Mad science? Growing meat without animals Nov 20, 2009
Dark thoughts The expectation is that if such meat is ever made, scientists will opt for beef, pork, chicken or fish ... Of course, there are many potential objections that people could have to growing beef, chicken or pork in the lab, much less more disturbing meats. (MSNBC -- Technology)
* RESTAURANTS : Qiaowei Bingshi B Nov 20, 2009
The fried beef rice noodles (de, NT$130), which is stir-fried with thin slices of leek and tender cuts of meat and topped with a sprinkling of sesame seeds, are another plain but satisfying house recommendation ... Go for any of the starred items, which include the curried chicken wings and noodle soup (@, NT$130) and the rice with beef tenderloin (v, NT$130). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Did the DPP fall into a US beef trap? Nov 20, 2009
Did the DPP fall into a US beef trap ... The expediency with which the Ma Ying-jeou (^E) administration announced it was lifting a partial ban on US beef imports X and the predictable response this engendered from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) X raises questions about the governments intent that go well beyond food safety issues ... Part of that logic, which often ignores the fact that many of the so-called irritants caused by the DPP administration were the result of the KMTs... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Buy local, think healthy it tastes sweeter Nov 20, 2009
Buy local, think healthy it tastes sweeter - GreenDAY. The good life: Why eating local tastes sweeter. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Focus on a merger of farms, tourism Nov 20, 2009
Boyle also raises and sells grass fed and grain finished beef. Boyle reiterated what Hull said about agritourism being a people business. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
The Best Vegetarian British Pies an... Nov 20, 2009
The famous shepherd s pie and cottage pie contain minced mutton and minced beef respectively and pork pies, chicken pasties, steak and kidney pie etc ... These leek and mushroom pasties are a vegetarian alternative to the famous Cornish pasty, which is made with minced beef. (Suite101.com)
The Young Pro Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
WTO Agrees to Rule on Legality of U.S. Country-of-Origin Food Label Policy Nov 20, 2009
COOL has cost Canadian cattle producers more than C$250 million in lower beef prices and higher expenses, the Canadian Cattlemens Association says. Mexico filed its request for arbitration on Oct. 9, saying COOL was significantly affecting the Mexican bovine industry. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Sonoma School Gardens fundraiser Nov 20, 2009
H H H Bluegrass Bar in Glen Ellen's Jack London Village has some major comfort foods for specials this weekend, including braised boneless beef short rib, papaya and ancho chili marinated skirt steak with cilantro rice and whole white beans, as well as Sunday's fried chicken with adobo mash and collard greens ( 18 to 25). H H H. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
cheryl davis Nov 20, 2009
Until then, however, we do know that the livestock model long advocated by Big Ag has, in just the last year, delivered tens of billions in red ink and hundreds of millions in taxpayer bailouts to the nation s including Ohio ever-shrinking number of beef, hog and dairy farmers. But, hey, that s just one devil s advocate thoughts. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Test project uses algae to recycle emissions Nov 20, 2009
The environmental benefit of the scheme is not that it permanently removes carbon dioxide emitted by the power stations but that it recycles the emissions by replacing fossil fuels used in transport and animal feed that creates fewer methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle. A CSIRO energy expert, Peter Campbell, said algae recycling was still at an early stage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Grease is the word Nov 20, 2009
I mean a really good burger, dripping with those beefy juices fat, blood, you name it and Ill slurp it up ... There are a few specialty beef burgers (the variations have to do with the toppings), a few alternative burgers (veggie, turkey, organic beef) and a few other sandwiches and salads (blackened mahi, a hot dog) ... But either way, this is a burger that tastes like beef, not filler. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dairy herd retirements raise concern over cull cow prices (50) Nov 20, 2009
