。
24 • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
LIFESTYLE
WEDNESDAY,JULY9,2003
Fresh summer produce entices eyes,taste buds
Want to embrace true summer fare? Imagine sampling the freshness of a creamy avocado, a juicy mango or papaya or relishing in the terrific two-some tastes of tarragon and thyme, to name a few. With such summer produce on the mind, there's no wonder in wanting to dive into the freshest of foods that summer has to offer.
Summer produce includes all kinds of fruits, vegetables and herbs, including zucchini, corn, eggplant, yellow squash, watermelon, mangoes, raspberries, basil, rosemary and oregano.
There is so much to do with these wonderful foods, why not take advantage and romance some of these gorgeous provisions to create a fantastic, great-tasting meal?
Do it soon though, because the freshest of the fresh are here for only a couple of months. Try the Lawrence Farmers' Market, 10th and Vermont streets.
To get you jump-started, here is a light and sultry meal that is exploding with all kinds of summer flavors. Serve grilled lemon-rosemary pork tenderloin with an avocado, corn, and cherry tomato salad and a blueberry, blackberry and raspberry parfait at a party and your guests will be experiencing the flavors of summer in no time.
8-10 servings
Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
2 boneless pork loins, seasoned with salt and pepper
EAT THIS
1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary leaves chopped
1/8 cup of fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons of Holland mustard
2 tablespoons of dijon mustard
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all ingredients except pork. Place pork in a large dish and pour half of the lemon mixture over pork. Reserve marinade. Marinate no longer than 4 hours.
2. Heat a charcoal or gas grill until hot. Place pork on grill and brown on all sides, 15-20 minutes total. Brush pork tenderloin while turning the pork for five minutes. Move pork to a cool side on the grill, close lid, and cook while still basting until an instant thermometer reads 160 F for 30-40 minutes.
Perserving: 35 calories,1 G fat,10 MG cholesterol,1 G carbohydrate,224 MG sodium,4 G protein,0 G fiber
Christina DiGiacomo cdigiacomo@kansan.com
Corn salad
8-10 servings
4 ears corn, kernels sliced from cobs
2 tablespoons of sugar
20 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into small cubes (squeeze with a little lemon to prevent browning)
5 radishes, sliced
2 tablespoons of fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoon of each extra virgin olive oil and sherry vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add corn and sugar. Cook 3 minutes, drain and pat dry.
2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and serve.
Per serving: 104 calories, 6 G fat, 0 MG cholesterol, 13 G carbohydrate, 8 MG sodium, 2G protein, 2G fiber
Berry Parfait
6 cups of vanilla yogurt
1 pint each of raspberries, blackberries and blueberries
8-10 servings
2 cups of granola
8 sprigs of mint
1. Layer yogurt on the bottom of each parfait or tall glass.
2. Mix together berries and raspberry, honey mixture.
5 tablespoons of each raspberry dressing and honey, mixed together
3. Layer berries, then granola, and alternate until each glass is filled to the top.
4. Garnish with mint leaves and serve immediately.
Per serving: 309 calories, 12 G fat, 19 MG cholesterol, 46 G carbohydrate, 77 MG sodium, 9 G protein, 7 G fiber
HOROSCOPES
DiGiacomo is an Apple Valley, Minn., senior in communication studies. She studied at Dante Alighieri cooking school in Florence, Italy.
If your birthday is this week..
New educational programs and business training will captivate time and attention over the next three months. In the coming weeks, expect key officials to change daily schedules. Remain true to past expectations and, if possible, set firm boundaries. Both romantic partners and long-term friends are highly motivated to bring greater intimacy or security into their lives.
9
Aries (March 21-April 20).
Social indecision and lingering romantic doubts end. Over the next few days, expect creative intimacy to become a reliable theme between loved ones. If so, expect yesterday's misgivings and restrictions to no longer apply. After Thursday, financial planning requires attention. Several weeks of stalled payments or debt need to be resolved. Stay focused.
Taurus (April 21-May 20).
Strained friendships and family disputes are easily settled. Early Tuesday, expect longterm friends or relatives to almost effortlessly describe their feelings. Areas of concern involve past regrets or lost intimacy between loved ones. Accept all revised promises as honest expressions of affection. Thursday through Saturday highlight fast career progress and improved job assignments.
Cancer (June 22-July 22).
Over the next few days, long-term friends ask for greater access to your private life or present unusually creative ideas. Expanded financial commitments, unique educational programs or newly explored sensuality may be on the agenda. Stay open. This is the right time for revised emotional agreements and fresh practices.
Gemini (May 21-June 21).
Early Tuesday, a colleague may reveal private romantic information or an unexpected social history. Over the next few days, many Cancerians will experience an unusually intuitive understanding of body language, subtle gestures and unconscious actions. Watch for sudden glimpses into the motives.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22).
Older officials may challenge your credibility. Instructions to younger employees, personal schedules and financial information are accented. Don't be unnerved. Group frustration and boredom are major influences in the workplace. Remain patient and watch for improvement. After Thursday, explore all romantic compliments.
Virgo (Aug.23-Sept. 22).
Minor home disputes drain your energy this week.Expect loved ones to be moody,mildlycrit-
ical and self-involved. After Wednesday, however, a dramatic increase in social awareness is due to arrive. Watch for friends and relatives to slowly regain a positive perspective. Some Virgos may also experience mild skin irritations.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Business managers and new employees defer to your proposals and authority this week. Late Monday, watch for an atmosphere of acceptance or group awareness to arrive in all working relationships. If needed, use creative skills and past experience to resolve temporary political differences.
Scorpio (Oct.24-Nov.21).
Love, long-term relations and new home commitments are prime topics of discussion. Many Scorpiois will experience a dynamic expansion of romantic relations. Sentimental reflections and yesterday's memories will also offer delightful moments. Unattached Scorpiois can expect dramatic new social invitations and a series of quick proposals.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
Avoid extra business or financial commitments. Co-workers, managers and financial agencies may expect more time and energy than is warranted. Although new work or money ventures are promising, react with caution. This is not the right time to rush into demanding new responsibilities.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20).
Late arriving social information may create controversy. For many Capricorns, relations with loved ones will be disjointed. Watch for friends or trusted relatives to challenge group commitments. Predictable habits or old social patterns are no longer acceptable. Find creative ways to introduce fresh attitudes and activities. After Friday, love relationships begin seven days of decision.
Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19).
Family and social communications are unreliable over the next few days. Expect loved ones to focus on new social information and yet be unwilling to discuss their feelings. Areas of concern involve competing social loyalties, disappointment with friends or a loss of romantic interest. Muddle through; the attitudes of others are not within your control.
Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20).
Lingering romantic questions and unresolved social mistakes can be easily righted. Late Tuesday, expect loved ones to accept your explanations, suggestions or past actions. Although serious events are not at issue, others are receptive to trust, social growth and shared goals. Offer a full description of recent doubts; all will be solved.