Community ideas sought for family activities in Eastern Iowa
Readers are invited to submit unique summer family activity plans for Eastern Iowa. Send ideas to Clara Hogan at clara.hogan gazcomm.com by Thursday, including name, town of residence, and a daytime phone number.
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Salpicon cookbook and its Mexican culinary influence
The Salpicon restaurant in Chicago opened in 1995 by Priscila Satkoff and Vincent Satkoff offers over 80 recipes across appetizers salads entrees sides sauces and desserts. The Salpicon Cookbook Contemporary Mexican Cuisine by Priscila Satkoff and Vincent Satkoff is published by Chronicle at $40. Curry powder, a British blend inspired by Indian flavors, contains up to 20 spices including cardamom chilies cinnamon coriander cumin fennel fenugreek mace nutmeg pepper saffron turmeric and tamarind.
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Charbroil Big Easy Oil Less Turkey Fryer Review
The Big Easy Oil Less Turkey Fryer from Charbroil uses infrared heat to mimic deep frying with less oil. In testing a rubbed whole chicken yielded crispy skin and moist meat though flame ignition required attention. the 34 quart unit handles other foods but won’t replace a grill. Some readers may consider it a Father’s Day gift around $140.
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Beyond cheese and pepperoni: creative Father's Day pizzas
Award winning chefs and mixologists push conventional pizza boundaries for Father’s Day. Try salad pizzas with arugula and chicken, dessert pizzas with berries and mascarpone, grilled crusts, and island inspired combos from Hawaii chef Peter Merriman.
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Freedom Festival food vendors and venues list
The Freedom Festival runs Thursday through July Fourth at Kirkwood Community College. Vendors include American Concessions with funnel cakes and burgers, Papa John’s pizza, All Aladdin Mediterranean, Bailey’s BBQ, Bandit Creek snacks, Anes Apples & More, RJ Ice shaved ice, and Freedom Festival Beverages. Some items appear at Balloon Glow and related events, with Office Olympiad limiting other downtown vendors. Visit freedomfestival.com for full events.
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Deviled Eggs Rise For Dad with Flower Garnish
A family summer recipe feature highlights Kristianna Hamann making deviled eggs for Father’s Day and picnics. The method uses Dijon mustard, mayonnaise and cream cheese and includes carrot and beet flower garnishes with herb stems.
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