Exotic mushrooms rise from specialty markets to supermarkets
A national chefs survey lists exotic mushrooms as the top food trend this spring. As tastes mature in the late 1990s, exotic varieties move from specialty markets into mainstream supermarkets, with prices rising to meet demand.
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Supermarket Business
Popular Mushroom Varieties and Buying Tips
A guide to common mushrooms Agaricus crimini portabello enoki shiitake oyster and morel, with flavor profiles growing tips and uses. It notes rising sales since the 1960s and quotes Mushroom Council president Wade Whitfield on consumer trends and prices.
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Ft. Lee
N.J
Mushroom Council
Cedar Rapids Cedar Brewing in Heartland Brew Fest
Cedar Brewing Co participates in the fourth Heartland Brew Fest at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines. About 50 microbrews will be available including Flying Aces Ale and Black Cobra Stout. Admission is $10 for two samples. extra samples are $1. Proceeds go to the Easter Seal Society of Iowa.
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Cedar Brewing Co
Cedar Rapids
Varied Industries
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines
Easter Seal Society of Iowa
New Rules of Cleaning booklet offered free
Free booklet titled The New Rules of Cleaning developed with cleaning experts and busy moms promotes balance over perfection and a realistic approach for hectic schedules. To obtain a copy, call 1 888 4 NEW RULES.
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New Bounty Rinse & Reuse
Building the Perfect Burger Tip Card Offer
A free tip card from the Iowa Beef Industry Council provides safe handling and cooking tips plus topper ideas. To receive a copy, send a self addressed stamped business-size envelope to Perfect Burger Card, P O Box 451, Ames Iowa 50010.
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Perfect Burger Card
Iowa Beef Industry Council
P.O. Box
Ames
Iowa
The Backyard BarbeQuer Newsletter Offers Grilling Tips
A bimonthly newsletter for grill fans covers tips trends and techniques in barbecuing. Subscriptions cost 24 dollars for one year six issues and 44 dollars for two years with ordering via phone at 908 975 9677.
Pinot Blanc Highlighted as Elegant Alternative to Chardonnay
The piece praises Pinot Blanc as a lighter alternative to Chardonnay with fine examples in Alsace, northern Italy, and California. It spotlights the 1995 Lockwood Monterey Pinot Blanc from Lockwood in Monterey County, noting six months aging on lees in French oak that yields herbal ripe-apple flavors suited to shellfish and pork dishes, priced around $15 a bottle.
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Alsace
Italy
California
Lockwood
Monterey
Monterey County
Chicago Tribune
Linda McCartney Shares Meatless Recipes in Linda's Kitchen
Linda McCartney welcomes readers to her kitchen with more than 200 meatless recipes in Linda's Kitchen. The book from Little Brown costs 19.95 in paperback and offers balanced meals low in saturated fat with seasonal menu ideas for family meals parties barbecues and brunches including Italian Indian Chinese and Mexican dishes.
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Linda McCartney
Linda
Little Brown
Proper Freezing for Natural Cheeses
Most natural cheeses can be frozen for six weeks or more under proper conditions. Cut cheese into pieces no larger than half a pound and one inch thick. Wrap tightly and freeze quickly. Thaw in the refrigerator 24 hours before use and use promptly.
Pineapple Rice Salad Recipe with Curried Chicken
A refreshing main dish combines cooked rice with chicken for protein and celery crunch. Curry powder honey mustard dressing flavors the mix and chilling enhances the fruit and spice. select ripe pineapple and proper cutting tips included.
The Steaklover's Companion reviewed by Angela Ihnen
Cedar Rapids reviewer Angela Ihnen praises Frederick J. Simon's The Steaklover's Companion as a regional and global tour of steak recipes. The book includes intro notes on choosing cuts, handling and storage, plus color photos and side dishes. Paragraph style instructions group meals, which may frustrate readers seeking single recipe focus.
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Angela Ihnen
Cedar Rapids
Frederick J. Simon
HarperCollins
Southwest
West Coast
Midwest
Curried Chicken Pineapple Rice Salad
Combine pineapple rice chicken celery green onions salt and pepper. Microwave chicken broth with curry powder 45 seconds until hot. Cool slightly then stir in honey mustard dressing and lemon juice. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
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