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| The
Ring Bros. Marketplace Newsletter
August 2011 |
| Understanding the Importance of Hydration | ||
 75%
of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the
world population). In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak
that it is often mistaken for hunger. Even mild dehydration will slow
down one's metabolism as much as 3%. One glass of water will shut down
midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a
University of Washington study.Lack of water is the number 1 trigger of daytime fatigue. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day is capable of significantly easing back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers. A mere 2% drop in body water is capable triggering fuzzy short-term memory trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it is capable of slashing the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. Water assists to prevent bladder infections. Studies indicate that men who consume more than 10 glasses of water per day are less likely to develop bladder infections than those that did not. Water also helps keep your heart functioning. You have most likely heard that our bodies are not capable of lasting more than two to three days without water, though that you would be capable of going weeks without food. Water is required for very basic physiologic functions such as regulating blood pressure and body temperature, hydration and digestion (The body requires about 1.5 milliliters of water to absorb every calorie ingested). Humans all really need to drink more water, the human body is about 60% water. Your muscles and your brain are about 75% water. Your blood is about 82% water. And your bones are about 25% water, drinking coffee and other drinks with caffeine do not count because caffeine is a diuretic, which makes the body rid itself of water. So, your body requires water to survive and function properly. One requires water to sustain one's physical and the physical body's many vital chemical reactions and maintain correct body temperature. Water also rehydrates you for the reason that during a workout, water is lost as perspiration (and expired air), and this is capable of leading to dehydration if fluids are not replaced. Another plus, drinking water before and during physical activity is capable of enhancing your athletic performance. It also assists the body to eliminate waste, which in turn is capable of reducing long-term risk of colon cancer. According to a survey, nearly three quarters of Americans are aware of the recommendation of drinking eight 14 oz. servings a day, though only 34% actually drink this amount of water each day. Most humans consume only about 6 servings of water a day and nearly 10% declared that they do not drink water at all. Carbonated juices All types of soft drinks are very acidic, especially colas. In order to neutralize a glass of cola, it takes 32 glasses of high pH alkaline water. It is clearly known by the medical profession that disease loves acid. In fact, a physician from Loma Linda University declared in a speech that if we were capable of getting our cells to maintain a normal pH (slightly alkaline), cancer would not be capable of growing in the human body. Active girls who drink cola drinks are five times more likely to have had bone fractures than girls who do not drink soda, according to a study published by Grace Wyshak of the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS) in the June issue of the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. A survey of 460 ninth and tenth grade girls found a correlation between drinking soft drinks and having broken bones. Girls drinking carbonated beverages were three times more likely to have a broken bone than girls not drinking them. Prior research has found that caffeine leaches calcium out of bones, leading to increased incidences of osteoporosis in the long term. This study attributes immediate damage to the phosphoric acid in colas. For more than a century our scientists have known that workers exposed to phosphorus suffered more broken bones. Sixteen-year-old girls currently consume an average of two-plus 12-ounce soft drinks daily. For boys, intake tops three 12-ounce soft drinks daily. A three-year study of over 1,000 men with a history of kidney stones showed: "There was a clear-cut difference in the group's experiences, with much less renal colic in the men who had avoided soft drinks. Of those who continued to use soft drinks, there was also a big difference in outcome depending upon the nature of the soft drink consumed. Soft drinks acidified with phosphoric acid were the worst offenders. Colas of all kinds, of course, are well known for their high phosphoric acid content." Nutritionally, soft drinks are low in value. Their food energy comes solely from refined sugar. Every element of nutritional importance, except calories, is zero. "Soft drinks have much in common with hard liquor", claimed the co-discoverer of insulin, Dr. Charles Best. Coffee Coffee has over 1000 chemicals per cup of coffee, and 500 of them are known carcinogens. Caffeine is a "pesticide" given off by the bean to keep the