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The 'Lasagna Bun Burger' May Kill You, But At Least You'll Die Happy (And Full)

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:00:02 +0000

Our artery-clogging, scale-busting, caloric-consuming society now has a new culinary delight to rally ‘round.

Would You Eat a Sushi Burrito at a MLB Ballpark?

Joe Student — Wed, 29 May 2013 18:45:01 +0000

The San Francisco Giants are selling sushi burritos — a concoction of tuna, rice and avocado swaddled inside a seaweed wrap — at AT&T Park this year. The team calls the item the 'SF Giants Roll,' but it's really a burrito made of

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Grilling Tips To Reduce Cancer : Dave's Diary

Dave Ettl — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:53:35 +0000

Now that Memorial day is in the rear view, it Bar-B-Que City full speed ahead! Who doesn't love the taste of summertime - a succulent steak or juicy burger cooked on the grill?

The bad news is that it can also increase your risk of developing colon cancer, since the grilling process forms potent cancer-causing substances on the meat. The good news is that there are specific things you can do when grilling to lower that ominous risk of cancer.

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Why Asparagus Makes it Smell Funny When You "Go" – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:10:54 +0000

The Yakima Valley is one of the premiere asparagus growing regions in the world. Today we have the answer to everyone's most frequently asked question about asparagus!

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Knights Cook Breakfast on Behalf of Camp Prime Time

Dave Ettl — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:45:44 +0000

They call it the “best breakfast in town” but it’s as much about the people you’ll meet as it is the meat you’ll eat! In addition to delicious food cooked for you, great conversation and a chance to meet new friends.

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E. Coli Outbreak in Several Types of Frozen Foods

Aaron Nilsson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:39:56 +0000

The Washington State Department of Health is warning people that several types of frozen food products from the Farm Rich, Market Day and Schwan's brands, have been recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli.

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Join YVCC's Vineyard and Winery Technology Program for a Wine Education Offering

Brian Teegarden — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:13:52 +0000

The Yakima Valley Community College Vineyard and Winery Technology program will host Wine and Cheese 101 on the YVCC Grandview Campus.

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McDonald's Getting Rid of Popular Menu Items — Is Your Favorite Getting the Golden Axe?

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:26:05 +0000

McDonald's is shaking up its menu. Except, instead of adding a hundred new items as usual, the Golden Arches is giving the golden axe to some crowd favorites.

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Yakima Valley Vintners Tasting Room Open for Red Wine & Chocolate

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:43:53 +0000

Yakima Valley Vintners, YVCC’s teaching winery, will be participating in the Yakima Valley’s Red Wine & Chocolate Event held February 15-17, 2013.

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Dave's Diary:Healthy Options in the Produce Isle

Dave Ettl — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:19:55 +0000

Two weeks into the New Year…how’s that diet going? Make that…lifestyle adjustment to healthier eating? If you want to try something other than the classic offerings, check out what the Environmental Working Group found in the produce isle.

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Why Doesn't Eggnog Make Us Sick?

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:00:59 +0000

This popular holiday drink is traditionally made by combining raw eggs, rum and dairy and leaving it all in the fridge for up to six weeks. We basically drink our weight in the stuff every December -- how on earth have we managed to avoid being sick all this time?

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Dave's Dietary Diary: Tomatoes Can Prevent Depression

Dave Ettl — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:18:09 +0000

I love a fresh, ripe cold tomato…sliced with a little salt and pepper. Not one of those little cherry imposters but the big red beefsteak kind. Which then begs the question -- Is a tomato a vegetable or a fruit? Better still, is a tomato a cure for depression?

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Dave's Diary: Beer Drinking Down – Say it Ain't So

Dave Ettl — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:50:30 +0000

I read the other day that Molson Coors, a beer maker, was planning to sue the National Hockey League over reduced beer sales due to the lock out and shutdown of the season. That I get. I sense their loss, I feel their pain. But what’s up …or should I say down with beer sales in general?

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Brian's Blog: Family Favorites Part of Thanksgiving Table Traditions

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:18:17 +0000

Beyond the usual turkey, dressing and sweet potatoes, there are certain dishes that have to be on a family's Thanksgiving table, or it's just not Thanksgiving.

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Terrific Turkey Tips for Thanksgiving Dinner!

Brian Teegarden — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:30:49 +0000

Cooking a delicious Thanksgiving turkey may seem like a frightening prospect, but we have some tips to make sure you serve a mouth watering bird!

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Fantastic Tips to Save Time and Money on Thanksgiving Dinner!

Brian Teegarden — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:10:49 +0000

Thanksgiving dinner and entertaining can be stressful and expensive for a host, but it really doesn't have to be!

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Help KIT Help the Valley – Ten Deeds Tuesday the 13th

Dave Ettl — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 02:58:13 +0000

Ten Deeds in Ten Days. Sounds pretty simple and very powerful. Over a ten day period come up with ten things to do to help raise food, cash and awareness for Rod’s House, the YWCA and the Selah Food Bank. Our radio group is on board and KIT’s contribution is Tuesday the 13th when we will be interviewing representatives from those organizations and we will be looking to tap into your generosity for a buck or two to help out.

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Join YVCC's Vineyard and Winery Technology Program for Wine Tasting Seminar

Brian Teegarden — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:26:12 +0000

The Yakima Valley Community College Vineyard and Winery Technology program will host a Riedel glassware wine tasting seminar on the YVCC Grandview Campus, in the Workforce Education Center at 114 Grandridge Ave, on Saturday, November 10, from 2:00-4:00pm.

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Dave's Diary-Sniffle & Sneeze Coming On? Pass the Carrots

Dave Ettl — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:33:28 +0000

Cold and Flu season is here. Pay attention to your body and as some experts say, the minute you suspect a cold or virus – check your diet. While you can’t eat your way out a cold, what you eat from here on in could help determine the severity and length of your symptoms.

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Dave's Diary: Candy Corn We Love It hate It Eat It

Dave Ettl — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:41:59 +0000

Some Halloween candy cuts both ways….like candy corn. It ‘s on both the most favorite and least favorite lists. Do you have a favorite? Is your favorite on the top ten list? If you want to preserve your reputation for “good taste” in the neighborhood, you might want to know what those trick-or-treaters really want. Here’s a regional newspaper’s top 10:

10: Candy corn