Tomato

food that looks fresh drives prices up and large producers to create food that sacrifices flavor for aesthetic, though why make compromises when local food offers both appearance and taste? Even though a tomato flown from California may essentially be the same nutritionally as a farm fresh Jersey tomato (Source B Smith/McKinnon), both dieticians and die-hard locavores seem to agree…

which hinted at restrained fury. “Well, with Guildmaster Pietro dead, you never know!” Ralan added, trying to lighten the mood on what was supposed to be nothing more than good-natured mischief. Raef ignored his comment, turned, and launched the tomato with his right hand. There was a thud, and Ralan enjoyed the moment. As Raef took off running a large red stain spread over the back of the guard’s cape. The guard looked down at his feet and then over the battlements toward where Ralan stood.…

Chiles rellenos (stuffed peppers) is a traditional Mexican dish that originated in the city of Puebla. The filling of the stuffed pepper is with either cheese or meat and then served in a tomato sauce. The filling varies depending on the regions of Mexico. The most traditional way is peppers filled with cheese. Like life, cooking comes with a set of instructions. The recipe of chiles rellenos is a long process, often passing the steps from one generation to the next, ensures the taste, and the…

flakes, pepper and salt. 5. In a medium-sized skillet, sauté the lamb mixture in olive oil for 2 minutes. 6. Add onions, tomatoes with its juice, oregano, garlic and white wine; simmer for 10 minutes. 7. Drain the pasta and toss with the lamb and tomato mixture. 8. Serve on a plate and top with basil and parsley. Lamb Prosciutto Zuppa Ingredients: • 1 medium onion • 2 cups whole stewed tomatoes • 1 medium carrot • 8 celery stalks • 8 cups chicken broth • 1 large zucchini (diced) • Pepper…

The film, What Plants Talk About, starts out with a researcher from the University of Alberta, Dr. James Cahill. He is an Experimental Plant Ecologist trying to find the answer to the question: Do plants behave like animals? Throughout the film, Dr. Cahill observes the research of other scientists who are experimenting with their questions as well. Cahill compares plant behavior to animal behavior. All plants, as well as animals, are complex and have complex feeding behaviors. Every plant on…

When collecting information about average hours of labor that men and women devoted to the tasks, Raynolds contrasts the result acquired from personal interviews with 48 male tomato contract growers to women’s assessment of their own labor. According to women themselves, they worked in the field for twice as much time as their husbands and made a large contribution as important labor rather than acting as mere helpers as indicated…

You have everything from Apples & Brie, Mozzarella with Tomato and Basil, Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpone, Warm Artichoke Spread, Smoked Salmon with Pesto, Sweet & Spicy Pepper Jam with Goat Cheese, Burrata, Bacon, Arugula & Tomato, Ricotta with Dates & Pistachios, Almond Hummus with Chopped Tomato, Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese, and last but not least Salami with Pesto. You can choose up to four different choices. First…

Genetic modification in both animals and plants for the purpose of faster and voluptuous growth rate is rapidly increasing. The three articles that were located, all revolve around the aspect of genetic modification in the food we consume. Genetically modified food are food derived from organisms that have undergone changes in their DNA through the processes of genetic engineering. It takes many steps to modify the genetics of an organism and they include isolating a particular gene and…

BEEF MEATBALLS IN DELICIOUS SAUCE SERVES 4 PREPARATION TIME 15 MINUTES COOKING TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 lb. ground beef 2 organic eggs 2 tsp. minced garlic SAUCE: 1 tsp. olive oil ½ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped tomato 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. nutmeg ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ¾ cup low sodium beef broth INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat an oven to 250°F then coat a casserole dish with cooking spray. 2. Combine ground beef with eggs and minced garlic then shape into small balls…

Lucas Benitez, who is a tomato picker from Florida, had enough courage to stand up to his unruly boss to do what was right. Lucas’s boss, tried to punch him when he refused to unload a truck. The author who wrote about Lucas’s story, Sun Sentinel, describes the way Lucas and his coworkers were treated. “They were often treated brutally, were sometimes kept in slave-like conditions.” This sparked inspiration in Lucas to start standing up for the cruel treatment that tomato pickers had to endure.…