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The Amish Cook: First snowfall of the season leads to a dirty snowman and deer sausage

It snowed enough last evening that we have a nice layer of white on the ground. The children were excited to see it snow. via MansfieldNewsJournal.com

Obama, Bloomberg Chat Over Eggs, Spuds

“There are a lot of people we’d like to speak to and we’re going to continue to press our case.”

An East Side eatery drew the politically curious on Friday. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has promised not to play favorites in the presidential race, can’t seem to stay away from it: He and Democratic candidate … via Channel 3000

Go Organic Without Going Broke

“I went into an organic supermarket and I thought if I could shop like this I could be successful. That’s how I feel about organic food. There’s a distinction of class”

By Helen Chickering NBC News Channel The organic food market is hotter than ever! It’s an eating trend that has become somewhat of a status symbol. via WTLV

Funding stalls harvesting of produce for the needy

“The Governor’s Hunger Initiative wants to get nutritious food to citizens, so why are you going to pay for food when you can get it for free?”

EAST BRUNSWICK — For lack of $100,000 in funding, millions of pounds of fresh produce that was supposed to be distributed to the needy may be left to rot in New Jersey fields. via Daily Record

Jerusalem Artichoke Eggrolls

2 lb Jerusalem artichokes, peeled

20 Eggroll wrappers

1 oz Butter

5 oz Ham, cubed

6 Shallots, thinly sliced

3 Garlic cloves, minced

3 ts Chive snips

Salt and pepper 1 Egg white, lightly beaten

Oil for deep-frying Cook jerusalem artichokes in salted water until nearly soft. Chop finely, and transfer to a bowl. In a pan, fry ham and shallots in butter for 5 minutes. Add to the bowl, along with the garlic, chives, and salt and pepper. Mix well. Fill the eggroll wrappers with the jerusalem artichoke mixture, and roll as usual. Glaze and seal with the egg white. Deep fry and serve.

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Japanese Pickled Cauliflower - with Coke

1 md Cauliflower, separated

- into flowerets, washed, - and drained 1 md Green pepper, washed,

- cored, seeded, and cut - into 2-in strips Water, boiling 1/2 c Celery, very thinly sliced

3/4 c COCA-COLA

6 tb Wine vinegar, OR

- white vinegar 1/4 c Sugar

1 1/2 ts Salt

In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower flowerets and bell pepper strips. Cover with boiling water. Let stand for 2 minutes, drain thoroughly. Add the celery. In a small pan, heat the Coca-Cola, wine/white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour over vegetables. Toss lightly with a fork, and pack into 1-quart glass jars. Push down lightly so the liquid covers the vegetables.

Cover and chill overnight. This keeps in the refrigerator for several days. Makes about 1 quart.

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Janssons Temptation

6 md Sized potatoes, peeled and

-cut into 2×1/4 inch strips -2 tbsp butter 2 md Size onions, thinly sliced

1 3-1/2 oz can Swedish anchovy

-fillets 1 ds Of pepper

2 tb Bread crumbs

3 tb Butter

3/4 c Cream or half and half

Preheat oven to 400F. Keep potato strips incold water to prevent discoloration. Melt 2 tbsp butter in skillet and add onions; cook until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Pat potatoes dry. Arange layers of potatoe, onion and anchovies in a greased 1 1/2 to 2 quart baking dish. Begin and end with potatoes. Dot casserole with butter and sprinkle with pepper and bread crumbs. Pour cream around the casserole. Bake in the center of the oven until the potatoes are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 45-60 minutes. Serves 4-6. Origin: Cookbook Digest, Nov/Dec 1991 Shared by: Sharon Stevens

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Food experts share their tips and do-ahead recipes for preparing stress-free holiday celebrations.

“Always start a party with a clean dishwasher and a clean trash can”

It’s so easy to become harried during the holidays. All that food to make and gifts to buy and wrap, never mind the calendar full of parties, dinners and school functions. via Cape Cod Times

Catchall farm bill produces plenty to argue over in Congress

“He (Harkin) is certainly realistic that we have a lot of work to do, but he’s optimistic.”

A round of political gamesmanship before the Thanksgiving recess derailed the Senate’s proposed $288 billion farm bill, leading to predictions that the five-year legislation could be delayed or fears that it … via The Times-Reporter

Legal foreign guest workers caught in immigration stalemate

“The workers are powerless and the employers want a captive work force.”

WASHINGTON — Foreign workers like software expert Vikas Chowdhry from India and Roberto Villarauz, a janitor from Mexico, abide by the nation’s immigration laws. via WisInfo

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