The Washington Time Herald--Food http://www.washtimesherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:17:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_169181543.html Just a slice of Tuscany: Learning to cook Italian http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_169181543.html Seventeen women — and one man —recently returned from a weeklong cooking school nestled in the hills Italy’s most famous region, Tuscany. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:46:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_165004156.html Mary M. Hodges: famous for her corn bread http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_165004156.html Who doesn't like good ol’ southern-style skillet- baked corn bread hot from the oven? That's right, everyone likes it! Wed, 28 May 2008 09:41:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_149093143.html Sip on Sex and the City's signature drinks http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_149093143.html To commemorate the long-awaited premiere, thousands of “Sex”-crazed fans will flock with their friends to theaters and then out for a night on the town to recount the clever one-liners and sip on some of the women's signature drinks. Wed, 21 May 2008 08:49:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_141165035.html Don't poke fun at tasty plant http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_141165035.html While on most dinner tables it might not be taking the place of green beans or mashed potatoes, there is a small but loyal group of people who enjoy eating poke. Mon, 05 May 2008 19:51:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/local_story_126195144.html Forget the nutraloaf, let’s eat enchiladas http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/local_story_126195144.html After hearing several weeks ago about a class action suit being brought by inmates in Vermont, I thought I had my next column all but written. Thu, 01 May 2008 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_122144420.html Red tide rising: Scientists find 30 percent more spores than in 2005 crisis http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_122144420.html The algae are gathered in the flesh of filter-feeding bivalves — soft-shelled clams and their immediate cousins, but not lobsters, crabs or scallops — in concentrations that render the healthy shellfish toxic to humans, and can induce paralytic shellfish poisoning. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:53:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/local_story_119125347.html It’s about strawberry season which equals ‘flop’ fruity dessert http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/local_story_119125347.html When I was growing up, we had a strawberry patch out near the garden. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/local_story_112104904.html Spring time means salads http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/local_story_112104904.html It’s spring and that means we can discard those heavy meals we needed all winter to keep out strength up during the cold weather. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:15:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_099153849.html Old mansion plus new hotel = Cooking school recipe in Savannah http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_099153849.html Visit to a cooking school housed in a Savannah, Ga., mansion. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:46:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_098182212.html Flowers aren’t just for picking http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_098182212.html “One of the important reasons to eat flowers is the amount of absorbable base metals in them." Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:31:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/local_story_105083135.html Black walnuts are an American original http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/local_story_105083135.html I love American black walnuts. Stockton, Mo., not far from where I grew up, is the Black Walnut Capital of the World. The meat is used for cooking and the shell is used in ceramics, cosmetics, cleaners, paint and plastic. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/local_story_099094237.html Trying new recipes on friends http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/local_story_099094237.html The girls and I are having a get together tomorrow (the girls being my cousins and a few assorted friends), and when the hostess asked what she should fix, I suggested trying some new recipes. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:14:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_098182325.html Flowers aren’t just for picking http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_098182325.html Plant and food enthusiasts insist edible flowers are coming back in style and with good reason. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:04:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_093160135.html State pulls food pantry venison to check for lead http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_093160135.html “Of course we’re all kind of disappointed because it is a good product. It’s done a lot of good.” Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:21:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_091190143.html Smokin! Aficionado offers tips to novice barbecue fans http://www.washtimesherald.com/food/cnhinsfood_story_091190143.html When Chris Orr’s not on duty at the fire department, you will likely find him toiling over the large custom-built smoker he uses for his barbecue catering company, Banned from the Ranch.