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Upcoming Events
NEW Cooking Classes
in July and August
Join me at the Gygi Culinary Center!
3500 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801)
268-3316
Advanced Grilling
Do you want
to be a master of your grill? Learn to be a better griller, gas or charcoal.
Learn about a two level fire. Come learn tips and techniques including brining,
marinades, pastes and flavor rubs. Meat, Poultry, Fish and vegetables will
taste better as you apply what you will learn.
ONE SESSION...........July 18, 2009Awesome Ice Cream!
Come learn how to make great ice cream at home. If you have never made
your own, sign up now to get the recipes and techniques for a delicious
start to your "home creamery". We will also cover some imaginative ways
to make your ice creams even better if you're experienced at making
your own frozen desserts!
ONE SESSION..........August 1, 2009
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Nutrition Notes
by Melodie Shaw
This is the
fourth in a series of 6 articles that will highlight the food groups and other
information provided in the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. Additional information can
be found at www.mypyramid.gov.
Milk
What foods are included in the milk
group?
Yogurt,
cheese, milk based desserts (like pudding, frozen yogurt, and ice cream) and of
course milk. Low fat or fat free choices are the healthiest. There are many
other products made with milk, such as butter, cream cheese, and cream, but
they are high in fat and as such they don't fit into the milk group.
How much should I eat?
For adults 3
servings daily is recommended. A serving is 1 cup of milk or yogurt, or 1 ½
ounces of cheese.
Why is the milk group important?
Milk and milk
products are a good source of calcium, vitamin D, and potassium. Your body
needs calcium and vitamin D for strong bones and teeth. Potassium can help
maintain healthy blood pressure.
Now, vitamin
D can also be formed in your body from sunlight. However, many Americans do not
get enough sunlight to make the amount of vitamin D that their bodies need, so
it's very important to have a diet with milk and dairy products.
What about lactose intolerance?
Lactose
intolerance is a condition when someone's body doesn't make enough or lacks the
enzymes to digest lactose. As a result, severe abdominal discomfort, nausea,
diarrhea and other problems occur when milk products are eaten.
There are
lactose free and low in lactose milk products on the market. There are also
enzymes that can be taken before milk is consumed that can help digest lactose.
There are some people, however, who can't have milk products at all. Other
sources of calcium, vitamin D, and potassium should be eaten to ensure good
health.
If there is a
topic you would like me to cover in an upcoming article, or if you have a
nutrition question, you can email me at mkshaw5@hotmail.com. Thanks!
Until next time,
Melodie
* This article is for information purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or
treat any disease or disorder.
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Meet the Chef
After more than 30 years of honing my cooking and
baking skills, and expanding my catering and teaching abilities, I at
last found a way to pursue my passion as a vocation when I started my
own Personal Chef Service in June of 2008. The Personal Chef Industry allows me share my culinary talents in a more personal and rewarding
way than ever before. As a member of the American Personal &
Private Chef Association and a ServSafe Certified food Manager, I'm
always continuing to add to my culinary education.
Today,
I work hard to create meals for my clients with all the love and
attention I give the meals I prepare for my own friends and family.
My business serves clients along the Wasatch Front and in Summit County.
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Let's Eat
featured recipe
Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad
When I think of the best Summer produce; corn and tomatoes are right at the top of my list of favorites. Right off the vine or the stalk,this salad is a delicious way to use the abundance of fresh sweet corn and tomatoes during the Summer months. This will add a super flavor to your next BBQ.
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes
4 ears grilled fresh corn, cut from cob
3/4 cup red onions, diced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 fresh limes, juiced
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (Tony Cha.chere's)
Method
Cut tomatoes in bite-size pieces, and mix with corn and onions. Mix in salt, and let sit for 45 minutes. In a bowl, mix together cilantro, pepper vinegar, lime juice, and creole seasoning. Whisk in the oil a little at a time, to form an emulsified dressing. Drain water from tomato/corn mixture, and combine with dressing. Refrigerate for 2-24 hours. Serve.
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