Superfoods

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0325-superfoods-20110330,0,2968627.story

I love many of the foods on this list: canned tomatoes, onions, sunflower seeds, garlic, peas, black pepper, beans, and bell peppers.

Avoid Plastic

http://www.rodale.com/bpa-food-0?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-03302011-_-Top5-_-NA

Easy to say, difficult to avoid plastic.

Kale Salad

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/kale-caesar-salad-recipe/index.html?nl=ROTD_032911_RecipeText

I like kale.

Vegetarian Protein

http://www.rodale.com/vegetarian-sources-protein?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-03282011-_-Top5-_-NA

I like legumes, green vegetables, mushrooms, and peanuts.

Goose Island and Dogfish Head

http://chicagobreakingbusiness.com/2011/03/anheuser-busch-inbev-to-take-over-goose-island.html

I am skeptical that the quality of Goose Island will be maintained after acquisition, but only time will tell.

Also, disappointed to note that Dogfish Head beers will no longer be sold in Wisconsin.

Poaching

http://www.rodale.com/how-poach?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-03242011-_-Top5-_-NA

Poached fish sounds interesting.

Beware Canteloupes

http://www.adn.com/2011/03/23/1771865/del-monte-recalls-canteloupes.html

No mention of how it might have happened.

Bolzano

http://www.bolzanomeats.com/

I have sampled several of their products and they are excellent.

All We Can Eat

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/all-we-can-eat

Features some interesting items.

Perfect Bourbon

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/does-the-perfect-bourbon-exist/2011/03/01/ABBy9tY_story.html

I will settle for that really good bourbon under $25 per bottle.

Sherry

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032203202.html

Amontillado sherry reminds me of Poe for some strange reason.

Best Midwest Food Towns

http://www.midwestliving.com/travel/interest/culinary/best-midwest-food-towns/

Madison WI

Traverse City, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

Bloomington, IN

Des Moines, IA

Zingerman's Deli

http://www.zingermansdeli.com/

Recently featured by Midwest Living magazine.

I have eaten there and it is excellent.

Spicy Olives

http://recipes.rodale.com/Recipe/spicy-citrus-spiked-olives.aspx

This sounds good, and it looks like an easy recipe.

Banned Food

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/23/business/23fda.html?hpw

No nuked Japanese food for us.

Meatless Burgers

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/23/dining/23meatless.html?ref=dining

I am always looking for a gourmet meatless burger.

Good News About Food

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/22/food-six-things-to-feel-good-about/?ref=opinion

Mark Bittman searches for silver linings.

Steaming

http://www.rodale.com/steamed-food?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-03222011-_-Top5-_-NA

Interesting that steaming actually makes broccoli healthier.

And the combo method for fish is worth trying.

iCream

http://www.icreamcafe.com/

I saw them on the Food Network.

Amazing.

Ground Beef

http://www.rodale.com/organic-grass-fed-beef?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-03212011-_-Top5-_-NA

Another reason not to eat ground beef.

Slow-Roasted Salmon

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/slow-roasted-salmon-with-potatoes-recipe/index.html?nl=ROTD_032111_RecipeText

I like salmon and it is heart-healthy.

Carmelized Onion Dip

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/magazine/mag-20Eat-t-002.html?ref=magazine

Sounds like a lot of work but I am sure that it is delicious.

Dips by Mark Bittman

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/magazine/mag-20Eat-t-000.html?ref=dining

Fatted up and salted up.

What happened to eating healthier?

Hamantashen

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/16/dining/16purim.html?ref=dining

They all sound delicious, the traditional and the adventurous.

Beware Herbs with Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids

http://www.itmonline.org/arts/pas.htm

Features some horror stories about people being poisoned by comfrey.

The Minimalist

http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/the-minimalists-tips-for-perfect-steak/index.html

I watched The Minimalist on the Cooking Channel this morning.

The topic was steaks, and he covered several: ribeye, strip, tri-tip, flank, and skirt.

Entertaining and educational.

Due to health concerns, I cannot eat steak like I once could, but I still enjoy learning about them.

Sudsier Beer

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/71338/title/A_bit_of_fiber_makes_for_sudsier_beer

A coherent explanation for what that mysterious plastic widget actually does.

