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Ambrosia 2002 Harvest Begins as BC's Newest Apple Arrives on the Market *
Ambrosia -- a BC-developed new apple variety that is swiftly growing in popularity -- will be available at select grocery retail outlets in the coming weeks.
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Blueberries and Health *
Blueberries rank as the highest anti-oxidant fruit! Here's the study that supports the claim...
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Chinese New Year Special: Bubble Tea *
For everyone who has ever wondered "What the heck is 'Bubble Tea'?" -- here's a brief run-down.
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Chocolate is a Vegetable *
Simple logic...
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Deboned Turkey *
A Martha Stewart recipe from November, 2000
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Everything you never wanted to know about stomach gas *
What foods cause you distress? If they're on this list, better cut them out.
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Food Stuff: Silicone spatulas (Garber review) *****
You never know that you NEED gadgets like these in your kitchen until you try them. Suddenly, they can become indispensable. Silicone as a cooking item is making waves in the marketplace these days, because the gadgets generally deliver on their promises.
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Food Stuff: Trays Elegant are trés élégants (Garber review) *****
Now you can shake hands with your boss, offer a business card to a client, wave hello to a friend, wipe the mustard off your sweetheart's lip, and still enjoy your glass of wine and a bite to eat. This new, locally made product wins a five-star rating.
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Food Stuff: Tuna can-strainer ****
A handy gadget to spare your fingers and reduce mess.
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Garber Gastronomic: Fondue and fondue pots *
The idea of dipping food morsels on sticks into boiling liquid is not limited to one geographic area or ethnic cuisine. The Swiss have their raclette, the Chinese their hot pot, and -- of course -- the French have their fondue.
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Garber Gastronomic: Will silicone replace metal for baking? *
Non-stick food grade silicone cups (the kind that are temperature-resistant from -40°F to 500°F) are changing the way we bake.
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Gastrovac -- A Jetsons-style Gastronomy tool *
Nature "Adores" a Vacuum: Forget foam; the next big culinary wave is an odd machine called the Gastrovac. Here's what happens when chefs and scientists cooperate.
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How to Make Great Coffee at Home *
Adapted from a feature from Seattle's Best Coffee®
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Juniper berries *
Reduce the "gamey" taste of wild meats
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Kuhn Rikon kitchen paring knives (Anne Garber review) *****
A wonderful gift idea finds its way onto Pacific Northwest specialty cookery stores and cook shops. Five stars.
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McIntosh apple *
Has a distinctive aroma, and delicious "tangy" flavour.
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Mum's Olive Dipper (Anne Garber review) *****
Now that's our kind of culinary accessory; something that's practical, yet pretty enough to give as a gift.
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Preparing Your Coffee at Home *
We want to assist you in making the finest coffee at home.
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Royal Gala apple *
One of our favourite BC Tree fruits...
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Seattle's Best Coffee® Introduces Exclusive New Packaging *
Eight distinctive Seattle's Best Coffee blends are available in new
packaging...
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The Science of Coffee *
...a deeper look at the coffee plant
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EAT! Vancouver's 2008 'Top Ten' *
. . .according to your friends at evalu8.org!
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SOCIAL STUDIES -- Friday, August 8, 2003 *
A DAILY MISCELLANY OF INFORMATION BY MICHAEL KESTERTON
Friday, August 8, 2003
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