Foodie News - April 2013 Highlights

**COOKING CHANNEL APRIL 2013 HIGHLIGHTS** SERIES LAUNCH OF AMERICA'S BEST BITES AND NEW SEASON OFEAT ST. Plus: Two Primetime Specials: 'Giada in Paradise: Thailand' and 'Cooking Channel's Masters' with Whoopi Goldberg and Ming Tsai AND All the Cooking Essentials on CookingChannelTV.com

NEW YORK - March 15, 2013 - Cooking Channel rolls into April with new series America's Best Bites on Saturday, April 20th at 4:30pmET/1:30pmPT as Natalie Forte goes inside some of the best-kept local food secrets in cities across the country. The culinary journey continues with a new season of Eat St. featuring guilty, street food pleasures beginning Tuesday, April 16th at 8pmET/5pmPT. Giada de Laurentiis heads to Thailand to discover the beautiful scenery and unbeatable cuisine in the primetime special Giada in Paradise: Thailand on Sunday, April 21st at 8pmET/5pmPT. Also, Cooking Channel offers up Cooking Channel's Masters on Thursday, April 18th at 10pmET/7pmPT as Whoopi Goldberg and Ming Tsai get together for food and friendly discussion. CookingChannelTV.com is the go-to guide for all things Spring. Join the Cooking Channel conversation on Twitter and Facebook. SERIES PREMIERE America's Best Bites-Premiering Saturday, April 20th at 4:30pmET/1:30pmPT Host Natalie Forte scours the country to feature hidden gems and local favorites in each episode ofAmerica's Best Bites. Premiering Saturday, April 20th at 4:30pmET/1:30pmPT  - "Seviche" Natalie Forte discovers what happens when a chef from California marries a girl from Kentucky and opens a restaurant in Louisville. Natalie showcases Chef Anthony Lamas' Latin-inspired flavors mingling with Southern comfort food at Seviche and gets a delicious taste of empanadas, duck and tiradito. Premiering Saturday, April 27th at 4:30pmET/1:30pmPT - "The Root" Natalie Forte discovers the great outdoors in the heart of Michigan and digs deep to uncover accessible fine dining in the suburbs. She introduces the Root's fearless Executive Chef, James Rigato, who brings youthful zeal, a purist culinary point of view and surprise to every dish he makes. Natalie taste tests Lake Superior white fish, pierogies and farro salad. Think your town has a better dish than the food featured on the show? Let us know on Cooking Channel's Facebook page. SEASON PREMIERE Eat St. Premiering Tuesday, April 16th at 8pmET/5pmPT - "Meet New Friends" - SEASON PREMIERE! First up, Eat St. rides into Miami to stop at Mojo on the Go, a big eats truck from the Bayou serving up a 'Gator Tail Basket, Curry Peanut Frog Legs and a mean Smoked Brisket Sandwich. Next, it's over to Las Vegas for some sumptuous sliders from the Sliding Thru truck, where two hipsters reign supreme with tasty items like their Pulled Porky and a Pep Pep. Then in San Francisco at Sanguchon they serve some five-star Peruvian cuisine including Pollo a la Brasa and Lomo Saltado. Finally in Phoenix, the Hey Joe truck brings an arsenal of traditional Filipino cuisine to the streets firing off dishes such as Sizzling Pork Sisig, Deep Fried Pork Belly and even a unique Fertilized Duck Egg. Premiering Tuesday, April 23rd  at 8pmET/5pmPT - "Gold & Great" In San Francisco, Sam's Chowder House serves some of the freshest street food by the bay including a tasty Maine Lobster Roll and a perfect Shrimp Po Boy. Next stop is Houston, Texas where the Waffle Bus is delivering no-nonsense Chicken & Waffles, a S'mores Waffle and even aStrawberry Irish Crème Brulee Waffle for those who dare. Then, in Nashville at the Mere Bulles truck, they dish out a little taste of Southern hospitality that includes a Macaroni and Cheese Burgerand Blue Cheese Chips. Lastly it's a pizza emergency in Las Vegas, where the Engine 1 fire truck puts out hunger one pizza at a time with their Double Stuffed Pepperoni and Barbecue Chicken pies and yummy dessert varieties. Premiering Tuesday, April 30th at 8pmET/5pmPT - "Music to Your Mouth" In this episode, the first stop is Portland for breakfast at the Fried Egg I'm In Love truck that serves up music-inspired dishes like Egg Zepplin, Yolk-O Ono and a Back in Black Bean sandwich. Then in Houston, The Rice Box is the top spot for the tastiest Chinese take-out on wheels featuring General Tso