Cinco del Mayo Fiesta at Bren Pioneer Co-op
Bren Pioneer Co-op hosts a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Sunday April 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at Washington and Van Buren in Iowa City. The event features vegetarian and meat Mexican lunches, samples, cold drinks and free recipes with fajitas for sale on the grounds.
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Bren Pioneer Co-op
Washington and
van Buren Streets
Iowa City
New Pioneer Co-op
Easter candy consumption climbs to 800 million
Easter means candy and Americans will buy about 800 million dollars worth of Easter candy this year. Industry officials forecast 13.5 billion jellybeans will be consumed during the holiday period.
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National Confectioners Association
Chocolate Manufacturers Association
X Tenda Fork Nets 24 Inch Extension For Plates
Alan Lowenfels unveils the X Tenda Fork which telescopes from 8% inches to 24 inches. White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier ordered two for the Clintons, Tim Zagat gave one to David Dinkins, and each fork sells for $10 with orders via 1 800 557 1445.
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Alan Lowenfels
White House
Roland Mesnier
Clintons
Tim Zagat
Zagat Restaurant Guides
New York
David Dinkins
Zagat
Vanity Fair Everyday Elegance Contest Opens Ideas
Vanity Fair invites entries on casual elegance in cookery table settings interior design or entertaining. Submit ideas by May 31 for chance to win prizes up to 25000 dollars. Send inquiries to Vanity Fair Everyday Elegance Contest P O Box 7165 Clinton Iowa 52736 7165.
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Anity Fair Napkins
Vanity Fair
P.O. Box
Clinton
Iowa
Delicious Easy Beef Recipes brochure offered by Meat Board
The Meat Board Test Kitchens release a brochure titled Delicious Easy Beef Recipes. It promises simple ideas ranging from salad to stroganoff and invites readers to request a free copy by sending a self addressed stamped business size envelope to the department in Chicago Illinois.
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Meat Board Test Kitchens
Dept. Debr
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Herbed Apple Raisin Stuffed Ham for Easter Meals
Easter menus turn to baked bone‑free ham with a savory apple raisin stuffing. The dish features a shank or butt ham filled with stuffing, baked and served hot for easy carving. Leftover ham inspires quick meals like Savory Ham and Cheese Casserole with stuffing mix cheddar and custard.
Rules of Thumb for Perfect Easter Ham Dinner
Dietitian Robin Kline of the Pork Information Bureau offers tips on selecting storing and preparing ham. Four to five servings per pound for boneless ham two to three for bone in precooked hams heat to 140 degrees F uncooked to 160 degrees F refrigerate leftovers within two hours for up to five days.
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Robin Kline
Pork Information Bureau
National Pork Products Council
Kline
Berry crop outlook brightens as flooding subsides
California strawberry damage was lighter than feared and prices fell with rain ending. Produce managers from Hy-Vee and Cub Foods report good quality, ample supply, and discounts ahead of Easter. Lettuce remains costly with high demand and smaller heads, while salad mixes offer relief. Prices in other staples vary, and bananas trend downward as markets adjust.
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California
John Weaver
Hy-Vee Food Store
Collins Rd
Jeff Wolfram
Cub Foods
Hwy. 1
Iowa City
Tom Anderson
Nash Finch Co
Edina, Minn
Econofoods
Sun Mart Food
Jack and Jill
Weaver
Anderson
Wolfram
Chocolate Apricot Passover Torte Finish For Seder
A chocolate apricot Passover torte serves as an elegant seder finale. The recipe uses matzo cake meal almonds apricot preserves and a chocolate cream frosting with eggs butter and sugar.
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Associated Press