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McDonald’s Cuts Angus Burgers From Menu
Leave a Comment »McDonald’s Cuts Angus Burgers From Menu McDonald’s is cutting the Angus burger from its menu. The Oak Brook, Ill.-based company had said earlier this year that it was evaluating whether to continue selling the Angus Third Pounders, which were introduced in 2009 and are among the chain’s priciest items. The company also said at the [...]
Something to Chew On
Leave a Comment »Another article sent to me on street vendors from a generous reader, so I thought I would take the time, excuse the pun…..to stir the pot a little . The tourist business will not be in full swing until very close to the end of June. City Hall, Council or perhaps Mr. Edwards? Please help [...]
Cuban-Style Pork & Rice
Leave a Comment »Cuban-Style Pork & Rice This Recipe Is: GLUTEN-FREE Full of spice and exotic flavors, this Cuban take on the classic Spanish paella is an easy way to feed a hungry crowd. Don’t worry if you have leftovers. They can easily be rewarmed in a microwave or combined with eggs to make a Spanish tortilla (omelet); [...]
Potato, Asparagus & Mushroom Hash
Leave a Comment »Potato, Asparagus & Mushroom Hash Made with asparagus, roasted red pepper and mushrooms, this hash has a fresh and light, springtime taste. Serve with hearty whole-grain toast and an egg or two on top. Ingredients Prep: 40 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes 1 pound new or baby potatoes, scrubbed, halved if large 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided [...]
Community Announcement – Lorne Middle School Garden
Leave a Comment »March 22, 2013 Dear Sir/Madam: Re: Lorne Middle School Garden Over the past year, Lorne Middle School and their “PALS” partner, which is the City of Saint John, have been working to establish a school garden for Lorne Middle School. In addition to the PALS partners, this initiative has been supported by other non-profit outfits, such [...]
Whole Milk Or Skim? Study Links Fattier Milk To Slimmer Kids
Leave a Comment »The job of parenting toddlers ain’t easy. Consider the 2-year-old to-do list: Get tantrums under control. Potty train. Transition from whole milk to low-fat milk. Speaking from experience, only one of these things was easy. As my daughter turned 2 in January, we made the simple switch to reduced-fat milk. Done. Don’t need to overthink this one, [...]
Sautéed Haddock With Orange-Shallot Sauce
Leave a Comment »In this easy haddock recipe, the fish’s delicate flavor is wonderfully balanced by the sweet and savory combination of orange, shallot and mustard. You can also make this haddock recipe with flounder or sole from the Pacific (considered a good choice by the Monterey Bay Aquarium). Ingredients Prep: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes [...]
Orange Cranberry Chicken
Leave a Comment »By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD This dish goes great with steamed brown rice. Ingredients 1 tablespoon less-fat margarine 1/3 cup reduced-sugar orange marmalade 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, if using broth powder, make it double strength by adding 1 cup of hot water to [...]
Sausages And Bacon Linked To Premature Death
Leave a Comment »If you love sausages, hot dogs, and brats, you might be in for a shorter life, a new study suggests. The study analyzed data from half a million men and women, as a part of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition. It was published in the journal BMC Medicine [PDF]. They found a link between “processed” meat [...]
Vegetable Couscous Paella
Leave a Comment »Vegetable Couscous Paella Ingredients 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 medium red pepper, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 2 cups vegetable broth 3 large roma tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup chick peas, drained 2 carrots peeled and finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed between your fingers 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/2 cups couscous 6 canned artichoke hearts, quartered 1 red [...]