Black Bean Salad

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/black-bean-salad-recipe/index.html

This looks like a good recipe.

Clay Garlic Roaster

http://shoppinghevanet.com/kitchen/store-garlic-cooker.html

Here is something that I do not have in my kitchen.

Maybe I should get one.

Fish vs. Eye Disease

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/22/health/research/22diet.html?_r=1&src=me&ref=homepage

I need to eat more sardines.

School Lunch

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-healthy-school-lunch-man-20110317,0,4216235.story?page=1&track=rss

A truly inspirational story.

Chef Paul Boundas deserves praise.

This story proves, once again, that spending more money is not always the best answer.

What is always required is a commitment to improvement.

Beware Frankenfish

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/frankenfish-phobia/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1

Hard choices have to be made if we are going to eat salmon.

Slainte

http://irishwhiskeyblog.com/

I want to sample all of the delicious Irish whiskeys.

Nectar of Ireland

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-food-drinks-irish-whiskey,0,7879868.story?track=ct-fooddrink-31711

I am skeptical that I will be able to find any local sources for out of the ordinary Irish whiskeys.

Cheap Food, or Lack Thereof

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/la-fi-cheap-food-20110317,0,4534500.story

McDonald's might have to raise prices on Big Macs.

Jakob's Pub

http://www.jakobspub.com/

I wish I had time to go there.

Parsnip Soup

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/parsnip_soup_with_leeks_and_parsley/

I love parsnips.

Oregano

http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/2011/03/16/20110316virginia-students-suspended-for-oregano.html?source=nletter-entertainment

Yeah, you gotta watch out for guys with oregano.

They might start doing some Italian cooking.

Potassium-Packed Recipes

http://www.rodale.com/potassium-food-sources?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_03_16-_-Top5-_-NA

I love guacamole.

Original Irish Coffee

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/follow-that-food/original-irish-coffee-recipe/index.html?nl=ROTD_031611_Feature1Text1

This looks like the perfect way to drink coffee.

Normally, I like black coffee, but this sounds amazing.

Alex Ott

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/16/dining/16bartender.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

A fascinating peek at a mixologist.

I am not ready for the tobacco-infused honey.

Horseradish Beer Mustard

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/16/dining/16diy-recipes.html#view=horseradish_beer_mustard

This sounds interesting.

Could experiment with various beers to give it different flavors.

Radiation Risks

http://www.newsmaxhealth.com/headline_health/Radiation_Threat_US/2011/03/15/380329.html?s=al&promo_code=BDE5-1

Maybe I should start taking Ginkgo biloba and garlic supplements just in case.

Healthy Side Dishes

http://www.rodale.com/healthy-side-dishes?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_03_15-_-Top5-_-NA

All of these side dishes sound good to me.

Note how they present potatoes as healthy because potatoes are a source of flavonoids and potassium.

Iodine

http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-03-finns-iodine-blasts-japanese-nuclear.html

There was a run on iodine tablets, and I did not get any.

Maybe tomorrow.

Cincinnatti-Style Chili

http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/beef/cincinnati-style-chili/

An interesting variation featuring allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom.

White House Honey Ale

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1363563/Keeping-busy-Mr-President-Obama-heads-60th-game-golf-reaching-White-House-takes-brewing-beer.html#ixzz1G14Hbb90

I would like to sample some of President Obama's homebrew.

Celeriac

http://www.rodale.com/celeriac-recipes?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_03_14-_-Top5-_-NA

I have never eaten the classic French bistro dish featuring celeriac.

Roast Chicken

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/perfect-roast-chicken-recipe/index.html

I love roast chicken.

Roasting a chicken makes the whole house smell wonderful.

Soffritto, Battuto, Mirepoix

http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/how-to-make-battuto-italian-cooking-aromatics-carrots-celery-garlic.html

Maybe this is what I making instead of mirepoix.

Rutabaga and Apple Soup

http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/117548043.html

I love rutabagas.

I would be inclined to make this soup chunky rather than pureeing it.

Burger King vs. British Food

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/mar/13/burger-king-boss-insults-britain

Britain does have a reputation for poor food, but how could it be worse than Burger King?

And of course the gourmet British food is very good, as is the gourmet food in every other culture.

Bobby Flay

http://www.bobbyflay.com/

Bobby Flay Night on the Food Network tonight.

