Ginger prep tips and Cedar Rapids Iron Chef kickoff
Ginger tea and marinade tips advise peeling optional for thin peels and suggest peeling or freezing for freshness. Cedar Rapids hosts Iron Chef Kickoff by the Junior League at Cibo Fusion Feb 24 with a wine and cheese tasting, tickets $25 in advance or $29 day of, and a 6 30 p.m. competition March 10 at Kirkwood Community College.
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Green & Black's chocolate bars offer varied fillings
The 3.5 ounce bars come in dark and milk varieties with options like crystallized ginger, hazelnuts and currants or caramelized peanuts and sea salt. Available nationwide for about $4. Details at Green & Black's website.
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U S Reviews Ban on Haggis After Scottish Request
The United States will re examine its haggis ban at the request of Scottish officials. Officials say no decision has been made yet as the Agriculture Department reviews latest science with no timetable for action.
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California olive oil gains local roots in nine year journey
Al Courchesne, Brentwood fruit farmer, turned 400 olive trees into Frog Hollow Farm oil after a Tuscany trip. California producers from Petaluma to Walnut Creek push hand crafted extra virgin oils amid calls for standards, while oils from Italy Spain and Greece flood markets.
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Vancouver cuisine during the 2010 Winter Olympics
Vancouver showcases four culinary elements for visitors with Izakaya style bars Pacific Northwest seafood coffee and Japanese style hot dogs like Japa Dog. A Pacific Northwest salmon recipe from Canada appears with butter tomato lemon mushrooms parsley breadcrumbs and Sauvignon Blanc.
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