Potatoes ARE Healthy Afterall!!!
Lose the Weight, NOT the Potatoes New Research Shows Potatoes Can Be Part of a Weight Loss Regimen Denver, CO., October 12, 2010 – Research just released by the University of California, Davis and the National Center for Food Safety and Technology, Illinois Institute of Technology demonstrates that people can include potatoes in their diet and still lose weight. This research was presented at the Obesity Society’s 28th Annual Scientific Meeting October 8-12, 2010. The study sought to gain a better understanding of the role of potatoes and the glycemic index in weight loss, largely because...
Read MoreA Twist on Mashed Potatoes… Green Thumb Farms Style!
Growing up at Green Thumb Farms with potatoes always in my life I have learned they can be prepared in so many ways. If I were to list them I would sound like Bubba from the movie Forest Gump! Over the years my mom and I have developed a much simpler way to make “twice baked” potatoes, and they are referred to as “Favorite Potatoes” among our relatives. If you are looking for a change from the traditional mashed potatoes this holiday read on and you will be pleasantly surprised. There is no exact science to this, it is more of a dash here and a pinch there but no...
Read MorePapas Aplastadas (Crushed Potatoes)
Yield: Makes 4 servings Ingredients 15 small red potatoes, unpeeled 4 bacon slices, chopped 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup chopped green onion 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Boil potatoes in lightly salted water 15 minutes or until tender; drain and cool slightly. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings...
Read MoreEuropean Soldier Beans with Gorgonzola and Fresh Sage
(Recipe courtesy of David Rosengarten, The Dean & DeLuca Cookbook, Random House, 1996) Found on http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/european-soldier-beans-with-gorgonzola-and-fresh-sage-recipe/index.html 9 ounces dried European soldier beans 6 ounces mild Gorgonzola cheese 1/2 cup minced fresh sage (you may substitute fresh rosemary, but not dried sage) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions Cook beans according to basic instructions. When the beans are done, drain them and put them in a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well so that the...
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Farm Facts U.S. consumers spend just 10% of their disposable income on food each year. In comparison: Indonesia 55% Philippines 38% China 26% France 15% Japan 14% 98% of U.S. farms are owned by individuals, family partnerships or family corporations. Just 2% of America’s farms and ranches are owned by non-family corporations. Most U.S. farm products sold are produced on farms owned by individuals, family partnerships and family corporations (86%) Non family corporations only account for 14% of sales. Today U.S. farmers are the most productive, each farmer produces enough food to feed...
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