Posts for April 4th 2011

Sugar Shout Out

Sugar Shout Out: Get Perfectly Nude Nails For Spring!

Three perfect nude nail colors for your skin tone How to get your arms picture-perfect for the big day Inspiring makeovers: 11 reupholstery projects that will impress you The Hunger Games locks in Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth Celeb-inspired wedding trends to look out for Video: Robert Pattinson attempts a country accent for Reese Witherspoon Designer brands make you look better, study shows How to create a hacker-proof password in 5 easy steps Beauty product junkies: Wet n Wild haul Beware of the ballpark beer scam Modern baby shower elements to consider Get a glimpse at celebrity engagement rings!



TV

Jamie Oliver on Food Revolution 2, Huntington a Year Later, and LA Schools

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With Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, British culinary celebrity Jamie Oliver has made a name for himself as an advocate for healthier American eating. The show's first season, shot in obesity-stricken Huntington, WV, received critical acclaim and garnered a Primetime Emmy in 2010.

Food Revolution's second season returns to ABC April 12 at 8 p.m. The comeback takes place in Los Angeles and faces an entirely new set of challenges, including resistance from the city's public school system.

While in South Beach, Katie and I took a minute to ask the chef about season two, his troubles with the Los Angeles school system, and what he thought of Huntington losing its school funding. His surprising answers, when you read more.

recipes

Take a Trip to Spain With Scallop Paella

I love paella but always thought it was a complicated dish to make at home.

I love paella but always thought it was a complicated dish to make at home. Recently a friend gave me a paella pan to prove how uncomplicated it is to put together. After my first attempt, I stand corrected: this dish is simple and can be easily made in a large saute pan. Once most of the ingredients are prepped, the scallop paella takes about an hour from start to finish.

The recipe calls for sea scallops, but a cheaper protein like shrimp or mussels would be just as tasty. The paella is perfect, with the essential crunchy crust along the bottom and moist almost-creamy rice on top. I fretted about overcooking the scallops, since they are such a delicate protein, but they were moist and full of flavor, thanks to the green chiles and roasted bell peppers.

If you want to celebrate Spring with a Spanish feast, keep reading for the succulent recipe.

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What's Hidden in Your Mott's Medleys?

We all know how difficult it can be to get your kids to eat what's good for them, but we also know how important the proper nutrients are for their physical and mental well-being.

We all know how difficult it can be to get your kids to eat what's good for them, but we also know how important the proper nutrients are for their physical and mental well-being. Mott's Medleys understand this struggle, which is why they've fortified their juices with what our kids really need. So what's hidden in there? Take this quiz and find out!

Food News

Beware of the Ballpark Beer Scam

Last Thursday, stadiums across the country opened their doors and baseball season started.

Last Thursday, stadiums across the country opened their doors and baseball season started. With it comes the arrival of America's favorite pastime, game-day eats, and the ballpark beer scam.

What is the beer scam? It's the stadium's way to make a quick buck on beer-guzzling fans. Many places offer three sizes of draft beer: small ($6), regular ($8), and large ($10). However, the ounces are not listed, and the average concession stand worker doesn't know how much beer they hold.

After watching a video that clearly shows the small and regular sizes are almost identical — with the only difference being the shape of the glass — I decided to investigate and figure out what exactly is the distinction between these beer sizes. To find out, read more.

Food News

Are You Concerned About Fish Mislabeling?

Don't think that counterfeit bags and cosmetics are the only phony items on the market.

Don't think that counterfeit bags and cosmetics are the only phony items on the market. Recent evidence suggests that the fake fish trade is rampant, too.

Studies and survey documents from private national universities to state regulation agencies show escolar masking as white tuna, tilapia sold as red snapper, and emperor fillets marketed as grouper in staggering numbers, by both food distributors and dining establishments.

Suppose that steamed red snapper sashimi you're reveling over is merely your garden-variety tilapia. Would you want to know the truth about its mislabeling — or, since you're enjoying it anyway, would you prefer to turn a blind eye?

Paella

Sea Scallop Paella

From Paella Paella: With Tapas, Gazpachos, and Sangrias for a Festive Spanish FeastSea Scallop PaellaIngredients1/4 cup olive oil 16 oz large scallops 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups paella or arborio rice 3 1/4 cups fish or chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon saffron Salt and pepper, to taste 6 ounces roasted red bell pepper, sliced into strips about 1/4-inch wide and 2-inches long 6 ounces canned, diced mild green chiles 14 ounces jarred artichoke hearts, drained and sprinkled with lemon juice lemon wedges, (optional) to serve Directions Heat a large, flat pan or paella pan over medium heat.
Sea Scallop Paella

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
16 oz large scallops
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups paella or arborio rice
3 1/4 cups fish or chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon saffron
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 ounces roasted red bell pepper, sliced into strips about 1/4-inch wide and 2-inches long
6 ounces canned, diced mild green chiles
14 ounces jarred artichoke hearts, drained and sprinkled with lemon juice
lemon wedges, (optional) to serve

Directions

  1. Heat a large, flat pan or paella pan over medium heat. Add about 1/2 the olive oil and sear the scallops for 3 to 4 minutes until almost completely cooked. Remove the scallops from the pan and place on plate; set aside. Discard any of the leftover juices.
  2. In the same pan, heat the rest of the olive oil over medium heat, add the onions and garlic. Stir occasionally. Cook for 10 minutes until golden. Add the rice and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  3. Add the broth, saffron, salt, and pepper to the rice, onion, and garlic mixture. Cook for another 10 minutes and stir occasionally.
  4. Add roasted bell pepper and canned chiles. Cook for another 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the artichoke hearts and scallops and cook for another 2-3 minutes until all of the broth is absorbed.
  6. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lemon wedges.

Serves 4-6.