Tips for going organic on a budget Oct 16, 2009
The clean 15 are onions, avocados, sweet frozen corn, pineapple, mango, frozen sweet peas, kiwi, cabbage, eggplant, papaya, watermelon, broccoli, tomato, sweet potato and grapefruit. To view the complete list, check out the food news portion of the Environmental Working Group Web site at. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Chefs showcase heirloom vegetables Oct 14, 2009
Richard Garcia of Tastings Wine Bar is a fan of the Siberian sweet watermelon, which he pairs with an in-house cured yellowfin tuna, feta, and herbs from the restaurant s rooftop garden. The watermelon is unreal, says the Foxborough chef ... It s probably what watermelon tasted like 100 years ago. (Boston Globe)
October brings new customers to farmers markets Oct 14, 2009
Nicole De Parra and son Alex, 2, came out to Roadrunner to pick up some watermelon and carrots. "I love the fall fruits. I can't wait to make apple pie and baked pears," she said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Garden club, library to honor memory of Stein Oct 14, 2009
The 15-gallon, watermelon red crape myrtle tree to be planted was donated by George Prucha of Home Growers Nursery. Jim Kearney, a good friend of Stein s, and Columbus Mayor Dwain Dungen will speak at the ceremony. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Alternative white wines Oct 13, 2009
Domaine Tempier Ros ($65/bottle at Fifth Avenue Grill): This is a beautiful dry wine with hints of summertime fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew. Crown Wine & Spirits did carry this wine awhile back and may be able to special order it on request. (The Palm Beach Post)
Craftworks carved from fruit and vegetables Oct 11, 2009
The photo taken on Oct. 10, 2009 shows a craftwork carved from a watermelon on a cooking contest held in Taipei of southeast China's Taiwan Province. The 2nd Taipei Cooking Competition and 2009 Taipei International King Cook Invitational Championship were presenting super cooking skills to the audience from Oct. 9 to 12. (Xinhuanet, China)
Genome Sequence Published For Important Biofuels Yeast Oct 11, 2009
27, 2009) Watermelon juice can be a valuable source of biofuel. Researchers have shown that the juice of reject watermelons can be efficiently fermented into. (Science Daily)
Antioxidants Lower Risk of Preterm Birth Oct 10, 2009
Carotenoids are pigments that give yellow, orange and red hues to a variety of fruits and vegetables, like tomatoes, carrots, red peppers, watermelon, oranges and orange juice. They also act as antioxidants -- meaning they help protect body cells from damage that can lead to disease. (Newsmax)
Funds awarded for S.D. specialty crops (38) Oct 7, 2009
Woonsocket FFA Chapter - to create a new value-added market for watermelon and muskmelon; to educate high school students on communication and marketing plans; to educate the public on the nutritional values of watermelon and muskmelon and to increase the storage life of melons. Dakota Hops - to demonstrate that hops can be grown in South Dakota and provide brewers with quality, fresh hop varieties tailored to their brewing requirements and to provide knowledge and resources for increased... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Specialty crop grants go to 15 projects Oct 7, 2009
- Woonsocket FFA Chapter, 6,335 to create a new value-added market for watermelon and muskmelon; to educate high school students on communication and marketing plans; to educate the public on the nutritional values of watermelon and muskmelon and to increase the storage life of melons. - Chateau Sylvania Vineyard and Winery of Toronto. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
In the pink: Watermelons topping 100 pounds Oct 5, 2009
Take the South Bay, for example, where a seasoned gardener grew five giant watermelons with a cumulative weight of 500 pounds and counting ... Intrigued by giant watermelons that in Southern states grow to more than 250 pounds, Santa Clara County master gardener Mike Kent sent away for seeds and cultivated his own supersize fruit - a Carolina Cross variety that looks like your typical dark-green- and light-green-striped watermelon - except for its mammoth girth and height ... 2-pound watermelon... (San Francisco Chronicle)
24-hour harvest Sep 30, 2009
Albertsons Joe Dubovsky dices up damaged watermelons to be sold in individual slices ... Then its to the back area, where Dubovsky begins to slice watermelons on a sterile metal table ... The way the economy is now, not everyone can afford a 35-pound watermelon, Dubovsky says. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
