Thanks to one of my friends, I’ve discovered a clever parody chef account on Instagram @chefjacqueslamerde. Check out the chef’s creations. Or read more at thoughtcatalog.com.
Salmonella cases linked to pig roasts
Washington state health authorities safe trying to determine how more than 55 people were sickened with salmonella in recent weeks. Two were hospitalized.
Preliminary investigation suggests whole pig roasts at private events may have been a common factor in the salmonella cases.
Health officials recommend that pork should be cooked to at least 145 degrees before being served. Even when cooked, food can be contaminated if such things as utensils, cutting boards, or hands are used to handle raw meat and cooked meat without proper washing between each.
Read more at::
http://www.doh.wa.gov/Newsroom/2015NewsReleases/15135SalmonellaPorkillnesses
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Quick summer vegetable pasta saute
Servings | Prep Time |
2 | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | Passive Time |
10 minutes | 5 minutes |
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Here's a super-easy way to cook a healthy, flavorful meal using fresh vegetables and almost any kind of pasta. Great for weeknights, and leftovers are perfect for the lunch bag.
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- 4 ounces pasta any kind will do; ziti or rigatoni work well
- 4 ounces summer squash zucchini or yellow squash, diced
- 4 ounces green beans cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped fresh herbs are best; if dried, use 1 tsp instead
- 2 ounces Italian cheese, shredded Mozzarella, Parmesan, Fontina or a blend works well
- Place the pasta in a 10" or larger skillet. Add cold water to cover. Add salt generously. Bring to boil, then reduce heat. Continue cooking until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Add additional cold water if necessary.
- While pasta is cooking, dice the squash and onion. Cut the green beans (or snap peas) into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Add olive oil to sauté pan over medium heat, then add vegetables. Add salt and pepper and toss. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- When the pasta is nearly ready, drain any remaining water. Add the vegetables to the pasta in the large skillet, toss.
- Add cheese and basil right before serving.
Pieces of conveyor belt found in turkey sausage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that pieces of rubber from a conveyor belt were found in this turkey sausage product that is being recalled.
Gourmet Culinary Solutions, a Statham, Ga., establishment, is recalling approximately 495 pounds of turkey sausage products that are part of a frozen entree that also contains French toast sticks and peaches. The entrees may be contaminated with foreign materials.
Ranch Dressing–Themed Restaurant Chef Quits After 20 Minutes (via FoodRepublic.com)
From FoodRepublic.com:
“He obviously couldn’t take the heat.”
Ranch Dressing–Themed Restaurant Chef Quits After 20 Minutes
Organic farming isn’t just environmentally friendly – it’s very good business for farmers – The Washington Post
New research on profitability is very good news for farmers considering switching to organic. Read more: Organic farming isn’t just environmentally friendly – it’s very good business for farmers – The Washington Post