| 2008 |
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Memo No. 2039 - January 7, 2008
It is my custom on the first memo of the new year to reprint what I consider the best recipes of the previous year, starting with Make-A-Meal Soup. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2040 - January 14, 2008
When it comes to cooking, I have always been my severest critic. Still, it's nice to be complemented when you know a dish is good. On December 12th I lost my biggest fan. I'm going to miss many things about Luke, my spouse of 56 years, including his never failing to say what a good meal we had, even if it was just an average one. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2041 - January 21, 2008
Diane Potts Janowski, a former Bryan resident now living in the Cleveland area, shares recipes with me. She loves to cook and enjoys creating new dishes on her own. When she told me about making a pasta dish with any kind of leftover meat I was interested. When she e-mailed the recipe I couldn't wait to try it! ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2042 - January 28, 2008
It didn't surprise me when I saw a panini cookbook during the holidays. Panini, an Italian sandwich, is much like our grilled sandwich only thinner. I don't know about other countries but right now the panini is certainly a popular sandwich in America. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2043 - February 4, 2008
Mark your calendar for the Chinese New Year Thursday, February 7, but I'm completely turned off by it being "the year of the rat." That said; let's concentrate a dish for the day from Betty Crocker called Chinese Pork and Pasta. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2044 - February 11, 2008
With Valentine Day this Thursday I thought it appropriate to feature two desserts, one from a cookbook I've had since 1978 and the other recipe from a book Mary Beth bought in Phoenix for me recently. Both Are from Junior Leagues. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2045 - February 18, 2008
I don't know about you but I am sick of gloomy January and February. Like many of you, I've been dealing with a bad cold. If I hadn't had a flue shot, I'd say that what I've experienced was flu-like. For several days I didn't care if I ate or not, let alone cook anything for myself! Even my morning mug of coffee didn't taste good! When I finally got out I bought enough Lean Cuisine frozen entrees to last several days. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2046 - February 25, 2008
Between-meal munching can be a sound diet strategy for many seniors who, unlike younger people, have trouble eating enough to meet nutrient and energy needs. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2047 - March 3, 2008
At my age, I am not one to wish away time but I am not sorry that January and February are over for this year! Spring can't come too soon for me! Sure, we're likely to have more bad weather but it doesn't seem to "hang in there" like it does the first two months of the year. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2048 - March 12, 2008
No wonder I could not recall when St. Patrick's Day came after Palm Sunday. It hasn't happened since 1940 and it isn't happening again until 2060! I was around in 1940 but not concerned about when St. Patrick's Day was celebrated or whether I had corned beef and cabbage. Since I covered St. Patrick's Day foods last week and I'll be covering Easter foods on the 3/17th memo, this is a no-theme one. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2049 - March 17, 2008
Cooking vegetables boosts levels of some antioxidants, according to new Italian research in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The latest in a series of studies overturns the conventional wisdom about the nutritional superiority of raw produce. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2050 - March 24, 2008
People who have high levels of "emotional vitality" and are able to effectively manage their emotions, are less likely to develop coronary heart disease, according to a study in the December 4 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2051 - March 31, 2008
I chuckle to myself every time I watch the Progresso Soup commercial on TV because you can also lose weight on a hearty homemade soup diet. It's a good way to control weight and makes an adequate meal when you add a green salad and some kind of fruit for dessert. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2052 - April 7, 2008
Consuming too many high glycemic index (GI) foods, sometimes known as “bad carbs” may play a role in developing cataracts. However, according to a 10-year study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in November, it is not yet determined that avoiding these carbs will actually prevent cataracts. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2053 - April 14, 2008
Coconut oil is not good for you, no matter what manufacturers say. It's true that coconut oil, like all oils, contains several different types of fat, including certain "medium-chain" fatty acids that are promoted as being heart-healthy and easy to digest. But studies have found that those fatty acids in fact increase LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, just as saturated fats do. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2054 - April 21, 2008
Want to live longer? A new study shows just how powerful four simple healthy habits can be in warding off the "Grim Reaper." People adhering to all four had only about one-quarter the risk of dying of those who didn't adopt any of the healthy lifestyle practices, adding the equivalent of 14 years to their lives. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2055 - April 28, 2008
Cinco de Mayo on May 5th commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army in The Battle of Puebla in 1862. Although Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday, it’s celebrated in the U.S., especially where there’s a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico’s Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16th. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2056 - May 5, 2008
I used my outdoor grill for the first time Sunday. Although a lot of people cook year-round, I'm not one of them. I had no desire for cookout food during the winter that we experienced this year but when the temperature is on the rise, lead me to the grill! And that brings me to a brand new cookbook released in April, BBQ Bash by the "barbecue queens," Karen Adler and Judith Fertig. ( view | pdf ) |
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Memo No. 2057 - May 12, 2008
Although I'm not a vegetarian, I do like the taste of grilled vegetables now through fall. That's why I'm excited about The New Vegetarian Grill by Andrea Chesman. Published by Harvard Common Press, this classic James Beard Award-nominated cookbook is now updated for its 10th anniversary edition with an additional 50 meat-free recipes. ( view | pdf ) |
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| 2007 |
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| Memo No. 1996 - March 12, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2016 - July 30, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 1997 - March 19, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2017 - August 6, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 1998 - March 26, 2007 ( view ) |
Memo No. 2019 - August 20, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 1999 - April 2, 2007 ( view ) |
Memo No. 2020 - August 27, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2000 - April 9, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2022 - Septeber 10, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2001 - April 16, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2023 - Septeber 17, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2002 - April 23, 2007 ( view ) |
Memo No. 2024 - Septeber 24, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2003 - April 30, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2025 - October 1, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2005 - May 14, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2026 - October 8, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2006 - May 21, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2027 - October 15, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2007 - May 28, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2028 - October 22, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2008 - Jun 4, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2032 - November 19, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2009 - Jun 11, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2033 - November 26, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2010 - Jun 18, 2007 ( view) |
Memo No. 2034 - December 3, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2011 - Jun 25, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2035 - December 10, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2012 - July 2, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2036 - December 17, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2013 - July 9, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2037 - December 24, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
| Memo No. 2014 - July 16, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
Memo No. 2038 - December 31, 2007 ( view | pdf ) |
