"Food, Inc.'' serves up righteous indignation Jun 19, 2009
Food, Inc.' movie review - 'Food, Inc.' showtimes - The Boston Globe - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Freedom Fest Booths, Activities Jun 16, 2009
Watermelon, popsicles and ice cream floats - Farmers ants Bank. Funnel cakes, Eric Hinson. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Juicy possibilities for your palate and your health Jun 16, 2009
De-Tox Juice contains naval oranges, watermelon, mint and grape. Watermelon contains the amino acid citrulline that acts as a diuretic and helps detoxification. (Xinhuanet, China)
Family Meals Matter: South of the border celebration Jun 16, 2009
1 watermelon, small to medium (3 cups). 2 zucchini, small. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Fact or Fiction? You Must Drink 8 Glasses of Water Daily Jun 5, 2009
You Must Drink 8 Glasses of Water Daily: Scientific American. You Must Drink 8 Glasses of Water Daily. (Scientific American)
Summer Meal Ideas Jun 3, 2009
Serve cold fried chicken and everyone s favorite picnic foods, like potato salad and slices of cool, refreshing watermelon. Getting the whole family to eat when they have been working and playing in the hot sun can be a challenge, but these cool and tasty summer meal ideas are sure to be a hit. (Suite101.com)
Urban gardens ease bills, brighten cityscape Jun 3, 2009
Last month, Kelly says, about 25 middle school kids came out to plant collard greens, squash, onions, tomatoes, watermelon and lettuce. "We had one guy who came up and said, 'I ate off this garden last year,' and he helped us all day," Kelly says. (USA Today -- News)
A sneak preview of Fun Days schedule Jun 2, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Craft Show 10:30 a.m. Parade 11:30 a.m. Free Watermelon (Knights of Columbus) 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Inflatables 12:00 p.m. Grandpa Jones and the DJ Express 1:30 p.m. Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull (City State Bank) 3:00 p.m. Civil War Reenactment 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tractor Show 6:30 p.m. Slow Tractor Race 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Entertainment Garden (Ogden Men's Club) 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 35 South Band 8:30 p.m. Civil War Reenactments. The Ogden Reporter 2009. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
• Tips for avoiding teen party disasters May 31, 2009
Think finger food: Chicken wings, sushi (in-cluding vegetarian cucumber and avocado rolls), mini-hot dogs, pizza, watermelon, pineapple chunks on a stick, chips, dips, popcorn. Tweens and bar mitzvah-age kids "will have fun with mocktails," Blau said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A growing need for food May 30, 2009
On Tuesday, the Food Closet had cherries, kiwi and some watermelon pieces as well as lettuce and other produce left over from a farmers market at Lytton Gardens. Pickings vary but tend to be best around the winter holidays, Bertelson said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Can Savannah expand port 170 miles inland? May 29, 2009
They explain that Cordele can be more than the Watermelon Capital of the World by developing an inland port the way Front Royal, Va. did 15 years ago. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Odom's sweets May 28, 2009
In the backseat, methodically unwrapping bags of Starbursts, Gummi worms, fudge cookies, peach rings, watermelon chews and anything else sugary within reach is one of the elite players in the NBA. He's a 6-10, 230-pound, chiseled, sinewy specimen of an athlete -- someone you would expect to be downing protein shakes and vitamins instead of Twizzlers and Skittles. "I'm the candy man," says , laughing and unwrapping a bag of Life Savers Gummies. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Watermelons Tapped For Ethanol May 28, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 27, 2009) With their sweet, refreshing juices and succulent interior, watermelons are a favorite summertime treat, especially around July 4th ... have shown that simple sugars in watermelon juice can be made into ethanol ... In 2007, growers harvested four billion pounds of watermelon for fresh and cut-fruit markets. (Science Daily)
Ready to party: Tips to throwing ultimate teen soiree May 28, 2009
"Possibilities include chicken wings, sushi (including vegetarian cucumber and avocado rolls), mini-hot dogs, pizza, watermelon, pineapple chunks on a stick, chips, dips, popcorn.Tweens and bar mitzvah-age kids "will have fun with mocktails," Blau said. But Shirley Temples are not so appealing to older kids. For high schoolers, Blau suggests a bar with 10 different gourmet sodas, or a juice bar with mango, papaya and other tropical options, perfect for a green-themed party.(2 of 4)I don't know... (Florida Today)
In a pinch, needing a meal May 27, 2009
BLAIR KOCH/Times-NewsBean enchiladas served with fresh watermelon and spinach make a quick and easy dinner. In a pinch, needing a meal Fast solutions from your pantry and freezer By Blair KochTimes-News If there is a silver lining to the country's recession, it could be that many families are forgoing the drive-through and coming home for dinner. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
All that and a bag of chips in Abington May 27, 2009
Trinka said Lambert s Haymarket South has no problem catering parties if called ahead of time, noting during Memorial Day one of the biggest requests from the market was watermelon boats. Joe and Nick still do construction, but most of their time is spent at the market. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Town spirit resonates on Community Pride Day May 21, 2009
