Monthly Archives: May 2012

Wednesday morning food news round-up

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Beth Colvin

L.A. Times says Americans are eating more whole grains, produce. CNN serves up a weird-snack quiz. MSNBC: Bagged lettuce recall spreads. The Advocate: Companies charged in shrimp scheme. NPR: Judge finds POM Wonderful claims dubious. Lifehacker: Fiction = better cooking. … Continue reading →

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Caramel Macchiato Pie takes Nestlé contest

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Milisa Armstrong of Wyoming won the Nestlé Kitchens Pie Recipe Contest winner with this grown-up Caramel Macchiato Ice Cream Pie. Sounds like a perfect treat for a hot summer day. Caramel Macchiato Ice Cream Pie Serves 10. Recipe is by … Continue reading →

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Help! Send me your recipes for leftover breakfast cereal

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Beth Colvin

My pantry is in woeful shape, or there would be a picture here. Instead, I’m saving myself the embarrassment and inviting you to imagine five or so boxes of cereal with anywhere between a few pieces to a cup of … Continue reading →

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It’s starting to look like summer at farmers markets

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Beth Colvin

The downtown Red Stick Farmers Market will celebrate butterflies this Saturday as Gary Ross, naturalist and lepidopterist, will conduct a workshop on attracting and caring for butterflies. Get a complete listing of activities, vendors and products here.

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Zero Bar Cookies improve Mondays

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Beth Colvin

I’m making the second test batch of these cookies right now in our newsroom. I really wish you guys had smell-o-vision … . Look for the recipe in Thursday’s Food section.

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Monday morning food news round-up

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Beth Colvin

The Advocate: Researcher hopes to forecast seafood virus outbreaks Forbes: Researchers insert ‘stop signs’ into food to curb overeating Time: Does organic food turn you into a jerk? Seattle Times: App aims to help kids eat healthier

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I lunched, I learned at LSU’s LaHouse

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Beth Colvin

We had a great time yesterday at LSU’s LaHouse Friday Lunch & Learn. Chef David Tiner from the Louisiana Culinary Institute cooked up a creamy, comforting Vegetable Risotto with fresh vegetables from the house’s garden. Vegetable Risotto Serves 4. Recipe … Continue reading →

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LSU veterinary medicine students cook through program

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Beth Colvin

All this talk of LSU’s graduation has me thinking of these ladies, who graduation this week from the School of Veterinary Medicine. They serve a fine meal and will all be exemplary veterinarians. Congrats, guys! Read more here.

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Friday morning Food news round-up

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Beth Colvin

MSNBC: Leaving food on your plate could cost you. CDC: Sushi salmonella outbreak traced to tuna scrape; cases rise to 316 in 26 states, including Louisiana. The Advocate: Po-boys have a long history in Louisiana. MSNBC: Meat = macho. On … Continue reading →

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USDA: Healthier foods actually less expensive

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Beth Colvin

At first blush, it seems that the cheaper foods are the ones that are the worst for you. But a new study by the USDA’s Economic Research Service points out that is only true when the food cost is calculated … Continue reading →

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