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Valley woman and daughter cook it up on 'The Food Network'
   EDINBURG – A mother and daughter team will appear today on the "Food Network" with a chef making a cake. Erika Soto and her daughter, Taylor Molina, 11, will appear at 7 p.m. on the popular television show. Soto will work with a... Full story
Heart & Bowl: A fresher salad
  Terms like "organic," "slow food" and "local" may seem like luxuries for foodies with co-ops around every corner, but enjoying this nutritious way of eating may be more accessible than you think. Farmers markets in Brownsville and... Full story
Cook it up, boys
    Despite the stereotypes, many men will be whipping up today’s Thanksgiving meal, rather than plopping down in front of the television drinking beer with a bowl of Doritos. Roughly the same percentage of men and women now say... Full story
Some places are just turkeys
 June is national Turkey Lovers’ Month, but today is the top holiday for the consumption of Thanksgiving’s traditional bird, according to the National Turkey Federation — although some cities just can’t get away from... Full story
Paint-A-Can winners to be announced
 Healthy Communities of Brownsville will pick the winners in its Paint-A-Can Project today at the Brownsville Farmers’ Market in Linear Park. The contest, which challenged local businesses, schools and churches to decorate garbage cans,... Full story
Organic farmers market kicks off a new season Saturday
    San Juan — They won’t have as many vegetables as they usually do, but the area’s only organic farmers market is scheduled to kick off its new season at 9 a.m., Saturday at North San Juan Park in San Juan. Blame... Full story
Obama's "crustmaster" shares his pie recipe
White House pastry chef Bill Yosses' light, flaky pie crusts have earned him the nickname "The Crustmaster" from President Barack Obama. His trick to making fruit pies worthy of a president is to bake the bottom crust first, then fill and top the... Full story
Obama pastry chef the Crustmaster
WASHINGTON (AP) — Poor Bill Yosses. He's the White House pastry chef. He makes desserts for a living. He works for Barack and Michelle Obama. They talk about healthy eating. All the time. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? Not... Full story
Heart & Bowl: Celebrity chef serves up a surprising soup
Some chefs carefully guard their recipes, keeping their contents secret. But Iliana de la Vega, whose Oaxaca restaurant El Naranjo made her a well-known name in the cooking world, gives her recipes away gladly. She learned her trade by watching... Full story
Gio’s Villa Pizza and Pasta, it's a tradition in Brownsville
  WHAT: Gio’s Villa Pizza and Pasta   WHERE: 2325 Central Blvd. Brownsville, Texas   HOURS: Wed.– Sun. 5 p.m.– 11 p.m.   PHONE: 542-5054     When Don Breeden drops by Gio’s Villa Pizza... Full story
Heart & Bowl: Taste memory
When you cook food that you’re accustomed to — ceviche, scrambled eggs — the combination of flavors seems obvious. Lime and cilantro complement fresh tilapia, tomato, and shrimp perfectly. Toast and bacon sit alongside your morning... Full story
Heart & Bowl: Hassle-free veggies
I remember when I was growing up, going to the grocery store with my dad or mom, who would load up our refrigerator for the week. But when you’re cooking for one or two people, it doesn’t make sense to get a week’s worth of... Full story
‘In growth we trust’: Brownsville restaurateur wasting no time in franchising fast seafood concept
Brownsville restaurateur wasting no time in franchising fast seafood concept
Tino’s Seafood, which opened in February in the Palm Village Shopping Center, finally got around to its grand opening on Wednesday. Owner Tino Villarreal, 28, says he was waiting to iron out all the wrinkles in the concept, which involves a... Full story
Celebrate the popcorn harvest with these recipes
Popcorn is so versatile. Sweet, savory or singularly slathered in butter, the treat can be catered to whatever you’re craving. October, National Corn Poppin’ Month, as designated by the Secretary of Agriculture in 1999 though... Full story
Lobster love: Now is the time to enjoy (and learn more about) the popular crustacean
Lobster is a year-round treat, but if you ask me, the high season is right now, not the dog days of summer, as so many people on vacation assume. The reason? Longer nights and often cooler weather make us hungry for richer, fuller flavors like... Full story