Together they cleared the weeds, swept up and moved on to lunch: hot dogs, watermelon, chocolate dipped strawberries, chips and sodas. LeMay Mobile Shredding was available until 2 p.m. for shredding anyone s documents. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Holiday weekend heralds peak watermelon time May 20, 2009
Watermelon growers are promoting their favorite fruit as more than a holiday treat. Watermelon, they tell us, is an everyday ingredient and one of the biggest bargains among fresh fruit ... For small occasions, mini-watermelons are just right. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Seeds of community: Public garden brings together all walks of life to grow friendship, their own food May 18, 2009
This summer Silos is looking forward to growing chilies, watermelon, cantaloupe and lots of tomatoes in his plot at St. Thomas Aquinas. You can make really good salsa with fresh tomatoes, he said with a smile. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
'Nothing better than homegrown food' May 16, 2009
Yellow squash, zucchini and green beans will be ready for picking starting Tuesday, Brandner said, with corn, okra, three kinds of peas and watermelon to ripen later. The farm, at 300 Cranor Road, will be open to the public for picking from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays until the vegetable crop is exhausted. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
What to eat before you work out May 14, 2009
Fruit juice * Fruit smoothie * High-glycemic fruits like pineapple, apricots, banana, mango, and watermelon * Sports drinks * Pretzels or bagels (but not whole grain varieties, which digest slowly) * Energy bars (look for 3-5 grams of protein, at least 15 grams of carbs, and very little fat). 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Farmers markets May 14, 2009
The parking lot of the Cathedral of St. Philip is transformed every Saturday morning into a market with fresh produce with offerings of everything from bok choy to watermelon, depending on the season, as well as fresh-cut flowers and goodies from local producers and crafts people. Marietta Square Farmers Market4 North Park Square, Marietta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rediscovering and reinventing food for the soul May 13, 2009
Other riffs on classics include a "chilled and grilled" salad of okra, corn, and tomatoes; sweet cornmeal-coconut butter drop biscuits; and a freshly-squeezed watermelon martini. All of this resonates with Zakiya Alake, Roxbury resident, caterer, and Haley House cooking teacher. (Boston Globe)
Summer Snacks May 12, 2009
Watermelon is a great treat especially chilled in an ice chest of ice water. Let your snacks be heat free no cooking makes the preparation easier and kids can prepare their own summer snacks for cool beat-the-heat treats from frosty drinks to crackers and chips. (Suite101.com)
Brookline burger-maker to offer roof-grown veggies May 8, 2009
Right now, it s just a bunch of green sprouts in a bed of dirt, but within months, urban farmer Gabriel Erde-Cohen is expecting a crop of field greens, peppers, tomatoes and, eventually, watermelon ... Erde-Cohen said the heat from the black roof of the former garage will actually allow the farmers to start some produce, like watermelons, earlier than they would otherwise. (Brookline TAB, MA)
President, Vice President, eat hamburgers May 7, 2009
If they still have them, you should try to get the corn or the watermelon with your burger. Amazing. (Harper's Magazine)
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Chinese medicine expert explains the ancient practice. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Chinese medicine expert explains the ancient practice May 4, 2009
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Aguas frescas: Mexican-style drinks to quench your thirst Apr 29, 2009
It's as simple as pureeing cubes of watermelon with cubes of ice and a splash of water to make it all blend more easily ... Or puree cucumber with watermelon to curb the sweetness ... The watermelon recipe included with this article does not require any added sugar. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Colbert man talks of Mississippi farm Apr 29, 2009
Fact: Smith County watermelons are widely known for their sweetness in Mississippi. Time to visit: July 17 & 18, when the city of Mize will host the 31st Watermelon Festival ... Seed-spitting and watermelon-eating contests are big draws during the festival. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Canyon de Chelly a true beauty Apr 28, 2009
Many Navajo families farm within the canyon, including Gilbert Yazzie and his sister, who grow everything from apricots, plums, peaches and cherries to watermelon and squash. Like many of the people who live in the area, Yazzie supplements his income by selling handcrafted items to tourists - in his case, juniper-berry necklaces. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Beating the odds Apr 28, 2009
In addition, Roma tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe and other food plants can purchased for 1. 50 for a pony pack. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Angler Action Apr 16, 2009
Trollers are doing well using Ex-Cell and R-Lures in the watermelon, frog and fire tiger colors. The best trolling area is the mouth of the river to Columbia Gulch and at about 25 feet deep. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Soak, scrub or spray? Apr 16, 2009
If you don't wash that cantaloupe or watermelon before you cut it, Ms. Dodd said, you're risking a foodborne illness, especially if you overlap those slices on a picnic tray and let them sit outside for a couple of hours. And be careful where you put your unwashed produce before you cut it. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Prune pampas grass each winter to avoid hollow center. Apr 16, 2009
