Food
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'Pink slime' sounds gross, but how does it taste?Mar 16, 2012 9:00 am - All this angst over “pink slime” has made one thing clear: We don't always know what we're getting when we bite into a big juicy burger. Which leaves unanswered some of ...
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Bartlett's Sheep & Fiddle Irish Pub bringing in the crowdsMar 16, 2012 6:00 am - Sheep & Fiddle owners Jeff and Sarah Staley know they can't replicate the feel of a traditional Irish pub in a Bartlett strip mall, but they're working hard at re-creati...
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That's fishy: Feds fight fraud in seafood sizesMar 15, 2012 10:00 am - BOSTON — Those plump and tempting scallops behind the fish counter glass might be a lot smaller than they look — a sodium-based compound can bloat scallops well past the...
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Night life events: St. Paddy's specials all aroundMar 15, 2012 6:00 am - Emmett's big fun There's big fun to be had by adults who probably know better at Emmett's Ale House's annual big wheels race. Spin your hollow plastic wheels at noo...
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Celebrate St. Pat's with traditional lamb stewMar 15, 2012 6:00 am - If you're a purist, Irish stew is one of the easiest dishes to make for St. Patrick's Day. That's because according to culinary lore, the only ingredients are lamb, pota...
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Inventive ways to waste less foodMar 14, 2012 2:02 pm - Spoilage is the primary cause of food waste. Buying food in larger quantities can save money, but only if you use it up before it goes bad. On my community forums, membe...
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Irish Lamb StewMar 14, 2012 1:10 pm - 2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1½-inch pieces Salt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, white parts only, sliced 2 medium yellow onions, chopped 1...
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Chopped Mushroom WrapMar 14, 2012 1:00 pm - 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cup chopped button mushrooms 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color) ½ cup chopped onion 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (see note) ¼ tea...
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Guinness makes a great marinade for steakMar 14, 2012 11:00 am - As much as I love the dark, velvety richness of Guinness stout, that love isn't strong enough to drag me into an Irish pub on St. Patrick's Day.I'd rather be at home, av...
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Why the Irish use baking soda in their breadMar 14, 2012 6:00 am - Editor's note: Annie Overboe is taking some time off. The column originally appeared in March 2002. Growing up in an Irish family, you can imagine that I have enjoy...