Blogs Posts in General Information category; 217 blog posts

Water, diet beverages cut extra kilos

New Delhi: Replacing calorie-laden beverages with water or diet soft drinks can help people lose 4 to 5 pounds, health experts say. In a new study, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers compared weight loss for 318 ov [...]

Posted On : Feb, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Asian American Mothers and Postpartum Food Traditions: Korea...

Last week, I posted a recipe for Chicken Tinola to promote my feature story in the Bittersweet Issue on postpartum practices among Asian and Pacific Islander women in the US. Called "Motherhood Rooted," the article explores post [...]

Posted On : May, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

Frontier Soups Introduces Spring Soup and Vegetarian Pack...

Easy-to-prepare soup mixes can simmer on the stove while home cooks tackle the paperwork to meet Uncle Sam’s tax day deadline. To celebrate Frontier Soups’ 25th Anniversary, the spring soup mix set includes a free bambo [...]

Posted On : Apr, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

Recipe: Coca-Cola Cake

Dorothy Charron from St. Augustine, Fla., was looking for recipe from many years ago for a moist chocolate cake that had Coca-Cola as an ingredient. Theodora Capezio from Monkton, Md., sent in a recipe for making a Coca-Cola cake that sh [...]

Posted On : Jul, 14 2010 | Comments : 0

Bow-Tie Pasta Salad

1 pound dry bow-tie or favorite short pasta 8 spears asparagus 1 can (6 ounces dry weight) small pitted ripe olives, drained well, sliced 1 bunch green onions, washed, ends removed, sliced $HOME$ 1 cucumber, peeled, s [...]

Posted On : Jul, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Recipe - Grilled corn with tequila-lime butter

Servings: 8 Note: This butter can be made a day ahead and stored tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened to room temperature 3/4 teaspoon minced, seeded jalapeño 1 teaspoon finely [...]

Posted On : Jul, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Recipe: Grilled Skirt Steak With Poblano Relish

Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak (about 1/2 inch thick), cut into 4 equal pieces 1/2 pound poblano chilies 1 small white onion, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-t [...]

Posted On : Jun, 30 2010 | Comments : 0

Recipe - Buttermilk doughnuts

Buttermilk doughnuts Total time: 1 hour Advertisement Servings: Makes about 1 1/2 dozen donuts 4 1/4 cups (18 ounces) flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt Pinch [...]

Posted On : Jun, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Researchers turn used cooking grease to compost

Researchers from the Tainan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station in Sinhua Township, Tainan County, have developed a way to turn used cooking grease into compost. Lin Jin-ching, an associate researcher at the station, sai [...]

Posted On : May, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Trail-worthy dessert - Recipe for date and nut squares with...

Whether it's a picnic, backyard barbecue or camping trip, summer means plenty of al fresco dining. And that means desserts need to be outdoorsy as well. The best sweets for going au natural are ones that require the fewest plates [...]

Posted On : May, 11 2010 | Comments : 0

Recipe - Aubergine & black bean stir-fry

INGREDIENTS * 250g/9oz basmati rice * 4 tbsp groundnut or vegetable oil * 2 large aubergines, cut into quarters and then wedges * 2 red peppers, [...]

Posted On : May, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Recipe - One-pan prawn and tomato curry

INGREDIENTS * 2 tbsp sunflower oil * 1 large onion, chopped * Large piece ginger, crushed * 4 garlic cloves, crushed * &frac [...]

Posted On : Apr, 30 2010 | Comments : 0

Recipe - Passion Fruit Pound Cake

Passion Fruit Pound Cake Makes one 9-inch loaf 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powderm $HOME$ ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar Finely grated ze [...]

Posted On : Apr, 28 2010 | Comments : 0

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

This Cinco de Mayo, make sure you are prepared to celebrate the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Gather your family on this festive day to enjoy music, dancing and, of course, great Mexican food. [...]