Q: Do you have information on starting seedless watermelon seeds ... A: Seedless watermelons can be grown from seed but they need very warm soil in which to sprout ... watermelon nearby to provide pollen to the seedless melons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Kathryn Rem: Know the tricks of the grocery trade to save money Apr 15, 2009
Sometimes it s worth the extra dimes to purchase a ready-to-heat entree or fresh watermelon cut into chunks. But know that a few minutes of prep in your kitchen can keep more George Washingtons in your wallet. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Mysterious mouth reaction linked to pollen Apr 11, 2009
Ragweed: Bananas, melons (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew), tomatoes. Birch: Apples, carrots, celery, peaches, pears, potatoes, hazelnuts. (CNN -- Health)
Diet Detective: How to lose weight without gaining debt Apr 9, 2009
Summer: bell peppers, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, eggplant, grapes, melons, peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes, summer squash, watermelon and zucchini. Fall: apples, butternut squash, cranberries, pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, pears, pomegranates, sweet potatoes and turnips. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Three questions: Organic produce, iron and iodine, and tryptophan Apr 7, 2009
Q: Is watermelon a good source of iron ... A: Watermelon is not a good source of iron ... Watermelon is a good source of potassium, a mineral needed to help regulate blood pressure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
April planner Apr 7, 2009
Plant warm-season vegetables such as squash, okra, watermelon and beans from seed this week. Prune forsythia, quince, star magnolia and kerria once they have finished blooming. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Bee Population in Crisis Apr 3, 2009
Aloun Farms in Kapolei hopes to harvest 180,000 tons of watermelon, but that wouldn't happen without bees. Aloun Farms General Manager Alec Sou says, "If there's no bee at all, then you simply get all these flowers you don't get fruit.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Watermelon lamb bredie Apr 1, 2009
And it's from her that I got the recipe for today's delicious watermelon bredie ... 1kg watermelon peel, the green outer skin removed and the white flesh cut into 1cm by 1cm cubes ... Put the watermelon cubes into a saucepan and cover with boiling water and bring to the boil, then drain and set aside. (iAfrica.com)
Fact or Fiction: Raw veggies are healthier than cooked ones Apr 1, 2009
Lycopene is a red pigment found predominantly in tomatoes and other rosy fruits such as watermelon, pink guava, red bell pepper and papaya. Several studies conducted in recent years (at Harvard Medical School, among others) have linked high intake of lycopene with a lower risk of and. (Scientific American)
Scalera: Time to spring into the garden Mar 28, 2009
Fresh produce that could be available at produce stands or farmer's markets includes blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage, cucumbers, eggplant, endive/escarole, grapefruit, honeydew, kumquat, mamey sapote, oranges, peppers, potatoes, radishes, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tangerines and tangelos, tomatoes and watermelon. Contact Scalera, Brevard County's horticulture extension agent, at 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926, or 633-1702, or. (Florida Today)
China seeks lost radioactive ball Mar 27, 2009
Chinese officials are urgently seeking a nugget of deadly radioactive material encased in a lead ball the size of a watermelon that was lost this week. The Caesium-137 may be buried in a scrap yard under tonnes of metal, and local officials believe it could have been melted down. (BBC News)
Homegrown help Mar 26, 2009
Gourd Family: Cucumber, muskmelon, watermelon, summer squash, winter squash, pumpkin, gourd, honeydew melon. Pea Family: English pea, snap bean, lima bean, soybean, cowpea and field pea. (Brewton Standard, AL)
- From the desk of: Springtime brings back memories 0 Mar 25, 2009
The first garden I remember was the Victory Garden she had during World War II. At the cabin one summer her pride and joy was a beautiful watermelon. Every day she and the grandkids would go out to admire it and see if it had grown. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
What colour are you eating? Mar 25, 2009
Foods that contain red colour are: Tomatoes and tomato products, watermelon, guava, cranberries, red onions, red chili peppers, red apples, red grapes, cherries, etc. Yellow/Green Yellow is an energising colour, it stimulates the appetite and is said to help improve memory. (India Times, India)
ANGEL FOOD: Watermelon's Journey Mar 24, 2009
I saw the season's first watermelons on my dog walk the other evening ... They set up shop under the cool shade of a pongamia pinnata tree, and beckon thirsty city-slickers with the tempting watermelon ... In time, they'll develop into watermelons. (India Times, India)
Flight of the bumble (and honey) bee Mar 22, 2009
Although several studies have focused on pollen movement among cucurbits, the plant family that includes cucumbers, gourds, melons, or pumpkins, little research has looked at pollinator flight patterns and, until recently, none has determined pollen flow in watermelon plantings. New research published in the February 2009 issue of HortScience by research scientists S. Alan Walters of Southern Illinois University and Jonathan R. Schultheis of North Carolina State University studied pollinator... (EurekAlert!)
