This is a copy of a story from 2000. However; The more people I speak with with RA have never heard of this vaccine. I felt comppelled to list this story again on my blog to imform anyone who may never have heard of theis vaccine.. This is a huge becon of light for all.
Corixa Receives U.S. Patent On AnervaX.RA Vaccine for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Health/Medical Writers
SEATTLE--(BW HealthWire)--April 11, 2000
Corixa Corporation (Nasdaq:CRXA), a research- and development-based biotechnology company, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued the Company a patent covering its AnervaX.RA(TM) rheumatoid arthritis (RA) vaccine.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a crippling disease, affecting an estimated 2.5 million Americans and a similar number of people worldwide. The patent, U.S. Patent Number 6,045,796, entitled "Vaccination with Peptide of MHC Class II Molecules for Treatment of Autoimmune Disease," includes claims covering the composition of the AnervaX.RA vaccine, as well as use of the vaccine to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
"This patent issuance represents continued advancement of our autoimmune disease efforts, building on our acquisition of Anergen in February 1999," said Steven Gillis, Ph.D., chairman and chief executive officer of Corixa. "The continued clinical development of our AnervaX.RA vaccine and the subsequent issuance of patents for the potential vaccine are important steps toward commercialization of this novel approach to the treatment of arthritis."
About Corixa's AnervaX.RA Vaccine
AnervaX.RA vaccine is a synthetic 20-amino acid peptide sequence (amino acids 57-76) from the Beta chain of the specific MHC class II molecules genetically linked to RA, and includes a "shared epitope," that is common to approximately 90 percent of RA patients. In autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, the body erroneously recognizes components of cells or tissues as foreign antigens. These autoantigens are presented to the immune system by disease-linked MHC class II molecules on the surface of antigen-presenting cells (APC). The vaccine is designed to act as a therapeutic vaccine stimulating the production of a neutralizing immune response that prevents the autoimmune disease cascade by specifically blocking the presentation of self-antigen by disease-linked MHC molecules to autoreactive T cells that cause rheumatoid arthritis, potentially halting the progression of the disease. In a Phase I/II study, the vaccine provided sustained clinical benefit for up to twelve weeks after the last injection in a substantial proportion of patients with long-standing active RA, and had a low frequency of side effects. The peptide vaccine is one application of the AnervaX(TM) technology platform. Other applications include a peptide vaccine for the treatment of Type I diabetes, which is in pre-clinical development.
About Corixa
Corixa is a research- and development-based biotechnology company committed to treating and preventing autoimmune diseases, cancer and infectious diseases by understanding and directing the immune system. Corixa is focused on immunotherapeutic products and has a broad technology platform enabling both fully integrated vaccine design and the use of its separate, proprietary vaccine components on a standalone basis. The company partners with numerous developers and marketers of pharmaceuticals and diagnostic products with the goal of making its potential products, Powered by Corixa(TM), available to patients around the world. Corixa was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, Wash., with additional operations in Hamilton, Mont. and Redwood City, Calif. For more information, please visit Corixa's website at www.corixa.com or call the company's investor relations information line at 877/4CORIXA or 877/426-7492.
Forward Looking Statements
Except for the historical information presented, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include the failure of the AnervaX.RA vaccine to progress in clinical trials, adverse patient responses to the vaccine or the failure to prove safe or efficacious in the event of further clinical trials, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Corixa's public disclosure filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, and the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3/A, filed on April 7, 2000. Copies of Corixa's public disclosure filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are available from its investor relations department.
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COPYRIGHT 2008 Gale, Cengage Learning
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
A copy of an email I have received this Morning from a faithful follower whom I hold the utmost respect for, Lizzy
RE: As a donor, through my husband, ,HKMS gave as a gift to me for Christmas, a donation. I feel compelled for you to link all URL, ss feeds and blogs to this most valuable book - developed by an amazing woman and friend - who has beat all odds - who like your own missions, only seeks to help people suffering from all forms of Arthritis.
In addition, it has been a pleasure to have spoken with the directors of your organization. As I suffer too, from RA -this book is going to be a winner. Feel free to add comments to the blog. It is outstanding. Real practical advice for real people suffering from a real disease.
http://cookingphysicallychallenged.blogspot.com/
My best to all of you!
