September 11, 2012 At first glance this looks like great news. Two of my favorite treats, candy corn and Oreos, are being combined for a limited fall release. However, my palette isn't so sure. MSN reports that these limited edition taste treats will be sold exclusively at Target stores for $3.59 a bag. What do they taste like, you ask?
September 5, 2012 Bad news for movie goers. No, there isn't a new Pauly Shore movie coming out, worse. According to Reuters the cost of popcorn will be going up due to the drought conditions blanketing the midwest. "This is the worst season we've ever had," said third-generation popcorn purveyor Mark Shew, who runs the family's farm in Vigo County, Illinois. The report points out that it's not just movie theater popcorn that will see the increase.
The microwave oven is a wonderful time saver. When you want to defrost a chicken, warm up a bowl of soup, pop some popcorn or cook an instant burrito, you can’t beat microwave technology.
September 3, 2012 It has been a long hot and dry summer that has taken its toll on some crops throughout New York State. The USDA in a report cited by CNYCentral.com says that the expected crop yields for soybeans, oats and dry beans are expected to be higher those for winter wheat and corn for grain are expected to be lower. Locally the crop report has been just as mixed.
The dish with Sara Evans is an exclusive new feature which gives the ‘Anywhere’ hitmaker a platform to share her many delicious recipes (remember, she’s a mom and stepmom to 7 kids!) with country music fans. Check back each week in August and early September for a fun new quick-and-easy recipe straight from the singer herself!
August 31, 2012 Move over jello shots, here comes pudding shots. If your backyard Labor Day party usually includes the customary jello mixture, add a twist this year with it's flavorful cousin, pudding. Polly Wogg and I discovered these at a Heron Creek golf outing, so we refer to them as Heron Creek Pudding Shots. Read more for a couple of recipes.
August 31, 2012 Utica has always been known as a great beer town thanks to the F.X Matt Brewery and its variety of first rate products and now its about to become a top shelf vodka town. WKTV reports that the Adirondack Distilling Company of Utica is preparing to release its first batch of locally produced vodka. The Varick Street based distillery will have a distinctively Central New York flavor.
August 29, 2012 Remember when you were a kid and your folks told you to "Eat your vegetables"? Well, according to a report from the Stockholm International Water Institute bythe year 2050 we may not have a choice. Scientists at the Institute say, “There will not be enough water available on current croplands to produce food for the expected 9 billion population in 2050 if we follow current trends and changes towards diets common in western nations.” So why just veggies?
August 27, 2012 Tokeru Kobayoshi has made a career out of eating, eating copious amounts of food in record time. He was at it again yesterday at the New York State Fair where, according to Syracuse.com, he devoured 100 Hoffman's hot dogs--without the buns--in 10 minutes in Chevy Court. The 128 pound Japanese born competitive eater has won numerous titles for his ability to consume amounts of food people twice his size would find difficult to even consider. And what did he plan to have for dinner? Another hot dog? Nope.
August 26, 2012 Autumn is a season of change, changing leaf colors, changing from Daylight Savings Time to Standard and, for the makers of Saranac, the changing of specialty summer beers to specialty fall beers. YNN reports that the F.X Matt Brewing Company is introducing a seasonal variety pack featuring several fall seasonal brews.
The dish with Sara Evans is an exclusive new feature which gives the ‘Anywhere’ hitmaker a platform to share her many delicious recipes (remember, she’s a mom and stepmom to 7 kids!) with country music fans. Check back each week in August and early September for a fun new quick-and-easy recipe straight from the singer herself!
Now Central New York is home of one of the biggest road races in the country, The Boilermaker. Now we are home to one of the biggest Chili cook offs with Chili Palooza. What happens if you combine the love of Chili with the love of Boilermaker? Introducing the Boilermaker Chili.
