By Kathryn Reed Anyone who has ever grown zucchini knows that it is for sharing because there is no way one family, let alone one person, can eat an entire harvest. Not only that, at some point it seems like you run out of ways to cook it. But the nice thing about zucchini is […]
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By Beth J. Harpaz, Associated Press A new cookbook called “The Book of Lost Recipes” remembers classic dishes from long-gone hotels, iconic restaurants and roadside eateries of yesteryear. But the book is more than a collection of recipes. It also chronicles the evolution of American food culture, telling stories of how and why certain dishes […]
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By Kathryn Reed I have found a new favorite sandwich – and it’s perfect for summer. It’s going to taste even better as tomatoes come into season. Either cherry or grape tomatoes will work. And various colors will just make it that much prettier. Red, though, will keep with the traditional caprese theme. Ideally, grill […]
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The El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging has a limited supply of senior farmers’ market check booklets available for qualified El Dorado County Seniors. Each eligible senior will receive one booklet that includes five checks redeemable for $4 each to be used at certified farmers’ markets for the purchase of fresh, unprepared, locally grown […]
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By Darlene Superville and Mary Clare Jalonick, AP WASHINGTON — Nutrition facts labels on food packages are getting a long-awaited makeover, with calories listed in bigger, bolder type and a new line for added sugars. And serving sizes will be updated to make them more realistic — so that a small bag of chips won’t […]
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On June 12, FNCTN and Tahoe Blue Vodka team up to bring back the chance to earn bragging rights for the best bloody Mary in Lake Tahoe. Not only are bragging rights and a trophy up for grabs; there is also a $500 cash purse on the line, $250 for peoples’ choice and $250 for celebrity […]
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By Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times People with high blood pressure are often told to eat a low-sodium diet. But a diet that’s too low in sodium may actually increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, a review of studies has found. Current guidelines recommend a daily maximum of 2.3 grams of sodium a day — […]
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By Kathryn Reed After a workout most dietitians recommend athletes consume protein. Unfortunately after most USTA tennis matches I ingest wine and something salty. But that is not the case when I go home after a practice. As a vegetarian, beans are my staple when it comes to protein. The recipe below is simple and […]
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By Terra Breeden Spring is upon us in Lake Tahoe, and with it, farmers markets are springing up all around the basin. With the growth of the organic food movement, the popularity of farmers markets has exploded. Now, there are markets throughout Lake Tahoe all summer. South Shore El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market American […]
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By Lydia Zuraw, Kaiser Health News A new label on some of the steaks in your grocery store highlights a production process you may have never heard of: mechanical tenderizing. This means the beef has been punctured with blades or needles to break down the muscle fibers and make it easier to chew. But it also […]
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