World Famous Date Shakes in Dateland, Arizona
Giant billboards herald "World Famous Date Shakes" for more than 60 miles along a lonely Interstate 8 between Yuma and Gila Bend, Arizona. Date shakes have been served at this popular pit stop since the 1920s. The recipe is simple: Fresh Medjool dates that are boiled then smashed and blended with vanilla ice cream.
The Secret Ingredient (Chamomile): Chamomile Pork Chops with Lemon
Chamomile is an easy, inexpensive, and subtly sophisticated and unexpected ingredient in the simple breading for a seared slice of pork loin. This dish, served with sunny lemon and a salad of pea shoots and herbs, is simple but different, inexpensive but special.
Meltaways were one of the first cookies I made when I began my professional baking career. They're incredibly easy and their delicate, crumbly texture makes them terribly addictive. In this version, I made them with lime zest. But if you'd prefer another flavor—like lemon, vanilla bean or even black pepper—go for it.
Hot Dog of the Week: Red Snapper
In this week's edition of Hot Dog of the Week, we get a taste of Maine's famous red snappers, which are made with natural casing beef and pork franks and a healthy dose of FD&C Red #40. Why red? There's no definite answer, but the stories range from a simple marketing scheme to the legend that butchers were trying to hide the gray color of wieners made from old meat.
Parsley: It's More Than Just a Garnish
Parsley's got personality—namely, a clean bright flavor and a lettuce-like crunch. So how about we start treating it like what it is: an herb. It's one of few herbs you can find fresh at any time of year in most supermarkets. There are two types: flat leaf (also called Italian parsley) and curly leaf. In a pinch, either is fine, but note the differences between them.
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I used to work as bike courier too...I survived on pastry and really messed up my health, but I didn't get fat. It can be hard to get enough calories when you're doing lots of exercise, especially if you want to eat healthy food (lean meat, vegies, whole grains) which takes a lot more time to eat for a given caloric amount.