His Boots were made for ranching sports and class Sep 30, 2009
Once home, the garden of watermelon and various vegetables needs tending. When dusk settles to night, he goes inside to help with dinner. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
2009 Arkansas County Fair winners, results Sep 24, 2009
4-H Giant Watermelon Mary Claire Grantham. Blue Ribbons Jay Abramson, Gail Ann Abramson, Alicia Baker, Kaitlyn Berry, Durrell Bisswanger, Elaine Bisswanger, Hunter Bisswanger, Donna Brown, Danny Brown, Joan Bullock, Martha Collins, James Collins, Beth Cox, Dillon Cox, Cheyenne Cox, Ina Cox, Stacey Cox, Robert Criswell, Dorothy Dixon, Micah Fisher, Leah Fisher, Haley Goudelock, Gage Grisham, Thelma Henderson, Diane Hornbeck, Spencer Hutchins, Billie Jo Gardner, Charles Keffer, Kelsey McGhee,... (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Prince Harry leads Diana tributes Sep 20, 2009
Watermelon 'has same effect as Viagra. Tortoise survives life at speed. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Close to home Sep 20, 2009
Browse around the fruit stalls in Haikou and you will find mangos, guava, watermelon, jackfruit, bananas, papayas, rambutan, mangosteens and, of all things, durians (some imported from Thailand). Thanks to Hainans tropical climate, these fruits grow well there. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A bounty to share Sep 17, 2009
Excellent fruit and vegetables sources: red and green peppers, kiwi, strawberries, sweet potatoes, kale, cantaloupe, broccoli, pineapple, Brussels sprouts, oranges, mangoes, watermelon, tomato juice, grapes, pears, and cauliflower ... Some examples of nutritious colors are green spinach, orange sweet potatoes, black beans, yellow corn, purple plums, red watermelons, and white onions, etc. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Growing Roo gardners Sep 15, 2009
Now, only months later, the garden is overflowing with arugula, tomatoes, lettuce, watermelon, okra, potatoes, dill, raspberries, strawberries, broccoli, chili peppers and more thanks to the hard work put into plowing and planting seeds. For some involved, gardening is a long-time passion. (University News, MO)
Jardine: Garden goals collapse in horse manure Sep 13, 2009
They went in the ground along with some watermelon seeds ... The watermelon and Persian melons had blossoms, but bore nary a melon between them ... Last summer, someone must have eaten a slice of watermelon and spit a seed into a bed of decorative pea gravel. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Eat a High Fiber Diet Sep 12, 2009
Apples, pears, nectarines, peaches, blueberries, strawberries, tomatoes and watermelon are delicious fiber-rich foods. So are tropical fruits such as , pineapple, mango, coconut, and papaya, which has enzyme-rich seeds. (Suite101.com)
THINNER YOU: What to eat before you work out Sep 11, 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 -- Living)
Beat diseases with a better diet Sep 11, 2009
Potassium rich fruits include sweet lime, apricots, amla, bael, cherries, lemon, mango, muskmelon, watermelon, peaches, plums and seetaphal. Coconut water and vegetable soups are also rich in potassium. (India Times, India)
Watermelon's Hidden Killer: Researchers Seek Disease-resistant Cultivars To Sustain Watermelon Crop Production Sep 9, 2009
8, 2009) Watermelon vine decline (WVD) is a new and emerging disease that has created devastating economic losses for watermelon producers in Florida ... In other cases, entire watermelon fields were lost to WVD. Clearly, the healthy and popular watermelon is under siege from the WVD plague ... Development of watermelon cultivars resistant to either SqVYV or its whitefly vector is a promising alternative. (Science Daily)
Paint the town green Sep 8, 2009
It was corn and peppers and watermelon and cantaloupe and squash. Basically it was all the seeds from the food we threw in the compost. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Crop of the Week: Lemon Cucumber Sep 6, 2009
Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family, along with watermelon and squash, but they are most closely related to cantaloupe. Cucumbers are thought to have originated several thousand years ago in India and are a major ingredient in many Indian side dishes used to counter the hot spiciness of many of their dishes. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Summer's End Cocktails and "Mocktails" Sep 5, 2009