Timing is key when preparing a perfect lobster
Here are more ways to cook a lobster. These instructions come from the Maine Lobster Council. Choose a pot large enough to hold all the lobsters comfortably; do not crowd them. A 4- to 5-gallon pot can handle 6 to 8 pounds of lobster. Put 2 inches... Full story
Eat your vegetables
Farmers market returns to Brownsville for 2009-10 season
  The Brownsville Farmers’ Market is on time for a change. Last year’s market, Brownsville’s first in recent history, was postponed while area farmers waited for their flooded fields to dry out after a soaking from Hurricane... Full story
Heart and Bowl: Recipe for savory tacos
When you open the paper, you probably relate to the stories we cover on different levels. If you’re a teacher, an article about the local school system might grab your attention more than one about a new business. But there’s one thing... Full story
10 foods to have on hand for quick meals
10 items, 7 suppers ``Better Homes and Gardens Supermarket Shortcuts'' (Wiley, $19.95) offers tricks, tips and recipes for fast meals. The following advice caught our eye: ``If you have these groceries in your fridge, freezer and cupboard, you'll... Full story
A quick, crunchy taste of Vietnam
Fragrant stir-fry features beef and bok choy, a cousin of cabbage ——— My friend, Binh Duong, introduced me to this Vietnamese treat — crunchy noodles topped with fragrant stir-fried beef and vegetables. Bok choy is used in... Full story
Salad meal has Southwestern accents
Toss chicken strips in cumin and add chipotle peppers and their sauce to vinaigrette for a quick, Southwestern salad dinner. Toasted baguette with Parmesan cheese complements this unconventional chicken and three bean salad. Look for chipotles in... Full story
Let your grocery store help prepare your dinner
Fast food may be cheap, but it almost always comes at a hefty dietary price. On those days when it just doesn’t seem like there’s time to cook, it’s easy to turn to take-out. But these options usually are a recipe for lots of... Full story
Fresh pasta with arugula and chorizo
Getting dinner on the table in about 10 minutes can be a workout. If you plan to cook, rather than just nuke, that sort of speed requires a fair amount of multitasking. Which means your best bet is to stick with simple, one-dish meals. But that... Full story
No-fuss primavera is a breeze
When schedules are hectic, a successful quick dish in my kitchen is one that doesn’t make a huge mess, uses minimal cookware and has some nutritional value. Garden Primavera is one such dish. It’s chock-full of summer vegetables, uses... Full story
Kids with allergies eat better than most
Packing a lunch for a child with allergies takes lots of planning. "Don’t despair," author Terry Traub says in "Food to Some, Poison to Others" (Frederick Fell Publishers, $14.95). "Kids with allergies often end up with far more delicious,... Full story
Easy school lunch menus
MOUNTAINS AND FOREST SANDWICH 1 slice Kraft 2 percent Milk Singles 1 slice Oscar Mayer bologna 1 hot dog bun 1 tablespoon Miracle Whip salad dressing 1 leaf lettuce leaf Cut Milk Singles and bologna in half, using knife to make zig-zag cut.... Full story
Once more into the lunch breach
Parents struggle, especially at back-to-school time. Should you spend $100 on shoes that make your son fit in when a $25 pair will do—If you pick the Miley Cyrus backpack over the Selena Gomez messenger bag, will your daughter get picked on?... Full story
Recipe for Watermelon and Tomato Skewers
Jose Andres credits avant-garde Spanish chef Ferran Adria with creating these simple and inexpensive skewers of watermelon topped with tomatoes and a lemon vinaigrette. He uses just the seeds and inner membranes of the tomatoes, but cherry tomatoes... Full story
Recipe for White Sangria
An inexpensive sparkling wine does fine in this recipe for white sangria. For the blend of fruits, use whatever is seasonal, which will cost the least and taste the best. ___ WHITE SANGRIA Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 4 1 cup mixed cut... Full story
Recipe for Chicken Wing Confit with Olive Puree
This recipe produces an impressive and flavorful tapas using inexpensive chicken wings and other common ingredients. ___ CHICKEN WING CONFIT WITH GREEN OLIVE PUREE Start to finish: 1 hour active (plus 3 hours marinating) Servings: 4 6... Full story
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