Van Brimmer: Lamenting the Super Bowl's transcendence

5 February 2012, 9:10 pm

I am the one percent … among Super Bowl viewers. I know Chad Ocho Cinco's real name and that he didn't start his career as Cheryl Burke 's cha-cha partner on "Dancing with the Stars.... Read More »

Test Kitchen video tip: How to truss a chicken

3 February 2012, 3:04 pm

If you've ever roasted a whole chicken for dinner, or tackled the big task of roasting the turkey for Thanksgiving, you probably know the importance of tying up the bird, or "trussing." Trussing tightens the shape of the bird to...... Read More »

Top 10 Things to Eat at a Super Bowl Party!

3 February 2012, 2:46 pm

Nobody watches the Super Bowl on an empty stomach, and here are some other facts for you to digest: The average number of people at a Super Bowl Party is 17— only five percent of the TV audience watches the game by themselves—so, whether it's pot luck, take out, home cooking or catered, nobo... Read More »

Super Bowl party ideas: Epicurious offers a beer pairing guide for game-day foods

2 February 2012, 8:12 am

Epicurious.comSuper Bowl food choices can be enhanced when served with perfectly paired beers. Chili, wings, nachos and quacamole on Super Bowl Sunday are almost as much of a tradition as turkey and side dishes on Thanksgiving. Around game day, so...... Read More »

Slash the salt with these cooking substitutions

1 February 2012, 9:55 am

On a low-sodium diet? No problem! Here's how to make tasty holiday food without a ton of salt.... Read More »

Wine Pairings for Thanksgiving Dishes

31 January 2012, 4:36 am

Need some ideas for what to serve your guests this Thanksgiving?... Read More »

Score a Touchdown on Super Bowl Sunday with 10 Stealthy Tips from Musco Family Olive Co.

31 January 2012, 12:28 am

10 Tips from Musco Family Olive Co. for Making Satisfying Superbowl Snacks with Fewer CaloriesTracy, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 Super Bowl Sunday is in the same league as Thanksgiving Day for food consumption in America. Nobody wants to give up traditional Super Bowl favorites, so Musco Family Oliv... Read More »

North Central Extended Community Calendar — Nov. 3-10

24 January 2012, 7:41 pm

North Central Extended Community Calendar — Nov. 3-10 Send your North Central public event notices (including recreational sports) for free to Edmond Ortiz at eortiz@primetimenewspapers.com; by fax at 250-3350; or by mail to him in c/o North Central News, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297-2171.... Read More »

Song of the Give-Away Eagle

15 January 2012, 1:16 am

Wisewomen of the forest, and wild Sages of the fields, In voices loud and clear their wisdom is revealed. “Be Thankful! Begin each day with gratitude for blessings given or yet to come, . . .... Read More »

Use a Muffin Tin to Freeze Huge Cubes of Stock for a Flavor Boost in Your Next Meal [Cooking Hacks]

12 January 2012, 5:15 am

# cookinghacks Making your own stock out of leftover veggies, herbs, or the bones of the Thanksgiving turkey is an old kitchen trick, and re-using the stock in soups, rice, or other dishes later is a great way to add a ton of flavor with a little liquid. If you've made your own stock, you probab... Read More »