Food
FRONT BURNER: Six-pack, olive oil infuse local flavor
posted: 05/22/2013 4:19 a.m. Discuss
Giddy from a shopping trip that resulted in a six pack of a limited-edition, locally produced beer and the discovery of a (semi) locally produced olive oil, I headed to the kitchen with my bounty in tow.
TIDBITS
posted: 05/22/2013 4:18 a.m. Discuss
CANNING WORKSHOP The Arkansas State University-Newport Continuing Education Department will conduct a two-part canning class May 30 and June 18.
Bacon, curry, tahini add adventure to the deviled egg
posted: 05/22/2013 4:18 a.m. Discuss
For some cooks, deviled eggs require no recipe. Just cook the eggs, peel, cut in half, mash the yolks with your family’s secret mixture (often mayonnaise, a little mustard, a dab of pickle relish, a bit of finely minced onion or celery), fill the whites and sprinkle on some paprika, chill and serve in Grandma’s deviled egg platter.
Cooking for two: Grits, Southwestern flavors meld well
posted: 05/22/2013 4:16 a.m. Discuss
Here’s a bowlful of color, creaminess, crunch and flavor, for not much effort. The option of adding smoked paprika-seasoned ground chicken might make it an alternative to taco night.
Gadgets & Gizmos: Trudeau’s Bottle Opener and Cap Catcher
posted: 05/22/2013 4:15 a.m. Discuss
Once we got past the reverse action (using a downward motion, rather than an upward pull) we really liked using Trudeau’s Bottle Opener and Cap Catcher. What makes this bottle opener stand out is its convenient cap catching feature. As bottle caps are pried off they automatically fall into the chamber below. The chamber holds up to 30 bottle caps and the removable bottom makes emptying a breeze. (To see the opener in action, visit shoptrudeau.com.) $12.99
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 05/22/2013 4:15 a.m. Discuss
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I’m graduating from college in a few weeks, and I’ve already been offered a very good job, at least as far as pay is concerned. But a former employee of this company told me I’d be pressured into doing things that aren’t honest or ethical. How can I know what to do? — S.D. DEAR S.D.: The most important thing you can do is seek God’s will for your future, including His will about this job (or any other opportunities you may have).
Ribs aren’t only pork part that’s tasty plopped on grill
posted: 05/22/2013 4:15 a.m. Discuss
It’s nearing the Memorial Day holiday and that means grilling season is officially here. So fill up the propane tank or buy a new bag of charcoal and get your flame on.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 05/22/2013 4:14 a.m. Discuss
Happy birthday. You are clear about what you desire. You’ll put out as much physical energy and enthusiasm as you can muster next month, and this boomerangs back to you in the form of all the support you need to launch your project. In July, much will depend on whose side you’re on. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Is experience the best teacher? For today, the manual will have her beat. Don’t fumble around trying to figure it out when someone else has already written down exactly how to do it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will devote yourself to investigations of the unknown, and not because you want to uncover the mysteries of life, but because you want to enjoy them. You appreciate the fascinating magic of unanswered questions. GEMINI (May 21-June 21): Usually a social buttery, today you’ll be more like the ower: a stationary attraction that has all the other butteries ittering about and occasionally landing for a visit. CANCER (June 22-July 22): Don’t expect yourself to know everything already. Even if you thi
UNCORKED: Taste base of food dictates wine pick
posted: 05/22/2013 4:14 a.m. Discuss
In the past, wine, not food, was considered the culprit when it came to unsuccessful food and wine pairings. But realistically, almost every wine produced today will work with food. Of course there will still be the occasional horrible combination, not unlike having your morning orange juice after brushing your teeth.
Slim pickings
posted: 05/22/2013 4:13 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Lean Cuisine Honestly Good entrees STATS: Vary by flavor. The Roasted Red Pepper Chicken, for example, contains 270 calories and 7 fat, 29 carbohydrate, 5 fiber and 25 protein grams. For complete nutrition facts, visit leancuisine.com. We found them at Target, 420 S. University Ave., Little Rock.
7 day menu planner
posted: 05/22/2013 4:13 a.m. Discuss
SUNDAY: Treat the family to Oven-Fried Barbecue Chicken. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pour 1 ½ cups buttermilk into large shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix 1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon coarse salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Dip 4 thighs, 4 legs and 3 breasts (all parts bone in and skinless) in buttermilk and drain excess liquid, then dip in flour, shaking off excess. Place meaty-side down in an ungreased 15-by-10-inch rimmed baking pan. Coat both sides of chicken with cooking spray. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is crisp and internal temperature is 165 degrees. Meanwhile, mix ½ cup barbecue sauce and 2 tablespoons honey. Five minutes before chicken is done, brush with sauce. Make your own potato salad and buy delicatessen coleslaw as accompaniments. Add wholegrain rolls. For dessert, enjoy a big bowl of fresh strawberries with whipped cream. Plan ahead: Save enough chicken and potato salad and buy enough coleslaw and strawberries for Monday. MONDAY: Planning a Memorial Day picnic today will be easy because t
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 05/22/2013 4:12 a.m. Discuss
DEAR HELOISE: A couple of weeks ago, I attempted to boil some baby lima beans, but I let them boil dry and then burn. The bottom of my pot looked beyond cleaning. I remembered that I had your book Heloise From A to Z. I found the following hint for pots and pans: “Cleaning aluminum: Put about 3 tablespoons of cream of tartar and about 1 quart of water in the gunky pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, and let it continue to boil for about 10 minutes. Wash and rinse the pot well.” Worked perfectly! Thanks.
Super Quiz: Hole
posted: 05/22/2013 4:12 a.m. Discuss
1. A deep, cylindrical depression formed in road pavement 2. A pit for individual shelter against enemy fi re 3. The galactic center of the Milky Way 4. The bar in a golf clubhouse 5. A depression formed from the collapse of the underlying rock or soil 6. Assign to a category in some orderly system 7. The hole at the top of a cetacean’s head 8. A pool where animals come to drink 9. An exploratory oil well that produces no oil Answers 1. Pothole 2. Foxhole 3. Black hole 4. Nineteenth hole 5. Sinkhole 6. Pigeonhole 7. Blowhole 8. Watering hole 9. Dry hole
IDEA ALLEY: Spanish rice plea draws two recipes
posted: 05/22/2013 4:12 a.m. Discuss
Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
SUPERMARKET SLEUTH: Icy fruit bars boast milk, juice; Little Debbie gets makeover
posted: 05/22/2013 4:11 a.m. Discuss
Fruttare is a line of frozen fruit bars that is making its way into Arkansas. There are two versions: Fruit and Milk bars made with milk and real fruit. They come in strawberry, coconut, banana and peach flavors.
