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Six essential qualities that
are the key to success: Sincerity, personal integrity, humility, courtesy,
wisdom, charity. - William Menninger
Naturally Fayette is a collaborative effort by a number of Fayette
County residents. Subjects run the gamut from Mother Nature to
natural remedies to organic foods.
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Recall
Roundup or bookmark it so you can check back often! We post all of
the latest recalls of foods, and products, plus warnings from the FDA,
CDC and other sources.
We've discovered we have quite a few
aspiring chef's in Fayette County! Here's something that may be of
interest to our food loving citizens (especially those that travel):
2008 IACP Awards Winners
5/7/08 (Blogpost) The International Association of
Culinary Professionals held its 2008 Awards Ceremony late last month.
During the evening, awards were presented for the IACP Cookbook
Awards, Bert Greene Awards for Journalism, Rhythm on the Plate Food
Photography and Styling Competition and the Awards of Excellence...
More
4/2/08 (Blogpost) Competitors from around the Southeast are
invited to gather around the campfire for the first annual South Carolina Old
96 District Campground Cookoff to be held Sept. 19-21, 2008 at the Calhoun
Falls State Recreation Area on Lake Russell...
More
Dietary Preferences and Patterns
May Be Linked to Genes
6/9/07 The relative amount of protein, carbohydrate, and
fat that people choose to eat may be influenced by genetics, according to
new research. Jose Ordovas, PhD, director of the Nutrition and Genomics
Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
at Tufts University (USDA HNRCA), and colleagues found that the
apolipoprotein A-II gene (APOA2) is associated with proportions of fat,
carbohydrate, and protein in the diet, along with total calories and,
therefore, with body-mass-index (BMI)...
More
7/30/08 (9:48 p.m.) Laboratory testing by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration has confirmed that both a sample of serrano pepper and a
sample of irrigation water collected by agency investigators on a farm in the
state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, contain Salmonella Saintpaul with the same...
More
7/22/08 (8:32 a.m.) ARA – A popular TV commercial for an
office supply store depicts a dad gleefully dancing through the aisles,
filling his cart with back-to-school bargains while a singer croons “It’s the
most wonderful time of the year” in the background...
More
7/18/08 (7:56 a.m.) The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration is updating its warning to consumers nationwide
concerning the outbreak of Salmonella...
More
6/25/08 (County Cuisine) Note: July 4th is just around
the corner. Dig out those favorite patriotic style recipes, or just try this
one. It's sure to be a hit with your family as you enjoy the Peachtree City
Parade, the Newnan Parade, or the Fayetteville Bell Ringing Ceremony!
(ARA) – Top off your Independence Day celebration this year
with Wave the Flag Cupcakes for everyone...
More
5/28/08 (6:12 p.m.) Downtown Fayetteville got a big taste
from a variety of menu’s at the 7th Annual Taste of Fayette the weekend of May
17 at Stonewall Village. Longbranch Steakhouse and Seafood won “Fayette’s
Finest Taste” with their sampler of chicken, shrimp and steak and Bugaboo
Creek Steak... More
5/15/08 (Blogpost) (ARA) – More homeowners are focusing on health
by planting their own vegetable gardens this year, rejecting the
rising cost of food and fuel, and pesticide-laden produce most often
found in supermarkets...
More
5/12/08 (SPM Wire) Getting kids to eat healthfully is all about
having the right foods available and making them fun and interesting.
Here are some tips from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control on how to
get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables:...
More
5/7/08 (Blogpost) In a partnership between promising baker Eli Kikov,
and the five founders of Holeman and Finch Public House, Chef Linton and
Gina Hopkins, Greg Best, Regan Smith and Andy Minchow; H & F Bread Co. was
born. The bakery, which will be in a central location in The Aramore
building on Peachtree Road...
More
3/23/08 (Blogpost - NAPSI) Cooking with
cranberries is even more delicious when there's a $25,000 cash prize. All
you have to do to participate in the Ocean Spray Ultimate Cranberry Recipe
Contest is submit your own cranberry infused recipe using Ocean Spray
products...
More
3/19/08 (8:01 p.m.)
Americans are paying record prices to fuel their cars. They’re paying more to
fuel themselves, too, according to the recently released U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistic Consumer Price Index...
More
3/18/08 (8:54 a.m.) Will Harris’s cowboy hat stands out in a room full of
bareheaded people. His grass-fed beef stands out, too. The judges took a few
juicy bites of his rib eye recipe and awarded him overall winner of the second
annual Flavor of Georgia food products contest...