With extra dairy cows headed to slaughter, some beef producers are worried about a sharp drop in cull cow prices. "When you dump a bunch of cows on the market like that and continue to do so...it takes away from the value of the beef cattle," said Craig Bieber of Bieber Red Angus Ranch near Leola, S.D. "It's a concern just because it affects everyone in the beef cattle business." ... Allen Merrill said CWT is not trying to cause injustice to beef producers with the buyouts. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Food Bank, Foodshare seek holiday donations Nov 20, 2009
The Food Bank can always use donations of protein foods, like frozen or canned meats, tuna, peanut butter, and beef stew, she said, along with cereal "because it's expensive and the box doesn't go that far." The town Web site also lists a need for pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruits, rice, boxed potatoes, and granola bars. Donations can be dropped off at Social and Youth Services on the ground floor at Town Hall, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (860) 721-2977. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Pho favorites Nov 20, 2009
The beef stew that originated in northern Vietnam and carries French and Chinese influences is most often served in extra-large bowls with a side dish of basil, lime, bean sprouts and peppers that are added to taste just before eating. The broth is traditionally made with beef bones, oxtails, flank steak, onion and various spices, including cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, star anise, roasted ginger and fennel ... Pho can come loaded with almost any type of meat (or vegetarian alternative), and... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
CANEPA: Winning the right way Nov 20, 2009
Not a whole lot of beef. There are but 35 players on his top-ranked, unbeaten Pirates squad, but they can play. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
White House cuts annual Hannukah Party by half... Nov 20, 2009
Obama eats $100/lb beef and uses Air Force One to take Michelle out for a night on the town ... Obama eats $100/lb beef and uses Air Force One to take Michelle out for a night on the town. (The Drudge Report)
Technology helps deliver weather information fast Nov 19, 2009
7 million head, South Dakota nationally ranks eighth in all cattle and calves, fifth in beef cows at 1. 6 million head, and second in lambs born at 265,000 head. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Gene protects brain-eaters from mad cow-type disease Nov 19, 2009
Some people developed a rare form of CJD from eating infected beef, and 166 people in Britain and 25 in France have died of it. UNIQUE MUTATION. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Chinas ascent traced back to Clinton-era trade deal Nov 19, 2009
China s ascent traced back to Clinton-era trade deal. 4:16 pm November 18, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Simply devilish (90) Nov 19, 2009
Until then, however, we do know that the livestock model long advocated by Big Ag has, in just the last year, delivered tens of billions in red ink and hundreds of millions in taxpayer bailouts to the nation s including Ohio ever-shrinking number of beef, hog and dairy farmers. But, hey, that s just one devil s advocate thoughts. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
More of this story Nov 19, 2009
The Gustafson's raise beef cattle. That means there is beef in their freezer and on their dinner table almost all the time ... That also means Colleen, our Cook of the Week, has some great beef recipes to share. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Nov 19, 2009
The Uptown Cafe will serve "Dinner on Foot" roast beef, artichoke dip and other goodies with a complimentary beer and wine. George Groesbeck Sr. will provide music. (Montana Standard, MT)
Senior Neighbors: Nov. 19 Nov 19, 2009
Monday: Beef stew, peas, steamed white rice, whole wheat roll, pistachio pudding/topping. Tuesday: Stuffed shells w/meatball, spinach, three-bean medley, oatnut bread, peaches. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Dining Out: Taipei & Tokyo Nov 19, 2009
Beef with snow peas was also a surprise, the slivers of beef tender and rich with dark soy infused sweet sauce, the pea pod, not the usual flat pods but plump sugar snap pea pods still tender enough to bite right through ($10. 95). (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Market Forecaster: Hogs rallied last week on strong cash trade Nov 19, 2009
The USDA reported last week's beef export sales at 11,300 tonnes, up from 8,500 tonnes the previous week, and exports at 13,100 tonnes, up from 10,300 tonnes the previous week. Strategy ok. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Market Forecaster Nov 19, 2009
USDA raised its 2010 beef export forecast by 80 million pounds to 1 ... On the other hand, 2010 beef imports were lowered by 80 million pounds to 2. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Jack in the Box 4Q Profit up but Outlook Weak Nov 19, 2009
