Turn up the heat- and add a bit of tang while you're
at it- with these pickled peppers. Although pepperoncini
are closely related to other sweet peppers such as banana
and yellow wax, they are slightly spicier than those varieties.
Harvested when still green, or immature, they are most often
pickled in a vinegary brine to be used as an antipasto or a
topping for deli sandwiches and Greek salads.
Pepperoncini are usually found in the condiment aisle along-
side other jarred peppers and pickles; they are sold either
whole or sliced. They are shelf stable until opened, then must
be refrigerated.
Try these tangy gems battered, fried, and served with a ranch
dip, finely chopped in tuna or pasta salads, as a replacement
for pickles in tarter sauce or relish, or even baked into mac
and cheese with sharp white cheddar.
-Everyday Food Magazine, May 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
Save the Date
Our next GIG Support Meeting is September 22, 2012, 10am-12pm
PeaceHealth Hospital, 92nd Ave & Mill Plain Rd.
Go up the steps to the Health Education Center - Auditorium
Our Guest Speakers are:
Gluten Free Choice Consulting, Wendy Cohan R.N.
Fairycakes, Miriam MacDermot will bring samples of her new products
and will tell us about her exciting new venture.
Don't miss it!!
PeaceHealth Hospital, 92nd Ave & Mill Plain Rd.
Go up the steps to the Health Education Center - Auditorium
Our Guest Speakers are:
Gluten Free Choice Consulting, Wendy Cohan R.N.
Fairycakes, Miriam MacDermot will bring samples of her new products
and will tell us about her exciting new venture.
Don't miss it!!
Sunday, September 2, 2012
New Seasons Market
Upcoming Events
SE 164th & SE McGillivray Blvd.
360-760-5005
End-of-Summer Kid's Party!
Sunday, September 9th, Noon-4pm
Join us for an afternoon of kid-approved
food and late-summer fun! Meet the Reptile Man
and his menagerie, grab a healthy snack, make a
smoothie with our bike blender, or build your
very own roller derby car out of fruits and
veggies!
Back-to-School Gluten-free Food Fair
Tuesday, September 15th, Noon - 4pm
Sample gluten-free foods that are lunchbox-ready
from some of our favorite local vendors, and make
your gluten-free life even better with lectures on
label-reading, balancing your blood sugar and
eating a wholesome diet, led by our team of
nutritionists.
-The Columbian, Sunday September 2, 2012
SE 164th & SE McGillivray Blvd.
360-760-5005
End-of-Summer Kid's Party!
Sunday, September 9th, Noon-4pm
Join us for an afternoon of kid-approved
food and late-summer fun! Meet the Reptile Man
and his menagerie, grab a healthy snack, make a
smoothie with our bike blender, or build your
very own roller derby car out of fruits and
veggies!
Back-to-School Gluten-free Food Fair
Tuesday, September 15th, Noon - 4pm
Sample gluten-free foods that are lunchbox-ready
from some of our favorite local vendors, and make
your gluten-free life even better with lectures on
label-reading, balancing your blood sugar and
eating a wholesome diet, led by our team of
nutritionists.
-The Columbian, Sunday September 2, 2012
The Scoop on Strawberries
Just eight of these juicy gems will get you all
the vitamin C you need in a day, plus plenty of
folate, potassium and fiber. And strawberries'
ruby red hue isn't just for looks- anthocyanin,
the phytonutrient behind the bright color, is a
powerful antioxidant that may help fight cancer
and lower your risk of heart disease. Strawberries
are among the produce grown with the most
pesticides, so buy organic whenever possible.
Good Tips for Getting Great Berries
Look for small or medium-size strawberries that
are red and fragrant, with no soft spots. For the
best flavor, it's worth seeking out locally grown
ones- strawberries are harvested in every state
in the United States. Wash them just before
eating. They'll keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
-Everyday Food Magazine, May 2012
the vitamin C you need in a day, plus plenty of
folate, potassium and fiber. And strawberries'
ruby red hue isn't just for looks- anthocyanin,
the phytonutrient behind the bright color, is a
powerful antioxidant that may help fight cancer
and lower your risk of heart disease. Strawberries
are among the produce grown with the most
pesticides, so buy organic whenever possible.
