Tomato column raises ire over bad produce and retailer response
A weekly tomato column sparks reader feedback about disappointing produce at area supermarkets and restaurants. The author urges shoppers to vote with their dollars, demanding ripe tomatoes and refunds. Chuck Magers of Free State Brewery notes his venue grows and buys from local growers, but local crops falter, forcing reliance on distant suppliers with lower quality.
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Chuck Magers
Free State
Lawrence
K.C
Inge Starr a German Cook Finds English Kitchen Fame
Inge Starr born in Solingen Germany moved to England at 23 then to Lawrence in 1969. She learned to cook from a cookbook landing a job as a cook with no prior experience. Starr now enjoys local recognition for her English dishes prime rib roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and is well known among friends.
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Inge Starr
Solingen
Germany
Starr
England
Lawrence
Inge
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Chicago
Weybridge
Surrey
London
Oompahfest at South Park to feature German dishes and music
Immanuel Lutheran Church and the University Student Center host the third annual Oompahfest Family Fun Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at South Park in Kansas. Lou Starr, a former Kansas University library worker, will showcase German dishes including her renowned German potato salad and sauerkraut with bacon. The event also features German music, dancing, and a polka band.
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Plattlerig Troupe
Starr
Kansas University
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Watson Library
South Park
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
University Student Center
Inge Starr
Lawrence
Immanuel Puree Church
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Lawrence artist shares Chinese cooking on Jayni's Kitchen
TV segment features artist Nancy Bjorge with host Jayni Carey preparing Chinese shrimp toasts and related recipes. The passable steps cover marinating shrimp with sherry and cornstarch, making a shrimp filling, breaded toasts, and deep frying till crisp. Serves 12 to 16 as an appetizer with canola oil, water chestnuts, and seasonings.
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Lawrence
Jayni
Nancy Bjorge
Jayni Carey
Bjorge
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