Food and Culinary

New Food Choices Free of Trans Fats Better Align U.S. Diets With Health Recommendations

Author: 
Ilya Rahkovsky, Steve Martinez, and Fred Kuchler
04/19/2012

The trans fats content of new food products shows a marked decline from 2005 to 2010, along with an increase in the use of “no trans fats” claims on product packages, according to a report by the Economic Research Service (ERS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Read more

Croutons Deliver a “Devilish” Twist on Spring Chicken

Author: 
Wheat Foods Council
04/10/2012

We all love chicken – in fact, Americans buy more chicken than any other food for the center of the plate.  So if you’re looking to add a new twist to a tried and true favorite, look no further than our “Deviled Chicken Breasts with Mushroom and Bacon Dressing.”Read more

California Raisin Marketing Board Calls for Entries in the Fifth Annual "America's Best Raisin Bread Contest"

Author: 
California Raisin Marketing Board
04/04/2012

Fresh from the oven is the ultimate California raisin bread competition, honoring professional and up-and-coming bakers across the country. The California Raisin Marketing Board's (CRMB) fifth annual America's Best Raisin Bread Contest is now open and all industry professionals and student bakers are encouraged to enter their most mouth-watering masterpieces in one or all of the three categories of this competition: Artisan, Commercial and Breakfa

All eligible contestants are:Read more

ConAgra to FDA: There is ‘ample evidence’ to support qualified health claim on whole grains and type II diabetes

Author: 
Elaine Watson, Food Navigator-USA.com
04/05/2012

ConAgra Foods says there is “ample scientific evidence” to support a qualified health claim about whole grain consumption and a reduced risk of type II diabetes.Read more

Healthy and Wholesome 100% Whole Wheat Bread...It's Easy!

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Baking bread is not just easy ... it saves money, tastes good and will be a hit with your entire family. This versatile and simple recipe from the Kansas Wheat Commission is your ticket to healthy and wholesome sandwiches, bread bowls, hamburger buns and more. This video, courtesy of the KWC, Home Baking Assn. and Wheat Foods Council, gives step-by-step instructions for perfect bread, every time!Read more

Get Your Plate in Shape

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Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins and low-fat dairy products have all the nutrients we need for healthful lifestyles. Get your plate in shape by ensuring your meals include foods from all of these food groups. Learn more about building a healthy plate at www.eatright.org

Chef Andrew Little

Sheppard Mansion
Hanover, PA

As American as apple dumplings, the cooking of Chef Andrew Little, at Sheppard Mansion in Hanover, Pennsylvania, reflects deep pride in the heritage of South Central Pennsylvania. Land of the Pennsylvania Dutch, barely 50 miles from Baltimore, Philadelphia and Harrisburg, and another stone’s throw from Washington, DC and New York, the undulating hills of this stretch of mid-Atlantic is rich in agricultural and culinary resources. Chef Little is at home, and it shows.Read more

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