Ginger Braised Country-Style Ribs

Serves 6

75 mL soy sauce 5 tbsp

75 mL minced ginger 5 tbsp

15 mL minced garlic 1 tbsp

10 mL dark sesame oil 2 tsp

1 country-style ribs, about 2 lb 1 slab

15 mL vegetable oil 1 tbsp

250 mL chicken broth 1 cup

50 mL medium-dry sherry 1/4 cup

15 mL brown sugar 1 tbsp

15 mL corn starch 1 tbsp

For marinade, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons ginger, 1 tablespoon garlic, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Rub marinade into pork and place in a shallow covered container or in a sealable plastic bag. Marinate, refrigerated, for four hours to overnight. Heat oil in casserole or saucepan just large enough to fit pork. Over medium-high heat sauté remaining ginger for a few sec Ginger Braised Country-Style Ribs Recipe

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All The Sweetness, Without Sugar!

by News Canada

(NC)-Imagine eating sweets without having to think about all the calories you're taking in . . . Believe it or not, it's a reality! Tabletop sweeteners are powerful sugar substitutes used in food products as an alternative to white sugar. Since they contain very few calories, these agents provide a sweet taste without the added energy - much to the delight of people watching their caloric intake.

In addition, tabletop sweeteners are also suitable for people who are affected by diabetes and who need to limit their sugar consumption in order to control their blood glucose level. So when they feel like indulging in a sweet treat, they can reach, for products sweetened with aspartame!

There are two main sugar substitutes on the market: aspartame All The Sweetness, Without Sugar! Recipe

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Tomatoes and Cucumbers

by News Canada

(NC)—Now is the season to enjoy Ontario grown field tomatoes and cucumbers. Although tomatoes and cucumbers are available year round, they are at their best from July to October! Locally grown tomatoes and cucumbers are picked at a greater degree of ripeness than those shipped across the continent. When grown closer to their market, these veggies are left on the vine longer, so their flavour and texture remain at their best.

Although, the tomato is technically a fruit, it is considered by most to be a vegetable because of the way it is used in meals and snacks. The tomato is native to South America and was brought over to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 16th Century. Today, many cultures enjoy tomatoes as part of their dishes. Tomatoes combin Tomatoes and Cucumbers Recipe

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