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Congratulations to my chicken-smart readers. The first three to answer correctly, Sarah, Debbie and Ed have won a copy of 150 Things to Make with Roast Chicken (And 50 Ways to Roast It) courtesy of Taunton Press.
1. A four pound chicken is typically raised in six weeks with
A. 20 pounds of feed
B. 15 pounds of feed
C. 10 pounds of feed
D. 8 pounds of feed
2. In 1950 what percentage of US chickens were "free range"?
A. 50%
B. 80%
C. 90%
D. 40%
3. You shouldn't eat a chicken liver if it is which color?
A. Green
B. Red
C. Brown
D. Grey
4. Which part of a chicken has the most calories?
A. Gizzard
B. Wing
C. Breast
D. Drumstick
5. In Ancient Rome someone who said "you were raised by a hen" was
A. Insulting you
B Complimenting you
C.Teasing you
D. Annoying you
6. Swiss law requires that all chickens raised in country
A. Have access to the outdoors
B. Have milk with their cereal
C. Are fed organic feed
D. Get chocolate if they lay eggs
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Oh, hey. It's me again. Twice in one week? This is when you start looking for the pod. This recipe for Butter Chicken came up on my Twitter feed a few weeks ago, via Serious Eats. Yes, it's a lot of ingredients and sure, it takes a bit of time....
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Contest Winners
Congratulations to my chicken-smart readers. The first three to answer correctly, Sarah, Debbie and Ed have won a copy of 150 Things to Make with Roast Chicken (And 50 Ways to Roast It) courtesy of Taunton Press.
1. A four pound chicken is typically raised in six weeks with
A. 20 pounds of feed
B. 15 pounds of feed
C. 10 pounds of feed
D. 8 pounds of feed
2. In 1950 what percentage of US chickens were "free range"?
A. 50%
B. 80%
C. 90%
D. 40%
3. You shouldn't eat a chicken liver if it is which color?
A. Green
B. Red
C. Brown
D. Grey
4. Which part of a chicken has the most calories?
A. Gizzard
B. Wing
C. Breast
D. Drumstick
5. In Ancient Rome someone who said "you were raised by a hen" was
A. Insulting you
B Complimenting you
C.Teasing you
D. Annoying you
6. Swiss law requires that all chickens raised in country
A. Have access to the outdoors
B. Have milk with their cereal
C. Are fed organic feed
D. Get chocolate if they lay eggs
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FOOD
- Roast Chicken With Asparagus & Leeks Recipe + Giveaway!
Foster Farms is one of the larger suppliers of chicken in California. It’s a brand you’ll find in most supermarkets. So I was pleased to learn they are now offering organic chicken. At my local supermarket they only had boneless and skinless...
- Bison Rib Roast
For a big celebratory meal, a rib roast is very impressive, especially with the bones in. While beef might be a common choice, bison is also available in a rib roast. I’ve shared my experience cooking several different cuts of bison and how much I enjoy...
- Chicken Roasted In A Pot Recipe
Last month it seemed everyone was roasting a chicken. Perhaps the chill in the air inspired a desire for something comforting and familiar. I couldn't watch a cooking show on television, read a newspaper online or food magazine without staring at...
- Souvenirs: Pesto Alle Noci
One of my souvenirs from the Vucciria market in Palermo was a small jar of walnut pesto. Its contents were listed as walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, and natural flavorings. Actually, when I purchased it I didn't have my dictionary...
- Chicken Tikka Makhani
Oh, hey. It's me again. Twice in one week? This is when you start looking for the pod. This recipe for Butter Chicken came up on my Twitter feed a few weeks ago, via Serious Eats. Yes, it's a lot of ingredients and sure, it takes a bit of time....