Antioxidant may boost exercise endurance Jun 30, 2009
Quercetin, a compound abundant in red apples, red onions, berries, cabbages and broccoli, and green and black teas, is believed to have multiple antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and cell-energy activation properties that benefit health. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Growing pains for organic sector in chill economic climate Jun 29, 2009
And he has started selling strawberries, snow peas and pumpkins under his Ladybird Organics label ... " The closing of Macro Wholefood's eight food and grocery stores in Melbourne and Sydney will temporarily dampen output, he says. Under the deal, reportedly worth $20 million, Woolworths will rebrand the stores under its new Thomas Dux gourmet banner. As recently as last year, Macro bosses boasted of plans for up to 40 stores nationally. Last week, the doors closed at its four Melbourne stores.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Growing list of 'superfruits' pack a nutritional wallop Jun 29, 2009
The superfruit title is no longer reserved for berries -- nutritionists now include other antioxidant- and vitamin-rich juicy gems on the superfruit list, such as peaches, mangos and oranges ... Even familiar fruits such as blueberries, strawberries and cranberries also make the powerful superfruit list ... Blueberries: are No. 1 in total antioxidant power and are full of disease-fighting and anti-aging qualities. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Ice cream with grilled strawberries and bananas Jun 28, 2009
The heat helps caramelize the sugars in fruit, as in this recipe for grilled strawberries and bananas ... Alternatively, skip the ice cream and serve these berries and bananas over pound or angel food cake dusted with powdered sugar ... Grilled strawberries and bananas with ice cream. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Iced coffee: A cool way to entertain this summer Jun 27, 2009
African coffees are especially good over ice, with crisp, caramel notes that pair perfectly with fresh berries or a moist lemon pound cake. After selecting your favorite coffee, brewing the perfect cup of iced coffee at home for guests is easy. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Mother's Garden: Strawberry week, hurrah! Jun 27, 2009
When the local strawberries ripen at the end of June, the world suddenly becomes a gourmet's paradise. Berries, freshly picked and quickly eaten have a different flavor than mega-farm ones sent by truck from California or by air from South America ... That's why we wait for that day in June when all the world is a bowl of berries. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Wholesome summertime snacking made simple Jun 27, 2009
Schedule drink breaks into your daily routine and consider adding unexpected flavor to plain water with citrus slices or ice cubes containing berries. Invest in reusable water bottles, some of which have built-in filtration systems, for on the go drinks without waste. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Ore. woman who fed bears ousted from house Jun 26, 2009
Division of Wildlife spokesman Randy Hampton said bears normally eat berries this time of year, but a wet spring has kept bushes flowering longer instead of producing fruit. Wife fought off Pa. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
10 Great Kitchen Ideas Jun 26, 2009
Avoid this by using frozen fruit or berries as ice cubes. Afterwards enjoy them as a healthy sweet treat. (Suite101.com)
Russia's dacha gardens feed body and soul Jun 26, 2009
She grows strawberries, tomatoes, and more enough for the retiree to feed herself and help her daughters family ... "Here are strawberries, there tomatoes, cabbages, cucumbers, garlic...." ... But it only became a mass phenomenon in the 1970s, when the Soviet authorities began distributing small parcels of land around big cities (typically 600 square meters, or about one-seventh of an acre) as an inducement to urban workers to grow for themselves some of the foodstuffs that the official... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Quercetin Increases Endurance Without Regular Exercise Jun 26, 2009
The fatigue-fighting and health properties of quercetin found in the skins of red apples, red onions, berries, and grapes have implications not only for athletes and soldiers whose energy and performance are tested to the extreme but also for average adults who battle fatigue and stress daily, said Dr. Mark Davis, leader of the research team at the University of South Carolinas Arnold School of Public Health. The findings provide "great news for those who often think that theyre too tired... (Newsmax)
Barcode: Cocktails suited to a tea Jun 26, 2009
Here the tea rounds out the body and flavor of the gin, adding a touch of earthiness and complementing the juniper berries and spices ... The Green Tea Martini (below left; vodka slowly infused with Chinese Dragon Well tea, dried peaches, quince, mallow blossoms, and vanilla bean, garnished with dried cranberries, $11) is pretty much entirely alcohol. (Boston Globe)
