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By Times staff
© St. Petersburg Times, fruit cocktailsummer's sweet bountycherries
nutrition: A cup of cherries is 82 calories. Both sour and sweet cherries are a good source of vitamin C and fiber. The sour cherries have slightly more vitamin A. buying: Look for firm, plump cherries with green stems attached. If the stems are brown, the fruit is not fresh; cherries without stems do not keep. Cherries are highly perishable and should be eaten within two days of buying. Keep refrigerated and do not wash until ready to use. To pit cherries, push the stone out with a skewer or a cherry pitter. Dried cherries are widely available and are good additions to salads, cereal, sauces and muffins. quick fix: Black Bean Cherry Relish. Pit and chop cherries to equal 1 1/2 cups. Combine with 1 can of rinsed and drained black beans; 1 small, chopped yellow bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped mild chili pepper; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; and 1 minced garlic clove. Salt to taste. Serve alongside grilled meat or poultry. constant comment"Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you." Robert Fulghum, author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. this Web site cookswww.saladrecipe.com Too hot to cook? Check out the recipes on this site. From layered numbers to vegetarian treats to pasta platters, you'll find something to take the edge off summer. There is also a link to articles that give tips on how to make salads attractive to kids, the "jiggling joys" of gelatin salads and potluck salads that travel well. A site with more than 40 recipes for potato salad has to be worth cruising. cooking classMany chefs use a wok when they stir-fry, but any large saute pan or frying pan will work. Choose a wok or pan with a broad, rounded bottom so that the pieces of food can be rapidly stirred. High sides help keep the food inside the pan while it is being tossed. Don't lift the pan off the heat as you stir-fry, as that will cool the pan temperature. Also, if you are cooking on an electric stovetop, be sure the bottom of the pan fits the burner (many woks do not and need a stand to stabilize them). on the food network
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