Ingredients: 1/2 of a large head of cauliflower broken into florets (about 8 cups) 1 pound of potatoes, peeled and quartered 3/4 cup of low-fat milk 1 tablespoon of butter DIRECTIONS: 1. Steam cauliflower for 15 minutes. 2. Transfer to blender or food processor. Add milk and puree until smooth (about two minutes). 3. [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 13 May 2012
On Wed., March,14, Commodore Place Apartments held its first annual Chili Cook-off Fundraiser. The proceeds will go towards a summer trip that will benefit all the residents who attended the cook-off Toya A. Rogers, the new service coordinator in the apartment building at Euclid Avenue and Ford Drive, got the idea from the monthly Women's [...]
Posted by: LIngram Posted on: 27 March 2012
Ingredients with estimated pricing: 1 can of kidney beans = $1.19 1 large onion = 99 cents 1 cup of cottage cheese = $2.99 3 cups of cooked brown rice = $2.89 3 ounces of low-fat cheddar cheese = $1.22 Also needed: 1 garlic clove and 1 tablespoon of flour Directions: 1. Preheat oven to [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 03 March 2012
What is a cottage pie? When I demoed this at the market I watched peoples eyes light up when I said "pie" only to turn to confusion and horror when I listed the ingredients. "Beef? Turnips? Carrots? That's not pie!" After a moment of contemplation, some said, "You mean shepherds pie." Nope, I [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 01 February 2012
Customers entering Midtown Farmers Market on Carnegie Avenue will soon be greeted by the smells of fresh pastries and hot coffee at the market’s new news and food stand set to open in February. Tony Mendolera owns the market at 3400 Carnegie Ave. and knows a thing or two about the food business. His grandfather opened [...]
Black Bean Taco Salad Ingredients needed: Great Value black beans = 68 cents for a 15 ounce can. Three cans x 68 cents = $2.04 Great Value jar of salsa = $2.29 Great Value tortilla chips = $1.68 Great Value low-fat fiesta cheese = $4.48 Total cost for six servings = $10.49 That's $1.75 per serving. This recipe encourages families to [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 04 January 2012
This year take on an oath and pledge. Make a promise to yourself to try one new healthy habit each week and stick with it. Annually, we all make resolutions usually related to our financial, spiritual, educational or physical health. I want you to think about your most important possession: your health. It’s the most [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 20 December 2011
From Coit Road Farmers Market Kevin’s Daily Local … Eating well with what’s locally available Kevin Scheuring cooks great food, manages the Coit Road Farmers’ Market and advises many customers on seasonings as the Spicehound. His specialty is to cook wonderful food every day with what is locally available. He regularly offers easy, healthy recipes in Neighborhood [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 18 November 2011
Pastor Andrew Clark, Sr., of Trinity Outreach Ministries on Ashbury Avenue, announced in October a plan that encourages every church in Glenville to open its doors during the week for tutoring and workshops on financial literacy, crime prevention and health. Clark, the founder of Glenville Ministry in Missions Alliance, announced the plan, dubbed the [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 16 November 2011
Bill and Michele Buckholtz are a husband and wife business duo whose work ethic extends far beyond the walls of Murray Hill Market, the store they own and operate together in Little Italy. Only about a year into existence, the Buckholtz’s business has already had a visible presence at events like Wade Oval Wednesdays [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 09 November 2011
Featured FOOD RECIPE: Maxi’s Fatmir Billai By NV STAFF Posted: October 8, 2010 at 8:00 AM CALAMARI Ingredients: 10 oz. Calamari 6 oz. Marinara sauce 1 Clove garlic (slice paper-thin) 1 Lemon + lemon juice Salt + pepper Oregano Olive oil Flour Preparation: 1) Cut calamari into strips and then fry lightly in flour. [...]
Posted by: lmills Posted on: 09 October 2010