Belleville News Democrat: Food and Drink http://www.bnd.com/food-drink/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2012 Belleville News Democrat Food and Drink 60 Thu, 24 May 2012 05:04:20 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com Raw milk, and raw emotion, go to court http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/23/2185771/raw-milk-and-raw-emotion-go-to.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/23/2185771/raw-milk-and-raw-emotion-go-to.html Wed, 23 May 2012 07:05 CDT MINNEAPOLIS - Melinda Olson has given her 12-year-old son raw milk for years. When he walked away virtually unscathed from a serious bike accident last year, she credited his healthy diet of raw milk dairy products. Midwestern tree fruits hit hard by strange spring http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2184369/midwestern-tree-fruits-hit-hard.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2184369/midwestern-tree-fruits-hit-hard.html Tue, 22 May 2012 02:12 CDT After March brought us a miraculous string of 80-degree days, Midwestern fruit farmers were praying for an equally miraculous April - one warm enough to protect all the vulnerable fruit blossoms coaxed into early bloom. Fill your grocery cart with these chefs' recommendations http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183277/fill-your-grocery-cart-with-these.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183277/fill-your-grocery-cart-with-these.html Mon, 21 May 2012 07:12 CDT If you want to cook like a chef, half the battle is having a pantry and refrigerator filled with the right ingredients. Strawberries a sweet seasonal treat http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183276/strawberries-a-sweet-seasonal.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183276/strawberries-a-sweet-seasonal.html Mon, 21 May 2012 07:12 CDT Strawberries are the luscious start to spring and summer's bounty of gorgeous, juicy fruit. Chefs greet their arrival with creative juices flowing. Just mad about not-so-mellow smell of saffron http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183275/just-mad-about-not-so-mellow-smell.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183275/just-mad-about-not-so-mellow-smell.html Mon, 21 May 2012 07:12 CDT Many, many years ago, my first experience with saffron turned into love at first scent. Saffron, although pungent at first, adds a wonderful floral note to dishes once cooked. It's the world's most expensive spice, and no wonder. Saffron comes from the dried stigmas of a purple crocus, and each flower has only three stigmas, which must be hand-picked. In season Rhubarb http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183274/in-season-rhubarb.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183274/in-season-rhubarb.html Mon, 21 May 2012 07:12 CDT Rhubarb is one of the first food plants ready for harvest each spring. Bright red stalks start appearing at the market just about the same time as strawberries, making strawberry-rhubarb combinations a natural. Quick Fix: Japanese-style tataki is easy and nutritious http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183273/quick-fix-japanese-style-tataki.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183273/quick-fix-japanese-style-tataki.html Mon, 21 May 2012 07:12 CDT The sushi craze in America has led to a wider interest in Japanese flavors. Tataki, beef or fish that has been seared, thinly sliced, chilled and served with a dipping sauce, is a recent addition to menu. A traditional tataki accompaniment is grated daikon (white radish). Diabetes Quick Fix: Pita Pocket, Tomato and Corn Salsa with Greek Salad http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183271/diabetes-quick-fix-pita-pocket.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183271/diabetes-quick-fix-pita-pocket.html Mon, 21 May 2012 07:12 CDT Roasted chicken garnished with refreshing tomato and corn salsa is stuffed in a pita bread to make this quick supper. Let the supermarket do the work. Make the fresh salsa using diced tomatoes and onions found in the produce section or at the salad bar and add some defrosted frozen corn. Wine of the Week: 2007 Rainoldi Valtellina Superiore 'Inferno Riserva' http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183270/wine-of-the-week-2007-rainoldi.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183270/wine-of-the-week-2007-rainoldi.html Mon, 21 May 2012 07:12 CDT Wine of the Week: 2007 Rainoldi Valtellina Superiore "Inferno Riserva" Culinary SOS: Tuna tartare as obsession http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183269/culinary-sos-tuna-tartare-as-obsession.html http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/21/2183269/culinary-sos-tuna-tartare-as-obsession.html Mon, 21 May 2012 07:12 CDT Dear SOS: My wife and I recently dined at the 14K restaurant at the Crowne Plaza in Washington, D.C., during happy hour, and we had the most wonderful and addictive ahi tuna tartare. We had it every day we were there. Can you please get the recipe for this? It seems like a simple five- or six-ingredient dish with fried wontons, but I just cannot seem to figure it out. Thank you.