More
3/14/08 (Blogpost) People who consume a diet similar to a
Mediterranean diet tend to have lower levels of oxidative stress, according to
researchers at Emory University. The study findings were presented March 14 at
the American Heart Association's Conference on Cardiovascular Disease
Epidemiology and Prevention...
More
Tips For Living With Food Allergies
12/28/07 (9:08 p.m. / SPM Wire) If you or your family members
have food allergies you know how difficult it can be to shop for food in the
supermarket, eat out at a restaurant or even simply prepare a family dinner at
home... More
Fresh Salads with a Mediterranean
Spin
(ARA) - It’s time to spring into the salad season, and
a good way to go is with Mediterranean flavors. They’ve taken root in
this country and small wonder -- ingredients like olive oil, garlic,
grains, seafood and fresh tomatoes just seem to belong together.
Marinating and grilling are among the Mediterranean techniques that
deliver delightful dishes, including interesting salads with a touch
of sophistication... (with
recipes!)
Safe Dishes are
Prepared by Safe Cooks
12/14/07 (8:32 a.m.) Cooking and sharing meals with loved
ones is a traditional part of the holiday season. But don’t forget to take
care of the leftovers, or you could invite foodborne illnesses to your... More
8/13/08 (4:06 p.m.) NAPSI - Studies show that over
the course of a year, children spend more time watching TV than they do in
school or participating in any activity other than sleeping. To break the
couch habit, you can look for budget-friendly outdoor activities or healthy
at-home alternatives... More
7/29/08 (12:27 p.m.) Adults who had improved
nutrition in early childhood may score better on intellectual tests,
regardless of the number of years they...
More
7/23/08 (7:42 p.m.) Many Americans are trying to
beat rising food prices by growing and preserving food at home.
Food preservation may save money for some, but not for everyone,
says a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension food
preservation expert... More
7/19/08 (3:14 p.m.) NAPSI - One way to savor the
flavor of seaside vacations is to throw a beach party at home
and serve up some satisfying seafood. Decorating is a breeze
with tiki torches and candles...
More
6/9/08 (County Cuisine) It’s almost official.
The Village Café is slated to close its doors the end of this
month. Owner Tom Shaver is currently out of town so I was unable
to talk with him. However, restaurant management and staff have
confirmed that the 18 plus year institution and much-loved
restaurant is closing unless a buyer saves the day. I’m hoping
against hope that someone will step forward and save this
important part of Fayette County’s past and present...
More
5/30/08 (County Cuisine) Over the last several
months, we've had the opportunity to visit several of the Chinese
restaurants in the area. Some of them have been crossed off my list
as we believe their quality of food has gone down. Some of them
we've been frequenting for...
More
5/24/08 (County Cuisine) ARA - A lively backyard
barbeque is the quintessential kick-off to warm-weather months, but
it’s not always the most nutritious way to...
More
5/19/08 (County Cuisine blog) ARA – The warm weather is here and the summer party
season is just getting started. This year, don’t just throw another
blasé barbecue or an average pool party for your friends and neighbors -
here are four ideas for unique summer soirees that will make a splash...
More
1/17/08 Yes, you really couldn't
call this a Fayette County restaurant! However, we KNOW how many
sports fans there are in the area so we thought we'd toss this in.
Looks like a great place to have a business meeting, too. Take an
Eye-Opening Virtual Tour of the...
More
1/12/08 If you're looking for a great
breakfast or lunch then zip on over to Westpark Walk in Peachtree City
and grab a booth or table at J. Christopher's.
Everything from the coffee to omelettes to the soups and sandwiches are
a step outside (and above) the norm.
Coffee... European Gourmet, Cafe Mocha, Cappuccino, Espresso...
More
1/3/08 Some days cooking is
impossible. Sitting down at a "nicer" restaurant is likewise out due to
time constraints. Choices boil down to tossing something in the
microwave, calling out for pizza or Chinese or running through a drive
thru restaurant. Then, there is the take-out option at Subway...
More
12/31/07 On this last day of 2007 some friends
and I met for lunch at Pascal's Bistro in Peachtree City. What a yummy
way to say goodbye to this jam-packed year!
We beat the crowds who will be coming to celebrate New Year's Eve by
going for lunch. Usually there's a crowd, but we didn't arrive until
1:30 p.m. so things had slowed down enough for us to find a quiet table
to talk. We overstayed our welcome, sitting and yakking long past the
time they closed their doors for lunch to prepare for dinner...
More
EFSA and FDA Strengthen
Cooperation in Food Safety Science
7/2/07 The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today signed the first
U.S./European agreement in the area of assessing food safety risk.
This is the first formal international cooperation agreement EFSA has
signed and the first formal step in cooperation between the two
bodies.