Chicken and a Golden Doomba Special. Next, it's a stop in San Francisco to chow down on a mouthwatering selection of appetizers, mains and desserts - whether it's Mac & Cheese Spring Rolls, a Cornflake-Encrusted Chicken Sandwich or a Compost Cookie, good things certainly come in threes. Finally, in Nashville, the Wrappers Delight truck has pimped out its menu with Ginger-Glazed Chicken, Grilled Tilapia in Coconut Cream and even a Peanut Butter and Banana Wrap. Go to CookingChannelTV.com to find a food truck near you with our interactive location map, then get recipes for some of the most irresistible street food around. PRIMETIME SPECIALS Cooking Channel's Masters - Premiering Thursday, April 18th at 10pmET/7pmPT Whoopi Goldberg and Ming Tsai, masters of their respective crafts, get together for an interesting, insightful, and entertaining discussion on topics including politics, food quality issues and success. Along the way, Ming puts his unique spin on three classic dishes: fried chicken, pot stickers, and home-made potato chips. Get Ming Tsai's recipes at CookingChannelTV.com and taste the craft of a true master. Giada in Paradise: Thailand- Premiering Sunday, April 21st at 8pmET/5pmPT Giada travels to Thailand for an exotic taste of paradise. From the turquoise waters of Phuket to Chang Mai with its lush rice paddies and wild terrain, Giada takes viewers on a glamorous once-in-a-lifetime adventure, exploring one of the world's most fascinating cuisines. Get a list of all the world-class destinations Giada De Laurentiis visits on her trip to Thailand and bring a taste of paradise home with you with top recipes from the special onCookingChannelTV.com. FOOD NETWORK FAVORITES ON COOKING CHANNEL Home for Dinner with Jamie Deen - Premiering Sunday, April 7th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT For Jamie Deen, it's all about food and family. As a husband, father, and cook, Jamie puts his personal and professional skills to the test to create great family dinners.  Jamie always welcomes a helping hand, whether his son Jack joins to make dessert or Grandma Ginny (aka Paula Deen) comes over to help put the finishing touches on the meal. In the Deen family, there's nothing more fun that being Home for Dinner. Cooking for Real - Premiering Monday, April 1st at 10:30amET/7:30amPT Serving up solutions for easy to prepare, fantastic tasting menus, Sunny Anderson elevates the everyday meal by taking affordable, easy to find, ingredients and infusing them with diverse influences and a taste for rich, rewarding flavor. Sunny's fresh, uncomplicated approach to classic comfort foods, along with her passion for interpreting the flavors of her unique travels, brings a bright style to delectable, dishes. Don't let the rush of the real world deny you the real food, the real techniques and the can't-miss tastes, of Cooking for Real. PREMIERE EPISODES Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen Premiering Wednesday, April 3rd at 10pmET/7pmPT - "Trendy Eats" Nadia G cooks up trendy dishes and pokes fun at foodie pop culture. On the menu is Spicy Jamaican Ox Tail Stew, Fried Kale Chips with Cider Vinegar and Pear, and Chestnut Crème & Mascarpone Parfaits in a rustic mason jar. Panos reports on ox tail, The Spice Agent gives the goods on Jamaican curry powder and Hans gets overly-excited yapping about uber-healthy kale. Premiering Wednesday, April 10th at 10pmET/7pmPT - "Hair of the Dog Breakfast" Nadia G cooks up a hangover feast complete with hair-of-the-dog gourmet cocktail pairings. She serves Chicken Fried Steak with Peppered Milk Gravy and her signature Smoky Chipotle Bloody Mary. She also whips up Cornmeal Pancakes with Salty Whipped Butter and Zesty Orange-Infused Maple Syrup, served with a Pineapple-Cilantro Syrup Martini, rimmed with chili salt. Panos talks about tenderizing round steak, The Spice Agent reports on horseradish and Hans debunks hangover cure myths. Premiering Wednesday, April 17th at 10pmET/7pmPT- "PMScapades" Nadia G whips up flavor-packed dishes for all the sweet 'n' savory addicts out there. Recipes include: Sweet-N-Sour Pineapple Pork, Chicago Mix Popcorn and Peanut Butter and Banana Milkshakes with Cocoa Liqueur. Panos talks pork tenderloin, The Spice Agent reports