Good Tips for Getting Great Berries
Look for small or medium-size strawberries that
are red and fragrant, with no soft spots. For the
best flavor, it's worth seeking out locally grown
ones- strawberries are harvested in every state
in the United States. Wash them just before
eating. They'll keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
-Everyday Food Magazine, May 2012
Gluten-free Pasta Primer
There are oodles of new noodles at the
supermarket these days. They give pasta lovers
with gluten sensitivity plenty of tasty, no-fuss
options.
Know Your Type
Choosing an alternative pasta boils down to
personal preference. Rice pasta, usually made
with brown rice, is one of the most popular types,
thanks to its mild flavor. Corn pasta has a bright
yellow color and rough texture that's good for
holding sauces, but the flavor can be distinctly
corny. Quinoa pasta sounds like a nutritional
home run, but it is always made with other
flours, typically corn. In our test kitchen, the
pasta of choice is a blend of rice flour, potato
starch, and soy flour, which is toothsome and
lacks a telltale flavor.
Cook It Right
The worst thing you can do to gluten-free
noodles is overcook them- they'll become
soft and slimy. Read the cooking instructions,
but test often, says Jacqueline Mallorca, author
of Gluten-Free Italian. "As soon as they're
tender, drain them".
Use It Well
If you're giving gluten-free pasta a go for the
first time, Mallorca suggests serving it with a
hearty sauce, such as ragu or Alfredo, so you
won't notice the difference. Don't serve rice pasta
cold or keep it for leftovers: It will harden when
cooled- just like leftover rice- resulting in stiff,
cardboardlike noodles.
-Everyday Food Magazine, May 2012
supermarket these days. They give pasta lovers
with gluten sensitivity plenty of tasty, no-fuss
options.
Know Your Type
Choosing an alternative pasta boils down to
personal preference. Rice pasta, usually made
with brown rice, is one of the most popular types,
thanks to its mild flavor. Corn pasta has a bright
yellow color and rough texture that's good for
holding sauces, but the flavor can be distinctly
corny. Quinoa pasta sounds like a nutritional
home run, but it is always made with other
flours, typically corn. In our test kitchen, the
pasta of choice is a blend of rice flour, potato
starch, and soy flour, which is toothsome and
lacks a telltale flavor.
Cook It Right
The worst thing you can do to gluten-free
noodles is overcook them- they'll become
soft and slimy. Read the cooking instructions,
but test often, says Jacqueline Mallorca, author
of Gluten-Free Italian. "As soon as they're
tender, drain them".
Use It Well
If you're giving gluten-free pasta a go for the
first time, Mallorca suggests serving it with a
hearty sauce, such as ragu or Alfredo, so you
won't notice the difference. Don't serve rice pasta
cold or keep it for leftovers: It will harden when
cooled- just like leftover rice- resulting in stiff,
cardboardlike noodles.
-Everyday Food Magazine, May 2012
Better Pressure Predictor
Two blood pressure readings may be better than one.
British researchers found that a difference between the
readings from your right and left arms is a marker for
early vascular disease. Make sure your doc always takes
your pressure in both arms. Even if there's no discrepancy,
knowing if your pressure's high lets you act right away to
reduce heart attack risk by eating a Mediterranean diet
and exercising.
-Prevention Magazine, August 2012
British researchers found that a difference between the
readings from your right and left arms is a marker for
early vascular disease. Make sure your doc always takes
your pressure in both arms. Even if there's no discrepancy,
knowing if your pressure's high lets you act right away to
reduce heart attack risk by eating a Mediterranean diet
and exercising.
-Prevention Magazine, August 2012
Health Fair
Chuck's Produce & Street Market
HEALTH FAIR
September 9-14, 2012
ENTER TO WIN!
Athena Day Spa Gift Certificate
Drawing on Friday, 9/14, 2:00pm
Fruit salad, cake and apple juice served
from 11am-2pm
Demos, vendors, wellness experts and free
sampling throughout the store. Come on down!
HEALTH FAIR
September 9-14, 2012
ENTER TO WIN!
Athena Day Spa Gift Certificate
Drawing on Friday, 9/14, 2:00pm
Fruit salad, cake and apple juice served
from 11am-2pm
Demos, vendors, wellness experts and free
sampling throughout the store. Come on down!