2 cups White grape juice 2 cups Apple juice 4 kiwi fruits (peeled and cut into slices) 1/4 of a large Watermelon (cut into small pieces) 1 cup Raspberry syrup 2 cups Soda water Combine ingredients and fresh fruit in a large pitcher with ice. All the family can share. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Editors notes: Hello Labor Day, goodbye summer Sep 4, 2009
If the great gods of weather are kind and they certainly owe us an extension this year there will still be a few more days worthy of shorts and flip-flops, hot dogs and watermelon. We ll still have to cut the grass and tend the gardens for a few more weeks. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Namolokama honors coachs memory with distance race Sep 3, 2009
After the race, the group moved to the Namolokama club site in Hanalei where Christophe, the day s chef, served the hungry paddlers a lunch spread of jambalaya, salad, watermelon and brownies. The 200-plus paddlers then watched as Mick Callahan s son, T.J., his daughter, Sabrina, and his granddaughter, Emmalani, presented awards to the recipients. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Colour is healthy for your diet! Sep 2, 2009
Lycopene in tomatoes and watermelon. The dark red, pink and orange foods are a rich source of those phytochemicals which increase haemoglobin and fighter cells in our body. (India Times, India)
Stone Zoo animals dine on Trader Joes food Sep 2, 2009
Mangos, papayas, raspberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, honey dew, watermelon, grapes, apples, lettuce and greens are among the produce that Trader Joe s has contributed free of charge ... Zoo staff freeze cantaloupe, honey dew and watermelon and give it to the primates and bears for enrichment, according to Wardrop. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Anyway you slice it, Watermelon Festival attendance flourished despite rain Sep 1, 2009
This may not be exactly what they mean in Western novels when they talk about painted horses, but it was worth first prize to Danielle Hoenig of Montrose for the horse division of the Watermelon Festival Parade Saturday afternoon. The horses name is Randy, and Hoenig said she would not be keeping the painted watermelon on Randy on a permanent basis ... But they werent officially scheduled events at the 65th annual Montrose Watermelon Festival. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Produce and peace of mind: Lighthouse co-op garden gets growing Sep 1, 2009
Eight pepper varieties, seven squash varieties and five types of tomatoes grace the produce stand, along with green beans, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, watermelon, eggplant and other edibles. The 40-plus volunteers spend at least three hours a week working on the garden, where they weed, pick, prepare custom orders and tend to customers. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Wilmington school lunch menus Aug 31, 2009
Hamburger or cheeseburger on a roll, fries, watermelon ... Hamburger or cheeseburger on a roll, fries, watermelon ... Hamburger or cheeseburger on a roll, fries, watermelon. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Eat melons to lower your BP Aug 29, 2009
Melons like cantaloupe and watermelon are particularly high in potassium, said Lona Sandon, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at UT Southwestern and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. One fourth a cantaloupe contains 800 to 900 milligrams of potassium, roughly 20 percent of the recommended daily value, she added. (India Times, India)
Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits i... Aug 29, 2009
Healthy treats such as cold watermelon on a hot day, homemade juice popsicles, and soybeans still in the pod make wonderful snacks and are exciting for toddlers. A toddler s diet does not need to be limited to hot dogs and macaroni and cheese. (Suite101.com)
Top Chef Recap Week 2 Aug 29, 2009
Ashley s watermelon carpaccio is good ... Ashley gets blasted for doing two dishes instead of one amazing dish, although they liked the watermelon. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Community calendar Aug 29, 2009
65th annual Watermelon Festival 5 p.m., Montrose ... Free all-you-can-eat watermelon ... 65th annual Watermelon Festival festivities all day, Montrose. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
No reason to stay home Aug 29, 2009
