Jul 21 2008
Tomatoes, Back Up For Grabs!
Just when you though it was safe to go back in the water…
Oh, wait. That’s another story entirely!
But fans of fresh tomatoes can now rejoice as the U.S. government declared late last week that tomatoes are back on the market.
That being said, an APB is still out on hot peppers, including fresh jalapenos and serranos, and any dishes that may contain them, such as fresh salsa. Another possible suspect is fresh cilantro.
While all fingers originally pointed to tomatoes as the culprit of the recent salmonella outbreak, which has sickened 1,220 people in 42 states since April 10 (the latest illness reported was July 4), today’s tomatoes in fields and stores are safe to eat, according to Dr. David Acheson, the Food and Drug Administration’s food safety chief.
The even better news is that there are 288 days until Cinco de Mayo–surely all of this will be figured out by then!
Green Festival™ hits Washington, D.C., November 8 & 9 at the Washington Convention Center, and San Francisco, Calif., November 14, 15 & 16 at the Concourse Exhibition Center.
Green Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-op America, is akin to a walk through a sustainable community.
The festival features more than 125 renowned authors, leaders [...]
If you’ve ever contemplated going vegan, now’s the time during World Go Vegan Days, which started October 25 and run through October 31.
Created by In Defense of Animals (IDA), World Go Vegan Days is an annual event to educate people about the vegan lifestyle. During World Go Vegan Days, IDA encourages people to become conscious of what [...]
Fall is my favorite time of year for many reasons (my wedding anniversary is in October, I love Halloween–scary movies in particular, we adopted our dog in October, the trees are pretty, the air is crisp and clean, etc.).
Plus, I start seeing one of my favorite types of produce in the stores this time of [...]
Don’t know beans about beans? Never fear!
Here’s a quick lesson on beans, which pack quite a powerful healthy punch (they are high in protein, and may also help protect against heart disease, diabetes, and obesity).
Kidney Beans (pictured above)
These red beans are often found in chili and contain almost as much antioxidant power as wild blueberries.
Navy [...]
Leave it to New York City to not only host one of the coolest foodie events ever, but also provide the backdrop for the ever-addictive “Top Chef” on Bravo.
But before we talk boob tube, let’s talk festival.
Thursday, October 9, through Sunday, October 12, The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival takes a [...]