bugs from eating it. Each cup of coffee contains about 120 mg of caffeine. Were that amount injected directly into your veins, you would physically die. It is a lethal dose. The rush you get from your coffee is your body speeding up your metabolism to rid itself of this poison, and your body steals water from everywhere to help flush the caffeine out. Please note that the International Olympic Committee had outlawed the use of caffeine for its events until recently. Caffeine's harmful diuretic effects appear to outweigh any potential performance benefits. To protect themselves from the caffeine, women's bodies use calcium to neutralize it. You lose about 5 milligrams of calcium for every 165ml of coffee, or two cans of caffeinated juice. Sports Drinks Sports drinks that contain a carbohydrate level greater than 8% or 2 gm/oz hinder the absorption of fluids into the body, thus having a perceived negative effect on the human body. Fruit juices have high levels of carbohydrates varying from 10% to 17%, so if one prefers to use fruit juice instead of water, it ought to be diluted with water by 50%. Though whether to consume water or sports drinks really depends on three things: The type The amount of exertion you are getting, The heat, and your own body. In general, water is unsurpassed. After all, humans and almost all other land animals except a few rare desert species have evolved to thrive on water, not sports drinks. However, in certain situations, usually when doing prolonged and strenuous activity in hot weather, you may sweat so much that your body's electrolyte balance is compromised. That is when sports drinks come in. Hyponatremia is a dangerous condition in which hikers sweat so much that their electrolytes go out of whack. It usually occurs when strenuous exercise takes place in extreme heat, and it is more common among ultra-endurance athletes and high-mileage long-distance hikers than among casual day hikers, although day hikers are capable of being affected in places where it is common for people to overextend themselves in severe heat. Drinking water alone does not solve the problem. In fact, drinking too much water after depleting your electrolytes actually makes things more serious. Caffeinated drinks (tea, coffee, some sodas) are definitely a bad idea in hot weather, for the reason that they are diuretics. That means that they actually contribute to dehydration. They are not such a hot idea in cold weather either, for the reason that caffeine is capable of contributing to hypothermia. The sports drinks vs. water debate rages on: water will always be an excellent fluid replacer for most recreational athletes who exercise for less than 60 to 90 minutes. Water is inexpensive, readily available, popular and what your body requires most. It settles comfortably and does a fine job of replacing sweat losses. According to the Ohio State University Medical Center dietitian Beth Miller, there is no advantage to drinking sports drinks unless you are exercising for less than a solid hour. Sports drinks are high in calories. Using them to "replenish" without exercising sufficiently are capable of actually leading to weight gain. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease and causes severe social and psychological problems in millions of Americans. Between 1971-74 and 1988-94, obesity rates in teenage boys soared from 5% to 12% and in teenage girls from 7% to 11%. Among adults, between 1976-80 and 1988-94, the rate of obesity jumped by one-third, from 25% to 35%. Hence the importance of proper hydration to prevent hunger pangs being mistaken for thirst. Many beverages, including water, provide water for the body to prevent dehydration. However, many substances in beverages (as opposed to water) have a large effect on how well your body retains this water as well as other side effects. Without listing them all, there are obvious limitations to drinking alcoholic beverages (due to ethanol), soda (due to sugar and synthetics), etc. In addition, there are times due to hot weather or health conditions that preclude the consumption of certain beverages. When your body enters a state of ketosis it is extremely important during this time to drink plenty of water to flush out the ketones in your system. Ketones are produced by the liver through metabolism of fatty acids. They are produced to provide a ready energy source from stored lipids at times of low carbohydrate availability. Through ketone bodies are always present in your body, levels increase to meet your extra energy requirements when you are fasting, involved in prolonged exercise, or release of "JUNK." Drinking water assists you to flush out the ketones from your system. Water also assists in flushing other toxins out of your system, especially in the beginning when your body is still detoxing. Water assists in flushing out your kidneys, which is an especially important part of healing. Water also dilutes the bile in the gallbladder. After years and years of low fat diets your gallbladder is not used to working all that hard anymore. I hope this highlights the importance of water in ALL our everyday lives, especially those of us involved in intense exercise or sports which rely heavily on building muscle tissue which is basically constructed from water and protein. |
