Food
GADGETS & GIZMOS
posted: 02/08/2012 4:09 a.m. Discuss
This rotary peeler from Joseph Joseph performs three jobs — smooth peeling, serrated peeling and julienne/shredding — in one tool. Made from durable plastic and stainless steel, the blades are razor sharp (seriously, you don’t want your finger in the way of the teeth of the serrated or julienne blades) and the tool features a potato eye remover.
Nutella spurs cravings, inspires cooking experiments
posted: 02/08/2012 4:07 a.m. Discuss
Roasted hazelnuts, skim milk and just a hint of cocoa. That’s what the package says. But if you’ve ever tasted the luscious spread, you know it’s much more than that.
FRONT BURNER: New soup is tasty, especially to cook
posted: 02/08/2012 4:05 a.m. Discuss
It might be the meanest thing my husband has ever said about my cooking.
Cooking for two: Asian-flavored salmon is quick to fix
posted: 02/08/2012 4:04 a.m. Discuss
Ginger-soy sauce seared salmon coated with toasted sesame seeds is a quick dinner to brighten a winter evening.
Seafood bits swim in sauce of cream atop sweet potato
posted: 02/08/2012 4:01 a.m. Discuss
Warm and creamy, au gratin dishes are perfect for a cold winter night. And what better way to say “I love you” than with a little indulgence of seafood and cream.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 02/08/2012 3:58 a.m. Discuss
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I decided I needed to start going to church, but I ended up in a church with lots of problems, and I’ve given up on religion.
7day menu planner
posted: 02/08/2012 3:56 a.m. Discuss
SUNDAY: There’s hardly anything easier to prepare than a baked turkey breast, so serve your family this simple entree. Cheesy Mexi-Mac (see recipe) goes well on the side. Add a spinach salad and whole-grain rolls. For dessert, buy a Boston cream pie. Plan ahead: Save enough turkey, Mexi-Mac and pie for Monday. MONDAY: Use the leftover turkey for Turkey Melts. Place 4 slices toasted bread on baking sheet. Spread each slice with 2 teaspoons grainy mustard.
UNCORKED: Chocolates, wine are beguiling gifts
posted: 02/08/2012 3:54 a.m. Discuss
Each year on Valentine’s Day my husband never fails to amaze with me with yet another unique and romantic gift. Compounding the impressiveness of this feat is that my wish list usually doesn’t include roses, candies or even jewelry, it revolves around another love of my life: wine.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 02/08/2012 3:52 a.m. Discuss
Happy birthday. Satisfaction is close at hand. You’ll feel free to express your true feelings, and you’ll use your talents for a high purpose. The shoes you are asked to fill in March may not be big exactly, but they sure are fancy. In June, spontaneous travel brings good fortune. A secret admirer becomes known in August. Pisces and Taurus people adore you.
Super Quiz: Each answer begins with “grand”
posted: 02/08/2012 3:51 a.m. Discuss
1. The enormous gorge of the Colorado River 2. The major waterway in Venice, Italy 3. Any of several international road races for sports cars 4. The theft of property of a value exceeding a set amount 5. A chess player having the highest level of ability
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 02/08/2012 3:49 a.m. Discuss
DEAR HELOISE: I cannot locate my Heloise fudge recipe. Could you please reprint it?
Marshmallows made fresh are winter treat
posted: 02/08/2012 3:48 a.m. Discuss
Toasting marshmallows sounds so Fourth of July, doesn’t it? You can practically hear the bug zapper keeping time with the fireworks in air perfumed by suntan lotion, your mother’s cigarettes and way too many beers. Really, though, marshmallow toasting can be a year-round event, with winter reserved for the truly serious.
IDEA ALLEY: Cherry pie, fudge from sweet Kats
posted: 02/08/2012 3:47 a.m. Discuss
Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Slim pickings
posted: 02/08/2012 3:45 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Weight Watchers Blueberry Muffins and Double Chocolate Muffins STATS: Each muffin contains 160 calories and 1.5 to 3 fat grams (4 PointsPlus if following the Weight Watchers plan). Four muffins per box. More information at weightwatchers.com/shop. THE SKINNY: Do you know the muffin man?
