Archive | May, 2009
Herb & Tomato Pasta Salad
Growing up my Mother made this Tomato Pasta Salad as soon as local tomatoes became available. My signature is adding fresh herbs from my garden. The idea of blending lots of different herbs is not really my own. In southern France it is a tradition to blend aromatic herbs that flourish in the hills during the hot summer months. Herbs De Provence is the name of this French blend and Its one of my favorites!
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18. May 2009
Coconut Water! Coconuts are fruits of the coconut palm tree, native to the South Pacific, Southern Asia and now prolific in South America, Hawaii and Florida. Coconut water is found in the center of a fresh coconut, it is thin and almost clear with a slight almond flavor. For centuries, these tropical areas and their inhabitants [...]
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There is an heightened awareness that more folks have an allergic reaction to corn. Many retail food companies are choosing to list corn as an ingredient source on labels like in place of modified food starch you will now see modified corn starch. Yet it is not considered as one of the top eight… wheat, dairy, soy, peanut, tree nut, shellfish, fish and egg. Canada added mustard to this list of eight this year. Similar to these top eight allergies, corn allergy can manifest in hives and severe allergic reactions, like headaches and stomachaches. The true cure for a food allergy is to avoid the food. Due diligence, read food labels, corn sources are hidden in many ingredients.
A few examples to watch for: food starches, high fructose corn syrup and ever pizza dough. When is doubt contact the company who manufactures the food in question.
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31. May 2009
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