on organic cheese powder and Hans gives tips on which foods help alleviate PMS symptoms. Premiering Wednesday, April 24th at 10pmET/7pmPT- "Hipster Brunch" Nadia G cooks up a bitchin' brunch including Baked Croissant French Toast Casserole. She serves with Bacon & Bourbon-Infused Maple Syrup & Caramelized Shallot Butter. Next up are Mini Spinach Quiches in Crispy Prosciutto Cups. G washes it all down with a trio of mimosas: vanilla pineapple, maple pink grapefruit, and spiced orange. The Spice Agent reports on maple and Panos talks butter varieties. See Nadia G rocking her best outfits and find out where to get them on CookingChannelTV.com. Brunch @ Bobby's Premiering Thursday, April 4th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Island Brunch" Bobby Flay takes a "stay-cation" to the tropics in this Island-inspired brunch. He uses the brightest and boldest flavors in his Jerk Pork Belly & Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs, Coconut Waffles with Chocolate Maple Syrup & Bananas, and a Tropical Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup. And to make it really feel like a tropical vacation, he'll shake up some Grapefruit Mojitos. Sun, sand and brunch... what else do you need?! Premiering Thursday, April 11th at 9: 30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Country French" Bobby Flay's in the mood for a brunch-style picnic in the style of the French Countryside. First up, a Tomato Tart drizzled with an fresh herbaceous oil, Orange French Yogurt Cake with a Marmalade Glaze, Home Fries cooked in-get this-duck fat, Hard Boiled Eggs with Olive Tapenade. And to drink, he's packing a refreshing, homemade pitcher of Citronnade a la Menth, a light mint lemonade. Watch exclusive online videos of Bobby Flay's best brunch tips and flip through mouthwatering photos of the recipes from the show on CookingChannelTV.com. Drop 5 Lbs. with Good Housekeeping Premiering Saturday, April 6th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Spa Secrets" Relax and prepare to pamper yourself as the Drop 5 team brings weight-loss secrets from the best spas. Melissa d' Arabian cooks up youth-enhancing Salmon Over Sweet and Sour Cabbage, as well as fresh and flavorful Curried Chicken and Mango Salad. Fitness expert JJ Virgin shares practical, low-cost ways to fit spa rejuvenation into any busy day. Aarti Sequeira and Samantha Cassetty explore a restaurant that adds flavor with spices, not fat.  Premiering Saturday, April 13th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Instant Energy" Get a healthy zap of energy with the Drop 5 team. Melissa d' Arabian shares some fast recipes, including a Jump Start Smoothie, Warm Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds, and Sweet And Sassy Nuts.  Celebrity trainer and health coach Kathy Kaehler gives tips on time management, and Aarti Sequeira shares new information about healthy pick-me-ups at the coffee shop. Back in the Good Housekeeping Research Institute, Aarti unwraps the truth about food bars -- which are healthy and which types to avoid. Plus, fast energy moves that give the body a boost. Get Melissa d'Arabian's tips on how to get your kids to eat healthy, nutritionist Samantha Cassetty's guide to cheating on your diet without feeling guilty and Aarti Sequeira's three painless ways to eat less meat at CookingChannelTV.com. Not My Mama's Meals Premiering Wednesday April 3rd at 9pmET/6pmPT - "Fresh Catch" Bobby Deen learns how to find, clean, and cut the freshest salmon and calamari from Dorian's Seafood Market, while also picking up his juicy, jumbo lump crab meat. Then, his good friend Evette Rios stops by to see what the fresh catch of the day is over at Bobby's place, with seafood done right! Cooking Fundamentals Launching soon CookingChannelTV.com helps you cook like a pro with our easy how-to videos and step-by-step slide shows covering everything from basic knife skills to pie dough secrets.  Fundamentals also features expert advice from our all-star talent and a funny A to Z video guide to all things culinary. Spring Fling Celebrate the bounty of spring produce with our gallery of delicious mains, salads and desserts featuring the freshest fruits and vegetables of the season on CookingChannelTV.com.

