Slashfood http://www.slashfood.com Slashfood http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.slashfood.com/media/feedlogo.gif Slashfood http://www.slashfood.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Beware the family picnic or church gathering!http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/25/beware-the-family-picnic-or-church-gathering/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/25/beware-the-family-picnic-or-church-gathering/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/25/beware-the-family-picnic-or-church-gathering/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Food poisoning often occurs after eating a meal in a large, social setting such as a picnic, cookout, or cafeteria. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), foods in these settings are often prepared early and left unrefrigerated for long periods, allowing bacteria to form on the food. Food poisoning symptoms typically begin within two to six hours after eating the contaminated food. Signs of food poisoning are most often vomiting, fever, chills, headache, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and severe abdominal cramps. Treatment from a doctor is rarely necessary, unless dehydration occurs, says the NLM. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids, but avoid milk or drinks with caffeine. You should also avoid solid foods while severely nauseated. And antibiotics aren't usually needed to manage food poisoning.

I'm sure most of us have experienced food poisoning at some sort of summer get-together. We likely pinpoint the sickness to something we ate, often that strange tasting potato salad that looked good on the outside. The association of our discomfort with eating certain foods may then last a lifetime. Just as important, however, we may experience some sort of generalized bad feeling toward an activity, such as future church socials or family reunions. I wonder if anyone can trace the loss of their religious faith to a rancid salad... Just thinking.

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]]>antibioticsdid you knowfood poisoningFoodPoisoningpicnicspotato saladPotatoSaladsummerHeather CravenSun, 25 Jun 2006 18:05:00 ESTEven in moderation fast food is bad newshttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/15/even-in-moderation-fast-food-is-bad-news/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/15/even-in-moderation-fast-food-is-bad-news/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/15/even-in-moderation-fast-food-is-bad-news/#commentsFiled under:

According to research, it you are going to pig out it should be on regular food, not fast food. In a study where monkeys were fed a diet consisting mostly of  trans-fats, the types of fats most commonly found in fast foods, the primates gained more weight than those fed the same number of calories containing unsaturated fats.

Trans-fats, or partially hydrogenated oils, are bad news. They are found in many fast foods, baked goods and processed snacks. They have been shown to significantly increase the risk of heart disease, even more than saturated fats found in animal products.

After maintaining the monkeys on the fat laden diet for six years, the trans-fat-fed monkeys had gained 7.2% of their body weight, compared to just 1.8% in the group who ate unsaturated fat. CT scans showed that the trans-fat monkeys carried 30% more abdominal fat, which is a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease. Although the data might prove informative to some fast food eaters, I can't help but feel bad for those poor monkeys.

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]]>diabetesfastfoodheart diseaseHeartDiseasemonkeyssaturated fatSaturatedFatunsaturated fatUnsaturatedFatHeather CravenThu, 15 Jun 2006 16:56:00 ESTBaptism by bulk, a Costco experiencehttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/14/baptism-by-bulk-a-costco-experience/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/14/baptism-by-bulk-a-costco-experience/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/14/baptism-by-bulk-a-costco-experience/#commentsFiled under:

After a week of summer vacation and trying to feed anywhere from four to five constantly ravenous teenaged boys everyday, I lost it. For six consecutive days I trudged to the grocery store stocking up on boy friendly foods, and spent the greater part of my food budget on the ungrateful oafs. In an effort to combat this problem, we decided to use our new Costco membership card and make the trek to the land of economy sized packages.

A Costco visit is no small effort on our part since we must drive about 175 to the nearest store; but when I weighed the one time trip against standing in the grocery line everyday while my toddler tried to pull everything within reach off the shelves, it seems like a swell idea. 

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]]>bulk foodsBulkFoodsbumpkincorn dogsCornDogsCostcoedamamefacial creamsFacialCreamsmascarastores-and-shoppingwafflesHeather CravenWed, 14 Jun 2006 15:31:00 ESTFeeding vegetarian teenshttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/14/feeding-vegetarian-teens/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/14/feeding-vegetarian-teens/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/14/feeding-vegetarian-teens/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

I've heard it a number of times either in a friend's kitchen or at the drop off line at school, it's always mentioned in somewhat hushed tones. "She's a vegetarian now, you know." Or, "No, he won't eat that anymore, he's a vegetarian all of a sudden."

These comments are usually met with eye rolls and knowing nods of the head. For many households, the switch of a teenager's diet means two different meals to prepare, more shopping to do and yet another battle with the resident teen. Statistics show that many teens currently classify themselves as vegetarians. The reasons vary widely: health, religion, ethics, weight, fashion, environment. Whatever the case, the trend is growing.

