550 and a half share is 350. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Summer sippers May 24, 2007
But serious fans like the way it pairs with many types of food, including those notoriously difficult veggies, artichokes and asparagus. It's an ideal partner for modern California cooking, which emphasizes fresh vegetables with minimal tinkering. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Taste the salt tang May 22, 2007
These market gardeners, owners of the Olive Farm just south of Nowra, sell their harvest, from rabbits to eggs, from artichokes to olive oil ... The bounty is dependent on the season, from fresh and preserved artichokes, tomatoes, beans, garlic and whole olives - deep black and bright green loose olives to cure yourself, and jars of olives already cured ... I've even seen a sign for the cutest of pet puppies, though that season is shorter than the artichokes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Flowers: Something to chew on May 17, 2007
Broccoli, cauliflower and artichokes are all flowers. The spice saffron is the stamen from the crocus flower. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Vito's Pizza Place & Italian Ristorante May 17, 2007
text size The individual vegetarian pizza comes with mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, green peppers, tomatoes and onions ... It was piled high with mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, green peppers, tomatoes and onions. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Choke' hold May 16, 2007
Choke' hold Artichokes hard on outside, soft where it counts By Linda Longton NYT Regional Media Group Last Updated:May 15 ... ALL ABOUT ARTICHOKES ... Available throughout the year, artichokes are a good source of vitamin C, folate and potassium. (Shoals TimesDaily)