Elizabeth Kvaale
Thank you Lizzy you are a wonderful friend!
In addition, it has been a pleasure to have spoken with the directors of your organization. As I suffer too, from RA -this book is going to be a winner. Feel free to add comments to the blog. It is outstanding. Real practical advice for real people suffering from a real disease.
http://cookingphysicallychallenged.blogspot.com/
My best to all of you!
Elizabeth Kvaale
Thank you Lizzy you are a wonderful friend!
Friday, May 15, 2009
FOLLOWING DREAMS WITH ARTHRITIS
Good Morning All!
Today I would like to talk about following your dreams with arthritis. When I first got sick 26 years ago I thought any hope of living a normal life was gone , much less pursuing my dreams. I must admit I did allow my disease to define who I was for many years. I had more pity parties than I care to admit. I gained over 100 pounds. My life was spiraling out of control. One morning I looked into the mirror and had no idea who was looking back at me. I was sickened! A very wise friend said to me it you do not get up and move you are going to die. As I returned to my favorite spot ion the couch with yet another enormous spoon of peanut butter I began to think about those words. I watched my son playing on the floor knowing I could not get on the floor with him, Hell I never could have gotten up. That was my light bulb moment. My life was passing me by.
I gathered up my 3 year old and went outside to take a walk. I could not walk far I was in so much pain and so very out of shape!. I remember making it about 1/4 of a block, before I thought I was just going to die. The next day came and I walked again. I did not eat my daily dose of peanut butter about 1/2 cup on this day. Over the next month I continued to walk everyday adding a few feet. I also cut out a different fatty food. At the end of the month I had lost nearly 10 pounds. I than replace my breakfast and dinner with a fresh fruit smoothie. I still enjoyed a nice lunch. I was now walking over a mile. At the end of two months I had lost over 30 pounds. The more weight I lost the better I felt. I joined a support group for arthritis. The weight continued to melt away as the months went by. I began to have dreams and feelings of happiness that were gone for so long. By the time a year passed I was 5'9" tall and 128 pounds of happiness, a whopping 100 pounds was gone. I lost entire another person! That was almost 14 years ago and I am still at 128 - 130. I now have dreams that I pursued and achieved. I have written two books, won over 50 national recipe contests, cooked off on the food network, worked as an art director in the motion picture industry and was a celebrity interviewer . I have a wonderful life! I do any and everything I desire. I tell myself on a daily basis, pain and sickness can no longer control me I control it. I am not saying life is a breeze its not for any of else. I am simply saying find your dreams and never lose sight of them, any thing is possible when you believe! The following is a healthy recipe I am sure you will enjoy.
Baba Ghanoush with Garlic Pita Points
Yields 4 servings
1 large eggplant, baked and peeled
1 medium red onion, rough chopped
1 small red bell pepper, rough chopped
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 T. freshly-squeezed lemon juice, can be substituted for bottled lemon juice [Can they use lemon juice from a bottle?]
1 T. lemon zest
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped plus sprigs for garnish
Fill the bottom of a steam basket pot with water, place over high heat, peel, and cube eggplant into 1-inch cubes. Place eggplant in the basket and steam until tender. Remove eggplant and place in the food processor. Add onion, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, salt, and pepper purée to the eggplant until smooth. Drain any excess liquid and spoon mixture into a serving bowl. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve with pita points.
Yields 4 servings
1 large eggplant, baked and peeled
1 medium red onion, rough chopped
1 small red bell pepper, rough chopped
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 T. freshly-squeezed lemon juice, can be substituted for bottled lemon juice [Can they use lemon juice from a bottle?]
1 T. lemon zest
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped plus sprigs for garnish
Fill the bottom of a steam basket pot with water, place over high heat, peel, and cube eggplant into 1-inch cubes. Place eggplant in the basket and steam until tender. Remove eggplant and place in the food processor. Add onion, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, salt, and pepper purée to the eggplant until smooth. Drain any excess liquid and spoon mixture into a serving bowl. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve with pita points.
BOXER AND BOND INTRODUCE BILL TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR MILLIONS WITH ARTHRITIS
Boxer and Bond Introduce Bill To Provide Relief for Millions with Arthritis
Media Contact:Carol GalbreathArthritis Foundation(404) 965-7595
ATLANTA, May 6, 2009 -- A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate today will strengthen efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis – the nation’s most common cause of disability. The bi-partisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Kit Bond (R-Mo.), and Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) will address a disease that impacts more than 46 million adults and nearly 300,000 children.
