Food And Drink

Celebrate Earth Day with health-boosting recipes

BY NANCY GILKEY - SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Earth Day is coming up on April 22, as good a day as any to begin increasing consumption of foods that can improve people’s health, as well as the planet’s. Green or eco-friendly foods naturally include leafy greens, such as kale, collar... Full story

Healthy home cooking

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

The economy may be having an unintended and positive effect on the way people eat, a trend that researchers say could lower cancer rates. Forty percent of Americans say they are cooking at home more often as a result of the current economic situatio... Full story

Missed cinnamon rolls at the fair? Make your own!

BY NANCY GILKEY - SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Fair time is over and the food vendors have all left with their goodies — including the cinnamon rolls. No more scent of baking cinnamon rolls wafting over the midway and across the fairgrounds. But not to worry: You can make your own. Whethe... Full story

Make an ethnic Easter dinner

BY NANCY GILKEY, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

When my four sons all gather at my house for special occasions, they can usually count on having arroz con pollo (chicken with Spanish rice) for dinner. It was one of my favorite meals when I was growing up, so naturally it has become one of their be... Full story

Apple condiment is standard Passover fare

BY NANCY GILKEY - SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Think of haroset as a cousin to sangria. It’s made with fruit and wine, after all. One difference, however, is that it’s also made with nuts. And unlike sangria, it is eaten instead of sipped. But perhaps the most important difference i... Full story

No luck needed to make Irish liqueur cheesecake

BY NANCY GILKEY - SPECIAL TO THE SUN

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon, so if you’re planning a fun get-together with friends, family or co-workers, you may want to serve up a delectable dessert after a traditional dinner, such as corned beef and cabbage. Irish cream chee... Full story

Wine and dime: Taste of Fine Arts fundraiser Friday

BY DARIN FENGER - FEATURES EDITOR

Yuma Fine Arts Association kicks off its biggest fundraiser of the year Friday with a winning combination of great art, live music and gourmet goodies. The 7th Annual Taste of Fine Arts will treat art lovers to an evening of performances by local mu... Full story

Enchila-di-da one plate at a time

BY NANCY GILKEY, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

Recently my friend Karen called to say her husband was out target practicing and she asked if I like to come over and have dinner with her. I replied that I wished I was out shooting, too, but yes, I’d love to go over for dinner.When I arrived ... Full story

Chocolate month spurs sweet memories

BY NANCY GILKEY, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

February is National Celebration of Chocolate Month and that means chocolate lovers across the nation actually have a reason to celebrate by eating chocolate. I don’t know about you, but as a self-professed chocoholic, I don’t need a nati... Full story

Critter Country to benefit HSOY

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

To help raise money for Yuma County's furriest, the Humane Society of Yuma will host its seventh annual Critter Country hoedown later this month. Proceeds from the event benefit HSOY's operating costs. The event is from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 27 at Brita... Full story

Verses for Venice: Choir benefit Thursday

BY DARIN FENGER, FEATURES EDITOR

After singing in cathedrals throughout Germany, Austria, France, Belgium and Holland, the Yuma Youth Choir has landed its greatest engagement yet. The determined little choir has a date with the Vatican this summer. The Yuma Youth Choir has only be... Full story

You're invited to celebrity chef dinner

BY KARLA BILLDT, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

Let us entertain you! I am proud to say I am a member of Soroptimist International of Yuma. Soroptimist in Latin means "best for women." It is a worldwide volunteer service organization for business and professional women who work to improve the liv... Full story

Valentine dinner for two

BY KARLA BILLDT, THE YUMA FOODIE

What is Valentine’s Day to you? Red roses, boxes of chocolate, diamonds, cards from your sweetie and kisses from your children? Is it dinner at a restaurant, a bottle of wine and a romantic dinner? Helen Keller can be quoted: “The best an... Full story

Cookbook highlights Scandinavia

BY JOYCE LOBECK, SUN STAFF WRITER

After people sample some of the traditional Nordic treats at the annual Scandinavian Festival, they can buy a cookbook to try the foods out at home.When the local Sons of Norway lodge wanted to raise funds for two local education groups, they decided... Full story

Fighting food addiction

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

John used to feel trapped by food. He says that before he joined Overeaters Anonymous in 1994, food was a big problem in his life. But now he's helping others find support and help through a culture of understanding. John, whose last name is withhe... Full story

21-day vegan challenge

BY KARLA BILLDT, THE YUMA FOODIE

It’s the first of the New Year 2010 and time for a change, you know - New Year's resolutions.Every store I go into has diet pills, diet foods, exercise equipment and exercise clothes right up front. All the gyms are offering specials to start t... Full story

Home sweet edible home

BY NANCY GILKEY, SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Around my house, Christmas cooking traditions are more important than gifts themselves. Those traditions began with my mother baking sugar cookies and providing my brother and me with bowls full of colored icing and candies and sprinkles with which ... Full story

Holidays great time for parties with plenty of cheese

BY KARLA BILLDT, THE YUMA FOODIE

It’s time to party, at least that is how it seems. With all of these invitations going around, someone has to be planning a party. Do you find yourself one of those people sending out invitations? Are you planning a holiday party this season? I... Full story

Visiting chef to veg out in Yuma

BY DARIN FENGER, FEATURES EDITOR

A Christian chef says that if Satan has a favorite culinary weapon, it's got to be cholesterol.Mark Anthony spent years working as chef to the stars, but these days he's serving a more celestial calling. Anthony now travels the nation sharing his Chr... Full story

For a healthier pie, start by cutting the crust

BY JIM ROMANOFF, For The Associated Press

A slice of pie doesn't have to tip the scales of dietary regret. It just takes a little moderation and common sense.   Most obviously, take a small slice; most pies should serve at least eight people.   If there is a choice of fruit pie... Full story

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