The Natrona County Master Gardeners' farmer's market starts at 7:30 a.m., on the grounds of the ARLC Building, 2011 Fairgrounds Rd. Among the booths is a fund-raiser for the Mount Hope Lutheran Church and School, which expects to have tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, cantaloupe and watermelon. The G. Michael Perry Memorial Softball Tournament for Special Olympics Wyoming starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. at the North Casper Softball Complex. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Rejected Watermelons: The Newest Renewable Energy Source Aug 28, 2009
27, 2009) Watermelon juice can be a valuable source of biofuel. Researchers have shown that the juice of reject watermelons can be efficiently fermented into ethanol ... Wayne Fish worked with a team of researchers at the USDA-Agricultural Research Service s South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory in Lane, Oklahoma, US, to evaluate the biofuel potential of juice from cull watermelons those not sold due to cosmetic imperfections, and currently ploughed back into the field. (Science Daily)
Give gardening a chance Aug 28, 2009
Vegetables she grows include: peppers, sweet potatoes, muskmelon, watermelon, and 90 plants of tomatoes Wiig enjoys baking and eating her garden produce. She often comes in late summer to the Harlan farmer's market with produce where she enjoys meeting new people. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Thursday TV: My Family Feast Aug 26, 2009
There are also features on community gardening, the odd Chinchilla Watermelon Festival and the spiritual benefits of gardening. Definitely worth a look. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Big party, limited budget? Think tapas Aug 26, 2009
He suggests skewers of tomato-topped watermelon drizzled with dressing, as well as a fruity summer sangria ... Watermelon and tomato skewers ... Jose Andres credits avant-garde Spanish chef Ferran Adria with creating these simple and inexpensive skewers of watermelon topped with tomatoes and a lemon vinaigrette. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hilburn's veggies, calf keep her summer busy Aug 26, 2009
She has grown corn, tomatoes, okra, watermelon, squash, cucumbers, bell and jalape o peppers and cantaloupe. She sold more than 250 dozen ears of corn and a five-gallon bucket full of squash. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Roadmap to Health Farmers' market Aug 26, 2009
The fresh fruits include watermelon, peaches, and cantaloupe. There's even honey in Terry. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Local sports briefs: Sunbirds stay perfect Aug 23, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
The art of growing up Aug 23, 2009
He grows pole beans, watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, etc. The melons will support their weight and picked a few days early will keep them from falling to the mice and critters below. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
VIDEO: Mushy mash makes happy heifers Aug 22, 2009
Watermelon is prized as well. Broccoli and onions, not so much. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Hospitals crop of farmers markets Aug 22, 2009
Another difference is, the cafeteria is purchasing produce in bulk on Wednesday and serving farm fresh meals on Thursday, she said, pointing to the next day s offering of a watermelon, tomato and cucumber salad with grilled chicken. Whitman said the initiative is going a long way toward dispelling jokes about the blandness of hospital food. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Varieties and Types of Melons Aug 20, 2009
Cantaloupe - Watermelon Nutritional Value and Storage ... Watermelon Characteristics, Nutritional Values and Storage ... Watermelon is probably the most common of all melons. (Suite101.com)
Big party, small plates Aug 19, 2009
He suggests skewers of tomato-topped watermelon drizzled with dressing, as well as a fruity summer sangria ... Watermelon and Tomato Skewers are an inexpensive way to add taste to a party ... WATERMELON AND TOMATO SKEWERS. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Federal grant helps put a fresher twist on school snacks Aug 19, 2009
At Chase, students don't have any trouble devouring more common foods like watermelon or grapes ... "It tasted kind of like watermelon. I can't explain it, but it was good.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tetsuya's big secret revealed Aug 18, 2009