Frozen fruit becomes cool summer treat Jun 25, 2009
If you have fresh fruit, such as berries, rinse them and freeze them on trays until they are frozen solid. Larger fruits should be peeled, cut into smaller pieces, then frozen so your food processor can easily puree them. (Florida Today)
Summer family fun with blueberries Jun 25, 2009
Summer is also a time for good eating, with farmer's markets and roadside stands brimming over with the fruits and berries of the season. Locally grown blueberries are available in most areas of the country and from all reports, this year's supply is excellent ... Blueberries are the perfect grab 'n' go snack for active families, combining the best that nature has to offer: good nutrition and luscious flavor. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Marilyn Block: Pack fresh, seasonal treats along on summer outings Jun 25, 2009
And with summer comes fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, melons, radishes, onions, leaf lettuce, grilled foods of all sorts, dairy desserts, great picnics and lots of potlucks ... 10 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed, or 1 quart fresh berries ... Additional strawberries. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Latest Berry Health Benefits Revealed Jun 25, 2009
June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than twenty acclaimed researchers presented the results of their latest studies on the positive effects of berries on human health at the 2009 Berry Health Benefits Symposium. Evidence continues to mount on the link between consumption of colorful berries -- such as blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries -- and living a longer, healthier life ... The latest research from the world's leading scientists demonstrate the impact... (PR Newswire)
Author wins award for unique cookbook Jun 24, 2009
Using a sharp knife, loosen the sides of the cake, release the spring form pan and serve with Brandied Berries & Double Cream Sauce ... 6 cups fresh or frozen berries ... In a 4-quart or larger container that can be sealed, place the berries, vodka, brandy, vanilla and one cup (or until the berries are covered) of the simple syrup. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Summer Tea Parties Jun 24, 2009
An assortment of fresh berries or fresh fruit. Pound cake drizzled with a lavender glaze. (Suite101.com)
A Serene Garden Master Gardeners will hold their annual tour Saturday with seven gardens open for viewing Jun 24, 2009
Berries, including lingonberries, a nod to Kristina Neiman's Swedish roots, are ripening. The shade roof over the Neiman's new "green" deck contains hanging rods that allow the couple to air their many throw rugs. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
How to Make Environmentally Safe Mi... Jun 24, 2009
Berries and certain plants were used as dyes. Even colored earth could be used as a kind of chalk to add color to things. (Suite101.com)
Raspberry and Beaujolais Granita Jun 24, 2009
Fresh raspberries and the lush flavor of Beaujolais red wine combine for a cooling treat ... 1 1/2 pounds fresh raspberries (4 cups) ... In a medium bowl, toss the raspberries with 1/4 cup of the sugar. (Sioux City Journal)
GUEST COLUMN: Eating locally Jun 24, 2009
Freshly picked strawberries and tight heads of lime green butter lettuce with dark earth still clinging comfortably to the root ... A quick visit to a farmer s market will provide you with a fabulous variety of freshly picked berries, emerald spinach, and pristine red potatoes, sure to cook up into delightful dishes. (Easton Journal, MA)
Oregon Recreation Report (3) Jun 24, 2009
BLACK BEAR have largely switched over to fruit from orchards now that staples such as berries and other wild fruit are pretty much done for the fall ... Black berries are no longer available ... Huckleberries are presently what bears are feeding on the most. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Shopping Cart: New food products in stores, restaurants and online Jun 24, 2009
Berries in season at See's: See's Candies has introduced Summer Berries, a new mix of assorted milk and dark chocolates with berry cream fillings such as strawberry, raspberry and blueberry. An 8-ounce box is priced at 7. (North County Times)
Blueberries link heritage recipes with Iowa blue cheese Jun 24, 2009
Concord grapes and cranberries are the other originals. And did you know that blueberries aren't really a berry at all ... How do you get the best blueberries. (Sioux City Journal)
Wet weather a boon to Sierra bears Jun 23, 2009
- Wet weather in June has spurred a bumper crop of berries and other vegetation favored by bears, leading to a decrease in bear interactions with humans in the Sierra, wildlife biologists said ... Lackey said the moisture nourished bear food such as manzanita berries, chokeberries, wild roses, forbs and grasses, while boosting populations of the insects, squirrels and other critters upon which bears prey. (MSNBC -- Environment)