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| Store Events | ||
Monday August 1, 3-6 p.m. Product Sampling Be My Guest Granola Wednesday August 3, 2-4 p.m. Kids Cooking Class Breakfast Foods Thursday August 4, 6-7 p.m. Cooking Class: Summer Favorites Chicken Salads Friday August 5 3-7 p.m. Product Sampling Ring Bros. BBQ Sauces & Dressings 3-7 p.m. Product Sampling Outta The Park BBQ Sauce 4-6 p.m. Wine Tasting Saturday August 6 10-2 p.m. Product Sampling Vita Coco 2-6 p.m. Product Sampling Justin's Peanut Butter 3-5 p.m. Cooking Demonstration Homemade Condiments Wednesday August 10, 2-4 p.m. Kids Cooking Class Chinese Food Thursday August 11 3-6 p.m. Product Sampling Be My Guest Granola 6-7 p.m. Cooking Class: Summer Favorites Shrimp and Lobster Rolls Friday August 12 3-7 p.m. Product Sampling Twelve Beverage 4-6 p.m. Wine Tasting Saturday August 13 10-12 p.m. Product Sampling Vita Coco 2-6 p.m. Product Sampling Tonnino Tuna 3-5 p.m. Cooking Demonstration Shortcakes |
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Wednesday August 17, 2-4 p.m. Kids Cooking Class Backyard Cookout Thursday August 18, 6-7 p.m. Cooking Class: Summer Favorites Grilled Pizza Friday August 19 8:30 - 12 p.m. Product Sampling Be My Guest Granola 3-7 p.m. Product Sampling Garlic Clove Pilaf 4-6 p.m. Wine Tasting Saturday August 20 10-2 p.m. Product Sampling Alo Juice 2-6 p.m. Product Sampling Popcorn, Indiana 3-5 p.m. Cooking Demonstration Porcetta Sandwich Wednesday August 24, 2-4 p.m. Kids Cooking Class Cake Pops Thursday August 25 3-6 p.m. Product Sampling Be My Guest Granola 6-7 p.m. Cooking Class: Summer Favorites Lobster Mac and Cheese Friday August 26 3-7 p.m. Product Sampling Food Should Taste Good Granola 4-6 p.m. Wine Tasting Saturday August 27 10-2 p.m. Product Sampling Namaste Gluten Free Foods & Cape Cod Harvest Jams 3-5 p.m. Cooking Demonstration Cherry Hand Pies Wednesday August 31, 2-4 p.m. Kids Cooking Class Seafood Feast |
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My
commitment to quality has been fueled by my success in my private
nutrition practice for the last 20 years. The recipe is original and
remains the same as it was when I baked my very first batch. Each batch
is mixed and baked for a delightful flavor and made with enthusiasm.
I've chosen the finest ingredients in making Be My Guest Granola "the
most extraordinary granola you'll ever taste!" 
These
lively and diverse blends combine crunchy sea salt with a wealth of
premium herbs and spices. The flavor varieties are inspired by the
travels and palate of Coastal Goods partner, cookbook author Sarah Leah
Chase.
Oatmeal
is so good for you, but a simple bowl of plain oatmeal isn’t very
exciting. Mad Hectic Oatmeal is notably different! It combines ORGANIC
OATMEAL and PROTEIN POWDER, along with other ingredients such as
organic flaxseed meal, organic sesame seeds, freeze-dried fruit, and
tree nuts, to create a more balanced food with much more protein, fiber
and flavor! THE RESULT...AN INCREDIBLY GREAT-TASTING OATMEAL!
The
original Cape Cod treat! A delicious blend of walnuts, cranberries and
spices, A delicious snack, Cape Cod hostess gift or gift basket
addition. The 2oz. bag makes a perfect Cape Cod wedding favor! Susan
Piccione has been perfecting this unique blend of walnuts, cranberries
and spices for over ten years. From humble beginnings a decade ago,
this irresistibly delicious confection has grown in popularity.
Cranberry Bog Frogs®
Lark
Fine Foods’ cookies differ from others on the market today. They are
made for the sophisticated adult palate and sometimes contain an
unusual combination of ingredients – we are big fans of sweet and
savory. 
Ooma
Tesoro made a marinara sauce so good you could eat it with a spoon. The
recipe was passed down through the generations of our family who came
from Avellino, Italy – the birthplace of marinara.
Created
in 1945 from a Bass River Sea Captain's recipe brought from the Far
East and perfected in a Yarmouthport, MA home, this dressing contains
Chinese mustard and garlic in a perfect blend to captivate with its
unique taste.
It
began when two Cape Cod moms won 1st prize for their cranberry jelly.
Now Debbie and Tina's treats are available for you.You have found the
perfect Holiday or year round gift because of our cranberry product's
beautiful natural color and great taste. We use only Cape Cod grown
cranberries and the finest natural ingredients. Show how much you care
~ send a piece of Cape Cod that's good for you and comes from the heart.
History
is around every corner. While making homemade preserves is not of
much consequence in the great scheme of things, it represents a
traditional means of making a livelihood on Cape Cod. Until recently
each town had someone who was known to make and sell homemade
preserves. The Cummings family continues this traditional form of
enterprise in Chatham. Since 1983 we have offered homemade
preserves to the public. Those who came as children are now visiting
our shop as young adults. We treasure the thought that we are a place
to visit and bring friends whether summer residents or "year-rounders".