Evidence that vegetarian eating is more and more abundant: veggie burgers, edamame and soy products are available at more grocery stores. Fast food restaurants are offering more vegetarian options.

I became a vegetarian when I was 15. By the time I was 19, I was a full fledged vegan. I read John Robbin's Diet for a New America and became inspired to abandon all animal products. However, when I had a child at age 22, the efforts of preparing vegan meals became too much and I fell off the wagon and stopped by a KFC. If my teenager were to suddenly give up ham and pepperoni, I think I would support him and maybe even join him.

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]]>dieteating habitsEatingHabitsedamamesoy milkSoyMilkteensvegetarian teensVegetarianTeensHeather CravenWed, 14 Jun 2006 09:05:00 ESTA new use for vodkahttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/09/a-new-use-for-vodka/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/09/a-new-use-for-vodka/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/09/a-new-use-for-vodka/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Before I was a mother I would never have imagined using vodka for anything other than cocktails. But having long ago gone over the edge of maternal madness, most anything goes. I recently ran across a recipe for a vodka antiseptic hand gel that you can make yourself. The recipe involves the following:

Hand Gel Recipe

1 part vodka
1 part aloe vera gel
10 drops (give or take) fragrance oil

Stir. Store in a plastic bottle.

By purchasing a large bottle of vodka, you could likely enjoy a relaxing afternoon while maintaining very clean hands at the same time.

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]]>aloe vera gelAloeVeraGelantiseptic hand gelAntisepticHandGelfragrance oilFragranceOilmaternal madnessMaternalMadnessspiritsvodkaHeather CravenFri, 09 Jun 2006 17:05:00 ESTIt's all about the shapehttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/09/its-all-about-the-shape/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/09/its-all-about-the-shape/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/09/its-all-about-the-shape/#commentsThe lengths to which I will go to ensure that my children will eat are sometimes ridiculous. But as a mother I believe one of my duties is to feed them and feed them well. I never force my children to eat but I do sometimes resort to food entertainment in order to encourage their interest. One way I have found success is by using cookie cutters to create sandwich shapes. A sandwich is a sandwich is a sandwich, but cut that boring old square into small stars, pigs or flowers it becomes just a bit more intriguing for my brood.

Over the years I have collected a giant box of cookie cutters for this exact reason. I find that the seasonal shapes go a long way towards mealtime enticement. Also fun are the very tiny cookie cutters, my favorites are from a long ago Tupperware party. The set of four, which includes a sun, star, flower and clover, never fail to bring a giggle of delight and the sound of slurping from the table.

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]]>children eatingChildrenEatingfull stomachsFullStomachsmaternal dutiesMaternalDutiespicky eatersPickyEaterssandshichesshapesTupperwareHeather CravenFri, 09 Jun 2006 14:31:00 ESTChocolate shoes, buy one or a pairhttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/06/chocolate-shoes-buy-one-or-a-pair/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/06/chocolate-shoes-buy-one-or-a-pair/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/06/chocolate-shoes-buy-one-or-a-pair/#commentsFiled under: ,

One of the best things about Google is that you have the world at your fingertips; depending on your mood you can find just about anything -as long as you can manage to spell it correctly. This afternoon one thing lead to another and before I knew it I had found a match for the words chocolate and shoe.

These beauties are available at Gayle's Chocolates.  Seven inches long and six inches high, these lovelies come in pink, milk, white or dark chocolate. No too are alike and all are delicious. For the shoe shopper or chocolate lover in all of us, these are stunning gifts.

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]]>chocolatechocolate shoesChocolateShoesdessertGayle's chocolatesGayle'sChocolatesshoppingstores-and-shoppingHeather CravenTue, 06 Jun 2006 20:31:00 ESTZapatista coffee supports indigenous rightshttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/06/zapatista-coffee-supports-indigenous-rights/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/06/zapatista-coffee-supports-indigenous-rights/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/06/zapatista-coffee-supports-indigenous-rights/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Zapatista coffee offers not only an amazing cup of joe, but a chance to do something good for those who have less. Cafe Rebelion, formerly know as The Human Bean Company, aims to develop a direct market for products from the Chiapas area of Mexico. Indigenous producers participate in all levels of advice, consent and participation of the coffee project.

Cafe Rebelion eliminates the middle man of the coffee production and enables the farmers of the Zapatista co-operatives to receive the maximum profits for their labors. The coffee is grown among the natural vegetation on indigenous communal land, as opposed to harsh, chemically produced coffee from the large, deforested coffee plantations.

