Archive for May, 2008

In a nutshell: Ground beef in four states recalled because of possible plastic pieces mixed in.
Fairbank Reconstruction Corp., an Ashville, NY, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 22,481 pounds of ground beef products that may contain pieces of plastic.
The following products are subject to recall:
–1.2-pound trays of “Shaw’s Fresh Ground Sirloin 90/10.” The labels on the [more...]

So far I have lost 12 pounds. I am losing weight at a snail’s pace but at least I’m still losing.
When I had a friend visit from out of town, I gained back 2 pounds but lost it.
My birthday is next week and I have some birthday dinners and lunches planned but I will just [more...]

May is a month of many celebrations – Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and who could forget - Pimento month, which gives a nod to the little red pepper most often associated with green olives and martinis.
In the South, pimentos are the star of Southern paté a.k.a. pimento cheese.
I haven’t eaten pimento cheese in decades. I [more...]

In a nutshell: Clam chowder with shrimp distributed to parts of Mass. and Conn. contains shrimp but shrimp is not listed on the label as an ingredient. People allergic to shrimp may have life threatening episodes or fatal food poisoning.
May 6, 2008 — Blount Fine Foods of Fall River, MA is recalling Blount All Natural [more...]

Mothers Day is May 11 and too many restaurants will be overcrowded overcharging for mediocre service and so-so food. I know it’s a money-maker day for restaurants but with a little help from some friends or family, you can make mothers day more enjoyable.
Consider getting some friends together along with their moms and hosting a [more...]