Unlike many who like to say they cook in small batches we actually cook
in small batches. We cook in nothing larger than a 12 quart pot.
1. Fennel
Its
bright green leaves look like carrot tops, not too surprising being
that it is a member of the carrot family. It also produces
characteristic umbels of tiny silvery white flowers at the end of its
very short growing period. Chervil goes to seed quickly in the heat,
and in fact, unlike most other culinary herbs, prefers a cool, moist
and shaded location. To promote growth and a longer season, pinch off
the tops. Successive plantings will help to give you a longer harvest.
Chervil also has a very long tap root, and does not like to be
transplanted so be sure to sow the seeds in the desired location.
Chervil is one of those herbs that does well growing in containers. As
the plant matures, the leaves tend to turn a purple, bronze color. At
this stage they also lose the pungency of their taste, so use only the
young green leaves. | How To Make Killer Kabobs | ||
 Kabobs
make outdoor entertaining festive and fun. They can be easily assembled
ahead of time, grilled to perfection in minutes and there's little
clean up after the meal. They're perfect for backyard picnics and
parties.Choose combinations of ingredients that compliment each other. Chop and slice meat and larger fruit and vegetables into 1" to 1-1/2" pieces. Create kabobs from meats such beef tenderloin cubes, pieces of boneless chicken or turkey breast, pork cubes, ham cubes, lamb cubes, small meatballs, partially fried & rolled up bacon slices, pieces of sausage, shrimp, scallops and other seafood chunks. Add onions, zucchini or other summer squash, green, red or yellow peppers, partially cooked carrots, partially cooked small whole potatoes, fresh mushrooms, and firm cherry tomatoes. Poultry, pork, and ham also go well with fruit like pineapple chunks, apricot halves, peach or apple wedges. Make veggie-only kabobs with any combination of your favorite vegetables. If you marinate kabobs, choose marinades that go well with the combination of ingredients you're using and your own preferences. Bottled salad dressings like French, Italian or Ranch make great marinades for chicken. You can also use Teriyaki, sweet n' sour, or barbecue sauce. There are many marinade mixes and bottled marinades, from fruit-based combinations to spicy hot sauces. Try a homemade marinade from one the recipes below. As always, don't re-use a marinade or sauce that was used with raw food on food that you're cooking. Discard any liquid that raw meat, poultry or seafood sat in. If you like to slather it on abundantly, make sure you'll have enough left over for that. Buy an extra bottle or make another batch. Wash all pans, plates, cutting boards, knives and utensils that were used with uncooked food before using the same equipment with food that's about to be eaten. Tips Fill skewers with pieces that are uniform in size and leave a little space between pieces so everything gets equally and thoroughly cooked. Don't overload skewers with food packed tightly together. Round skewers can easily turn inside the food, making it difficult to rotate the pieces of food with the skewer. One solution is to use skewers with flat blades Double Prong Skewers will also do a good job of securely holding kabobs together. Double skewered kabobs are also easier to turn from side to side as they grill. Pieces that shrink as they cook are less likely to fall away to burn beneath the coals if they are being held in place by two skewers. When making kabobs for a crowd, use inexpensive, disposable wooden skewers. Wooden skewers must be soaked in water for about 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning. Use 2 wooden skewers per kabob. Turn kabobs frequently as they're grilling, Baste with additional sauce occasionally. Wait until the last few minutes of grilling time to baste with sweeter sauces, especially if they contain brown sugar. Cooking Times The following grilling times are highly variable - depending, of course, on distance above the coals and the actual temperatures. Kabobs with tightly packed ingredients will need more time. For beef, pork, or lamb kabobs with 1" cubes - Grill time at about 4" above medium hot coals should be about 10 to 12 minutes. For beef, pork, or lamb kabobs with 1-1/2" cubes - Grill time at about 4" above medium hot coals should be about 15 to 20 minutes. For chicken or turkey kabobs with 1" cubes - Grill time at about 4" above medium hot coals should be about 8 to 10 minutes. For chicken or turkey kabobs with 1-1/2" cubes - Grill time at about 4" above medium hot coals should be about 12 to 14 minutes. For for fish kabobs, such as salmon, tuna, halibut etc. with 1" cubes - Grill time at about 4" above medium hot coals, should be about 10 to 12 minutes. We have a wide variety of premarinated Kabobs waiting for you at Dark Horse Beef and Deli. |