New Farmer's Market to Open in Rollinsford Jun 23, 2009
Market patrons will be able to treat themselves to fresh fruits, berries, seasonal vegetables, salad raised heritage poultry, chicken and duck eggs, hand crafted goat cheeses, yogurts and soaps, NH maple syrup products, gourmet jams, jellies, salsas, sauces, fresh baked breads and pastries, and even a unique soft serve maple ice cream. In addition to farm raised vegetable and food products, a select number of crafts will be highlighted. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Sweet summer treat Jun 23, 2009
Not the case with strawberries ... But put those red berries in a pie or shortcake and you'll be wanting something to wash them down ... Champagne, Allen says, has long been a traditional accompaniment to berries. (Helena Independent Record)
Guerrilla gardening: Renters, eco-activists make the most of pocket spaces that can yield big results Jun 23, 2009
Shade-loving berries nestle under enormous fruit trees. There are chicken and goat runs, two homemade greenhouses for seedlings and cuttings, and a huge amount of wild-looking horsetail everywhere ("it makes a great biodynamic tea," says Miller). (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Quick strawberry spread makes for an intense starter Jun 23, 2009
This version takes it to a fresh and flavorful new level by topping cream cheese with warm fresh strawberries, balsamic vinegar and ground black pepper ... To play up the sweetness of the berries, the cream cheese is whipped with finely chopped fresh berries before the topping is added ... The result is a nice contrast between the gently cooked berries in the topping and the fresh, sweet berries in the cheese. (Helena Independent Record)
Berry good picking Jun 23, 2009
Making their way across rows of strawberries to their picking plot, the Lanigan family is ready to get to work ... Beverly Hunter of Waterloo confessed to eating a few plump strawberries early last week while picking at Heartland Farms just northeast of Elk Run Heights ... Growers say there are plenty of strawberries to go around. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Turning fruit into firework finish on July Fourth Jun 23, 2009
She makes it special by layering classic shortcake biscuits with sponge cake, then whipped cream and strawberry filling inside and topping with more cream and whole berries ... Almost any fruit can be substituted for the strawberries ... For an elegant, but easy dish she hulls and quarters fresh strawberries, then douses them with enough Beaujolais (or pinot noir) wine to cover, plus a generous sprinkling of sugar. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
An Easy Guide to Pairing Cheese and... Jun 23, 2009
For example, if the wine has overtones of pears, berries, raisins, walnuts, or grapes; serve them on the tray with the cheese. Serve the cheese with some gourmet crackers or specialty bread. (Suite101.com)
Sweeten Summer with Cool, Refreshing Smoothies Jun 23, 2009
Try melons, berries and tropical fruits such as mangoes, bananas and pineapple ... 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Frozen fruit becomes quick, cool summer treat Jun 22, 2009
If you have fresh fruit, such as berries, rinse them and freeze them on trays until they are frozen solid ... 3 cups unsweetened frozen strawberries ... In a food processor, combine the frozen berries and the pomegranate juice. (North County Times)
It's pick your own strawberries season Jun 22, 2009
Fresh, pick-your-own berries ready ... Dylan Subic, 2, left, and his brother, Chris, 4, of Mililani, Hawaii, sample a few strawberries while picking with family and friends at Applecrest Farm in Hampton Falls ... Strawberries are in season. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Father's Day tale: Herald/Review's city editor says it's all about the adventures Jun 22, 2009
Wild blueberries had sprung up all over the islet ... Then it occurred to us that we could sweeten the deal with those wild blueberries ... He just smiled as we brothers brought in a load of berries that he liberally added to the batter. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Chipotle hot, but needs work Jun 22, 2009
We opted for two orders of tacos -- three tacos to an order -- with a selection of fillings: chicken; shredded beef; bean and guacamole; and carnitas, pork braised in thyme, bay leaf, juniper berries and black pepper, along with other seasonings. We also tried a chicken burrito, a carnitas burrito and a side of guacamole with chips ($3. (Albany Times Union)
Lewis: Farm life really agrees with the 7-and-under set Jun 21, 2009
There's also the luxury of being able to walk outside and pluck a tomato, or berries, right from their source and pop them into your mouth. My children will forever wonder why anyone would put a tomato in their shopping cart during the summer. (Athens Banner-Herald)
An evening of romance Jun 21, 2009