Many people initially buy the Cafe Rebelion products, honey or coffee, in an effort to help with a worthy project. But after experiencing the purity of both the coffee and honey they come back time and again for the smoothe taste. I bought a bag of the light roast at our church and am now 100% devoted to the company and the coffee. I will never again be able to purchase Folger's or Kroger brand coffee. And with the added knowledge that this is a genuinely socially minded company, I can feel good about my addiction.

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]]>americacafe rebelionCafeRebelioncoffeefair tradeFairTradeFolger'sindigenousKrogerplantationszapatista coffeeZapatistaCoffeeHeather CravenTue, 06 Jun 2006 17:03:00 ESTSummer is for Fun Saladshttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/03/summer-is-for-fun-salads/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/03/summer-is-for-fun-salads/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/03/summer-is-for-fun-salads/#commentsElaine, on Seinfeld, had her Big Salad. I like the Fun Salad.  Summer is an optimal time for the Fun Salad since there are so many fresh items available, especially for those of us who live in out of the way, God forsaken and produce challenged areas. There is no set recipe for a fun salad, just lots and lots of ingredients. Ice berg lettuce, I feel, is a no-no, but if that is what fires your salad fancy, then so be it.

Fun salads can be had at most restaurants, by either requesting that the kitchen combine a few on the menu into one festival of roughage happiness or by ordering an offered item and suggesting many items the cooks might be willing to toss in for giggles. My favorite current favorite Fun Salad that we make at our house involves fresh, organic baby lettuce greens (yes, I use the mixture in the bag), shelled, organic edamame, sugared walnuts, organic smoked salmon and Marie's Blue Cheese Vinaigrette dressing. Heaven in a bowl.

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]]>lunchMarie's Bkue Cheese Vinaigrette dressingMarie'sBkueCheeseVinaigretteDressingsaladssummerHeather CravenSat, 03 Jun 2006 14:08:00 ESTChocolate generated electricityhttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/02/chocolate-generated-electricity/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/02/chocolate-generated-electricity/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/02/chocolate-generated-electricity/#commentsFiled under: ,

Sometimes science is entertaining enough to make one stop and ponder the endless possibilities of being truly resourceful.  A group of researchers at University of Birmingham, UK, have discovered a way to create power by using the waste generated by a chocolate factory. Microbiologist Lynne Mackaskie and her colleagues at the university fed Escherichia coli bacteria a diluted chocolate waste. Upon consuming the sugary mixture, the bacteria produced hydrogen, which is produced with the enzyme hydrogenase, and organic acids. The hydrogen was then used to power a fuel cell, which generated enough electricity to drive a small fan.

If not used, the candy waste ends up in a land fill after the production line. The idea of recycling in such a manner is akin to the idea behind bio-diesel fuel. This could be an exciting alternative energy source to consider as we face the facts of our quickly disappearing fossil fuels.

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]]>bio-diesel fuelBio-dieselFuelchocolatechocolate factorychocolate wasteChocolateFactoryChocolateWasteelectricityeuropefossil fuelsFossilFuelsorganic acidsOrganicAcidsHeather CravenFri, 02 Jun 2006 20:03:00 ESTTea to go, good stuff for the summerhttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/02/tea-to-go-good-stuff-for-the-summer/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/02/tea-to-go-good-stuff-for-the-summer/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/02/tea-to-go-good-stuff-for-the-summer/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Lipton drink mixers for the busy body on the go have recently expanded to iced tea, and not a moment too soon. With the heat of summer breathing down our necks, those of us who are short on time and containers will truly appreciate these small packets of pre-measured iced tea mix. The simplicity of opening the non caloric mix and dumping it into 16 ounce bottle of water is so simple that even my toddler could mix himself a cool one for some thirst quenching tea. The flavors range form the traditional to a variety of green tea mixtures. These are ideal to keep in your glove compartment, diaper bag or office drawer to help give  any plain bottle of water a little zip.

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]]>busy livesBusyLivesdiaper bagDiaperBagglove compartmentGloveCompartmentgreen teaGreenTeaiced teaIcedTeasummer thirstSummerThirstteatoddlerHeather CravenFri, 02 Jun 2006 19:02:00 ESTDuck cake, too cutehttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/31/duck-cake-too-cute/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/31/duck-cake-too-cute/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/31/duck-cake-too-cute/#commentsFiled under:

As a mother, I can deeply appreciate Anna Dilemna's culinary efforts in the birthday cake arena. It's no easy task creating a desert delight that the other mothers will admire while also satisfying the sugar needs of screaming wee ones. But Anna has constructed an amazing bit of culinary beauty with her duck cake.

