Food newsPublished Wednesday, November 04, 2009 The signs said "closed" at most Green Bluff farms, but the parking lots were filled with cars and buses as almost 400 volunteers descended for the final pick of the season.
When cold weather meets a stubborn economy it's time for a party at home. A bevy of new books on entertaining offers tips, techniques and recipes for elegant meals, glamorous tables, and fetching cocktails. Many of the ideas are worthy of the holidays that lurk just around the corner.
"How can we ensure that no one goes hungry while also ensuring a safe, beautiful earth for our grandchildren?" If you've got a blender, you've run out of excuses for missing that morning serving of fruit.Yoplait has combined the yogurt and fruit for two smoothies in a handy new freezer package. Add milk and whip it up in the blender. Each smoothie has one full serving of fruit. Hundreds of recipes from the world's top chefs and cookbook authors will soon be available on the food site Epicurious.com. This variation on the classic prosciutto and melon platter is an easy way to add bright, fresh flavors to a dinner or holiday gathering. The pesto can be prepared an hour or so ahead, but if you refrigerate it, let it warm to room temperature (and mix it well) before serving. And if you're pressed for time, steal this serving idea but use purchased pesto. No takeout needed for this easy and unexpected party food straight off the Asian buffet menu. The food processor does the bulk of the work, keeping these fast to prepare (the shrimp mixture can be made early, and the bread can be sliced well before it's needed). Vegetable platters from the supermarket can make entertaining easy, but not cheap. A store-bought platter with dip can set you back as much as $1 or more per person. But vegetables aren't that expensive, which means you're paying a lot for convenience.
Winemaker's Dinner - Enjoy a five course meal paired with various red and white wines from Mercer Estates. Thursday, 6 p.m., 315 Martinis and Tapas, Greenbriar Inn, 315 Wallace St., Coeur d'Alene. Reservations required. $60. (208) 667-9660. New listings USS Gurke (DD-783) – April 8-11 in Washington, D.C. Contact Thomas Stephenson at 2030 Lockwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95132; (408) 263-2836; dd783_reunion@ tstephenson.com; or www.ussgurke.org.
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