California Asparagus Growth and Storage Tips
California dominates US asparagus production with about 95 percent of 200 million pounds. Harvest runs February to June, with peak supplies in March through May. Hand-picked spears reach nine inches, greener or whiter varieties prized by color. tips, skin, and firmness guide selection. Store upright in water, covered, for 2 to 3 days. Also includes diet notes praising beans for fiber and satiety, with cautions on carbs for Atkins and ham hocks for flavor.
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Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe Serves Six
A three quart pot cooks onion and garlic in oil then blends portions of the black bean mix. The soup combines black beans water and chicken broth with cilantro and lime to finish. Each serving yields a hearty vegetarian flavored dish with six portions.
Tuscan Beans and Greens Soup and Sausage Kale and Bean Soup
Two soup recipes listed with ingredients and steps. Tuscan Beans and Greens blends white beans spinach peppers carrot and milk with garlic rosemary pepper and tomato paste. serves four. Sausage Kale and Bean combines Cajun sausage kale navy beans tomatoes and broth. simmered until tender, yields four servings. Southern Illinoisan dated Wednesday March 24, 2004.
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Denning Elementary's healthier snack sale shift in West Frankfort
Denning Elementary School in West Frankfort revamps monthly bake sales to healthier options. Parents donate items and kids choose a single snack and drink, with bottled water selling out first. New principal LeAnn Miller observed the busy, orderly drive toward nutrition.
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Halibut with Lemon-Caper Sauce Recipe Feature
Simple spring style dinner from Organic Style shows a halibut dish with lemon caper sauce. Marinade fish with salt and pepper, coat in flour, fry in olive oil, then finish with shallots capers lemon juice zest butter and parsley for a quick family friendly meal.
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