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Farmers markets list for May 22, 2013

Life: Food Published: Wed, May 22, 2013

farmers markets Mondays - Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 24-Oct. 12 - Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Ave., 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Oct. 14 Tuesdays - Fountain City Hall Farmers Market, 116 S. Main St., 3-7 p.m. June 4-Sept. 24 Wednesdays...

In this April 29, 2013 photo, mushroom, pepper and onion quesadillas are shown in Concord, N.H. Full-fat cheese is the secret to a flavorful recipe. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Lighter quesadilla obtained through full-fat cheese

Life: Food Published: Tue, May 21, 2013

At heart, a quesadilla is pretty much a Mexican grilled cheese. Take a tortilla, stuff it with something savory, add some cheese, fold it in half and toast it. I love any dish that includes melted cheese, and it's that much better when Mexican ingredients are added to the mix. But as much as I...

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The Cooking Lab: Three tips to keep food browning - not blackening

Ever tried toasting hamburger buns on a grill? It takes uncanny timing to achieve an even medium brown across the buns. Typically, they remain white for what seems like far too long. Then it's as if time accelerates, and they blow past toasted to burnt in the time it takes to flip the burgers. The same phenomenon is at work when you toast a...
Video: Upside-down Lime & Mango Syrup Cake

Mangoes are sweet with a creamy texture. Combine them with cake and you have something to behold. Upside-Down Lime & Mango Syrup Cake - Yield: 10 servings 3 mangoes1 Jiffy yellow cake mix2 tablespoons grated lime zest1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped into small pieces1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup sugar...
Camping recipe 4: Magic Layer Pie

Magic Layer Pie - Yield: Serves 6 to 8 1/4 cup butter1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped pecans1 cup shredded, sweetened coconut1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk Procedure: Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet on a camp stove. Lower the heat to low, and add the rest of the...
Pikes Pub: Beer festival season in Colorado

The beer festival - where else can you try 40 different beers in a day without the shame of trying 40 different beers before 5 p.m.? Where else can you wear a necklace of pretzels without looking (too) silly or have 500 strangers cheer because you dropped your tasting cup? As Colorado's craft brewing industry has exploded, so have the...
Camping recipe 2: Chopped Tomato Salsa

Chopped Tomato Salsa - Yield: 2 cups 1 small red onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon saltJuice of 2 limes4 red or green jalape? chiles, seeded and finely chopped4 medium tomatoes, chopped1 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels Procedure: Place the onion in a bowl, sprinkle with the salt, squeeze the lime juice over...
Camping recipe 3: Goat Cheese Quesadillas With Tomato And Corn Salsa

Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Tomato and Corn Salsa - Yield: Serves 4-6 Olive oil spray or nonstick cooking spray8 (10-inch) flour tortillas12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)Tomato and Corn Salsa Procedure: Grill method: Spray one side of a tortilla with olive oil or cooking spray and place it, oiled side...
Camping recipe 1: Bananas Foster French Toast

Bananas Foster French Toast - Yield: 4 servings 1/4 cup butter, divided1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 medium bananas, peeled and diced2 tablespoons dark rum4 eggs1 cup whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)8 thick slices bread Procedure: Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan over medium heat on a camp stove. Add the...

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