Monthly Archives: August 2009
Hatch a plan
It’s Hatch chile season in the Southwest, and those in the know are stocking up. You may not know Hatch chiles by name, but you’ve almost certainly eaten them if you’ve enjoyed the distinctive fare of the Southwest. The green … Continue reading
Midweek nibbles
Mystery solved Why didn’t Julia Child like Julie Powell’s blog? Food editor/writer Russ Parsons knows and spills the beans.–Los Angeles Times The dish that made Julia swoon Well, Meryl Streep playing Julia in “Julie & Julia,” anyway. Here’s a version … Continue reading
Food stamps are fattening
It’s certainly not what the federal government intends, but a long-term, nationwide study finds the U.S. Food Stamp Program may contribute to the obesity of recipients. Food stamp users have a body mass index that’s 1.24 points higher, on average, … Continue reading
Go ahead, be blue
If you’ve been gorging on summer-fresh blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and other red and purple foods, good for you. They’re loaded with anthocyanins, flavonoids that lend these foods their distinctive shade. Anthocyanins have been credited with fighting cancer, diabetes, inflammation, and … Continue reading