"Even as the number of people with arthritis rises, federal funding for arthritis research has declined in today’s dollar, and intervention programs that could limit the impact are being underutilized."
John H. Klippel, M.D., president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation
"I am proud to sponsor this legislation with Senators Bond and Kennedy. By learning more about the causes of this devastating condition, we can provide millions of children and adults living with arthritis better treatments and a new sense of hope," said Boxer.
Arthritis is a debilitating disease that comes with a stiff price tag, costing the U.S. economy $128 billion annually in direct and indirect medical costs. It accounts for 44 million outpatient visits, 992,100 hospitalizations and 9,367 deaths.
The Arthritis Foundation applauds the efforts of Boxer and Bond for introducing the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (S. 984) and urges Congress to take swift action.
"Even as the number of people with arthritis rises, federal funding for arthritis research has declined in today's dollar, and intervention programs that could limit the impact are being underutilized," says John H. Klippel, MD, president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation.
The Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act would enhance rheumatic disease research and expand efforts to prevent, treat and care for people with arthritis and related rheumatic diseases by:
Enhancing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s public health activities related to arthritis
Expanding and strengthening National Institutes of Health programs relating to juvenile arthritis
Establishing a juvenile arthritis population database
Enhancing support for training programs
Establishing a loan repayment program for pediatric rheumatologists to address the country’s severe shortage of these critical health care providers
Most Americans are unaware of the seriousness of arthritis and the impact it can have on their lives. As the baby boomer population ages, the prevalence of arthritis is expected to rise significantly by 40 percent, from 46 million Americans now to 67 million Americans by 2030. The Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act will expand the reach of effective strategies aimed at disability prevention and management.
"Arthritis is not just an old person's disease; it is a national epidemic that afflicts people of all ages. This bipartisan bill will provide the federal investment needed to beat this painful disease," said Bond.
The Arthritis Foundation urges Americans, both young and old, to show support for this bill by contacting their members of Congress. Visit the Arthritis Foundation Web site at www.arthritis.org/advocacy.php to become an advocate.
About the Arthritis FoundationThe Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs of some 46 million Americans living with arthritis, the nation's most common cause of disability. Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple services points located throughout the country.The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $400 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps individuals take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
Media Contact:Carol GalbreathArthritis Foundation(404) 965-7595
ATLANTA, May 6, 2009 -- A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate today will strengthen efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis – the nation’s most common cause of disability. The bi-partisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Kit Bond (R-Mo.), and Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) will address a disease that impacts more than 46 million adults and nearly 300,000 children.
"Even as the number of people with arthritis rises, federal funding for arthritis research has declined in today’s dollar, and intervention programs that could limit the impact are being underutilized."
John H. Klippel, M.D., president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation
"I am proud to sponsor this legislation with Senators Bond and Kennedy. By learning more about the causes of this devastating condition, we can provide millions of children and adults living with arthritis better treatments and a new sense of hope," said Boxer.
Arthritis is a debilitating disease that comes with a stiff price tag, costing the U.S. economy $128 billion annually in direct and indirect medical costs. It accounts for 44 million outpatient visits, 992,100 hospitalizations and 9,367 deaths.
The Arthritis Foundation applauds the efforts of Boxer and Bond for introducing the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (S. 984) and urges Congress to take swift action.
"Even as the number of people with arthritis rises, federal funding for arthritis research has declined in today's dollar, and intervention programs that could limit the impact are being underutilized," says John H. Klippel, MD, president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation.
The Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act would enhance rheumatic disease research and expand efforts to prevent, treat and care for people with arthritis and related rheumatic diseases by:
Enhancing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s public health activities related to arthritis
Expanding and strengthening National Institutes of Health programs relating to juvenile arthritis
Establishing a juvenile arthritis population database
Enhancing support for training programs
Establishing a loan repayment program for pediatric rheumatologists to address the country’s severe shortage of these critical health care providers
Most Americans are unaware of the seriousness of arthritis and the impact it can have on their lives. As the baby boomer population ages, the prevalence of arthritis is expected to rise significantly by 40 percent, from 46 million Americans now to 67 million Americans by 2030. The Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act will expand the reach of effective strategies aimed at disability prevention and management.