Using the Joy of Cooking's recipe for banana cake, Anna then mixed up a basic cream cheese frosting and covered the bird with coconut to give the look of ruffled feathers. She doesn't mention if she used a duck mold or cut and pasted the duck into shape. Either way, it's a super cute desert.

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]]>Anna DilemnaAnnaDilemnabakingchildren's birthdaysChildren'sBirthdaysdessertduck cakeDuckCakeHeather CravenWed, 31 May 2006 14:01:00 ESTPrince voted sexiest vegetarianhttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/29/prince-voted-sexiest-vegetarian/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/29/prince-voted-sexiest-vegetarian/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/29/prince-voted-sexiest-vegetarian/#commentsFiled under:

Prince has been voted as the World's Sexiest Vegetarian by the folks at PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). The online poll involved such stars as Natalie Portman, Nicollette Sheridan and Joaquin Phoenix and attracted over 40,000 voters.

The purple clad singer shares this year's nomination with Kristen Bell, the 25-year-old star of the US television show Veronica Mars. A strict vegan, Prince recently added to the liner notes of his newest CD, 3121, the Gandhi quote, "To my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being." This passage is especially dear to Prince as he is against the means used in mass wool production.

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]]>PETAPrinceHeather CravenMon, 29 May 2006 16:05:00 ESTThe bigger the grill, the better the food?http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/29/the-bigger-the-grill-the-better-the-food/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/29/the-bigger-the-grill-the-better-the-food/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/29/the-bigger-the-grill-the-better-the-food/#commentsFiled under: ,

As pointed out by Nicole, backyard barbecue grills are fast becoming more and more exotic. This trend, first started in 1995 with the introduction of the Dynamic Cooking Systems DCS Professional Grill. The 48-inch-wide cooking behemoth hit the market with a $5,000 price tag, it included H-shaped cast-iron commercial-quality burners, a heavy-duty side-burner and more B.T.U.'s per square inch than any other grill then available.

Monster grills are similar to luxury sport cars in that the fancier, bigger and more gadget encrusted, the more impressive and popular. In the beginning of the luxury grill trend, it was the ultra-rich people who were purchasing them and spending anywhere up to $6,500, plus more for backyard renovations to showcase their grills. But in the past few years the luxury trend has filtered down to the more modest homes, where for $2,500 a machine with accessories like rotisseries, warmer drawers, side burners and hand lights can grace your backyard patio.

These new grills have something to offer to just about everybody in the family. For the "have meat, must cook it" fellows  these stoves are a dream come true. For the barbeque aficionado, the one who ponders which sauces will best compliment the mood of the day, the type of meat etc, this trend is a gift to his artistic cooking expression. And for those of us who just want to sit down and eat, the increased cooking power means the meal will be finished that much faster.

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]]>americabarbecuesgrillgrillspatiosHeather CravenMon, 29 May 2006 10:03:00 ESTI'll have my coffee shaken, not stirredhttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/23/ill-have-my-coffee-shaken-not-stirred/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/23/ill-have-my-coffee-shaken-not-stirred/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/23/ill-have-my-coffee-shaken-not-stirred/#commentsFiled under:

Friday Playdate recently revealed what she really likes to do with her martini shaker in the hot months of the year. Sure she might prefer to shake herself a smooth, cool martini during the dog days, and children filled afternoons, of the summer. But she uses her shaker in a much more multi tasked manner. She shakes up a nice iced coffee in the noon hours.

By adding sugar, ice cubes, milk, cold coffee (either left over from the morning or chilled in the fridge) and a few bicep improving shakes, Friday is able to produce a caffeinated treat that doesn't run her the typical $6 tab at Starbuck's and that will help her endure the afternoon with the children. She also adds that by adding cinnamon or vanilla, or a flavor of your choice, the drink takes on that extra special bit of zing. Plus, after five o'clock the shaker can then be used for its original designated drink purposes.

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]]>coffeeiced coffeeIcedCoffeelong afternoonsmartini shakersMartiniShakersHeather CravenTue, 23 May 2006 11:05:00 ESTCelebrity food requestshttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/23/celebrity-food-requests/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/23/celebrity-food-requests/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/23/celebrity-food-requests/#commentsFiled under:

Ever wonder what sort of quirky food habits the celebrities might have? After all, they are celebrities and, therefore, are likely to have some off beat needs and requests. Following are just a few.
  • Julia Roberts takes her own soy milk to coffee shops.
  • Winona Ryder requests to have organic cola on hand at photo shoots.
  • Sex and the Citystar Kim Catrall has Diamond Organics deliver food to her while traveling.
  • Christina Aguilera reportedly stocks her dressing room with organic milk and soy cheese.
  • Gwyneth Paltrow relies on her yoga instructor to whip up macrobiotic meals.
It all sounds divine. I could pass on the soy milk. But organic food delivery service and custom made meals? Yes, those are good things.