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| Spicy Lamb Kabob Serves 8 2 lbs lamb fillet, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 green peppers 2 pints cherry tomatoes 2 onions For the marinade: 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (or more if desired, depending on how spicy you desire) pinch of ground red pepper or cayenne Up to 24 hours prior to grilling, combine marinade ingredients and pour into freezer bag. Place lamb cubes in marinade and refrigerate until ready to grill. Be sure all pieces of lamb are covered with marinade. Prepare vegetables. Wash and dry veggies. Cur green peppers and onions into 1 inch chunks. Set aside. Prepare skewers by spraying a light coat of cooking oil to prevent sticking. Place lamb and vegetables on skewers. Grill spicy lamb kebabs for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Serve with hummus, baba ghannouj, or turkish cacik, a cucumber yogurt sauce for dipping. |
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Teriyaki Steak Kabobs Serves 6-8 2 lbs. sirloin steak 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup water 12 button mushrooms 1 large green bell pepper - seeded, rinsed and cut in 1" to 1-1/2" chunks pineapple chunks - fresh or canned melted butter Cut the steak into 1" to 1-1/2" cubes. Place the steak cubes in a reclosable plastic storage bag. Whisk together the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, chopped onion and water. Pour the mixture over the steak cubes. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, turning the bag over a few times. When ready to grill, drain and discard the marinade. Thread the steak cubes onto skewers, alternately with the mushrooms, green pepper and pineapple. Grill over medium hot coals for 10 to 12 minutes, turning and brushing occasionally with butter. |
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| Tuna: Healthy and Delicious | ||
 Tuna,
an excellent source of lean protein, vitamins and minerals, is a
wonderful way to excite the palate while maintaining a balanced diet.
However, tuna has more to offer than just great taste and nutrition.
Tuna can also help lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Research has
shown that omega-3 fatty acids - found in abundance in fatty fish like
tuna - can help lower the risk of heart disease, ease the pain of
arthritis, reduce asthma complications, and is essential in the growth
and development of young children. The overall benefits of fish, especially those high in omega-3 and lean protein like canned tuna, have never been more apparent. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends that people eat "at least 2 servings of fish per week" for its cardio benefits. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, released in January, recommend two eight-ounce servings a week of foods rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), such as canned tuna. The American Dietetic Association goes as far as to say that canned tuna may "become known as a basic ingredient in healthful eating plans." Tuna adds variety to low fat, low cholesterol menus and is the perfect addition to a healthy, balanced diet. Tuna is a rich source of the nutrients that are essential to healthy and balanced diets and have protective and therapeutic effects on our health. Canned tuna not only provides a rich source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, but also is low in saturated fats and cholesterol. Protein is essential to building lean muscle mass and providing the body with energy. Tuna is so high in protein, that just one 6 ounce can yields a third of the recommended daily allowance (0.8 grams for each kilogram [2.2 pounds] of body weight). Fitness gurus have long praised tuna because it is high in protein, but naturally low in fat, unlike many other high protein foods. A naturally low cholesterol, low fat food, tuna helps the body eliminate bad fats consumed from eating other foods. What's more, eating tuna and foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of stroke. Leading health and dietetic associations in the U.S. have cited the benefits of fish consumption for good reason. Cooked servings of most fish provide about 20 grams of protein. The protein in tuna is of high quality - containing an abundance of essential amino acids, and is easily digestible for people of all ages. Lower in fat and saturated fat than beef, poultry or pork, canned tuna not only provides a rich source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, but also is low in cholesterol. |
