Free recipe leaflets from beef honey and tomato groups
FOO Ledake of the Iowa Beef Industry Council offers the free brochure Fast Family Favorites with 12 ground beef dishes for weekday dinners. A second leaflet Make Magic in Minutes provides honey ideas for any time of day. The Sonoma dried tomato contest yields winning recipes and a free brochure.
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Iowa Beef Industry Council
P.O
Ames
Iowa
National Honey Board
Dept. NP
21St Ave
Longmont
Colo
Dry Creek Rd
Healdsburg
Calif
Travel tips for kids snack bag ideas
Dr Corinne Montandon nutritionist at USDA center and Baylor College of Medicine recommends packing travel snacks for children. Fresh fruit nuts popcorn dry cereal celery sticks string cheese fruit snacks raisins graham crackers animal crackers pretzels and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
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Corinne Montandon
USDA
Children’s Nutrition Research Center
Baylor College of Medicine
National Turkey Recipe Contest Seeks Top Turkey Dishes
National Turkey Federation launches a contest for best recipes featuring turkey with top five prizes including a 2500 grand prize. Entries due by July 30 to JTLM Favorite Turkey Recipe Contest Reston Virginia. American Harvest also sponsors Corn From Coast to Coast offering prize gift basket and publication of top recipes.
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National Turkey Federation
Turkey
JTLM
Sunset Hills Rd
Reston
American Harvest Magazine
Marinades Add Flavor and Tenderize Meat
Marinades serve two purposes: flavor and tenderizing. They work with tender cuts to add flavor and with tougher cuts to both flavor and tenderize. An acidic ingredient such as lemon juice yogurt or vinegar is needed to tenderize. Always marinate in the refrigerator and boil any reused marinade. For high sugar sauces brush on late to avoid burning.
All Fired Up The pork burger gains fame as a lean ground option
The article promotes pork burgers as a flavorful alternative to beef. It notes 80 percent lean ground pork, advises asking butchers for shoulder butt or picnic cuts, and cautions not to overwork the meat. Cook to an internal 160 degrees F, about 10 minutes per side, for juicy results.
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Robin Kline
Pork Information Bureau
National Pork Producers Council
Kline
Innovative Burger Variations Beyond Ketchup
A taste of lean pork burgers invites diverse seasonings. Suggestions include Italian with red wine and fennel, Eastern with soy and ginger, Veggie with hot sauce and carrot, Apple with nutmeg and apple, South of the Border with cumin and chiles, and Scandinavian with jam and horseradish.
Fresh meat nutrition labeling expands education at point of sale
Retailers may post nutrition facts on fresh meats including calories fat sodium carbs and protein. Voluntary for fresh produce and meats with mandatory rules for processed foods looming. Cedar Rapids Iowa City Econofoods Sun Mart and Nash Finch plan postings while Hy Vee did not comment.
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Mark Fischer
Iowa Beef Industry Council
Fischer
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Econofoods
Sun Mart
Mike Linster
Nash Finch Company
Linster
Grilling Garden Produce For Flavorful Outdoor Meals
Tips for grilling fresh garden produce alongside lean meats. Choose ripe fruits and vegetables, cut them small, bring to room temperature, oil lightly, and grill over medium coals. Wrap some vegetables in foil for steaming, then grill fruits and vegetables before meat for best texture and color.
Skinny strawberry dips add flair to light snacks
A healthful feature presents four low fat strawberry dips using nonfat yogurt or sour cream. Each dip yields about 1 cup for six servings with the same eight strawberries per batch. Nutritional notes list small calories and minimal fat per serving along with vitamin C and fiber content.
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