Even a watermelon can be prepared sous vide to hype its flavour ... Similarly, Best says, watermelons and cucumbers are given an exaggerated flavour so a diner might think: ''This is like the watermelon I used to know. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Knox County 4-H Aug 18, 2009
Single vegetable: Matthew Johnson (tomatoes), blue; Matthew Johnson (watermelon), blue; Delaney McDowell (tomatoes), merit; Graydon McDowell (watermelon), merit. Soil and water conservation: Kayla Hagemeier, red; Johnwyatt Moreland, blue; Lanessa Phegley, blue. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Big party, but small budget? Think small plates Aug 15, 2009
He suggests skewers of tomato-topped watermelon drizzled with dressing, as well as a fruity summer sangria. He also says budget cooking can be a state of mind. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mango can cause digestive symptons Aug 14, 2009
If you have DFI, avoid the following foods because of their high fructose-to-glucose ratios: apples, pears, mangoes, pineapples, peaches, oranges (including mandarin oranges), honeydew melons, watermelon, lychees and grapes. Dried fruits, including raisins and figs, can also aggravate the condition. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Got to get local? (2) Aug 13, 2009
The Washington Wal-Mart stocks North Carolina-made or Tar Heel-grown flour, pastries, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, squash, potatoes, watermelon and more, related Mark Mayo, a market merchandiser for Wal-Mart, and Reed Clark, manager of the Washington store. Vendors from regional companies turned out for Fridays promotion to give away free samples ranging from pickles to frozen Popsicles. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Community voices its views on Ho'opili Aug 13, 2009
Seedless watermelon grows at Aloun Farms, which faces relocation if Ho'opili gains approval. Aloun began farming the area in 1995. (Honolulu Advertiser)
2 supervisors protest valuations Aug 12, 2009
I wonder if even watermelon would grow. paulcanaday Aug 11, 2009 6:24 PM Sand Hog's last sentence. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Textually Active Aug 8, 2009
Like the girl who does it, like very hour she is posting something like this watermelon is the bomb or getting ready to take a shower. I mean, GTFOH. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Lose 5 Pounds Fast Aug 8, 2009
Some ideas might include apples, bananas, oranges, watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, kiwi, peaches, plums, pineapple, strawberries, grapes and any other fruits that appeal to you. Great nut ideas include cashews, pecans, and walnuts. (Suite101.com)
Restaurant Week cocktails Aug 7, 2009
His Tru-ly Watermelon-tini (Tru Organic Vodka, Ty Ku citrus liqueur, watermelon stirrings, white cranberry juice, $8) is deceptive at first as well ... At Fleming s Prime Steakhouse they re mixing a different type of melon cocktail with the Cantaloupe Martini (Kettle One vodka, fresh lime juice, watermelon pucker, orange juice, $8. (Boston Globe)
Welcome rain helps gardens Aug 6, 2009
Our garden indicates there will be no cantaloupe, watermelon and possibly no ripe tomatoes this season. Zucchini always does well and the rains have developed the kohlrabi and lettuce into very crispy vitals. (Forest Republican, WI)
River repair a boon for Selangor farmers Aug 6, 2009
Green reward: Yaakob (left) and Azahar having a look at some of the fruits at the latters watermelon farm in Bukit Cerakah ... Earlier, Yaakob also visited a watermelon farm in Bukit Cerakah, operated by Kampung Bukit Cerakah village head Azahar Sabidin ... It takes 70 days to grow a watermelon, and we have to keep it aside for three days to develop before selling it, Azahar said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fort Meade Site Marks 30 Years Of Fellowship Dining With Luau (44) Aug 6, 2009
In 1979, lunch was baked chicken, collard greens with bacon, crisp cucumber salad, rolls and butter, milk, and watermelon for dessert. This year, participants feasted on baked chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, rolls, and watermelon, whild drinking sweet and unsweet tea, coke and diet coke. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
No Beer for Hillary? Aug 3, 2009
But would TWP have countenanced for even a second a web video in which it was suggested that the president, oh, should have served up some watermelon and fried chicken, yessir, at his down-home rose garden picnic. Or perhaps used a cute reference to Dark-As-[ethnic slur here] beer. (Slate)