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Sweet Pickled Beets

I love picked beets.  Mom always kept a jar in the fridge when we were growing up and I had forgotten how much I loved them.  You can use whole beets or sliced beets in this recipe.  I like to add the sliced beets to a garden salad.  Hope you enjoy!

SWEET PICKLED BEETS

2 cans beets (16 oz)

4 cups apple cider vinegar

1 cup brown sugar

Drain liquid from beets into a sauce pan.  Add vinegar and sugar.  Stir well to dissolve the sugar and bring to a boil.  Add beets and bring mixture to a boil again.  Boil rapidly for five minutes.  Drop beets into a clean mason jar and cover with the liquid.  Cover tightly with a lid and ring.  Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve - at least 24 hours.  You're not actually 'canning' the beets so be sure to keep them refrigerated.

Foodie News: NEW WEB SERIES

ELECTUS FOOD-CENTRIC YOUTUBE CHANNEL HUNGRY, AND CITYSEARCH

LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE NEW WEB SERIES HUNGRY IN….

NEW YORK–(September 20th)- Ben Silverman's multimedia studio Electus and Citysearch, both operating businesses of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today announced a joint partnership between HUNGRY, Electus’ food-centric YouTube™ channel, and leading online local guide Citysearch, to launch a new original web series based on Citysearch’s popular expert scout recommendations. The new series, Hungry In…, will premiere Friday, September 21^st on the HUNGRYChannel.

Throughout the series, Hungry In…viewers get an insider look at some of America’s most delectable and scrumptious eateries. From New York’s Hamburger Alley to San Francisco’s Mission, and from Echo Park in Los Angeles to Hyde Park in Austin, Texas, our Citysearch expert scouts will take you on a guided tour of the coolest and most interesting neighborhoods, discovering our hippest cities and cultures through the lens of the best restaurants.Hungry In…premieres a new episode on HUNGRY every Friday beginning September 21^st.

Hungry In…. will feature Citysearch’s all-star scouts lineup including:

New York– Josh Ozersky (Ozersky.TV)

Los Angeles –Adriana Adarme (A Cozy Kitchen)

San Francisco – Marcia Gagliardi (Tablehopper)

Austin –Tolly Moseley (Austin Eavesdropper)

“For over 16 years, Citysearch has provided their users with the most trusted information on how and where to experience the best of everything in their city from food to fashion and fun,” said Bruce Seidel, CEO of HUNGRY. “HUNGRY is proud to partner with Citysearch and tap into their incredible local resources to create Hungry In… allowing YouTube audiences to discover mouthwatering places they never knew existed in their own backyards.”

“We recruited the best and most connected tastemakers from across America to become our Citysearch expert scouts. Our scouts have been eating their way through their cities for years and know their neighborhoods like nobody else in town. Hungry In… is a great vehicle to highlight their go-to local restaurant recommendations,” said David Israel, Director of Content and Community, Citysearch. “Working with Electus has given us a great platform to bring our invaluable local insight to life and give our loyal audience a chance to meet our fabulous new team.”

To view the sizzle reel of Hungry In...., please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc6NIMLYmag

or visit Citysearch (www.citysearch.com/hungryin) to watch the show and read additional content on the restaurants and scouts featured in each episode.

Hungry In… joins additional HUNGRY series’ starring celebrity Chef Duff Goldman, Chris Cosentino, Alex Thomopoulos, Casserole Queens, Greenfield Brothers, Fung Brothers, Laura Vitale, The Beer Chicks, Chef Nathan Lippy, and renowned mixologists Steve Livigni and Daniel K. Nelson.

Viewers can subscribe to The HUNGRY Channel for trailers and show updates at: www.youtube.com/hungry.

For additional information or to connect with Hungry's social media platforms, please visit: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HungryYouTube; Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HungryYouTube; Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/100071664812864525751/posts

About Electus

Electus is the first integrated multimedia entertainment studio to unite producers, creators, advertisers and distributors under one roof and produce all forms of content for distribution across a variety of platforms around the world. Headed by Ben Silverman in partnership with IAC [NASDAQ: IACI], the company connects advertisers, distributors and content creators early on in the development process, enabling marketers and advertisers to be a true partner in campaigns and content creation. Electus International, the global distribution arm of Electus, is responsible for all international sales and distribution for Electus' programming and its studio partners as well as programs and formats from other well-known 3rd party providers. For more information on Electus, visit www.electus.com.

