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Gram’s Panna Cotta
Recipe Makes 4 servings 2 tsp unflavored gelatin 1 Cup heavy cream 1/2 Cup dark brown sugar 2 Cups plain yogurt 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla bean 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamon 1/2 Cup water 1/2 Cup strawberries 1/2 Cup raspberries 2 Tbsp brown sugar Stir together gelatin and 1/4 cup of heavy cream in saucepan and let stand 1 minute to soften. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Add [...]
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16. January 2009
Thinking of buying Organic Products? Know the facts! In 2002 the USDA approved four categories of organic food labels and they are based on the level of organic ingredients in that food. Pick up an Organic product and if you will see the Organic Seal it is either 100% organic in content or 95% organic in content by [...]
Continue reading...Yorkie Popovers
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A warm popover or a piece of Yorkshire pudding is a delicious companion to a huge hunk of prime rib of beef. I have a couple of secrets to share to make fail-proof puffed high, golden brown popovers.
Continue reading...Tartrazine Sensitivity
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Reading food labels is a good practice. Tartrazine or FD&C Yellow 5 is an approved synthetic organic dye found in many food products as a food coloring; it is lemon in color and water soluble. Some common products containing tartrazine are soft drinks, carbonated drinks, ice cream, ice pops, jam, jelly, gelatins, mustard, yogurt and noodles. In the late [...]
Continue reading...New England Maple Syrup
1. December 2008
My heart belongs in New England but this choice for sweetener needs no defending, look closely among all the imitation syrups at your favorite food store because it must be pure maple syrup and must be from New Hampshire or Vermont. Pure Maple Sugar is less in calories than honey and white sugar and contains [...]
Continue reading...Did you know... 
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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