Bananas threatened by devastating fungus given temporary resistance
The banana plants that produce the most popular variety of fruit in the world have been temporarily made resistant to a fungal disease that is spreading across the globe and destroying plantations. This work is likely to lead to permanent resistance in bananas. “The question that we need to ask is: Can this…
Feeding farm by-products to livestock could boost our food supply
By feeding livestock and farmed salmon agricultural waste and other food-system by-products to humans and livestock, we can increase the amount of food that is available without needing more land. Matti Kummu, a professor at Aalto University, Finland, says that the projected human population will reach 9.7 billion people by 2050. This means producing more…
Orange Drop Cookies
2/3 cup shortening (Crisco) 3/4 cup sugar One egg 1 cup of orange juice Two teaspoons grated orange the rind 2 cups of flour One teaspoon baking powder One teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Sugar and cream shortening. Add egg, orange juice, and orange rind. In a large bowl, mix dry…
YUMMY by Gambino – Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Christmas Tree
CHEESY GARLIC PULL-APART CHRISTMAS TREE PREP 25MIN TOTAL 60 MIN SERVINGS 16 Do you need a delicious holiday snack or need to stand out at the dinner table by serving this delightful, warm, doughy dessert? It’s not necessary to rise and roll using this recipe! This recipe makes use of refrigerated buttermilk…
REINDEER CHOW MUDDY BUDDIES
EQUIPMENT: * Parchment paper or wax A large plastic container * Spatula INGREDIENTS: * 9 cups of Chex Cereal (any kind will work) * 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1. 1/2 Cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup of butter * one teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1. 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1. 1…
Hard work and happy cows add up to heavenly cheese at Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese
When the road becomes a breadcrumb trail, that’s the place to find a piece of heaven fromage. It’s the tale of Kenny’s farmhouse cheese began in the mid-1970s, in the mid-1970s when Ken Mattingly, Sr. moved his family of seven from Indianapolis to the 200-acre farm located within Barren County, Kentucky, to achieve…
Superfoods: Eating Your Way to Health
In the spirit of quality time with family and friends, everyone isn’t able to get sick this season. We can, however, keep away the next cold or the onset of the flu by adding some vegetables or adding some new spices to our meals. Foods that contain the highest amount of minerals and…
Breaking Bread: Overnight Walnut French Toast with Cranberry Walnut Ginger Compote
Time: 1 hour total Servings: 12 CRANBERRY WALNUT GINGER COMPOTE: * 1/2 cup California walnuts * 2 cups cranberries 1 1/2 cups orange juice 1. 1/2 Cup maple syrup 1. 1/4 teaspoon crushed ginger * 1 orange, zest only OVERNIGHT WALNUT FRENCH TOAST: Eight slices of Texas Toast or 1-inch thick pieces…
Favorite New England Holiday Foods
One of the most wonderful things about the holiday season is the meals. From the first turkey bite to the last piece of pie, sitting at the dining table with your family and friends, as well as good food, makes this time of the year memorable. We might not be able to get…
MEET THE MAKERS OF THE WORLDS FIRST PURE MILK VODKA
When you visit farms in the West Dorset countryside, it’s not unusual to see instances of creativity and innovation bringing together. What would you think to discover the sole vodka made from cow’s milk? We meet the pioneers behind this trailblazer… “West Dorset is an excellent area to explore It’s a beautiful, gentle…