THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, October 20, 1996 TAG: 9610170039
SECTION: FLAVOR PAGE: F1 EDITION: FINAL
COLUMN: Morsels
SOURCE: Ruth Fantasia
LENGTH: 62 lines
I'M RARELY excited by calendars, but the 1997 Illustrated Calendar of Fat is one I couldn't resist.
Photographer John Flaherty has succeeded where others have failed. He's converted fat intake into an amusing, sometimes shocking collection of visuals.
The cover photograph of a baked potato next to two very skinny, yet equally fat, french fries is just the beginning. There's the chocolate truffle that contains the same amount of fat as 26 oranges, the one corn chip beside 40 baby carrots and the third of a serving of creamy Parmesan dressing next to 10 pounds of tomatoes. Fat, fat, fat.
Beyond the photography, the calendar makes note of the many silly events and organizations that recognize food, such as the International Association of People Who Dine Over the Sink.
This calendar is a must if you want to remind yourself of the fat grams you're consuming or for anyone who appreciates good photography and good humor. (Notice I did not suggest you buy this for someone else who needs to lose a few pounds).
The 1997 Illustrated Calendar of Fat is available at some bookstores for $11.95 or by mail order for $15.95, including shipping. Send check or money order to Briones Studio, P.O. Box 66082, Auburndale, Mass., or call (800) 967-3713.
Caramel apples
Ever wonder how they make those $7 gourmet caramel apples/ It's not much harder than making regular caramel apples, says the folks at Kraft. Here's how:
Wash, dry, stem the apples and place an ice cream stick in the stem end. Coat a sheet of wax paper with vegetable oil spray.
Microwave 1 (14-ounce) package of caramels and 2 tablespoons water in a 2-cup glass measure on high power for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes, stirring every minute.
Dip apples into hot caramel sauce and turn until coated. Place apples on wax paper and chill 1 to 2 hours.
Repeat melting and dipping directions with another (14-ounce) bag of caramels.
To decorate, roll warm apples in chopped nuts, candy sprinkles, graham-cracker pieces or chocolate chips. Or chill, then drizzle cold apples with melted chocolate.
Market remodeling
At 6 tonight, the Gene Walters' Marketplace on 21st Street in Norfolk will close for remodeling. Shoppers who signed up for a Gold Card at the Gene Walters' store will receive a 10 percent discount when shopping at the Farm Fresh stores on West 21st Street and at Wards Corner. ILLUSTRATION: [Color Photo]
JOHN FLAHERTY
The 1997 Illustrated Calendar of Fat graphically shows the
comparative fat content of various foods.
KRAFT
Celebrate the autumn apple harvest by making gourmet caramel apples. by CNB