http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:15:18 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_329011519 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_329011519 As we are spending time with our friends and families this Thanksgiving, remember those in the military today and the veterans of wars gone by. The men and women in uniform are guarding our nation today so that we may be safe in these United States. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:15:18 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_329011518 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_329011518 Pad Thai is a classic that hits on all taste levels. It's sweet, sour, salty and bitter all in one. Making it at home takes a little effort, but once you do, it will become part of your repertoire. You can experiment, as I did, with different ingredient combinations and learn to adjust the sauce to your own taste. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:15:17 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_329011517 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_329011517 President Barack Obama has declared the H1N1outbreak a national emergency. Even pets are getting it.I've already become a hand-washing freak. Now I have to worry about my dog's paws, too? This is getting crazy. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:15:18 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_328011521 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_328011521 As we are spending time with our friends and families this Thanksgiving, remember those in the military today and the veterans of wars gone by. The men and women in uniform are guarding our nation today so that we may be safe in these United States. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:15:18 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_328011520 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_328011520 Pad Thai is a classic that hits on all taste levels. It's sweet, sour, salty and bitter all in one. Making it at home takes a little effort, but once you do, it will become part of your repertoire. You can experiment, as I did, with different ingredient combinations and learn to adjust the sauce to your own taste. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:15:17 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_328011519 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_328011519 For some people, the whole point of Thanksgiving dinner is to have leftovers. These are the people who intentionally buy a monster-size bird, mash way too many potatoes and pop an extra pie in the oven. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:15:17 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_328011518 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_328011518 Coca-Cola has partnered with a leading medical group to promote healthy soft drink consumption. Is there such a thing?The American Academy of Family Physicians will receive a six-figure grant from Coke to develop educational material to teach consumers about the role beverages and sweeteners can play in a healthy, active lifestyle, said AAFP President-elect Lori Heim. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:15:16 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_328011517 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_328011517 President Barack Obama has declared the H1N1outbreak a national emergency. Even pets are getting it.I've already become a hand-washing freak. Now I have to worry about my dog's paws, too? This is getting crazy. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:46 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064350 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064350 I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to view our Veterans Corner Web site at www.veteranscorner.org that Robert Bovee has designed for us. With this tool you can find many of the answers to questions that you or your family may have about VA benefits. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:46 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064349 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064349 For an attractive presentation for these long, seeded breadsticks, stand them upright in a vase or other tall container at the center of the table.Seeded garlic braidsStart to finish: 2 1/2 hours (1 hour active)Makes 12 breadsticks1/2 cup very warm tap water1 tablespoon active dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon butter2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cool waterMixed seeds (such as sesame, poppy and flax)In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast and sugar. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:46 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064348 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064348 Deep-frying. Wood-smoking. Sous vide. The mind-numbing number of suggestions for mining flavor from the typically unforgiving Thanksgiving bird have proliferated in recent years.This year, leave them all behind. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:45 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064347 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064347 CHICAGO -- With pots boiling, ovens baking and skillets sizzling, Thanksgiving can be a hazardous day in the kitchen.So much so, in fact, that the National Fire Protection Association says that with so many more people cooking on Thanksgiving than on a typical day, Americans are twice as likely to have a home fire on the holiday than any other day of the year. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:45 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064346 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064346 Norman teens will become half-baked pastry chefs at the "Apple Pie 101: Make It to Bake It" workshop 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the library, 225 N. Webster St.Workshop participants will be given all the ingredients for an apple pie and will leave with a pie ready to take home and bake. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:44 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064345 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064345 There is a lot of talk among people and in the news about the H1N1 flu and seasonal flu. With all the uproar many children and parents may be anxious.Debbie Richardson, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension parenting assistant specialist, said children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:44 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064344 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/thenormantranscript/food/local_story_322064344 In celebration of National Bundt Cake Day, the International Pantry will host a bundt cake contest Saturday.The first-prize winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to the international pantry. Contest entry forms are available at the store, 1618 W.