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06 Apr, 2010

Salmon and Sardines Salad (i.e., Mock Tuna Salad)

Posted by: CKaufman In: Salads

One can of Wild Caught Salmon (whole, with its calcium-rich skin & bones)
One tin of Wild Caught Sardines in Olive Oil (whole, with skin & bones for better nutrition—Recommended: Brisling “Crown Prince” from Scotland, or Norwegian sardines);
1-2 hardboiled eggs
2 tablespoons organic mayonnaise with olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 [...]

19 Aug, 2009

Asparagus & Tomato Salad

Posted by: drobinson In: Salads

Both the phallic-shaped asparagus and the luscious tomato that translates to “love apple” in many languages, have been favored as aphrodisiacs since ancient times. So it’s not surprising that my hot-blooded Transylvanian-Hungarian ancestors have come up with a recipe that combines both of these tasty—and nutritious—vegetables, while also giving them a spicy kick typical of [...]

13 Aug, 2009

Brocslaw

Posted by: CKaufman In: Salads

(Use organics if at all possible. They taste better and save on doctor bills)
1 16-ounce bag of shredded broccoli or two heads of fresh chopped broccoli
1/2 small red pepper, diced
1/2 small yellow pepper, diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 carrots, grated
1/4 cup of slivered almonds
2 cloves fresh garlic
6 cherry tomatoes or 6 black [...]

02 Jan, 2009

Blood Orange Roasted Beet Salad

Posted by: CKaufman In: Salads

You can actually taste spring in my friend Megan Reichman’s recipe. As the Chef of the San Diego Paradise Point Resort’s famed Baleen seafood restaurant, Megan keeps diners coming back for her mouthwatering creations.
2 medium beets
1 cup of baby lettuce (preferably the delicate “mache”)
2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts.
Dressing:
¼ cup of blood orange puree
2 tablespoons [...]

02 Sep, 2008

“The Color of Money” Spinach Salad

Posted by: CKaufman In: Salads

(Use organic ingredients when available)
1 package (7 ounces) of fresh baby spinach
3 ounces of pignolia (pine nuts) or slivered almonds
1/3 cup of “Newman’s Own” Olive Oil and Balsamic Dressing
1 small red onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
In a small saucepan, heat the dressing, sugar and mustard. Sauté [...]


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.