Serve a few chocolate dipped strawberries on the side ... 2 handfuls of mixed berries to decorate (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries) ... Set the filled chocolate cups on serving plates, dust with cocoa powder and decorate with mixed berries and mint leaves. (Burlington Union, MA)
Roslyn market begins fifth year Jun 21, 2009
This year's line-up of produce will include berries and bouquets from Foley Farm in Maple Valley, fruit and vegetables from the Bautista Family Farm in Mabton, cherries and apricots from Pleake Orchards in Zillah, produce from Nature's Spirit in the Teanaway and Tonnemaker Hill Farms in Royal City, and huge bouquets of flowers from Vang Gardens in Kirkland. Two new growers -- Julio Silva from Outlook Produce in Outlook and Alma Dagdagan of Dagdagan Produce in Wapato -- are selling at the market... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Cold comfort: cone or cup? Jun 21, 2009
Susanna s Ice Cream at Sweet Berry Farm uses many of the farm s berries in its ice cream and dairy-free sorbets. Grab a half pint of the exotic rhubarb and ginger (rhubarb from Rehoboth, ginger from Australia) and pull up a stool outside to eat it, near swaying branches laden with fruit. (Boston Globe)
Wholesome summertime snacking made simple Jun 20, 2009
Schedule drink breaks into your daily routine and consider adding unexpected flavor to plain water with citrus slices or ice cubes containing berries. Invest in reusable water bottles, some of which have built-in filtration systems, for on the go drinks without waste. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Picnics: Beyond Potato Chips and Turkey Sandwiches Jun 20, 2009
Next, bring out a small cutting board and begin to fill it with an assortment of cheese, crackers, tropical fruit and berries ... Babcock suggests Key lime tarts with ginger cookies, and dark chocolate and strawberries. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Freshen up your fridge with healthy foods Jun 19, 2009
Load up on in-season apricots, blueberries, strawberries, broccoli, green beans, snow peas, spinach and baby greens ... 2 cups mixed berries such as sliced strawberries, blueberries and raspberries ... In four serving dishes, layer 1/4 cup of cottage cheese, 1/8 cup of granola and 1/4 cup of mixed berries. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Master gardeners offer course Jun 19, 2009
This years training topics will include care and maintenance of trees, soils, botany, water resources, plant diseases, environmental landscaping, bees and pollination, entomology, plant propagation, seed propagation, herbs, fruits, nuts and berries, vegetable gardening and turfgrass management. There will also be tours of the Aarch Center in Dallas on Earthkind gardening and the rose gardens in Addison and Farmers Branch. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Diluted diet Jun 19, 2009
47 Strawberries and cream: 1 ... And while you could go for a small bowl of strawberries and cream, go for mixed berries with low fat yogurt, crunchy oat cereal and honey. (BBC News -- Health)
Add herbs and shake Jun 19, 2009
For now, the fruit in the Blackberry Nightshade (below right; Skyy Vodka, Cointreau, blackberries, $12) comes from a local farm, but the bartender already has his eye on a little plot out back where he could grow berries soon ... chaser (below left) that cuts through the viscosity of the berries. (Boston Globe)
Rural Maquoketa couple spots black bear in field (8) Jun 19, 2009
It just eats seeds and berries, he said. Mayberry said she was surprised that the animal was not captured by authorities. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
French mixed berry bake Jun 19, 2009
The French are masters of the simple art of using fruit and berries with or without a crust or a base and they are brave and experimental in what else they use with it to add flavour ... 600g of mixed berries (fresh or frozen), or you can use just one type of berry and add a few slices of your favourite fruit. (iAfrica.com)
Fresh Sheet: Thanksgiving meal started less complex Jun 19, 2009
Cranberries were used as tart flavoring, not sweetened with that rare commodity, sugar ... Native to the East Coast, cranberries were first grown commercially on the Oregon coast in the 1880s and the industry thrives today ... But if you act immediately, you can get organically grown Oregon cranberries at First Alternative Co-op. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Chamber cookbook features local recipes for delicious dishes (2) Jun 18, 2009
Although there are plenty of recipes that use blueberries as a main ingredient, there are some other recipes for dishes that sound just as good ... She submitted this recipe for a cobbler that could easily be made with other kinds of berries ... Place berries on dough. (Brewton Standard, AL)
no First Amendment defense in Woody Allen v. American Apparel Jun 18, 2009
