Monthly Archives: June 2012

Friday morning food news round-up

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Making a Quarter Pounder look like a star. Kids cook it up at Southern. No one’s laughing at a Good Humor ice cream shortage. Ghrelin is the goblin behind nighttime diet slip-ups. A rundown of this summer’s deep-fried fair foods.

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From this week’s Food section: Ratatouille

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Ratatouille Makes 6 to 8 servings. Adapted by Cynthia LeJeune Nobles from a recipe by Sir Robin Hixson in LSU Press’ forthcoming “Delta Queen Cookbook.” Ratatouille originated in southern France’s Provençe region, where produce is abundant. It is cooked in … Continue reading →

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Tequila chicken (the recipe)

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Tequila Chicken Serves 4. Recipe is by Beth Colvin. 4 large chicken thighs, bone-in with skin 2 shots silver tequila, divided 4 tbls. lime juice, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Cajun seasoning, to taste

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4-Hers throw down at LaHouse

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Let me tell you, the LaHouse never smelled better. Nine teams of 4-Hers from around the state faced off Wednesday in the Next 4-H Food Star competition at LSU.  Crawfish pie, seafood-stuffed crepes, grilled redfish, shrimp and grits, and stuffed white … Continue reading →

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Wednesday morning food news round-up

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Beth Colvin

BBC: Study looks at drinking, pregnancy. MSNBC lists the jobs that might make you fat. Our booze budgets, via NPR. Lifehacker shows you how to find the perfectly ripe avocado.

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Summer solstice specials

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Celebrate the longest day of the year with these cool deals: La Madeleine: Free iced teas all day Wednesday. Limit one per person. Half-price shakes all day at Sonic Drive-Ins. Don your white linen duds and head over to Tsunami … Continue reading →

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Tomato Me Crazy at the Red Stick Farmers Market

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes are on tap at this week’s Baton Rouge-area farmers markets. Click the picture for a complete listing.

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Monday morning food news round-up

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Beth Colvin

NPR’s The Salt looks at coconut water. MSNBC: Obesity threatens world’s food security. ‘Little Chefs’ join SU-Shreveport benefit, The Advocate reports.

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Coming next week: Tequila Chicken

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Look for the recipe in next week’s Food section!

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Friday morning food news round-up

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Beth Colvin

The BBC says a 9-year-old school lunch blogger can continue to take pictures of her meals. NPR: Coca-Cola back in Myanmar. Bacon sundaes and Burger King: “The great majority of the human beings in the country don’t give a fiery … Continue reading →

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