Volunteers work to enhance Montrose riverfront Mar 20, 2009
The planned 2009 ornament will feature a watermelon in honor of the 65th anniversary of our Watermelon Festival. Montrose Riverfront Inc., also publishes The New Montrose Journal, now beginning its fifth year. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Festivals celebrate the beauty of spring Mar 18, 2009
You can also try your luck at pit-putting (think miniature golf), pit-spitting (think watermelon seeds, only bigger) and the kids-only Avo 500 (think soapbox derby, only much, much smaller). And if you havent gotten enough, you can always buy an avocado tree to take home. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cancer Prevention Through Foods Mar 17, 2009
Carotenoids such as lycopene found in watermelon, apricots, pink guava, rosehip, and tomatoes, and alpha- and beta-carotene found in carrots, peppers, pumpkin, and tomatoes. Resveratrol found in grapes, berries, and peanuts. (Suite101.com)
Men's Soccer Costa Rica Diary Day 6 Mar 15, 2009
They served chips with guacamole, some sort of noodle salad, cookies, pineapple, and watermelon as a snack. The cruise was filled with lots of laughs and beautiful site seeing. (Lmulions.com)
The Top Ten Foods I Can't Live Without Mar 15, 2009
coffee wine milk mangoes noodles watermelon cheese spinach chickpeas cheeseburgers ... greens (lettuce of ALL variety) soy lattes grapes/watermelon/ALL fruit Pinkberry. (Epicurious.com)
Survivors of the Great Depression speak Mar 8, 2009
The Hampton woman attended a one-room schoolhouse and didn't think much of things like catching fish for dinner or the fact that she only got watermelon, a luxury, on the Fourth of July. "I remember wearing hand-me-down clothes or clothes that my mother made for me," she said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The ape in American bigotry Mar 7, 2009
Picture postcards, kitchen crockery and other media often showed Negroes with grotesquely distorted faces eating outsize slices of watermelon, which was said by racists to be catnip to the coloreds ... The most instructive image, which was spread over the Internet, depicted the presidential plane, Air Force One, renamed "Watermelon One." It carried the smiling face of a monkey holding, what else, a slice of watermelon. (International Herald Tribune)
Creative Bridal Shower Themes Mar 6, 2009
Cut up a variety of fruits that include bright, popping colors including watermelons, mangos, strawberries, kiwis, berries and grapefruits. Carve out a watermelon basket from an empty shell and use it to serve the fruit. (Suite101.com)
SoCal Mayor Resigns Over Watermelon E-Mail Mar 3, 2009
-- The mayor of a small Southern California city has resigned after being criticized for sending an e-mail showing watermelons in front of the White House. Los Alamitos Mayor Dean Grose faced calls for his resignation when he forwarded an e-mail showing a watermelon patch on the White House lawn under the title: "No Easter egg hunt this year." ... Grose said he wasn't aware of the racial stereotype that blacks like watermelon. (KSBW 8, CA)
Cold watermelon soup Mar 2, 2009
I love the classic spicy, rich Spanish version, but ever since I discovered the delights of using watermelon as a base for this soup I have been hooked on the South African way of making gazpacho. To me watermelon just on its own is one of the tastiest fruits in the universe and I even enjoy it occasionally with coarse black pepper, brie cheese and olive oil, which might sound weird, but the taste is out of this world ... To make four servings of watermelon gazpacho you need. (iAfrica.com)
Q & Awith Maria Blakeslee Mar 2, 2009
I'm going to try watermelon radishes this year. They're white on the outside and pink in the middle. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Eating By Color Mar 2, 2009
A Rainbow of Health Benefits. The pigments contained in produce, the component that gives each item its color, actually helps the body in its own unique way. (Suite101.com)
Forecast from Sally Scalera: Nice gardening weather Feb 28, 2009
Vegetables that can be planted in March include beans, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, peppers, Southern peas, pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watermelon, beets, carrots, collards, English peas, kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard, onions (bunching and multipliers), radishes and turnips. Vegetable seeds that can be started now for planting in April include beans, cantaloupes, okra and Southern peas. (Florida Today)
Most romantic restaurants Feb 25, 2009
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Something new cooking in the White House Feb 24, 2009
Kass prepared a citrus salad with local many-hued watermelon radishes and tiny ice greens, so-called because they grow in the snow. Others prepared samples of Chesapeake crab agnolotti. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