"Arthritis is not just an old person's disease; it is a national epidemic that afflicts people of all ages. This bipartisan bill will provide the federal investment needed to beat this painful disease," said Bond.
The Arthritis Foundation urges Americans, both young and old, to show support for this bill by contacting their members of Congress. Visit the Arthritis Foundation Web site at www.arthritis.org/advocacy.php to become an advocate.
About the Arthritis FoundationThe Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs of some 46 million Americans living with arthritis, the nation's most common cause of disability. Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple services points located throughout the country.The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $400 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps individuals take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
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NEW DRUG APPROVED FIGHTS THREE FORMS OF ARTHRITIS
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: April 24, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration approved a potential blockbuster drug from Johnson & Johnson on Friday that fights three forms of arthritis caused by immune-system disorders.
The injectable medication, called Simponi, is essentially a follow-up to the multibillion-dollar drug Remicade, which is marketed in the United States by Johnson & Johnson and in Europe and other countries by the Schering-Plough Corporation.
Combined sales of the drug were more than $5 billion last year.
Sales of the new drug would be similarly split between the two companies.
F.D.A. regulators have approved the drug for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, a painful, progressive form of spinal arthritis. All three forms of arthritis are chronic disorders in which the immune system attacks joints, causing stiffness, pain and restricted motion.
The drug is injected under the skin once a month. It is made to be used alongside drugs that suppress the immune system.
Johnson & Johnson and Schering have described the drug as the new standard of so-called tumor necrosis factor blockers, a group of drugs that includes Enbrel from Wyeth and Amgen, and Humira from Abbott Laboratories. Unlike Simponi, those drugs are generally injected once every week or two weeks.
The drug class works by engaging and neutralizing a protein that, when overproduced, causes inflammation and damage to bones, cartilage and other tissue.
The moneymaking potential of Simponi and Remicade is among the reasons Merck & Company, of Whitehouse Station, N.J., is acquiring Schering-Plough for $41.1 billion.
Millions Living with arthritis
There are millions of People living their lives with some form of arthritis . There are over one hundred different kinds of arthritis ranging from mild to severe. I have to say my pet peeve is when a person says to me on a painful day, take an aspirin that's what I do when my arthritis acts up, its just a little ache. As many of you may or may not know not all forms of arthritis are cured with an aspirin. For example Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common but also one of the most severe. It effects mostly women in their early twenties. However; The numbers are quickly on the rise for children and men. RA, as it is referred to is a very debilitating disease that can steal your life as you know it very quickly if you allow it. A simple way to explain how RA is different from inflammatory arthritis is, RA patients immune systems are confused the immune system attacks itself along with the persons joints and other major organs in the body as it progresses. Inflammatory arthritis usually comes with age and wear and tear on the joints, both are painful and cause swelling and stiffness. RA, patients need constant supervision from their doctors and need to be on a medication routine to suppress the immune system. Whereas; inflammatory arthritis patients can take an aspirin in most cases to relieve the pain. I think the public needs to be aware of the different forms and how they affect the person afflicted. Knowledge is power when you are battling any disease. If you have any form arthritis, physical limitations caused by chronic pain or injury or even chronic fatigue syndrom this is the site for you to freely be able to talk about your pain. How it may interrupt your life, make living a normal life a chore, every day struggles as well as triumphs, share your story, thoughts, recipes and most importantly your successes!
Have you ever felt that your arthritis was consuming your life sucking every drop of energy you have; making ordinary tasks and daily activities almost impossible to complete. This was what I was talking about when I said if you allow it to consume your life. When You find yourself focusing on the pain and deformity and not your life just getting through the day is almost impossible. You must redirect your focus on something positive. You may be thinking , I am in so much pain I can't do that. Yes you can, try focusing on a happy event if only for a few minutes it gave you a few minute break from the doom and gloom thoughts. Then the next time try to make the happy thoughts last a few minutes longer. Some may find that hard to do, so try calling a friend or reading a small article in a magazine or book. The key is to keep your mind busy. A busy mind does not have time for painful thoughts. Believe me I know there is times when the pain is so severe that this will not work. I am not talking about those times. It is so important and I can not stress enough to not allow the arthritis to take control of your life, you need to take control of the disease.
