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Popcorn

Popcorn pops because water is stored in a small circle of soft starch in each kernel. As the kernel is heated, the water heats, the droplet of moisture turns to steam and the steam builds up pressure until the kernel finally explodes to many times its original volume.
January 19 is National Popcorn Day 

In This Issue
Eat Your Heart Out - Guilt Free...Thurs. Jan. 17th
Indian Food in the Raw...Sat. Jan. 26th
The whole cooking class schedule
Wine of the Month Club
Recipe of the Week

Cooking Class               

Chef Mark Owsley

Eat Your Heart Out - Guilt Free  

Thurs. Jan. 17th, 6-8p, $40

With Executive Chef Mark Owsley

Learn to get your health going in the right direction, through good food. Healthy eating doesn't have to taste bad.

 Menu:

Baked Salmon

Mango Chutney

Asian Slaw

Wild Berry Crepes

Chef Mark Owsley was born in California but considers himself an Idahoan, having lived here for 46 years. He loves anything to do with the mountains. He started working at the Owyhee Plaza Hotel in Boise in 1980 as a dishwasher. He worked with two top Idaho Chefs there, John Fisher and Tony Perazzo, who really helped him along.  Over the years he worked his way up to Executive Chef in 1990 and held that position until 2011. He has won numerous awards at events in Boise including Best Chef, People and Critics Choice, as well as Best Dish. He won people's choice best chef at the Epicurean Event here in Twin Falls this past year. He started at St. Luke's Magic Valley in September of 2011 and is really enjoying living here in Twin Falls.


Cooking Class                                                                                

Indian Food in the Raw Melissa Mango

Sat. Jan. 26th, 5-7p, $35

With Melissa Mango

Eating plant based meals doesn't have to be all about salad especially in winter.

Want to learn how to turn a typical Indian Dish into a healthy vibrant meal leaving you satisfied? Then join us and get inspired. Learn how to make Raw Vegan Gluten Free Indian Food with no refined sugar that is warming and absolutely delicious.

Menu:

Mango Lassie

Creamy Paneer (warm spinach salad)

Warm Vegetable Curry

Samosa (non-fried)   

Mango-Goji Chutney 

Melissa Mango was raised in Idaho and has been on the Live Foods path since 2001. As her creative talents blossomed, Melissa paired up with Chef Eric Rivkin, at Iowa Community College, & the ACF (American Culinary Federation) for professional demos. Melissa later taught The Chef De Cuisine, Idaho Chapter-The Art of Live Cuisine. Melissa was one of the Chefs for diabetics during filming of RawFor30Days-Healing Diabetes Naturally. She was a volunteer instructor at The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center led by Dr. Gabriel Cousins, & The Raw Spirit Fest 2006, 2007 & 2008. Melissa has been featured on the super sleek G Living TV show. Melissa opened California's South Bay Raw-Vegan, cafe in 2006, Terra Bella Caf�. Currently Melissa, author and mother, is a Mind Body Wellness Practitioner in Boise, who assists clients with their individual needs in achieving total, practical wellness.


Demo & Class Schedule 

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Eat Your Heart Out - Guilt Free

With Executive Chef Mark Owsley

Thursday Jan. 17th, 6-8p, $40

  

Indian Food in the Raw

With Melissa Mango

Sat. Jan. 26th, 5-7p, $35

  

Romantic Date Night Dinner

With Chef Tim

Wed. Feb. 6th, 6-8p, $45

 

Sugar & Spice, Chocolate is Nice!

With Colin Cassard

Tues. Feb. 12th, 6-8:30p, $45

 

An Italian Dinner

With Cristina of Sun Valley

Wed. Feb. 20th, 6-8p

 

Hands-On Sourdough Bread

With Aaron Adams

Sat. March 9th, 5-7p

 

Homemade Pasta

With Chef Chris Zahn, aka "Zee"

Wed. March 20th, 6-8p, $45

 

Idaho Preferred - Eat Local

With Jane Deal

Wed. March 27th, 6-8p 

Wine of the Month Club                              

Balbo Vineyards

"Wine of the Month Club"

wine_evaluation It's easy to sign up . . .

Select one of four price points: $15 / $30 / $45 / $60 per month.

Choose from one month to a lifetime subscription.

Each month the recipient can pick up their wine here at Rudy's

Call for more information 733-5477

 

 

January 2013 Wines

Walla Walla Vintners, Cabernet Franc 2010- Walla Walla, Washington

Les Vignobles Foncaliu "injuste" 2009- Arzens, France

Valdo, Prosecco Brut- Valdobbiadene, Italy

Jess's Pick                                                                                                                  
Jessica

Poppy Fields Kati Tea Brewing Cup

The double-wall ceramic tumbler and integrated stainless steel infuser make brewing loose tea by the cup simple. The innovative double-wall construction keeps tea hot and the tumbler cozy to hold. Brews a generous 12 oz cup, is dishwasher and microwave safe.$12.99 to $14.99

"These cups rock, and they have super cool designs." ~Jessica

Kati
Kim's Pick                                                                                  
Kim

Amish Country Medley Popcorn

Amish Country Medley PopcornFresh from the farm gourmet popping corn. This premium popcorn is grown specifically for tenderness and taste. You haven't tasted great popcorn until you pop with Wabash Valley Farms gourmet popping corns. $5.99"

""Comes in assorted flavors and colors! A great switch from regular old popcorn." ~Kim

Recipe of the Week
Roaring Hot Mustard Popcorn
Hot Mustard Popcorn.

 

2 Quarts Popped Popcorn 
1/4 Cup Oil 
1 Teaspoon Dry Mustard 
1/2 Teaspoon Thyme 
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper 
Dash of Cayenne Pepper 
Salt to Taste

Keep popcorn warm. Mix seasonings together. Add popped popcorn and mix thoroughly. Makes 2 quarts. 

*From the Wabash Valley Farms Whirley-Pop Recipe Book 

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Americans consume 1.12 billion pounds of popcorn a year. That's is about 17 billion quarts of popped popcorn each year. 

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Coupon Expires: 1/19/2013