Wine coolers not juice substitutes but colorful alcohol packaging
A national survey shows many young students overestimate peers' use of wine coolers. Four graders 26 percent and sixth graders 42 percent think friends have tried them, while 80 percent of junior high and high school students think peers use wine coolers.
New Soy Flour Promises Protein Boost for Breads
Illinois researchers unveil a soy flour with an innovative process that enables cakes breads cookies and pizza dough to include 12 to 25 percent soy flour. These products offer 50 percent more protein than similar wheat based items and could expand soy use in low income regions.
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University of Illinois
Reheat Precooked Beef Patties After E. coli Link
The USDA urges reheating precooked beef patties and hamburgers to 165 degrees to prevent a newly identified foodborne illness tied to an outbreak among Minnesota school children near Minneapolis-St. Paul. The bacteria E. coli 0157:H7 is a suspected cause, with symptoms of severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea, risking serious outcomes for children and the elderly.
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USDA
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minn
Pasta Magic and Tricks for Family Dinners
Readers are invited to try new pasta shapes and one pan meals to elevate everyday family cooking. Recipes include Pasta Cacciatore with wheel shaped macaroni, Zesty Ziti with sausage, and a pasta pizza called Pasta With the Works. Practical steps cover marinating chicken, simmering sauce, and serving over ziti or cooked macaroni.
Classic Pasta Dishes List Revives Comfort Week
A curated lineup features Linguini in clam sauce, baked lasagne, chicken noodle soup, spaghetti carbonara, macaroni and cheese, pasta salad, fettuccine alfredo, and more. The selection highlights hearty, familiar options across Italian and American styles.
Spicy Mexican Food Won’t Harm Stomachs Say Texas Researchers
A Texas research team fed volunteers meals from lean steak to a jalapeno packed Mexican dish and New York style pizza then examined stomachs with endoscopes. They found spicy foods did not cause lasting stomach damage and aspirin had little effect in bland meals.
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Los Angeles Times
Texas
A la Carte Readers Share Mexican Dip Favorites
Eastern Iowa readers send in jalapeno and eight layer Mexican dip recipes with serving ideas and notes on versatility. A chocolate hotel replica created from confectionery by Oliver Osburn features in the Stouffer's Five Seasons Center anniversary display through January.
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