Food

Costlier cookout
July 4 parties will set you back more this year
J-W Staff Reports
July 3, 2008
If you’re planning to host an Independence Day barbecue this year, expect to spend more than in years past. The price of food in almost all categories is up this year — ranging from a measly 0.3 percent increase in the price of ground beef to some much larger increases, as U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show.
Home grown: Kitchen garden yields fresh produce, high satisfaction
By Jennifer Oldridge
July 3, 2008
Good grief. There is this summer’s tomato scare, the spinach fright of 2007 and the floods in Iowa that have drowned huge quantities of corn. We want to eat foods like tomatoes, spinach and corn that are fresh and serve as a statement of perfection in their simplicity.
Refreshing ways to drink more water
McClatchy Newspapers
July 3, 2008
Water is cooling, and not just if you submerge yourself in it. You need to drink it and, yep, eat it, too.
Burrito King hit with $1,250 health department fine
By Mark Fagan
July 2, 2008
Burrito King’s owner owes a $1,250 fine after health inspectors in April uncovered several health code violations.
Ramen renaissance: Instant noodles surging in popularity
By Adam Goldman - Associated Press Writer
July 2, 2008
Nearly four decades after the first instant ramen noodle factory opened in the U.S., Japan’s beloved comfort food finally is making inroads — even achieving cult status — in a nation where burgers and pizza still rule. Once considered just a bargain meal for cash-starved college students, ramen noodles suddenly are commanding as much as $15 or more a bowl in sleek New York noodle shops.
Get the full scoop on freezing fresh fruit
By Susan Krumm
July 2, 2008
Q: We are getting an abundance of cherries off our trees this year. What’s the best way to freeze them?
Watermelon, prosciutto make good combination
Associated Press
July 2, 2008
Part fruit salad, part savory salad, this delicious mix of sweet watermelon and crispy prosciutto from Real Simple magazine is a delicious way to mix up your summer salad repertoire.
Meat, veggies sizzle on the grill on ‘Jayni’s Kitchen’
J-W Staff Reports
July 2, 2008
Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Sizzle! Steaks and Vegetables on the Grill.” Host Jayni Carey and her guest will prepare the following recipes: Grilled Flank Steak with Mexican Flavors, Tomatoes and Avocado, Grilled Cajun Rib-Eyes, Grilled Beef Tenderloin Steaks with with Shallot and Herb Steak Butter, and Grilled Vegetables.
New restaurant opens off South Iowa Street
J-W Staff Reports
June 30, 2008
A new restaurant that specializes in offering Coney Island fare is open at 2116 W. 25th St., in the Holiday Plaza shopping center northwest of 25th and Iowa streets.
Bee crisis could boost food prices
By Stephanie S. Garlow - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2008
Food prices could rise even more unless the mysterious decline in honey bees is solved, farmers and businessmen told lawmakers Thursday.
Tennis pairings: Strawberries, cream traditional fare for Wimbledon fans
By Sarah Henning
June 25, 2008
When watching the cream of the crop of the tennis world, why not have a little cream yourself? And strawberries. And maybe a pinch of sugar. Each year, tennis fans from around the world indulge in a little gameday food that is about as far as one can get from the typical American mainstays of hot dogs and nachos.
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
McClatchy Newspapers
June 25, 2008
This zesty dip combines red bell peppers, garlic and ricotta cheese.
Tips take mystery out of cutting up juicy mango
By Susan Krumm
June 25, 2008
How do you cut a mango? Once you learn how to work around the long, flat seed in the center of the mango, cutting it is really quite simple. Always wash the mango before cutting, and use a clean knife and cutting board.
Jayni Carey experiments with ‘Taste of the Vine’
J-W Staff Reports
June 25, 2008
Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Taste of the Vine with Tom Hodge.” Host Jayni Carey and her guest will prepare the following recipes: Chicken Braised in White Wine with Herbs and Garlic, Grilled Beef Tenderloin Filets with Red Wine Sauce and Raspberry-Pinot Noir Sorbet.
Five tips make cookouts healthier
McClatchy Newspapers
June 24, 2008
Loading plates with macaroni salad and extra-juicy cheeseburgers au gratin isn’t exactly healthy grilling.

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