Bobby Flay Throwdowns, Bobby in Ireland, Bobby on Iron Chef America (he lost on cabbage).

He is one of my favorite chefs on The Food Network.

Shaggin' in the Wood

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/784/55511

Another outstanding beer from Tyranena.

Excellent mouth feel and a definite taste of bourbon.

Eagle Rare 10-year Bourbon

http://www.spiritsreview.com/reviews-bourbon-eagle-rare-10.htm

Excellent flavor and excellent mouth feel at an affordable price.

One of my favorite bourbons.

Red Beans and Rice with Elk Andouille

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/40-a-day/red-beans-and-rice-with-elk-andouille-recipe/index.html

This looks good.

Is elk andouille heart healthy?

Mirepoix

http://cooktj.com/how-make-mirepoix

I find myself using mirepoix more often lately.

It seems like an easy and healthy way to add flavor to various dishes.

Colcannon

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/colcannon/

Not only have I never eaten colcannon, I had never heard of it.

I like mashed potatoes and I like kale, so I might like colcannon.

Horny Goat Brewing Co.

http://hghideaway.com/

Good beer and good food.

Fun place to have lunch when the weather is nice because you can sit outside and enjoy the view on the river.

Milwaukee Area Fish Fries

http://www.jsonline.com/features/dining/117741088.html

A lot of interesting choices, and two of my favorite places are featured:

Bosch Tavern (Hales Corners)

Horny Goat Hideaway (on the Kinnickinnic River)

Heart Attack Grill

http://www.debbieschlussel.com/34092/video-heart-attack-grill-revisited/

I never got a chance to eat there.

Turkey Parmesan Meatballs

http://www.ehow.com/how_5080872_make-parmesan-meatballs.html

I made them.

They are OK, but nothing special.

Artisan Liqueurs

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-artisan-liqueurs,0,3760281.story?track=ct-fooddrink-31011

Would love to try them.

Edible Insects

http://www.rodale.com/edible-insects?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_03_10-_-Top5-_-NA

An acquired taste.

Mini Turkey Meat Loaves

http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/1242/mini-turkey-meat-loaves

Maybe I can modify the recipe to make meatballs.

Smoked Salmon Spread

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2926

Sounds yummy.

40-pound Cookbook

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/09/dining/09modernist.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

Maybe the library will get a copy.

Luksusowa Potato Vodka

http://www.luksusowa.net/whyluks.htm

In spite of the flavor text on their web site, this vodka is merely adequate, and nothing special.

I make real food

http://lifeinanutshelll.tumblr.com/post/3693603487/duff-makes-cake-i-make-real-food-anne-burrell

One of the all time great quotes from one of my favorite Food Network chefs.

No substitutions

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/05/nyregion/05puritans.html

The customer is not always right.

Laird

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/04/dining/04lair.html?ref=apples

Distillers of applejack and apple brandy.

The oldest commercial distillery in the country.

Gourmands

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/02/dining/02Elder.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=dining

I envy the gourmands who are still going full speed ahead.

Pierpoint in Fells Point

http://www.pierpointrestaurant.com/

According to Duff "Ace of Cakes" Goldman, they have the best crab cakes in Baltimore.

Cabbage

http://www.squidoo.com/what-cabbage-can-do

I need to eat cabbage, but in moderation.

I love cole slaw.

And I love Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup.

Chef Emma Hearst

http://starchefs.com/cook/chefs/2010-new-york-rising-stars/chef-emma-hearst

I saw her on Iron Chef America.

Impressive.

The Minimalist

http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/mark-bittman/pasta-with-chicken-risotto-recipe/index.html

We watched the premiere episode of Mark Bittman's new TV series The Minimalist this morning.

It featured several interesting pasta recipes.

No mention of chop salad, vegetable stir fry, or beans & rice.

American Homebrewers Association

http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/

Zymurgy is the name of their magazine.

Parsnips

http://www.everynutrient.com/healthbenefitsofparsnips.html

They are delicious.

Roasted in a little olive oil, I can eat them with no added salt.

Cauliflower Refrigerator Pickles

http://kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com/2007/06/cauliflower-refrigerator-pickles.html

Maybe I could use this recipe as a template for making pickles with other kinds of vegetables.