About Citysearch

Citysearch is the leading online local guide that enables consumers to stay connected with access to neighborhood restaurants, bars, shopping, beauty and professional services across every zipcode in the US. When you are on the road, Citysearch offers mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Android and Palm. Citysearch is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI). For more information, visit www.citysearch.com

Sarah Smiled

Sunflower Sue encouraged me to enter a short story contest at FamilyFiction.com, probably in hopes of prompting me to finish the book I've been writing forever. The hardest part was keeping the story under 1000 words.  There was so much more that I wanted to say about Sarah.  So, eventually, I'll expand on the story and see where her future leads.
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I would love for you to visit the website, read my story and vote for it.
http://www.familyfiction.com/short-stories/create-romance-2012/sarah-smiled/
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Of course, I'm partial to my story, but there are dozens of great stories that have been submitted.  If you like inspirational romance, you'll like these stories.
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Happy Reading!

Foodie News: The Great Food Truck Race

Food trucks have come a long way since the first one I visited years ago.  I still remember the great sandwiches they served.  Have you seen The Great Food Truck Race on The Food Network?  Check it out the next time you're looking for something different to watch.

The Great Food Truck Race
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Premiering Sunday, September 2nd at 9pm- "Even Food Trucks Are Bigger in Texas" 
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The teams head to Amarillo, Texas and stop at the stadium of the Amarillo Sox, a minor league baseball team. Tyler announces this week's Truck Stop - the teams must add a ballpark-inspired special to their menu. Top ballpark concessionaire John Ciarrachi judges the dishes and awards the winner a mystery key. On Sunday, Tyler calls the teams with their Speed Bump - their trucks are all immobilized by a parking enforcement boot, but the team that won the Truck Stop realizes they've already won the key to unlock their vehicle - and get to sell food exclusively at tonight's ballgame!

Chicken Noodle Soup

I love Chicken Noodle Soup almost as much as I love Cream of Tomato Soup.  Pair it up with a grilled cheese sandwich, and I'm in heaven.  I ran across this vintage recipe in an old cookbook and thought you would enjoy it.  There is a lot of time involved in making it from scratch.  I've actually skipped the first steps and made this with canned chicken and chicken broth.  While the long version is wonderful, I don't always have the time.

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

• 4 lb. chicken
• 2½ qts. water
• 2½ tsp. salt
• 3 cups cooked noodles

Cut a young stewing chicken into serving pieces, bring to a boil and simmer for 2½ hours, adding water as needed. Skim off the fat and add:

• 1 tsp. peppercorns
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tblsp. parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper

Bring to boil again and add noodles, preferably home made noodles. Cook for 20 minutes longer.

Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches

Most pimiento cheese sandwiches are just made with pimento, cheese and mayonnaise.  I like this recipe because it adds green peppers and onions.  Add your own favorite ingredients.  This recipe is very forgiving, so don't be afraid to experiment.  I recommending tasting it before adding the salt.  Then just add the amount you think it needs so that you don't over salt the dish.  Add bacon bits to make this a great dip!
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Ever thought of making a grilled pimiento cheese sandwich?  YUMMY!  Just use the filling in place of cheese slices.

PIMIENTO CHEESE SANDWICHES

Place in a bowl

One-half cup of grated cheddar cheese, and then add

One tablespoon of grated onion,

Two tablespoons of finely minced green peppers,

One jar Dromedary Diced Pimientos, 2-Ounce Jar , drained*

One-half teaspoon of salt, (or desired amount)

One teaspoon of paprika,

One-half teaspoon of mustard,

Six tablespoons of mayonnaise 

Mix thoroughly and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.  Spread on bread, toast, crackers.  Or, use as a dip.

*These little jars are so cute that I can't throw them away.  You can use them to store everything from screws to home-made hand scrubs.  They're also perfect for home-made candles.

HAND SCRUB - Mix 1/4 cup sugar with a tablespoon of olive oil and store in jar.  When ready to use, take a teaspoon out and scrub on your hands.  Rinse with warm water and pat dry.