http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:29:49 -0700 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:48:20 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m6d12-How-to-choose-fresh-corn-on-the-cob?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Fresh corn on the cob, photo by Diane Watkins ... Recipes Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:48:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m6d12-How-to-choose-fresh-corn-on-the-cob?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m6d5-How-to-grill-salmon-on-a-cedar-plank?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Ready to grill salmon on cedar plank.  Photo by Diane Watkins It is definitely grilling season here in Tampa Bay.  Now if we could just get the weather to agree.  This recipe is delightful cooked outdoors on the grill.  The ceda... Ethnic Food Recipes Grilling and Barbecue Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:47:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m6d5-How-to-grill-salmon-on-a-cedar-plank?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Free-food-deals-this-week-at-local-restaurants?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Root beer float by renaissancechambra  I've got four free food deals for you today. Local restaurants value your business and want to get you back in their doors with these free food offers. Mark your calendars so you don't forget to take a... Restaurant Review Cheap meals Great Recession Free Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:12:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Free-food-deals-this-week-at-local-restaurants?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m6d1-A-taste-of-Sweden-at-Ikea?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Swedish Almond CakeWe visited the Ikea store for the first time this past weekend.  What a store!  Being a foodie, I just wanted to go straight to the food court, but I got sucked in by all the kitchen stuff.  Their prices are very rea... Ethnic Food Restaurant Review Cheap meals Great Recession Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:16:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m6d1-A-taste-of-Sweden-at-Ikea?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Rambutan--try-these-funny-little-fruits?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Rambutan by Diane WatkinsThese hairy looking little fruit are rambutan from Guatemalla. I found these this weekend at the Oceanic Supermarket in Tampa. I usually only see these for a few weeks each summer, so if you want to sample some try them now.&... Ethnic Food Snack Foods Sun, 31 May 2009 18:21:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Rambutan--try-these-funny-little-fruits?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d30-Summer-is-here-cool-off-with-Mexican-ice-pops?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Popsicles in molds.  Photo by tiffanywashko.With the advent of warm weather comes the ice cream man. My family used to cool off with ice cream and those colored sugar water ice pops, until I discovered Mexican ice pops. These do-it-yourself ice ... Ethnic Food Recipes Snack Foods Mexican Food Desserts Sat, 30 May 2009 08:37:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d30-Summer-is-here-cool-off-with-Mexican-ice-pops?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Thai-coconut-rice-goes-well-with-seafood-and-curry?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Coconut rice will cool off spicy foodsCoconut rice is a lush comfort food. It is creamy, just barely sweet and rich with coconut flavor. When serving hot and spicy dishes, coconut rice will cool the palate between bites. Served with the spicey sauces... Thai Food Ethnic Food Recipes Fri, 22 May 2009 05:29:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Thai-coconut-rice-goes-well-with-seafood-and-curry?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Quesadillas-are-an-easy-quick-dinner-recipe-for-a-busy-night?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Quesadillas with chips and quacamole  I love to serve Quesadillas, mainly because they are so cheap, versatile and a quick dinner recipe for a busy night. If you have tortillas and cheese, you can make Quesadillas with whatever is in your f... Ethnic Food Recipes Snack Foods Mexican Food Cheap meals Great Recession Wed, 20 May 2009 07:18:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Quesadillas-are-an-easy-quick-dinner-recipe-for-a-busy-night?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Planning-a-barbecue-party-on-the-beach?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit hereOne of the great thrills of summer is a day spent at the beach. It’s that time of year again, let’s enjoy the beautiful beaches that we are so blessed with. Here are a few tips to make your barbecue part... Events Mon, 18 May 2009 05:11:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Planning-a-barbecue-party-on-the-beach?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d16-How-to-make-red-beans-and-rice-in-the-crock-pot?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Cooking red beans and rice in the crock pot.This is such a simple recipe for red beans and rice, no fuss. The beans cook all day in the crock pot. Serve these beans over a bed of cooked rice, or use them in tacos, burritos, however you usually serve ... Ethnic Food Recipes Mexican Food Cheap meals Great Recession Sat, 16 May 2009 16:20:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d16-How-to-make-red-beans-and-rice-in-the-crock-pot?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Fiesta-slaw-a-fresh-Mexican-slaw-recipe-featuring-jicama-and-peppers?