Dietary Supplements & Functional Foods
By Geoffrey P. Webb Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, 2006, 242 pp., $79.99 (paperback) A senior lecturer in nutrition and physiology at the Universityof...
Culture Club
"Yogurt has this wonderful halo of health, but the ease is what drives the category. In the mid-'80's, pizza was the food of the day. Today it's yogurt."...
The Organic Cook's Bible: How to Select and Cook the Best Ingredients on the Market
By Jeff Cox Wiley $40.00 (hardcover) April 2006 More than a produce guide, The Organic Cook's Bible, by Jeff Cox, exploresand perhaps demystifiesfoods...
"HEE-ca-muh"
Ja white-fleshed tuber covered in a thin, tan skinlooks like an enormous turnip flattened on the top and bottom. Rich in vitamin C, jcama varies in size...
The Yolk's On You
As America's taste buds crave more ethnic and worldly cuisine, the significant variation in chicken-cooking methods amongst cultures makes this fowl fabulously...
Fish School
Above: Alaska salmon fishermen at work. Even for many domestic species of seafood, the supply chain is long and quality assurance requires attention at...
More than Matzoh
Products considered kosher are typically marked with one of the many designating kosher symbols. Creating a successful kosher and/or halal dining area...
The Best Fries Ever? Mais Oui!
When selecting the french fry product that best suits your needs, consider these variables: shape, length, grade, thickness, skin on/off and flavoring...
Poultry: The Bird's the Word
The big bird goes global Menuing ethnic turkey recipes is now easier than ever. Refer to this reference when the turkey spirit moves you. The Turkey Cookbook...
In Season Pick: Asparagus
PICK THE GREENEST. Select bright green asparagus with compact, firm tips and smooth, tender skin. Tenderness relates to color. The greener the better....
Net Profits
Braised Tuna Finfish is a term used to separate true fish from shellfish. The category is broad and includes everything from whitefish like cod, bass...
Vegetarian Leverage
Occasional days with a completely vegetarian menu help East Hampton's Ross School pare food costs. Students are urged to eat vegetables at the University...
Sushi and Sashimi: Risky or Rewarding
Sashimi is a term used to describe thin slices of raw finfish that are served with condiments such as shredded daikon radish or gingerroot, wasabi and...
Supplier Relationships Are Key to Safe Food Receiving
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. That is the key issue as regards food safety along the entire food supply chain. While the number of foodborne...
Desserts: the Satisfaction Destination
Pie remains one of the most requested dessert menu items for both onsite and commercial markets. Chocolate remains one of the most popular dessert flavors...
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