You can make changes to your lifestyle to make living with arthritis easier. One is to find your balance between activity and rest. Do not over do it on a good day because you feel good. You will pay for it later that night. It is so important to stay active, it is like the old adage move it or lose it, so true here people. Maintain a healthy weight, the more weight your joints have to carry the more pain you will feel. So maintain your normal body weight. Stay Positive, avoid stressful situations whenever possible. Buy a fish tank and fill it with fish, very calming to watch, do what you enjoy! Arthritis is an unpredictable disease, as is what the future holds for its victims. Allowing yourself to Accept that you have this chronic and painful illness is the first step in dealing with it. Taking controll of your disease is the next step. Your life as you knew it now holds a brand new reality with limitations. So stay Positive, active and informed, share your thoughts, never suffer in silence and live the best life possible!
Quote of the day: It is your life and only your life to live. This allows you to decide how you chose to live it.
I wanted to share a recipe with you today. My family loves this sheet cake. A very simple recipe.
Bayou Sludge cake
2 cups all purpose flour sifted
2 cups sugar sifted
½ cup Hershey’s coco powder
¼ tsp salt
1 stick unsalted butter melted
½ cup canola oil
1 cup water
1 cup butter milk
1 tsp; baking soda mixed into the buttermilk 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 eggs room temperature
2 Tablespoons Godiva Liqueur, original flavor it is a chocolate flavor
Candy ice crystals for decorating
Prepare a 17.31 x 12.25 baking sheet with non stick baking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, sugar, coco and salt set aside. Using a medium sauce pan add butter, oil and water heat over medium heat just until melted and whisk until blended, remove from heat, allow standing 5 minutes. Mix the buttermilk and baking soda together and allow standing about 3 minutes. In a bowl of a stand mixer armed with the whisk attachment add butter mixture and turn mixer speed to medium slowly temper in the buttermilk mixture. To the stand mixer bowl mixture slowly add the dry ingredients with blended add eggs mix for about 30 seconds scraping the sides until well blended, lastly add the liqueur mix until blended, pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 16 to 20 minutes until pick comes out clean, remove from oven and allow standing for about 5 minutes. In the mean time while the cake in the oven prepare frosting, you will be icing this cake while it is hot.
Icing:
1 stick unsalted butter
½ cup buttermilk
1 lb. Confectioners sugar
5 Tablespoons of Hershey’s coco powder
½ tsp salt Baked Beef, Chorizo and Corn Empanadas
1 ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons Godiva liqueur original flavor, it is a chocolate flavor
In a small sauce pan melt butter. Place the melted butter into a clean stand mixer bowl allow standing for 5 minutes to slightly cool. Temper in the buttermilk while mixer is on medium low speed. Slowly add powder sugar until blended add coco, vanilla and liqueur turn up to medium to medium high and mix until creamy it will be pour able but not watery. When the cake comes out allow standing for 5 minutes and pour icing over the cake and spread out evenly over entire cake, allow standing for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with ice crystal candy or candy of your choice. Serve warm or completely cooled it is really great ether way.
2 cups all purpose flour sifted
2 cups sugar sifted
½ cup Hershey’s coco powder
¼ tsp salt
1 stick unsalted butter melted
½ cup canola oil
1 cup water
1 cup butter milk
1 tsp; baking soda mixed into the buttermilk 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 eggs room temperature
2 Tablespoons Godiva Liqueur, original flavor it is a chocolate flavor
Candy ice crystals for decorating
Prepare a 17.31 x 12.25 baking sheet with non stick baking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, sugar, coco and salt set aside. Using a medium sauce pan add butter, oil and water heat over medium heat just until melted and whisk until blended, remove from heat, allow standing 5 minutes. Mix the buttermilk and baking soda together and allow standing about 3 minutes. In a bowl of a stand mixer armed with the whisk attachment add butter mixture and turn mixer speed to medium slowly temper in the buttermilk mixture. To the stand mixer bowl mixture slowly add the dry ingredients with blended add eggs mix for about 30 seconds scraping the sides until well blended, lastly add the liqueur mix until blended, pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 16 to 20 minutes until pick comes out clean, remove from oven and allow standing for about 5 minutes. In the mean time while the cake in the oven prepare frosting, you will be icing this cake while it is hot.
