http://www.bnd.com/living/food/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2008 Belleville News Democrat Food 60 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:55:07 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/387367.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/387367.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:10 CDT To Wild Turkey master distiller Jimmy Russell, the piercing sounds of a warehouse rising in the Kentucky countryside are the sounds of prosperity. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386947.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386947.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:12 CDT Television commercials always highlight the carefree days of summer - warm breezes, walking barefoot through grass, lying lazily in a hammock. Uh, don't these advertising execs have jobs? http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386940.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386940.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:11 CDT Paula Suozzi comes from an Italian family that loves to cook. So when she entertains, you can bet she'll serve a variety of family favorites, including a dish of homemade pasta - or two. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386938.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386938.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:12 CDT FYI, Jordan almonds are no longer the coolest wedding favor around. So what is? If you're looking for some party-favor inspiration from real hosts and hostesses, head to the photo-sharing site Flickr, which includes a "pool" of pictures of members' cool favor ideas. (But don't blame us if you get sucked in to the site. You'll see.) Whether you're hosting a kids' movie party or a lavish outdoor wedding, you'll find plenty of ideas for guest favors, often with links to instructions or tutorials on making or assembling them. Check out the Post-It note journals, a last-day-of-kindergarten gift that would make a perfect favor for a kid's party. Or the customized magnets for a wedding favor. You'll find lots of great ideas here, and when your event is over, you can post your own. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386936.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386936.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:11 CDT Anyone who can't appreciate the joy of a sweet confection on a stick should skip summer altogether. The season just isn't complete without fudgsicles, Rocket Pops and all manner of cool, drippy treats. And armed with "Pops!," a new cookbook by Krystina Castella (Quirk Books, $15.95), and a little ingenuity, you could enjoy a different icy indulgence every day until Labor Day. The book starts with slightly more conventional frozen treats, mostly made with fruit and juice. But if you're smart, you'll skip straight to the middle of the book, which includes sections on soda fountain-inspired pops, cream and pudding pops, coffee and tea treats, and cocktail-inspired confections (yes, they include alcohol). If you can resist Tiramisu Pops, Banana Split Pops, Mojito Pops and Root Beer Float Pops, you've got seriously strong willpower. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386933.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386933.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:11 CDT Iced tea has always suffered a bit from the too-good-for-you-to-taste-really-good stigma. "Just iced tea," dieters tell waiters and reach for the Splenda after ordering salad for lunch. But that perception's changed in recent years as lively flavored teas have become widely available. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386932.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386932.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:11 CDT The average American eats 43 slices of pizza a year. Add the fact that most of us love outdoor grilling, and the logical next step is pizza on the grill. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386926.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386926.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:10 CDT There's something irresistible about a cupcake. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386924.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386924.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:10 CDT There's a varmint in the vineyard, but he's so jovial and crafty that none of the grape growers and winemakers is suggesting he be trapped and shipped elsewhere. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386881.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/386881.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:48 CDT When I was a child growing up on a farm in the sticks of rural Georgia, one of my favorite flavors of summer was sweet, succulent watermelon. On blazing hot afternoons, we would pluck a ripe one from the vine, toss it into the fishpond for an hour or two to cool it off, and then slice it up and dig right in. And sometimes, we'd end up in seed-spittin' contests for both yum and fun at the same time. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/385013.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/385013.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:09 CDT Constellation Brands Inc. said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter profit jumped 50 percent, lifted by price increases as well as strong sales of its new higher-margin wine brands such as Clos du Bois and Wild Horse. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384870.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384870.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT July is National Blueberry Month. How much do you know about the tiny blue fruit? http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384872.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384872.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT Grill experts Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby consider these tools essentials: http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384875.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384875.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:25 CDT There has to be something for everyone at a Fourth of July gathering: http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384876.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384876.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:24 CDT Oh, to be a kids again, waving sparklers in the dark and eating dessert without a care about calories, carbs or fat content. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384877.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384877.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:18 CDT Grilling fruits brings out the natural sugars and intensifies the flavors. The result is equally at home on the dinner or dessert plate. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384878.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384878.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:18 CDT My garden looks really nice, with one big exception: No tomatoes yet. This time last year I had tomatoes for the Fourth of July. No such luck with this spring's deluge. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384879.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384879.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:18 CDT Pair one of these slaws with just about any meat, fish or poultry you grill. All are very low in fat and calories, and add a welcome crunch and gorgeous color to the plate. http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384982.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384982.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:24 CDT In New Orleans, cocktails are serious business. What better town for a temple to the tasty history of the American libation? http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384565.html http://www.bnd.com/living/food/story/384565.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:49 CDT As of Tuesday, Miller Brewing Co. no longer exists - other than in the hearts and minds of those who worked there, and those who drank its beer.