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]]>americacelebritiesChristina AguileraChristinaAguileradid you knowGwyneth PAltrowGwynethPaltrowJulia RobertsJuliaRobertsKim CatrellKimCatrellHeather CravenTue, 23 May 2006 10:09:00 ESTIncredible edible volcanohttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/20/incredible-edible-volcano/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/20/incredible-edible-volcano/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/20/incredible-edible-volcano/#commentsFiled under: ,

As posted on our sister site, Blogging Baby, not all science projects are created equal. Jen Creer writes about an edible volcano that she and her oldest son, Sam, created for his final science grade. With some quick thinking, ingenuity and perseverance, Jen and Sam created a work of edible scientific art. 

The structure required two crust-like layers with another layer sandwiched between the two crusts. Sam, the innovator behind the creation, opted to use cookie dough for the harder layers. The cookie dough was rolled out into one layer and then baked in a bundt pan for a curved affect. He chose vanilla frosting to represent the softer, inner layer. An unfortunate oversight of not using butter to grease the bundt pan caused some stickage problems which resulted in the dough breaking. But young Sam used this to his advantage. He glued the broken pieces together with the frosting, the look and feel of an exploded volcano was the result. A crumpled Oreo cookie became dirt. In the morning a layer of hot, vanilla pudding became the lava.

The materials used were: one roll of store bought cookie dough, baked according to package directions, store bought vanilla frosting, one package of vanilla pudding and one lone Oreo cookie. Brilliant! I hear Sam got an A+.

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]]>dessertHeather CravenSat, 20 May 2006 12:04:00 ESTCicadas: packed full of proteinhttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/18/cicadas-packed-full-of-protein/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/18/cicadas-packed-full-of-protein/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/18/cicadas-packed-full-of-protein/#commentsFiled under: ,

cicadasCicadas have more to offer than just the screeching noise they make in trees. They are also chock full of protein. Yes, if you are hoping to avoid carbs but may be tired of grilled chicken breasts, this might be a fresh and creative solution to your food doldrums. It is best to prepare the cicadas when they are in the larvae stage because their shells are softer than the mature adult bugs. Larvae usually dwell underground for the majority of their life and come out into the trees in early May.

This likely not a recipe for the masses, but if you're looking to try something new that you can find in your backyard, give it a try.

Soft Shelled Cicadas

1 cup Worcestershire sauce
30 freshly emerged 17-year cicadas
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups flour
Salt and pepper to season the flour,
1/2 cup corn oil or slightly salted butter.

You should marinate cicadas in Worcestershire sauce for several hours. Dip them in the beaten egg, roll them in the seasoned flour and then gently saute until they are golden brown.

[Photo: Cincinnati.com]

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]]>americacarbscicadasdinnerfryinglunchodditiesHeather CravenThu, 18 May 2006 19:05:00 ESTSpicetart does Madonna as cornhttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/16/spicetart-does-madonna-as-corn/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/16/spicetart-does-madonna-as-corn/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/16/spicetart-does-madonna-as-corn/#commentsFiled under:

Here is a fabulous blog written by Spicetart. Spicetart is a woman of many talents. She is a writer, chef and artist. Her site covers everything from cooking to coffee to some great paintings of her favorite subject: food.

I love her rendition of mother corn. A tall, looming stalk of corn towers above all with the sun illuminating it from behind; very ethereal. She also has a lovely side view of a cut onion. Layers upon layers of onion reveal texture and a wonderful play of light on the purple and whites of the inner onion.

For true chefs, Spicetart offers some great posts about cooking and and where to find other cooking sites. Stop in and check out her site.

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]]>food artFoodArtspicetartHeather CravenTue, 16 May 2006 17:59:00 ESTFun with food: pudding painthttp://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/16/fun-with-food-pudding-paint/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/16/fun-with-food-pudding-paint/http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/16/fun-with-food-pudding-paint/#commentsFiled under:

In an ongoing effort to keep my children's rumps from being permanently implanted on the couch cushions as they watch television, I have recently decided to take the plunge into edible craft activities. I am not sure whether or not this is a wise ambition on my part. but what with summer almost here we can do most of the activities and/or damage outside. For our first project I chose pudding paint. The internet offers a number of variations on this topic. But the gist of it involves a box of instant pudding mix, painting utensils and spatter friendly environment.

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]]>dessertHeather CravenTue, 16 May 2006 09:03:00 EST