Vegetable and Fruit Tips
Culinary Quiz
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UPCOMING FOOD HOLIDAYS
FUNNIES: Reasons Why Dad Did Not Cook On Father's Day
Lum's Ollieburger
Culinary Quiz Answer
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Vegetable and Fruit Tips:
* Prevent discoloration of green leafy vegetables: Add a pinch of common salt and sugar to the cooking vegetable so as to avoid discoloration of green leafy vegetables.
* Onion peeling without crying: Peel onions under water to avoid "crying". Another option is to refrigerate onions before cutting.
* Keep green leafy vegetables fresh for longer time: Wrap green leafy vegetables in a newspaper before putting in the vegetable bag or tray. This will keep them fresh much longer.
* Keep celery fresh for a longer time: Celery wrapped in aluminum foil before refrigerating will remain fresh for weeks.
* Stop potatoes from rotting: Potatoes rot quickly if stored near onions. To prevent potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
* Keep chillies fresh for a longer time: While storing green chilies, remove the stems.
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Culinary Quiz
(Answer at the bottom of page)
The banana plant thrives in tropical climates. As the plant requires temperatures around 80ºF (27ºC), plenty of rain, and healthy soil, it is generally cultivated within 30º of the equator. How exactly is the banana plant classified botanically?
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"You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six."
- Yogi Berra, American baseball player
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UPCOMING FOOD HOLIDAYS:
July is: National Ice Cream Month
National Picnic Month
National Baked Bean Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Pickle Month
June 26 - National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27 - National Orange Blossom Day
June 28 - National Tapioca Day
June 29 - National Almond Butter Crunch Day
June 30 - National Ice Cream Soda Day
July 1 - National Gingersnap Day
July 2 - National Anisette Day
July 3 - National Chocolate Wafer Day
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FUNNIES: Reasons Why Dad Did Not Cook On Father's Day
9. Two words: "Naked Chef."
8. Because Dad's three-alarm chili actually involves the fire department.
7. You're pretty sure you've never even heard of "Rack of Spam."
6. Mom is starting to wonder if there's a link between Dad's mystery shish kabobs and the annual disappearance of her cats.
5. Thinks it's funny to do the "pull my finger" routine over a flaming barbecue pit.
3. While yummy, and even slightly nutritious, Dad's standard meal of microwave popcorn and pudding cups isn't quite appropriate for the day's festivities.
4. His signature dish? Pork tartare.
2. While dad's kitchen exploits might be great for laughter and good for $5000 if captured on video, I was actually kind of hungry.
... and the #1 Reason Dad Did Not Cook On Father's Day ...
1. There's only so much food that can be prepared during a Sports Center commercial break.
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Lum's Ollieburger
http://www.e-cookbooks.net
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon A1 Steak Sauce
1 tablespoon corn oil
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Heinz 57 Sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon vinegar
1. Mix the above ingredients.
2. Take 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. of ground round and shape meat into round patties, 3/4" thick and 3 1/2"round.
3. Place in a covered container and pour the marinade mixture over them. Cover tightly and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight. Turn the patties frequently.
4. Remove from marinade and sear over high heat to seal in the juices, then turn down heat and cook to your desired doneness.
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Culinary Quiz Answer:
Herb
That's right. Banana plants are actually classified as perennial herbs, and fall into the same family (Musaceae) as palms, lilies, and orchids. They are the largest plants without woody stems (which, incidentally, is a defining characteristic of herbs). The banana plant grows from an underground rhizome or bulb, rather than from a seed. Early travelers would actually carry parts of the plant's rhizome with them on their journeys.
Culinary Quiz
Quote
UPCOMING FOOD HOLIDAYS
FUNNIES: Reasons Why Dad Did Not Cook On Father's Day
Lum's OllieburgerCulinary Quiz Answer
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Vegetable and Fruit Tips:
* Prevent discoloration of green leafy vegetables: Add a pinch of common salt and sugar to the cooking vegetable so as to avoid discoloration of green leafy vegetables.
* Onion peeling without crying: Peel onions under water to avoid "crying". Another option is to refrigerate onions before cutting.
* Keep green leafy vegetables fresh for longer time: Wrap green leafy vegetables in a newspaper before putting in the vegetable bag or tray. This will keep them fresh much longer.
* Keep celery fresh for a longer time: Celery wrapped in aluminum foil before refrigerating will remain fresh for weeks.
* Stop potatoes from rotting: Potatoes rot quickly if stored near onions. To prevent potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
* Keep chillies fresh for a longer time: While storing green chilies, remove the stems.
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Culinary Quiz
(Answer at the bottom of page)
The banana plant thrives in tropical climates. As the plant requires temperatures around 80ºF (27ºC), plenty of rain, and healthy soil, it is generally cultivated within 30º of the equator. How exactly is the banana plant classified botanically?
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Quote
"You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six."
- Yogi Berra, American baseball player
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UPCOMING FOOD HOLIDAYS:
July is: National Ice Cream Month
National Picnic Month
National Baked Bean Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Pickle Month
June 26 - National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27 - National Orange Blossom Day
June 28 - National Tapioca Day
June 29 - National Almond Butter Crunch Day
June 30 - National Ice Cream Soda Day
July 1 - National Gingersnap Day
July 2 - National Anisette Day
July 3 - National Chocolate Wafer Day
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FUNNIES: Reasons Why Dad Did Not Cook On Father's Day
9. Two words: "Naked Chef."
8. Because Dad's three-alarm chili actually involves the fire department.
7. You're pretty sure you've never even heard of "Rack of Spam."
6. Mom is starting to wonder if there's a link between Dad's mystery shish kabobs and the annual disappearance of her cats.
5. Thinks it's funny to do the "pull my finger" routine over a flaming barbecue pit.
3. While yummy, and even slightly nutritious, Dad's standard meal of microwave popcorn and pudding cups isn't quite appropriate for the day's festivities.
4. His signature dish? Pork tartare.
2. While dad's kitchen exploits might be great for laughter and good for $5000 if captured on video, I was actually kind of hungry.
... and the #1 Reason Dad Did Not Cook On Father's Day ...
1. There's only so much food that can be prepared during a Sports Center commercial break.
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Lum's Ollieburgerhttp://www.e-cookbooks.net
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon A1 Steak Sauce
1 tablespoon corn oil
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Heinz 57 Sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon vinegar
1. Mix the above ingredients.
2. Take 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. of ground round and shape meat into round patties, 3/4" thick and 3 1/2"round.
3. Place in a covered container and pour the marinade mixture over them. Cover tightly and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight. Turn the patties frequently.
4. Remove from marinade and sear over high heat to seal in the juices, then turn down heat and cook to your desired doneness.
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Culinary Quiz Answer:
Herb
That's right. Banana plants are actually classified as perennial herbs, and fall into the same family (Musaceae) as palms, lilies, and orchids. They are the largest plants without woody stems (which, incidentally, is a defining characteristic of herbs). The banana plant grows from an underground rhizome or bulb, rather than from a seed. Early travelers would actually carry parts of the plant's rhizome with them on their journeys.