Icing:
1 stick unsalted butter
½ cup buttermilk
1 lb. Confectioners sugar
5 Tablespoons of Hershey’s coco powder
½ tsp salt Baked Beef, Chorizo and Corn Empanadas
1 ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons Godiva liqueur original flavor, it is a chocolate flavor
In a small sauce pan melt butter. Place the melted butter into a clean stand mixer bowl allow standing for 5 minutes to slightly cool. Temper in the buttermilk while mixer is on medium low speed. Slowly add powder sugar until blended add coco, vanilla and liqueur turn up to medium to medium high and mix until creamy it will be pour able but not watery. When the cake comes out allow standing for 5 minutes and pour icing over the cake and spread out evenly over entire cake, allow standing for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with ice crystal candy or candy of your choice. Serve warm or completely cooled it is really great ether way.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
QUICK CULINARY RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Culinary resource directory
Your site for all top name-brand kitchen appliances as well kitchen gadgets:
www.cooking.com
Cooking.com4086 Del Rey AvenueMarina Del Rey, CA 90292Phone: (310) 827-1700
To order by phone: 1-800-663-8810For Customer Service: 1-877-999-2433For callers outside of the U.S. and Canada, please call (310) 450-3270. Our customer service hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Pacific time; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Pacific time.
Marx Foods is one-stop shopping for exotic meats, fish, poultry, gifts, and recipe contests. This is a wonderful resource for any home or professional cook. Their staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about preparing foods. They also put out an informative newsletter every month. They host several recipe contests through the year.
Marx Foods
PO Box 540
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Phone: 1-866-588-6279
Fax: 1-206-381-0262
www.marxfood.com
Pastry Chef Central is a site for any baking need imaginable. Their products are top quality and affordable with extremely fast processing and shipping. If you are a professional pastry chef or a home enthusiastic, Pastry Central is a must-have contact for all of your baking supplies.
Order Submission: www.pastrychef.comMail: Pastry Chef Central, Inc.1355 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 302Boca Raton, Florida 33486-3303561-999-9483Fax: 561-999-1282Order status inquiries only: 888-750-CHEFE-mail: customer_service@pastrychef.comBusiness hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.
Chef’s Tools are an arthritis friendly resource as well as a good resource for any cook or chef. This company carries OXO Kitchen Tools. They are lightweight and thick-handled, very useful for arthritis patients.
www.cheftools.com
309 S Cloverdale street C35
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: 206-933-0700
Toll-free: 866-716-2433
Fax: 206-7164414
The Find is an arthritis friendly resource. Most all of the kitchen gadgets they sell are either plastic or lightweight and are very affordable.
thefind.com
TheFind, Inc.310 Villa St.Mountain View, CA 94041
A nice site to ask questions about arthritis is
www.arthritis.com
For everything you could ever possibly want to help make living with a physical challenge easier—from cooking tools to bathing tools—the number one site in my opinion is the Wright Stuff. They have a wide variety of items for patients with rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, handicap, disability, and therapy utensils, tools, devices.
The Wright Stuff, Inc.
Grenada, MS
Toll-free: 1-877-750-0376
www.arthritissupplies.com
For the hard to find herbs in off-season:
San Francisco
250 14th street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Toll-free: 1-800-227-4530
Phone: 1-415-861-7174
www.sfherb.com
For fresh, wild Alaska salmon:
Seabear Smokehouse
605 30th street
PO Box 591
Anacortes, WA 98221
www.seabear.com
Toll-free: 1-800-645-3474
For Thailand, China, Japan, Indian spices and food:
The Oriental Pantry
423 Great Road (rt. 2 A)
Acton, MA 01720
Phone: 1-978-265-4576
Fax: 1-781-275-4506
www.orientalpantry.com
For all your organic needs:
Diamond Organics
PO Box 2159
Freedom, CA 95019
Phone: 1-888-674-2642
www.diamondorganics.com
For all ethnic foods, including Italian vinegars:
Formaggio Kitchens
244 Huron Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 1-617-354-4750
Fax:1-617-547-5680
www.formaggiokitchen.com
For Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spices and oils:
Sultan’s Delight
59 88th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Phone: 1-800-852-5046
Fax: 1-718-745-2563
www.sultansdelight.com
For heirloom foods and hard-to-find organics, kitchen wares, and more:
Gold Mine Natural Foods
7805 Arjons Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: 1-800-475-3663
Fax: 1-858-695-0811
www.goldminenaturalfood.com
For a wide selection of foods to prepare, this is one of my favorite sites. Everything is easy to make and tastes gourmet.