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner  This is a fresh Mexican slaw recipe with a difference. I particularly enjoy this as a side dish when grilling. The jicama gives a lot of crunch, and the peppers really add a burst of flavor. I hope you enjoy this slaw as much as we do.Fiesta Sl... Ethnic Food Recipes Mexican Food Thu, 14 May 2009 07:13:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Fiesta-slaw-a-fresh-Mexican-slaw-recipe-featuring-jicama-and-peppers?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Cajun-oven-fried-potatoes?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner When Cook’s Illustrated published their recipe for Best Oven Fries last fall, I felt it was time to update my Cajun fried potatoes recipe. I have followed their recommendations for seasoning the pan, and find that it does help prevent stic... Ethnic Food Recipes Snack Foods Mon, 11 May 2009 19:19:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Cajun-oven-fried-potatoes?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d8-How-to-microwave-corn-on-the-cob?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Microwaved corn on the cobFinally, fresh corn season in Florida. Here is an easy recipe for how to microwave corn on the cob. I’m giving you directions for plain corn on the cob, but you can spice it up however you like it. See the suggestions ... Ethnic Food Recipes Fri, 08 May 2009 15:03:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d8-How-to-microwave-corn-on-the-cob?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Free-KFC-2-piece-Kentucky-Grilled-Chicken-meal-coupon-available-today-only?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Have you tried the new KFC grilled chicken yet? If not now would be a good time. KFC is offering a coupon for a free two-piece meal of Kentucky Grilled Chicken, including 2 sides and one of those delicious southern style biscuits. The ... Restaurant Review Cheap meals Wed, 06 May 2009 17:29:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Free-KFC-2-piece-Kentucky-Grilled-Chicken-meal-coupon-available-today-only?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Luscious-Mexican-desserts-for-Cinco-de-Mayo?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Mexican Wedding CookiesMexican Wedding Cookies are one of my favorite Mexican desserts. I like the mixture of pecans, shortbread, and the powdered sugar. The texture is light and crumbly, flavorful with butter and nuts. An indulgence, but one to be s... Ethnic Food Recipes Mexican Food Desserts Tue, 05 May 2009 09:10:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Luscious-Mexican-desserts-for-Cinco-de-Mayo?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d2-Free-event-celebrates-Asian-culture-join-us-at-Asia-Fest?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner I always enjoy these celebrations. It gives me a chance to enjoy and learn about other cultures, sample different foods, and live in a different world for a few hours. Forget about the H1N1 flu, the new crop of bills accompanying a new month, and jus... Ethnic Food Events Sat, 02 May 2009 08:16:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m5d2-Free-event-celebrates-Asian-culture-join-us-at-Asia-Fest?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m4d22-How-can-you-enjoy-a-great-restaurant-meal-without-breaking-the-budget--Go-ethnic?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Indian Cuisine- Diane Watkins Many small ethnic restaurants are considerably cheaper than their big business counterparts. They have lower overhead costs and provide an excellent value to their customers. Small family run ethnic restau... Ethnic Food Restaurant Review Cheap meals Great Recession Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:18:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m4d22-How-can-you-enjoy-a-great-restaurant-meal-without-breaking-the-budget--Go-ethnic?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Eating-out-on-a-budget--Mama-Fus-Asian-House-delivers-an-enjoyable-and-affordable-meal?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Mama Fu’s Asian House in Clearwater delivers a good value for the money. Daily lunch specials include a drink for $6.99. On Saturday, any entrée is $6.99 including the drink (add $1.00 for shrimp), and on Tuesday’s kids e... Thai Food Ethnic Food Restaurant Review Cheap meals Great Recession Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:46:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Eating-out-on-a-budget--Mama-Fus-Asian-House-delivers-an-enjoyable-and-affordable-meal?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m4d14-An-American-tea-party-Ideas-for-your-party?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Nashville Tea Party, Feb 27, 2009Since the country is throwing a tax day tea party, I thought I would offer a few suggestions for a successful party.Brewing TeaThese suggestions are for the Hillsborough River, north of Tampa. If you are throwing... Recipes Events Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:45:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m4d14-An-American-tea-party-Ideas-for-your-party?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Deviled-eggs-for-Easter-with-flavor-variations?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Deviled eggsNow that the nutritionists are allowing that perhaps eggs are a good food after all, we are seeing deviled eggs making a comeback. This old time favorite southern treat is a perfect appetizer or side relish for your next party. Each egg h... Ethnic Food Recipes Easter Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:34:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5097-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Deviled-eggs-for-Easter-with-flavor-variations?cid=exrss-Tampa-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner