Go FIGure! New Ways To Enjoy Figs (NAPSI)—A marvelous enhancement to almost any sweet or savory dish, California Figs—either fresh or dried—are a fruit not to be missed. Figs make it easy to be a better cook. So does a new cookbook. From healthy bites and filling salads to creative pastas and indulgent desserts, “California Read More …
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School News & Notes
Make Back-To-School A Breeze With These Essentials (NAPSI)—Another summer has come and gone, and millions of children, college students and parents are preparing for back-to-school this fall. While supplies such as notebooks and pens are important, the essentials don’t stop there when it comes to shopping for a successful new school year. While your child’s Read More …
Fabulous Food
Mushrooms Are Ready For Their Closeup (NAPSI)—In the ensemble cast of the produce aisle, finding a stand-out player can sometimes be difficult. After all, each has its own unique characteristics, whether it be taste, nutrition, or health benefits. However, when it comes to mushrooms—which are grown in the dark in nondescript growing houses across the Read More …
FOOD TRENDS
Summertime Living is Easy with Plant-Based Butter-ed Foods (NAPSI)—From blueberry pies with flaky buttery crusts to grilled buttered corn on the cob, summer is filled with delicious foods that bring people together. Now summertime eating is getting a makeover by swapping that pat, dab or dollop of regular dairy butter with dairy-free Plant Butter. The Read More …
Pointers For Parents
Healthful School Lunches: What Parents Need To Know (NAPSI)—The healthfulness of school lunches is one of the top three parental concerns of this school season, according to a recent survey conducted by OnePoll. The survey covered a number of parental worries for their school-aged kids, including their safety, whether they’ll make new friends, quality of Read More …
Great Grilling
Grilled California Sweetpotatoes (NAPSI)—The next time you’re firing up the outdoor grill (or indoor grill pan, for that matter), throw on a sweetpotato or two. An easy, healthy side dish with a huge wow factor, grilled sweetpotatoes are nutrient rich, high in fiber and absolutely delicious. And they go great with burgers, steaks, chops, chicken Read More …
Kids In The Kitchen
Celebrity Chef Mentors 4 Youth (NAPSI)—Noted Chef Tom Douglas cooked up a way for four youth who have experienced foster care to explore culinary careers. What Douglas Did The Seattle restaurateur, who defeated Masaharu Morimoto on “Iron Chef America,” mentored Paris, Skyler, Philipe and Journey through Treehouse. The nonprofit is dedicated to giving youth in Read More …
Smart Snacking
Olives: A Good-For-You, On-The-Go Snack (NAPSI)—Among the tastiest and most versatile fruits on Earth, olives are enjoyed by many cultures around the world. They have been in existence for 8,000 years, and while olives are not indigenous to the Americas, they have been in the New World for a good long time. Then It was Read More …
Fabulous Food: Summer Entertaining Hosted By The California Avocado Commission
(NAPSI)—With longer days and warmer nights, entertaining becomes almost inevitable during the summer months. Thanks to the abundance of fresh produce, like California avocados, your backyard barbeques, pool parties and beachside picnics will never have to sacrifice versatility or taste. Not only does summertime offer the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family around the Read More …
Party Planning Tips
Celebrate Summer With Hard Cider Presented by Angry Orchard (NAPSI)—The warm days of summer are finally here, which means endless opportunities for entertaining friends and family. Delicious food and drinks are the key to summer cookouts, and cider’s crisp and refreshing flavor makes it the perfect beverage for gatherings. The first step in planning the Read More …