He had alleged that American Apparel's billboard advertising campaign featuring a still photo of him dressed as a Hasidic Jew from the film Annie Hall" was a blatant misappropriation of his image. Neither side said much at the time about why they had settled the case, but U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Griesa's rulings at a pretrial hearing May 11 - in which he said American Apparel's liability was "very clear" -- provide much of the missing context.American Apparel's defense against... (Harper's Magazine)
Denver's Other Fine Nugget, 1515 Restaurant, Offers Up Seared Kobe and More for Under $15 in New Season of Success Power Lunch Menu Jun 18, 2009
The menu features savory and sweet items like salmon, chicken, fresh salads, soups and berries, and seared Kobe beef, all for under $15 and doable in power lunch dining time of 20 to 30 minutes ... Colorado grown food - meats, berries and vegetables - in season are proudly featured, as are organically grown herbs and produce that diners can feast upon culled from 's organic, hydroponic rooftop garden. (PR Newswire)
Dog food is juuuust right for Colorado bear Jun 18, 2009
Division of Wildlife spokesman Randy Hampton said bears normally eat berries this time of year, but a wet spring has kept bushes flowering longer instead of producing fruit. Information from: Steamboat Pilot , http://steamboatpilot. (Fresno Bee)
Growing list of 'superfruits' pack a nutritional wallop Jun 18, 2009
The superfruit title is no longer reserved for berries -- nutritionists now include other antioxidant- and vitamin-rich juicy gems on the superfruit list, such as peaches, mangos and oranges ... Even familiar fruits such as blueberries, strawberries and cranberries also make the powerful superfruit list ... Blueberries: are No. 1 in total antioxidant power and are full of disease-fighting and anti-aging qualities. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Lower-calorie choices can be even better Jun 18, 2009
Add a half-cup of berries, and you re adding a fruit serving to your dairy dessert. Carolyn O Neil is a registered dietitian and co-author of The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Backwoods with Tim Jun 18, 2009
I was on the hill to the east of where our leader Larry and our camp cook Carol live. It was midway through the archery season. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
What to drink with strawberries Jun 18, 2009
This photo taken May 10, 2009 shows a Rhubarb Cream Cheese Pie with Fresh Strawberries ... Not the case with strawberries ... But put those red berries in a pie or shortcake and you'll be wanting something to wash them down. (North County Times)
Shopping Cart: New food products in stores, restaurants and online Jun 18, 2009
Berries in season at See's: See's Candies has introduced Summer Berries, a new mix of assorted milk and dark chocolates with berry cream fillings such as strawberry, raspberry and blueberry. An 8-ounce box is priced at 7. (North County Times)
Iced coffee: A cool way to entertain this summer Jun 18, 2009
African coffees are especially good over ice, with crisp, caramel notes that pair perfectly with fresh berries or a moist lemon pound cake. After selecting your favorite coffee, brewing the perfect cup of iced coffee at home for guests is easy. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Tweens learning to cook is a recipe for staying busy Jun 17, 2009
Katie Wilton talks about ingredients before her cooking class of tweens at the Brookline Public Library start making things like strawberries with cream cheese, topped by a blueberry ... And that includes learning to make cream cheese-filled strawberries and other things they will never see on a fast-food menu ... The pastry bags will be used for those cheese-filled strawberries and for deviled eggs as soon as the kids divide into groups and start cooking. (Boston Globe)
Recent hail damages local orchard crops Jun 17, 2009
Fourteen percent of agricultural sales in Columbia County are from fruits and berries, according to the Columbia Hudson Partnership. Seven percent comes from nursery and greenhouse supplies. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Strawberry fields ripe, but won't last forever Jun 17, 2009
Berry Chocolate Shortcut is just one of the taste-tempting recipes you can prepare using fresh, locally grown strawberries ... BERRY CHOCOLATE SHORTCUT 6 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, sliced1/4 cup sugar or to taste1 box brownie mix or devil's-food cake mix2 eggs for brownie mix (or 3 for cake)1/3 cup oil1 (3 ... Toss berries with sugar; cover and let stand, refrigerated, for at least 20 minutes. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Quick strawberry spread makes for an intense starter Jun 17, 2009
This version takes it to a fresh and flavorful new level by topping cream cheese with warm fresh strawberries, balsamic vinegar and ground black pepper ... To play up the sweetness of the berries, the cream cheese is whipped with finely chopped fresh berries before the topping is added ... The result is a nice contrast between the gently cooked berries in the topping and the fresh, sweet berries in the cheese. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
