News food 2008-05-19 Andanh.com

Incredible edible flowers Wed, 14 May 2008 13:39:29 -0500
Spring brings us many treats to eat at the farmers markets: hollyhocks, pansies, bachelor's buttons, borage and nasturtiums.

Types of edible flowers Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500
Alliums (leeks, chives, garlic, garlic chives) - Known as the "Flowering Onions." There are approximately four hundred species that includes the familiar onion, garlic, chives, ramps, and shallots. All members of this genus are edible. Their flavors range from mild onions and leeks right through to strong onion and garlic. All parts of the plants are edible. The flowers tend to have a stronger flavor than the leaves and the young developing seed-heads are even stronger. We eat the leaves and flowers mainly in salads. The leaves can also be cooked as a flavoring with other vegetables in soups, etc.

Food bites for May 14, 2008 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500
Molly Bea's INGREDIENTS | Chesterton Molly Bea's INGREDIENTS, 761 Indian Boundary Rd., Chesterton, is offering a repeat presentation of "Gluten-Free Information That You Can Use." The class, presented by Eileen Heinze, a registered nurse and celiac, will take place at 7 p.m. today. There is no charge for attending, but seating is limited to 30.

Tart, tangy rhubarb juice Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500
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Add a quick jolt of flavor with instant coffee Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500
It's got to be good for something, right? That's the question I had about instant coffee. The answer: It might not be worth drinking, but instant coffee actually can be a quick cook's secret ingredient, effortlessly adding deep, rich layers of flavor to all manner of sweet and savory dishes.

Think twice before stuffing your suitcase with prosciutto Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500
Jamie Mitchell offered to eat the illicit ham on the spot, but the border official was having none of it.

A speedy Mediterranean dinner from the broiler Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500
When it comes to weeknight cooking, the broiler is terribly underappreciated.

Try Gordon Ramsay's Salad of Grilled Asparagus and Spinach Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500
Whatever you think of his on-screen presence, it's hard not to love Gordon Ramsay's food, especially when it is as gorgeously presented as in his new cookbook, "Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food." -- AP

After you buy into local foods Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500
As farmers markets get under way, it's time for a reminder about the importance of buying local foods.

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