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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

NEW CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY RECIPE E-COOKBOOK NOW AVAILABLE

With the new fascination on the timeless art of home cooking and nutrition, the California Strawberry Commission today announced the availability of a new cookbook full of chef-created, mouth-watering strawberry recipes. Available in print and e-book formats, “Strawberry Recipes for Everyday” is filled with creative ways to serve one of the most popular fruits in the world.

“It’s evident that people everywhere are rediscovering the joy of cooking in their homes for family and friends,” said Carolyn O’Donnell, communications director at the California Strawberry Commission. “We’re delighted to offer people a variety of ways to access strawberry recipes, including a traditional-style cookbook, online on our website and social media sites, mobile apps, and for the first time, e-publications for devices such as the iPad, the Nook and more.”

With recipes ranging from Strawberry and Goat Cheese Pizza and Macadamia-Crusted Halibut with Grilled Strawberry and Mint Relish, to Strawberry Smoothies and Strawberry Shortcake Sliders, the cookbook delivers creative ways to serve the luscious superfruit. Readers will also get tips on storing strawberries, nutrition information and more.

Availability and Pricing
“Strawberry Recipes for Everyday” is available in digital and print formats in the following places:

EPUB for Amazon Kindle at Amazon for $7.99 at http://amzn.to/gID2rs
EPUB for Nook at Barnes & Noble for $7.99 - http://bit.ly/eDwBbC
EPUB for Nook, iPad, Sony, Kobo and additional eReaders through the FastPencil Marketplace for $7.99 - http://bit.ly/eSE1Vs
PDF available through the FastPencil Marketplace for $7.99 - http://bit.ly/eSE1Vs
92 page, 8x10 Paperback at FastPencil Marketplace for $16.99 - http://bit.ly/mRhcvp
EPUB for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch at Apple’s iBookstore for $7.99 – Available soon!

Royalties from book sales go to the California Strawberry Scholarship Program that has already awarded students of California strawberry harvest workers more than $1 million for college education.

Book Giveaway through May:
• Starting today, the California Strawberry Commission is conducting the “Cookbook- a- Day-through-May-Giveaway” for its Facebook and Twitter communities. Contest details can be found by visiting: http://bit.ly/gP6KF9

Connect with California Strawberries
• Visit the California strawberries page on Facebook – www.facebook.com/castrawberries
• Follow us on Twitter – www.twitter.com/castrawberries
• More about California strawberries – www.californiastrawberries.com

About the California Strawberry Commission
The California Strawberry Commission is a state government agency representing an industry of 600 growers, shippers and processors of California strawberries. With a focus on food safety education, Commission strategies also include production and nutrition research, trade relations, public policy and marketing communications.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

It's Grilling Time! Stepping Up For a Challenge...

I was recently challenged to go to Sams Club and shop for supplies to grill something amazing in preparation for Easter. Yes, I said Easter, and yes you can grill your meal on Easter. You don't have to simply use your oven! Anyway, I scoured my books and recipes and found an amazing looking pork tenderloin recipe that I knew would be perfect. The one that I found was called: Disappearing Tenderloin. Yes, this name sounded very promising, as with having two little divas with tastes that vary, I wanted something that would disappear from their plates. The recipe was found in the [amazon_link id="0811831973" target="_blank" ]Big Weber's Grilling Cookbook [/amazon_link]-a cookbook I highly recommend!

The recipe include the following:

CookingHeat Instruction - Cook With Indirect Heat on Medium

FOR THE MARINADE:
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 pork tenderloin, about 1 pound each

FOR THE RUB:
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

FOR THE PICO DE GALLO:
2 cups finely chopped ripe tomatoes
1 cup finely diced red onions
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons minced serrano chiles, including seeds
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Extra-virgin olive oil

TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients.

Trim any excess fat and silver skin from the tenderloins. Place the tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, turning occasionally.

TO MAKE THE RUB: In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients.

TO MAKE THE PICO DE GALLO: In a medium bowl combine the pico de gallo ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for about 1 hour to fully incorporate the flavors.

Remove the tenderloins from the bag and discard the marinade. Coat evenly with the rub and lightly brush or spray with olive oil. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.

Grill over Indirect Medium heat until the centers are barely pink and the internal temperature reaches 155°F, 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill, loosely cover with foil, and allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes before cutting in thin slices on the bias. Serve warm with the pico de gallo.

From [amazon_link id="0811831973" target="_blank" ]Weber’s Big Book of Grilling[/amazon_link]. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

Back to my experience, this was a multi-step recipe and I am more of a one step kind-of-guy, but I tell you this was fun. I did document my experience at my local Sams Club below and I hope you will go and check it out.

More check-ins at Sams Club

I have to say that I was amazed at the variety that Sams Club provides its members. It had been a little bit of time since the last time I was at my local Sams Club, and in going this past week I was happy to find that the idea of providing bulk amounts for reasonable prices has continued in earnest.

I was happy to find some very good deals for people preparing for Easter including:

Kingsford® Original Charcoal ($16.68) – Lights easier and burns longer with Sure Fire Grooves®. Ready in about 15 mins
KC Masterpiece® Barbeque Sauce ($5.98 for two)
Greek Orzo Pasta ($4.38 per pound) – Made fresh daily
Delmonte® Corn ($5.58 for 8) – Perfect side dish
3-Gallon Beverage Dispenser with Removable Ice Core and Infuser ($19.88) – Ice core is great for keeping beverage cool while infuser can be used for adding flavor
Easter Lilly ($16.88) –Traditional Easter plant with fragrant white trumpet flowers
Porcelain Platter and Oval Bowls Set ($19.98) – Beautiful for entertaining, yet durable for everyday use

There were a ton of other great deals (some of which I used myself). What I am getting at here is that if you are not a member of Sams Club, or you haven't been there for a while, you should go and check it out as you may be pleasantly surprised, like I was, at the breadth and depth of what they have to offer customers!