The company said food and packaging costs both declined year-over-year, with prices for beef and cheese dropping 17 percent and 31 percent respectively. Gains on the sale of 96 company-operated Jack in the Box restaurants to franchisees totaled $34. (ABC News -- Wire)
Spicy meatballs made leaner Nov 19, 2009
Mexican meatballs cut back on the fat through lean beef and ground turkey breast ... The Star's Spicy Mexican Meatballs combines 93-percent lean beef with ground turkey breast to cut-down on fat ... SPICY MEXICAN MEATBALLS Makes 30 meatballs (about 15 appetizer servings) pound 93-percent lean ground beef pound ground turkey breast 2 egg whites cup finely crushed baked tortilla chips cup finely minced yellow onion 1 teaspoon chili powder teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon salt teaspoon coarsely... (Montana Standard, MT)
Chinese diners eat live fish on YOUTUBE... Nov 19, 2009
" Who are you to label an entire country a "cesspool"? I agree the fish thing absolutely disgusts me, but not all people in China act this way. My wife is from China, and I have spent time over there and I would suggest that people who eat dogs and fish in this manner are not the majority. Everyone of my wife's family memebers are sickened by people eating dogs and cats, along with all of my wife's friends from grade school and college. So next time try limiting your comments only to things... (The Drudge Report)
* Gluttony as patriotic duty Nov 19, 2009
The turkey set comes with port wine and giblet sauce and cranberry jelly, the Roasted Virginia Ham is garnished with Hawaiian pineapple and raisin and apple sauces, while the roasted US beef hamper comes with beef gravy and horseradish sauce. An additional NT$700 gets you a full assortment of trimmings, including sausage and cornbread stuffing, mashed red-skin potatoes with fresh thyme, roasted vegetables and sweet potato bread. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Critical Care: Healthy offerings Nov 19, 2009
Your beef should be with them, not Sky Lakes and their staff. " Lacr0ix wrote on Nov 17, 2009 4:56 PM:" Sky Lakes and management - in just one word: "DEPRAVED". (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Local golf notebook Nov 19, 2009
Kiwanis Golf: The Estero-Gulf Coast Kiwanis Club's seventh annual Beef 'O' Brady's tournament at Stoneybrook raised $9,000 for charity. Proceeds went to Pinewoods Elementary's Classroom on Wheels, a former school bus retrofitted as a mobile literacy center and learning lab, and the Joseph Coller memorial scholarship fund at FGCU.. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Plum Pan-Asian Kitchen Nov 19, 2009
Recommended dishes: Oh so gingerly cocktail, sunumono salad with octopus, beef carpaccio, roti canai, sambal sambal with scallops, dry sauteed string beans, jewel in the box roll, sweet shrimp (raw), harvest moon sundae, tropical tapioca, chocolate-hazelnut candy bar ... Beef Rendang had a wonderful sauce ($16), a properly thick Malaysian-style curry with the intense flavor of star anise and cinnamon; unfortunately, the chunks of beef were more stringy than tender ... Beef carpaccio is typically... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Young Pro Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Quick and Easy Party Food and Snack... Nov 19, 2009
Go to a deli and pick up a variety of deli meats such as chicken, ham and roast beef. Roll them up and set them neatly on a platter. (Suite101.com)
Neb. company says it's recovered recalled beef Nov 19, 2009
company says it's recovered recalled beef ... (AP) A Nebraska company says it has recovered the 90 pounds of ground beef listed in a federal recall report because of possible E. coli contamination ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Fairbury Steaks is recalling 10-pound packages of bulk fresh ground beef. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Senior Nutrition Plans Dinner Nov 19, 2009
The menu will include roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, cr. me filled long johns, bread, and milk. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Ethnicity makes for special side dishes Nov 19, 2009
2 pounds ground beef. 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Best Budget TV Dinners Nov 19, 2009
Some of the tastiest flavors include the Slow Roasted Beef at 370 calories. The highest calorie meal is the Sweet and Sour Chicken at 600 calories per meal. (Suite101.com)
Beyond turkey Nov 19, 2009
My coworker friend is going to imu a corned beef, an interesting option. My family member generally takes the more prosaic option of preparing a crown roast. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Thankgiving items cheaper at Ala. stores Nov 19, 2009