Tastefully Simple
Your consultant is:
Etta PainterID#: 0059674
Phone: 412-793-0634
EttaPainter1@verizon.net
www.tastefullysimple.com
Your site for all top name-brand kitchen appliances as well kitchen gadgets:
www.cooking.com
Cooking.com4086 Del Rey AvenueMarina Del Rey, CA 90292Phone: (310) 827-1700
To order by phone: 1-800-663-8810For Customer Service: 1-877-999-2433For callers outside of the U.S. and Canada, please call (310) 450-3270. Our customer service hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Pacific time; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Pacific time.
Marx Foods is one-stop shopping for exotic meats, fish, poultry, gifts, and recipe contests. This is a wonderful resource for any home or professional cook. Their staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about preparing foods. They also put out an informative newsletter every month. They host several recipe contests through the year.
Marx Foods
PO Box 540
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Phone: 1-866-588-6279
Fax: 1-206-381-0262
www.marxfood.com
Pastry Chef Central is a site for any baking need imaginable. Their products are top quality and affordable with extremely fast processing and shipping. If you are a professional pastry chef or a home enthusiastic, Pastry Central is a must-have contact for all of your baking supplies.
Order Submission: www.pastrychef.comMail: Pastry Chef Central, Inc.1355 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 302Boca Raton, Florida 33486-3303561-999-9483Fax: 561-999-1282Order status inquiries only: 888-750-CHEFE-mail: customer_service@pastrychef.comBusiness hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.
Chef’s Tools are an arthritis friendly resource as well as a good resource for any cook or chef. This company carries OXO Kitchen Tools. They are lightweight and thick-handled, very useful for arthritis patients.
www.cheftools.com
309 S Cloverdale street C35
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: 206-933-0700
Toll-free: 866-716-2433
Fax: 206-7164414
The Find is an arthritis friendly resource. Most all of the kitchen gadgets they sell are either plastic or lightweight and are very affordable.
thefind.com
TheFind, Inc.310 Villa St.Mountain View, CA 94041
A nice site to ask questions about arthritis is
www.arthritis.com
For everything you could ever possibly want to help make living with a physical challenge easier—from cooking tools to bathing tools—the number one site in my opinion is the Wright Stuff. They have a wide variety of items for patients with rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, handicap, disability, and therapy utensils, tools, devices.
The Wright Stuff, Inc.
Grenada, MS
Toll-free: 1-877-750-0376
www.arthritissupplies.com
For the hard to find herbs in off-season:
San Francisco
250 14th street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Toll-free: 1-800-227-4530
Phone: 1-415-861-7174
www.sfherb.com
For fresh, wild Alaska salmon:
Seabear Smokehouse
605 30th street
PO Box 591
Anacortes, WA 98221
www.seabear.com
Toll-free: 1-800-645-3474
For Thailand, China, Japan, Indian spices and food:
The Oriental Pantry
423 Great Road (rt. 2 A)
Acton, MA 01720
Phone: 1-978-265-4576
Fax: 1-781-275-4506
www.orientalpantry.com
For all your organic needs:
Diamond Organics
PO Box 2159
Freedom, CA 95019
Phone: 1-888-674-2642
www.diamondorganics.com
For all ethnic foods, including Italian vinegars:
Formaggio Kitchens
244 Huron Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 1-617-354-4750
Fax:1-617-547-5680
www.formaggiokitchen.com
For Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spices and oils:
Sultan’s Delight
59 88th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Phone: 1-800-852-5046
Fax: 1-718-745-2563
www.sultansdelight.com
For heirloom foods and hard-to-find organics, kitchen wares, and more:
Gold Mine Natural Foods
7805 Arjons Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: 1-800-475-3663
Fax: 1-858-695-0811
www.goldminenaturalfood.com
For a wide selection of foods to prepare, this is one of my favorite sites. Everything is easy to make and tastes gourmet.
