| Business column: The irresistibly sweet holiday treat
Are you at the office right now, sneaking a peak at this column, and thinking what to buy your sweetie for Valentine's Day? That's an easy one. Chocolate! As a self-proclaimed chocoholic, I thought it would be appropriate and timely to do a little research into my favorite food. I cannot live without it. I watch my weight, eat well, stay as fit as possible, and while treadmilling away for at least 45 minutes several times a week, I munch on a handful of dark chocolate-covered dried cherries (made with Belgian chocolate) from Trader Joe's. (Yes, you should find the time in your busy schedules for exercise, but that's another column!) It kind of counteracts the calories I am burning, but who cares? Those dark chocolate dried cherries are a shear delight, and when the heck are they opening up a Trader Joe's in the Hudson Valley anyway? The nearest ones are in Paramus, N.J., or Hartsdale.
Pie is only the beginning of great pumpkin desserts
Cut the bread into 15 slices, each ½-inch thick. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together the cream, vanilla and sugar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the bowl from the mixer and, using a rubber spatula, fold in the pecan pumpkin butter. Refrigerate until ready to use. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the maple syrup, brandy and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. To assemble the trifle: Place 3 slices of bread in the bottom of a trifle bowl or deep soufflé dish, cutting the slices in halves and quarters as needed to form a single layer of bread. Using a pastry brush, brush the bread with some of the maple syrup mixture and let it soak in.
Eating lean cuts of pork can be just as healthy as other white meats
If you are a meat lover and trying to cut back on fat and cholesterol in your diet, you do not need to limit your meat selections to chicken and turkey. The nutrition profile for some cuts of pork compares favorably with other white meats such as chicken or turkey breast. For example, pork tenderloin has the same amount of fat and slightly fewer calories than a skinless chicken breast of the same size. Adding some lean cuts of pork to your diet can be a great way to add variety.Pork is a great source of lean protein if you pick the lean cuts. Adding protein to your meals helps make your meal more satisfying, for a longer period of time. Consuming a meal with limited protein can leave you hungry a few hours after eating. Pork provides a good source of protein and contains a variety of nutrients found in meats, including iron and zinc.Lean cuts of porkThe tenderloin is the most well-know lean cut of pork.
Yum joins with U.N. to fight hunger
For a week, Yum! Brands Inc. dished out reminders of world hunger, and asked customers to ease the plight while satisfying their cravings for tacos, pizza and fried chicken. The Louisville-based parent of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and other chains orchestrated a global effort to assist the U.N.'s World Food Programme in feeding the hungry. The campaign two months ago was the company's way of commemorating the 10th anniversary of its spinoff from PepsiCo. .
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