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Book Review - Polish Classic Recipes

About the Book

Hospitality and hearty food are the hallmarks of the Polish dining experience. This classic and concise cookbook features dozens of favorite Polish dishes showcasing a variety of flavors, preparation techniques, and ingredient selections. With titles given in both Polish and English, recipes range from cucumber salad and beet soup to pork cutlets and potato pancakes. A chapter devoted to pierogi presents the dumplings with an assortment of fillings, and the final chapter of sweets tops off any meal in true Polish fashion. Like all the books in Pelican's Classic Recipe Series, the entries in this collection were carefully selected to provide a cross section of memorable and authentic dishes. Organized by course, the offerings range from appetizers and salads to sides and sweets, featuring the most iconic and national of dishes--Hunter's Stew and Barszcz--alongside simple comfort food and a handful of desserts, including honey cake, poppy seed rolls, and chocolate mazurka.

Designed for the modern kitchen yet retaining traditional roots, each heritage recipe has been tested to perfection. Accompanied by notes on Polish holiday customs, history, and menu pairing suggestions, these dishes offer a flavorful sample of the Polish dining experience, as passed down from generation to generation.

About the Author

Laura and Peter Zeranski are a husband-and-wife team who have been cooking and eating classic Polish food together for decades. Peter Zeranski was born in Europe to Polish parents. He is a retired marketing professional. His family's love for Polish cuisine and traditions is showcased in The Art of Polish Cooking, the critically acclaimed cookbook his mother Alina Zeranska wrote in 1968. Laura Zeranski learned to cook Polish dishes from her mother-in-law and began preparing Sunday family dinners and special holiday celebratory meals. Laura is a retired health records administrator who has consulted with clients throughout the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. The couple resides in Alexandria, Virginia.

My Take on the Book
My wife is half polish and she enjoys sharing her family's culture and food with our family as she can. One of our favorite family meals are pierogi's. When I was asked to check out this book I knew that she would be excited to try out some of the recipes. When she went through the book I was not disappointed. Her eyes lit up and she was immediately drawn to some of the recipes she remembered her Grandmother making. She was very excited to see Angel Wing Crisps as they were one of her favorite memories of her Grandmother growing up. She immediately wanted to try them out, and let me tell you... though they are not healthy, they are delicious.

So if you are polish, or simply love polish food, this book has a great variety of traditional recipes that are easy to make and delicious, check this book out today!

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Monday, March 21, 2011

You CAN make seafood family friendly

Tilapia is rapidly becoming one of the most popular “catch of the day” items in the United States. It’s a good source of protein and vitamins and contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Sam’s Club is celebrating this mild, family-friendly fish this month and has a 200% satisfaction guarantee¹ all year long on all of its seafood. So, how about swapping out the weekly fish sticks or another routine meal this week for something new?

Excite your family’s taste buds with this Zesty Lemon Garlic Tilapia, quick and easy enough to make after a soccer practice or day at work. This simple dinner is perfect for chefs at any level to show off their skills and add a fresh infusion of flavor and nutrition to everyone’s night.

¹Sam’s Club offers Members 200% guarantee for fresh products. Sam’s Club will refund double the Member’s purchase price or refund the purchase price and replace the product. A 100% guarantee will be offered to all other customers.

In our ongoing effort to promote worldwide seafood sustainability, Sam’s Club U.S. requires all fresh and frozen, farmed and wild seafood products we sell to become third-party certified as sustainable using Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), or equivalent standards.

Zesty Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Delicate tilapia is the perfect foundation for a zesty blend of seasonings. This quick, easy dish takes 5 minutes to prepare. While it bakes, the rest of your meal comes together to have a healthy supper on the table in just about half an hour.

Ingredients:

1 tsp. Tone’s® Lemon Pepper Seasoning

½ tsp. paprika

½ tsp. salt

1 tsp. granulated garlic

1 tsp. minced onion

½ tsp. dried dill or basil

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

4 (4-oz.) tilapia fillets

1½ Tbsp. ReaLemon® Juice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine all dry spices and oil in a small bowl. Stir to create a paste. Drizzle lemon juice over tilapia. Rub spice paste into tilapia. Place tilapia on a cookie sheet and bake for 7 – 8 minutes or until cooked through.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Rosemary Garlic Salmon Recipe: Sam's Club Seafood Splash Eve

According to the recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the USDA, new evidence supports increasing your seafood intake to around 20 percent of your protein per week. You and your readers can make superior quality seafood a part of the family dinner rotation by shopping at your local Sam’s Club. All of Sam’s Club fresh seafood offerings come with a 200% satisfaction guarantee,1 so you can expect restaurant quality meals but with home-cooked prices.

Salmon is considered one of nature’s superfoods because it’s loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and other important nutrients. With delicious, farm-raised salmon from Sam’s Club, your family can enjoy these healthy benefits while indulging in high quality freshness and flavor. Below, I’ve included a simple recipe for Sam’s Club Rosemary Garlic Salmon that can be ready in less than 20 minutes. It just might have your family asking for seconds.

SAM’S CLUB SEAFOOD SPLASH EVENT:

Sample superior quality straight from the sea March 19-20 from 11:30am – 5:30pm at your local Sam’s Club. Check in with your local club for details.

Rosemary Garlic Salmon Recipe

Ingredients:

1½- to 2-lb. salmon fillet

1½ Tbsp. olive oil

1½ Tbsp. melted butter

2 Tbsp. Tone’s® Rosemary Garlic Seasoning

1 tsp. black pepper