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- Summer's fresh corn, 20 ways
Fresh corn is plentiful in summer and so are the many ways it can be served. Here are 20 of them, including succotash, sauteed, steamed and pureed into a sauce. Fresh corn also can be frozen and savored long after the last harvest is a memory. The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)
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- Restaurants applaud the return of red grouper
Restaurants are once again serving red grouper, now that populations are back to healthy levels following years of fishery management. The federal government, which closed grouper fisheries in 2005, is expected to increase commercial fishing levels this year, from 4.3 million pounds to 5.2 million. The Tampa Tribune (Fla.)
(8/26)
- Midwest expects a bountiful apple crop
The apple crop in the Midwest is expected to be twice as bountiful this year compared with 2010, with some 1.27 billion pounds of apples, while the nationwide apple crop will grow 2%. Thanks to hot and rainy weather earlier in the growing season, the fruit in the Midwest is larger than last year. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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- Food programs benefit from Hands Across the Valley
The 18th annual Hands Across the Valley, set for Sept. 10, will benefit food organizations including Meals on Wheels and food banks in California's Napa Valley. "If you have ever been to this event, you know it is the best party of the year -- lots of great food from some of the best restaurants in the valley, and a band that has the whole place dancing until they can't dance anymore," said participant Bob Hurley, owner of Hurley's Restaurant and Grill. Napa Valley Register (Calif.)
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- Study: Coriander oil may kill E. coli and salmonella
The oil from the seed of the cilantro plant may prove a powerful weapon in fighting bacteria that causes foodborne illnesses including E. coli and salmonella, say researchers. The seed of the herb that's also known as coriander has long been known for its medicinal powers to relieve nausea and cramps. The Huffington Post
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- Chocolate is linked to lower heart disease risk, study shows
An analysis in the British Medical Journal of seven studies that included 100,000 people found the highest levels of chocolate consumption were tied to a 37% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 29% lower risk of stroke compared with the lowest levels of consumption. However, the data did not differentiate between dark or milk chocolate, and any benefits could be outweighed by the high fat and sugar content of the candy, the researchers said at the European Society of Cardiology meeting. Reuters
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Tomato-Basil Sorbet
The Culinary Institute of America's online recipe collection is an extensive assortment of delicious recipes suitable for nearly any occasion. From ethnic-inspired dishes and classic favorites to delectable desserts, you'll find a host of recipes to choose from. Try this recipe for Tomato-Basil Sorbet. Bon appetit!
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