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by Catharine L. Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink
Here in California, summer overwhelms us with bountiful vegetables and fruits—including nutrition-packed avocados. These awesome green beauties—or at least the seven locally grown varieties which range from the buttery-textured and smoky flavored Hass (also known as ‘alligator pears)’ to the less dense, smooth-skinned and creamy Bacon or Reed variety—are [...]

By Catharine L. Kaufman — a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink
If summer conjures up memories of your childhood’s liquid treats, of teenage romance over frothy drinks shared through double straws, or nostalgia for some heady grownup party libation, just sample the cold and wet delights below to bring fantasy to life.
Smoothies are a good place to start [...]

By Catharine L. Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink
When I was pregnant, the local fishmonger refused to sell me swordfish, explaining that this humungous, bottom feeding creature was loaded with mercury and PCBs. My subsequent research revealed that the former was found to cause brain damage in both fetuses and young children, and PCBs have been linked [...]

By Catharine L. Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink
Brilliant harvest colors light up the fall and winter months with riotous foliage in woods and gardens and a mouthwatering cornucopia of fruits and vegetables spilling from bins and shelves in grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
Displays of gold, orange, burgundy, red and yellow squashes with their quirky shapes and [...]

By Catharine L. Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink
When baseball fever heats up again, be prepared for the wholesale abandonment of ‘peanuts and crackerjacks’ in favor of foods never before associated with ballparks—foods that are even beginning to crowd out the hallowed hotdog and popcorn.
In fact, in- or off-season, you’ll find it easy to catch up [...]


Catharine’s Book

Jolene loves junk food. She loves it so much she wears red licorice in her hair—and pink taffy underwear! The Munch Bunch calls her "The Junk Food Queen." Then, one night in her dreams, she meets a bunch of cool characters who take her on an incredible, edible journey into a world of juicy fruits, super salads and yummy smoothies.
Book acclaimed by The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation - which uses it in its fundraising drives.

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Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution

English chef Jamie Oliver has come to the U.S. to start a revolution, to help save America's children from obesity and other food-related Illnesses. His successful efforts in the U.K. has resulted in improved school lunches in many communities there, as well as a total overhaul of the school dinner (lunch in the US) programs in that country. Following is a video of Jamie Oliver speaking before an audience at a TED conference.

KIDS KORNERCOPIA VIDEOS

Catharine Kaufman, the Kitchen Shrink, appears in a series of five videos. In the first video she is seen interviewing Dr. Lisa Loegering, MD, a pediatrician, concerning children's eating habits. The other four videos take place in Catharine's kitchen, as she instructs her two daughters, and two of their friends, in the preparation of various dishes. Please click on four videos to view them.

Children’s Eating Habits-Interview w/Pediatrician

A Video of Zoie (11) teaching us to make healthy sushi!

        Zoie (11 years old) is teaching us to make healthy sushi, with organic brown rice and organic avocado. Please click on healthy sushi to view the video.

RESTAURANTS OFFERING HEALTHY PLEASURES

First cooked up in upscale spas and enthusiastically adopted by fitness-loving Californians, America’s healthy eating revolution has been taking over home kitchens throughout the land.

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Tender Greens Restaurant

Unsafe Food Products Recalled by The FDA

FOODS RECALLED BY THE U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION IN MAY 2010

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) alerted us that the following food items were recalled by their producers and distributors (for additional information and questions, contact the agency:


On May 13, 2010, the Ryt-way Industries LLC of Lakevill, MN voluntarily recalled select BIGS ® Original Salted & Roasted Sunflower Seeds because they may contain undeclared dairy allergens. The product is packaged in 5.35-oz plastic bags with BEST BY Dates of 30MAY2011 and 31MAY2011 with an individual bag UPC code 896887002196.

On May 13, 2010, Baroody Imports, Inc., of 1500 B Main Ave., Clifton, N.J. 07011 issued an allergy alert and recalled its Baroody Dried Apricots because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

On May 18, 2010, Dominguez Family Enterprises of Hood River, Oregon, voluntarily recalled three Mexican bread products due to undeclared whey (milk), soy flour, and wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these ingredients could risk serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.

On May 20, 2010, VanLaw Food Products, Inc., voluntarily recalled its Valu Time brand Ranch Dressing with code date of Use by APR 21 11. The back label was mislabeled with Valu Time Light Ranch Dressing and in particular the label is missing an egg allergen declaration. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

On May 20, 2010, Rise 'N Roll Bakery of Middlebury, IN, is recalling its 16-ounce jars of "Peanut Butter Spread" because they may contain undeclared egg products. People who have allergies to eggs risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

On May 20, 2010, Rise 'N Roll Bakery of Middlebury, IN, also recalled all varieties of its 20-ounce jars of of Rise 'N Roll Specialties "Gourmet Cookie Mixes" because they may contain undeclared milk products. People who have allergies to dairy risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Note: The FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either these products or companies. Contact information for the FDA: email: webmail@oc.fda.gov -- or by mail at 5800 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 – or by phone at (800) 439-1420.