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| Pistachio Encrusted Tuna Serves 4 4 - 6 oz. Sashimi Grade Tuna Steaks 1 Cup Finely Chopped Pistachios 4 Tbsp. Artichoke and Lemon Pesto Salt and Pepper to Taste Olive Oil as Needed Chop the pistachios in a food processor until they are the size of small pebbles. Be sure not to over chop the pistachios. Brush the tuna with a thin layer of pesto. Sprinkle the tuna with the salt and pepper. Press the pistachios onto the tuna to form the crust. Gently shake off the excess pistachios. Heat the oil in a sauté pan until it is very hot. Over medium high heat sauté the tuna 5-8 minutes per side, depending on how thick the steaks are. Serve Medium Rare or finish cooking the tuna in a 400° oven until they are cooked to your liking. Serve with Blood Orange Buerre Blanc Blood Orange Beurre Blanc Yield: 4 servings 1/4 cup White Wine Juice of 1/2 Lemon 1/2 cup Blood Orange Juice 1 Tbsp. Minced Shallot 1/2 lb. Fresh Butter, room temperature Salt and White Pepper to taste Put the wine, juices and shallot into a sauce pan and reduce to almost dry. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter a little at a time. When the pot looses it's heat return to the burner and turn the heat down to low. The butter should not melt, but form an emulsified sauce. After the butter is incorporated season and serve immediately. |
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Sesame Crusted Tuna Carpaccio Serves 6 1 lb. Ahi Tuna 1 tsp. Soy Sauce 1 tsp. Lemon Juice 1/2 cup Sesame Seeds Pepper to taste Oil as needed Trim the tuna to a rectangle shape. Mix together the lemon juice and the soy sauce. Brush the tuna with the soy mixture. Roll in the sesame seeds. Heat the oil in a pan over medium–high heat until hot. Sear each side of the tuna until the seeds are a light golden brown, about 30 seconds per side. Remove from the heat and let cool. Using a very sharp knife slice the tuna thin. Serve with Soy Aioli. Soy Aioli Yield: 1 cup 1/3 cup Soy sauce, reduced to 2 Tbsp. 1 Egg yolk 1 tsp. Garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice 1/2 tsp. Dry mustard 3/4 cup Olive Oil Combine all the ingredients except for the oil in a food processor and beat until foamy. While the food processor is running add the oil in a slow but steady stream until a thick mayonnaise has formed. Chill and serve. |
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| Book of the Month |
Farmers' Market Desserts Jennie Schacht  The
number of U.S. farmers' markets has grown by 20% over the past three
years to nearly 5,300 nationwide. This collection of tempting desserts
inspired by those markets and the farmers who share their produce there
satisfies the sustainable shopper's sweet tooth with more than 50
recipes for tarts, crisps, cupcakes, puddings, and more.
Discoverclassics like Deep Dish Sour Cherry Pie and new interpretations
like Tangerine-sicle Ice Cream. Featuring seasonality charts, "farmer
journal" tips, and dazzling color photography to teach and inspire.Locavores and discriminating dessert lovers are sure to appreciate the latest from author and food-healthcare consultant Schact (Without Reservations), a collection of seasonal update on dessert classics. Imaginative yet attainable riffs include a Tarte Tatin that emphasizes plums in lieu of apples, a Strawberries & Cream Cake Roll that reimagines Strawberry Shortcake, an impressive, mouthwatering Baked Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Caramel, and a Persimmon Swirl Cheesecake in a Gingersnap Crust. Expected fare such as peach pie and Key Lime Bars are included, but prove the exception to the rule. Schacht prefers combining complementary fruits (a black- and blueberry buckle, apple-pear crisps, a Nectarine-Blueberry Cobbler that gets an added jolt from cherry concentrate) rather than emphasizing a central ingredient, creating new and more intense flavors. Schacht includes a helpful chart for identifying fruits, vegetables, local honey, and other produce at their best, as well as tips on the heritage of various breeds of citrus, ensuring dishes realize their full potential. |
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| August Thoughts |
 I'm
a big weeny. Hot weather makes me feel like swooning (haven't heard
that one for a while, eh?). In that vein, flowers and I share a
commonality. They too will droop and basically look all frazzled when
over heated... not a good look. To counter the effects of hot
temperatures, after snipping off their tips, give your cut flowers a
fresh drink of water every other day. Avoid placing your blooms
in direct sunlight or near hot BBQs. All summer, most of
your house plants will love having their leaves sprayed with cool
water... aim for every other day. They too need a respite from the
searing sun. Several of our customers bring in their own containers for me to fill with arrangements. I love this idea as your containers are often dear to you and lend that personal touch for any occasion. Let me know what you want me to use and I'll do the rest. Of course, I stock many vases and pots including hand blown glass, porcelain, and ceramics. About now you should be adding a water soluble fertilizer to your patio tomato plants. Your plants will love evenly moist soil that is watered daily. Pinch off the shoots that grow from the base of branches to help the plant produce fruit not more leaves. Pick the fruit when the color is even and the skin is waxy and smooth. Lastly, to both our local and summer friends, a big thank you for choosing your flowers at Ring Bros. Marketplace. Yours in bloom, Liz |
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