Last year, California orange growers sustained a crippling freeze and lost 40 percent of their crop. But, this year California citrus growers are reporting healthy, plentiful crops. Call it global warming or just a freak of nature, but last year’s crop of California oranges weathered a forty percent decrease because of a devastating freeze. Thanks to good planning and a …
Agri-Culture: Central Highlands of Vietnam
As I mentioned before, I haven’t quite made it back to the States yet after traveling to Germany in November (where I covered the Agritechnica farm equipment show in Hanover). For the last month and a half or so, my travels have taken me throughout much of Southeast Asia. I have already posted pics from when I stumbled upon a …
Fish n’ Milk
Don’t worry. It’s not as bad as it sounds. Kemps Dairy in St. Paul, MN is promoting better health with its new milk product that contains Omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish oil. The new line of premium half-gallons, Kemps Plus Milk, is now available in grocery stores throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Omega-3 fatty acids provide a variety of health …
Colorado Cooks Up Sustainable Dishes
More chefs are unleashing the tasty zest of American produce. The Culinary School of the Rockies is responding to the market for “sustainable cooking” with more courses involving the local flavor. Call it farm to table, seed to fork, farm to fork, or sustainable kitchen — by any name, diners in today’s top restaurants are demanding locally grown seasonal food. …
Texas Gets Youth Involved in Ag
No, we’re not talking future farmers of America. We’re talking future chefs of America. The Young Chefs Academy in Fort Worth, Texas is holding its grand opening today, Jan. 19, 2008. The hottest craze for kids these days will soon be cooking up success at the new Young Chefs Academy located at 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Suite 260, Fort Worth. …
Cinch Those Belts Tighter with Soyfoods
Soyfoods could be part of the answer for those looking to lose weight. The Soyfoods Association of North America is promoting research that shows that choosing protein-rich soyfoods instead of other sources of protein could help consumers lose the fat and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. An evidence-based review by Dr. David Allison and Dr. Mark Cope at the University of …
Florida Oranges Embrace Solar Energy
Florida’s Natural Growers are getting more from the bright, Florida sun than just oranges. The association is also harnessing solar energy to power their visitor center. The bright Florida sunshine that goes into every glass of Florida’s Natural(R) Brand Orange Juice is now helping power the Florida’s Natural Growers Visitor Center on Highway 27 North in Lake Wales. The Florida’s …
Food For Game Day
Football fans looking for the perfect game day eats are in luck. Sam’s Club and the Food Network Kitchens are teaming up to offer football enthusiasts some tips for festive party treats and more. Sam’s Club kicks off the playoffs by helping football fans meet their food and party needs this season with the Big Game Playbook showcasing great and …
List of 8 for 2008
Cooking Light Magazine has announced its list of the ‘Top 8 foods to Love in 2008.’ I particularly like 1 and 6. Cooking Light, the world’s largest food and healthy lifestyle title, has named the top 8 must-eat foods as well as 8 super tips to help you live well. 1. Coffee: Caffeine consumption not only increases alertness and improves …
Dairy Diet
Those who’ve vowed to drop the pounds for their New Year’s resolutions should drink milk. At least, that’s what Loyola Marymount University suggests. The university says milk is great for helping pinch in that waistline. If your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, calcium and dairy can help, according to new research by Loyola Marymount University Professor of Natural …