Shoppers found increased prices on bacon, ground beef and whole fryers ... 01 a pound; ground beef was up 2 cents to $2. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Health, school officials clear up confusion on Hobomock meat ordeal Nov 18, 2009
According to Leary, these burgers have nothing to do with the recall of recent contaminated beef; the burgers were undercooked due to a faulty thermometer, which was later fixed. It was not part of the recall, and we wanted to make sure our students were safe and Leary did a full inspection of the kitchen and we recalibrated our thermometers, said Stephen Lamarche Director of Operations and Accountability. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Joshua's, Salvation Army hope for help Nov 18, 2009
Brands of soup that don't need water added, like beef barley for $1. 99 a can, make a good meal for someone living on the streets. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wheat lacking fundamental supports as stocks remain large Nov 18, 2009
The USDA reported last week's beef export sales at 11,300 tonnes, up from 8,500 tonnes previous week, and exports at 13,100 tonnes, up from 10,300 tonnes previous week. Strategy ok. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Fuddruckers offers vegetarian-fed beef Nov 18, 2009
Fuddruckers rolls out line of vegetarian-fed beef - San Antonio Business Journal ... Fuddruckers rolls out line of vegetarian-fed beef ... has introduced a new line of burgers made with beef sourced from cattle ranches that allow for open-grass grazing and are raised on a high-protein corn and grain diet. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Making My First Roast Chicken Nov 18, 2009
Years ago, when I had only been cooking for a couple of years, I had beef brisket for the first time at a friend's house ... By the time we got back, we had beef jerky ... Our guests were so good, laughing it off; we nibbled on the "jerky" while my husband ran to the store and picked up some ground beef and stuff for burgers, which we did on the grill. (Epicurious.com)
Top five cheap eats Nov 18, 2009
"It's for those who like to eat extremely well on a budget." And eat well we do at Plan B. Opt for the 600-day grass-fed wagyu beef burger for a bargain $10. Stuffed with beetroot, melted cheese and caramelised onions, it is undoubtedly Plan B's claim to fame. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Young Pro Nov 18, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
* Deadlock on amendment targeting unsafe beef Nov 18, 2009
Deadlock on amendment targeting unsafe beef ... The Legislative Yuan yesterday failed to approve an amendment to the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk) that would impose a ban on risky beef products from the US after lawmakers were unable to reach a consensus ... DPP legislators urged the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) to respect a legislative consensus reached on Nov. 6 to ban the import of beef products that might pose a threat to health. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Second Harvest makes donation to those in need Nov 18, 2009
"We are delivering beef stew, corn and green beans; three highly nutritious items that people can eat without difficulty. All of us need to eat well and have good nutrition. People who are struggling and are trying to make very scarce amounts of money stretch tend to go for the things that will fill you up but may not have a great deal of nutritional value. They suffer from that and certainly children will suffer in that situation so we provide highly nutritious items that will fill them up in a... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Hygiene threatens kangaroo meat industry Nov 18, 2009
But an ecotoxicology expert, Dr David Obendorf, said the kangaroo meat industry had been covering up problems for years and public health would continue to be put at risk until the Government elevated the game meat laws to meet the same stringent standards which exist for beef, pork and poultry. Kangaroo meat is an important source of protein, but its economy has been let down by the industry's decision to turn what should have been a niche quality market into a bulk market,'' he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Here’s my (personal) beef with meat Nov 18, 2009
Here s my (personal) beef with meat ... It consumes 70 percent of the water in the American West water so heavily subsidized that if irrigation supports were removed, ground beef would cost $35 a pound ... It takes a gallon of gasoline to produce a pound of conventional beef. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Seoul food: Hot restaurant in Korea defies odds, sells only U.S. steaks Nov 18, 2009