River Valley Ranch and Kitchens

https://www.rivervalleykitchens.com/index.php

I have had their peach salsa and spicy dill pickled brussel sprouts.

Both are excellent.

Home Beer Making

http://homebeermaking.org/

I may never make my own, but I enjoy learning about it.

Valentine PNG

http://valentinecoffeeco.com/

Working on a bag of Valentine Papua New Guinea.

Excellent coffee but lacks the earthiness of a good Dark Sumatra.

How To Brew

http://www.howtobrew.com/

The text of the first edition of the book is available to read online.

Truffles

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/us/04truffles.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha23

Almost like a soap opera.

Gumbo

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-featrec-gumbo,0,7207273.story?page=1&track=ct-fooddrink-3311

I love gumbo.

Viola's Honey

http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/60058322.html

An article from 2009 but well worth reading again.

I love Viola's blackberry honey.

Eat More Berries

http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sc-health-0302-berries-health-effects20110302,0,3227397.story

I need to eat more strawberries as a source of dietary fiber.

Boston Beans

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/slow_cooked_boston_baked_beans/

Looks like a great recipe but salt pork is not on my approved list.

Banana Cream Pie

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/National_Symbols/American_Hollidays.html

Today is National Banana Cream Pie Day!

Americans are addicted to salt

http://www.rodale.com/salt-diet?page=0%2C1&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_03_02-_-Top5-_-NA

I need to eat more of the following foods to offset the insidious effects of salt:

beet greens, spinach, yogurt, sweet potatoes, white beans, sardines, and bananas.

The Minimalist

http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/the-minimalist/index.html

Mark Bittman's TV series on The Cooking Channel.

Michigan Pasties

http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/sandwiches/michigan-pasties/

One of my favorite foods.

The key is to include plenty of root vegetables like parsnips, turnips, and rutabagas.

Anchovies

http://www.kitchengardenseeds.com/recipes/recipe.html?_recordnum=25

I sure wish that Whole Foods was closer so that I could buy the Spanish white anchovies known as Boquerones.

Or maybe I can find some Italian marinated anchovies.

Vermin in food

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/70447/title/Smelling_a_rat_in_a_bag_of_chips

Beware litigious consumers and vengeful employees.

Gabrielle Hamilton

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/02/dining/02Hamilton.html?pagewanted=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

Blood, Bones & Butter is on my to-read list.

Virgin Coconut Oil

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/02/dining/02Appe.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

I am going to try it if I can find it.

Agricultural Subsidies

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/01/dont-end-agricultural-subsidies-fix-them/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1

Mark Bittman makes a lot of good points.

But for there to be any meaningful change, government would have to represent the best interests of the people.

And so I am greatly pessimistic.

If the changes he calls for actually happen, we could all eat better food.

Ouzo

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/01/AR2011030104855.html

I do not have any experience with ouzo, but I have always loved that horehound-anise-black licorice range of flavors.

Smoked Rye Ale

http://barleypopmaker.info/2011/01/28/review-of-new-glarus-unplugged-smoked-rye-ale/

I agree with many of the comments of the reviewer at the above link.

I do not have much experience with smoked beers, but I would rate this one as excellent.

Would make an excellent companion to cheese and sausage.

Selenium

http://www.wellnessletter.com/html/ds/dsSelenium.php

I need to eat a few Brazil nuts every day.

And I love Brazil nuts.

Alaskan Pollock and Cod

http://www.adn.com/2011/02/28/1728809/commercial-fish-species-expanding.html

I love cod and pollock.

Eat Fiber

http://www.rodale.com/high-fiber-diet?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_03_01-_-Top5-_-NA

I need to eat a larger variety of sources of fiber.

Healthy Bargains

http://www.greenerchoices.org/products.cfm?product=25healthyfood&pcat=food&EXTKEY=NG0S01103

I need to eat more cabbage, kale, blueberries, sardines, and other healthy bargains.

Herbes de Provence

http://www.herbcompanion.com/herbs-in-the-kitchen/what-is-herbes-de-provence.aspx?newsletter=1

I am going to add Herbes de Provence the next time I roast asparagus.

Mia Famiglia

http://www.miafamigliarestaurant.com/

One of my favorite local restaurants.