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By Janet K. Keeler from staff and wire reports
lemongrass Fresh lemongrass is a popular ingredient in the cooking of Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia. It can be found in Asian markets and in the produce department of large grocery stores or gourmet shops. Look for firm, smooth stalks with no dryness or wrinkles. Store lemongrass stalks in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap. It will keep in the refrigerator for two to three weeks. It also freezes well and can be frozen for up to six months. To use, remove the tough outer layers (usually two or three pieces). If using the stalks in large pieces, just bruise with a back of a knife to release the oils and add them to the pot as is. Remove before stirring. If a recipe calls for chopped lemon grass, begin chopping at the bottom of the stalk and keep going until the stalk becomes woody. Discard the woody part. If you're going to leave the lemongrass in the dish, chop it very fine because it will never become completely soft. cooking class When preparing vegetables or fruit for a recipe, instead of peeling, seeding and chopping each piece, peel them all first. Then seed all and chop all, to cut down your prep time. this web site cooks
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" 'How long does getting thin take?' Pooh asked anxiously." when to kick the can Low-acid canned foods such as stews, vegetable soups, pastas, potatoes, corn, carrots, beans, beets, peas, pumpkin and spinach retain their quality for two to five years. High-acid foods, including tomato products, citrus juice, sauerkraut and many fruits, react with the metal in the can and cause it to corrode over time. These foods are best used within 12 to 18 months, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Heat, freezing, rust and dents also can compromise the safety of canned food. Botulism is rare, but it is the greatest danger. Signs of botulism: milky liquids that should be clear, or leaking or bulging cans. no pain, no gain
hhhi, hhhow are you? Bad breath? Try gargling with a new mouthwash: green tea. The tea's antibacterial properties have been known in Asian cultures for generations, but recently researchers at the University of British Columbia tested green tea as a bad-breath fighter. They found that the polyphenols in green tea were effective in neutralizing odor-causing compounds and bacteria -- better than mints or gum. Even a swig of a green tea drink swished around in your mouth before swallowing can help cut the effects of those onions on your burger. great grilled cheese Some ideas to brighten up a cheese sandwich:
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Last week, an article in the New England Journal of Medicine reported promising results of clinical trials of a drug that helps block peanut allergies. However, tests were halted because of a legal squabble over development rights -- not good news to the 1.5-million Americans who are allergic to peanuts. News items such as this are the foundation of www.foodallergy.org, which is dedicated to allergy education. For sufferers, the most helpful part of the site is the "alert" section; it lists food recalls that result from incomplete ingredient labels. Campbell Soup Co. recalled some cans of its new Campbell's Select, Ready to Serve Soup, Italian Sausage with Pasta and Pepperoni, because they contain milk but the label doesn't say so.
The laborious task of lugging bag after bag of groceries and bottled water burns an average of 98 calories per 10 minutes.