Kim's staff prepares U.S. beef. A little over one year ago, South Koreans were lining up by the thousands to protest - against their own government and against U.S. beef ... Today, growing numbers of South Koreans are lining up for another reason: to get a taste of prime U.S. beef steaks at one of Seoul's trendiest new restaurants, Goo STK 528. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Click to read:Study: 40% of U.S. May Be Obese by 2018 Nov 18, 2009
If this is true, then, if the growth hormones cause the animals to become larger and we eat these same animals, whether beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and fish etc. wouldn't it logically make us humans larger. (CBS News)
Coolio on his love of cooking and cooking for love Nov 18, 2009
You can cook some Kobe beef and I can cook some beef straight out of Compton, and you d be hard pressed to make your [stuff] taste better than mine. Q. From your book, it sounds as if your cooking is a hit with the ladies. (Boston Globe)
Social media like Twitter change customer service Nov 18, 2009
There are plans to beef up support for non-Windows 7 products as well. "It's like being a high-tech concierge," he says of @MicrosoftHelps' seven full-time employees and much larger support staff. (USA Today -- Tech)
* ANALYSIS: US beef debate highlights nations sovereignty woes Nov 18, 2009
ANALYSIS: US beef debate highlights nations sovereignty woes ... The controversy over whether revising regulations to prohibit risky beef imports could override a recently signed protocol with the US illustrates the delicate matter of Taiwans sovereignty, analysts said ... Taiwan recently signed a protocol with the US to expand market access from boneless beef of cattle younger than 30 months to include bone-in beef and other beef products that have not been contaminated with specific... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Spicy meatballs made leaner Nov 18, 2009
Mexican meatballs cut back on the fat through lean beef and ground turkey breast ... The Star's Spicy Mexican Meatballs combines 93-percent lean beef with ground turkey breast to cut-down on fat ... SPICY MEXICAN MEATBALLS Makes 30 meatballs (about 15 appetizer servings) pound 93-percent lean ground beef pound ground turkey breast 2 egg whites cup finely crushed baked tortilla chips cup finely minced yellow onion 1 teaspoon chili powder teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon salt teaspoon coarsely... (Montana Standard, MT)
Surviving the Peer Pressure of Potluck Dinners Nov 18, 2009
When you showed up for a meal you got the "luck of the pot. You want to do better than that, so instead of salad in a bag, you up the ante to crudit?s (a French appetizer of vegetables and vinaigrette dip), escalating to Bagna Cauda (a warm Italian dip of anchovy, garlic, butter and olive oil with raw or roasted vegetables.) After a frenzy of second-guessing, you end up with a heap of torpedo-shaped carrots laying siege to a bowl of Thousand Island dressing. Forget about stressing and... (Fox News)
Fox Recipe Box: Blue Cornmeal Waffles and More Nov 18, 2009
Spend a little more on a good beef roast and you re halfway there ... 31 2- to 41 2-pound boneless beef rib-eye roast, trimmed ... Put the beef, fat-side up, on a bed of rosemary sprigs in a large roasting pan. (Fox News)
Spaghetti beef Puttanesca Nov 18, 2009
Beef and Puttanesca sauce is one of those traditional, wholesome and very tasty Italian dishes you can throw together chop-chop and serve as a delightfully casual meal for friends and family and its also a perfect meal for more formal dinner parties. As with all Italian dishes there are many different ways of making this sauce, but in essence its a flavoursome combination of tomato, beef and herbs of your choice, plus a handful of chopped green olives ... 500g beef fillet, sliced into strips. (iAfrica.com)
The rub on lamb chops Nov 18, 2009
The toasted seasoning blend also would be good rubbed onto boneless, skinless chicken breasts or mixed into ground beef for a delicious burger. Serve the lamb chops with a side of mashed potatoes and buttered carrots. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Eating local, fresh a challenge in winter Nov 17, 2009
" In "Food, Inc.," filmmaker Robert Kenner makes the case that our food supply is controlled by a handful of corporations that put profit ahead of consumer and animal health. Cattle are fed corn instead of their natural diet of grass, Kenner argues, which produces e-coli bacteria in their systems. Instead of switching them to a more expensive grass-fed diet, the animals are given antibiotics and the beef product, in some cases, is washed in bleach.Chickens may be technically cage free, he shows,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Vegan Spaghetti Sauce Recipe Nov 17, 2009
There are so many recipes for spaghetti sauce, but a good many of them rely on ground beef for flavor. This recipe calls on a variety of spices to complement the tomato sauce. (Suite101.com)
