Friday, February 1, 2013
Authentic New Orleans cuisine without the added fat and calories.
This year's Super Bowl happens in New Orleans. Most Americans may not travel all the way to the Big Easy to watch the game, but anyone can capture the essence of the region by serving Cajun and Creole-themed foods at a Super Bowl viewing party. Classic Louisiana foods tend to be heavy on fat, calories, and sodium, but some simple variations can help cut down on post-game regret. With her editorial team at nutrition network HealthCastle.com, dietitian Gloria Tsang examined five of the best-known New Orleans food items to create simple suggestions for lightening up the classic recipes. "Louisiana's rich food culture gives Super Bowl fans lots of options for regionally appropriate Super Bowl party foods," Tsang said. "We just tweaked them …
Thursday, January 31, 2013
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl 2013 on Sunday, Feb. 3.
Super Bowl 2013 is almost here, with the showdown of the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens just days away. The XLVII Super Bowl will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sunday CBS-TV (channel 2). Coverage of the Super Bowl will start at 1 p.m. with "Super Bowl Today" until 5 p.m. The "Super Bowl Kick Off Show" will start at 5 p.m. If you're looking for a place to watch the game in the Barrington/Lake Zurich area, here are some suggestions: The writers at Bleacher Report have offered their Super Bowl predictions, but if you're interested in some more untraditional predictions, take a look at TIME Magazine's list of "Wacky Ways of Predicting the Winner," which includes computer and Madden NFL 2013 simulations. Tell us: Where do you plan …
Friday, February 4, 2011
Chef Erin Bailey created a Super Bowl menu that's sure to please any crowd.
Even though the Chicago Bears didn’t make it to this year’s Super Bowl, we are still having friends over to watch the game. Having just returned from Mexico, my husband and I are missing the food and are going to do a Mexican feast. To Start: Corn Chips with Pico de Gallo, Guacamole & Halibut Ceviche Main: Authentic Chile ( A Rick Bayless Authentic Mexican Cookbook Recipe ) Corn Bread Dessert: Citrus Flan To Drink: Mexican Cervesas Fresh Margaritas Wine Recipes: Ceviche Serves 4-6 as an appetizer 2 grapefruit, cut into segments, juice reserved 1 avocado, cut into 8 pieces 1 red onion, thinly sliced 16 ounces sashimi grade halibut, seared and thinly sliced Layer all ingredients in a low bowl or platter beginning with the grapefruit. …