Tastefully Simple
Your consultant is:
Etta PainterID#: 0059674
Phone: 412-793-0634
EttaPainter1@verizon.net
www.tastefullysimple.com
Favorite recipes: you are welcome to share your own
Bacon-Cheese Omelet with Ranchero Sauce
Yields 4 servings
8 large eggs
4 T. water
salt and pepper to taste
¼ tsp. cream of tarter
2 T. butter
1 jar Hormel real bacon bits
8 oz. Colby and jack shredded cheese mix (store bought)
1 batch ranchero sauce
4 oz. Manchego cheese, shredded
In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, water, salt, pepper, and cream of tarter until fluffy. Preheat large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add butter to melt. Pour egg mixture in hot pan. Using a spatula, push egg away from the side and tilt pan to let uncooked egg slide into its place. Repeat until all the really runny egg is gone; reduce heat to low and flip. Top with bacon bits and Colby-jack mix. Continue to cook about 45 seconds. Remove from pan, top with hot ranchero sauce, and top off with shredded manchego cheese, serve with fresh tomato slices.
Ranchero Sauce:
6 to 8 servings
2 T. olive oil
1 large red onion, diced
2 pablano chilies; deseeded, peeled, and diced
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and diced
3 (15.4 oz.) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 T. ground cumin
1 ½ tsp. McCormick’s cayenne pepper
½ tsp. celery salt
Salt and pepper to taste
Using a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, onion, red pepper, and poblano chilies. Sauté until almost soft. Add the tomatoes, bring to a boil, stir in cumin, cayenne, celery salt, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes or until it reduces by a fourth and begins to thicken. Serve hot over eggs, poultry, beef, pork, or fish. Physically challenged: Use method #3—dicing; #2— whisking; and #1—shredding cheese.
Barbecue Chicken, Southern Style
Yields 8 servings
8 chicken legs and thighs (as one piece)
16 T. Butter
1 batch chicken rub (recipe to follow)
1 batch Southern barbecue sauce (recipe to follow)
fresh parsley for garnish
fresh lemon sliced and twisted for garnish
Chicken rub:
5 T. smoked paprika
¼ c. light brown sugar
2 T. kosher salt
1 ½ T. ground cumin
1 T. ground allspice
1 T. chipotle chili powder
Whisk all ingredients together in small bowl.
Sweet Southern Barbecue Sauce:
3 c. water
3 c. ketchup
1 ¾ c. brown sugar
2 ½ T. minced garlic
1 small lemon sliced
6 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 ½ tsp onion
1 ½ tsp. chili powder
3 tsp. hickory-flavored liquid smoke
Place all above ingredients in a medium pot and whisk together. Simmer on medium heat for 45 minutes to an hour or until it has reduced by at least a third and thickens.
Use the lemon slices as a garnish over finished chicken.
Preheat grill on medium heat. Prepare two large sheet pans with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Wash chicken, pat dry. Place chicken on baking pans. Lift the skin and rub with butter as far as you can. Push your fingers. Then lift skin again and place about 1 tsp. to 1 ½ tsp. of chicken rub under skin—rub it in good. Then rub the outside skin with butter and chicken rub. Continue this until all 8 leg thigh pieces are done. Place chicken on preheated grill at 350°F for about 40 minutes to 1 hour with lid down. Turn every 10 to 20 minutes. Apply sauce during the last fifteen minutes of cooking to both sides with a barbecue mop or a paintbrush. Remove chicken from grill. Cover in sweet barbecue sauce and let stand five minutes. Garnish with lemon and fresh parsley.
Greek-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Rosemary, and Thyme
Yields 4 medium breasts or 2 extra-large breasts
4 small to medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 2 large ones (butterflied)
4 T. olive oil to coat breasts
3 tsp. Covender’s all-purpose Greek seasoning (for coating of breasts)
Goat cheese stuffing:
4 oz. goat cheese (soft)
1 ½ tsp. rosemary
½ tsp. thyme
¼ tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/8 tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. garlic powder
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a medium baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Wash, pat dry, and filet chicken breasts. Set to the side. To make the stuffing, place goat cheese, rosemary, thyme, pepper, salt, and garlic powder into a small bowl. Using a fork, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together. We are now ready to stuff the breasts. First, evenly divide the stuffing into 2 or 4 portions, depending on how many breasts you are using. Using your hands, form each portion of cheese into a small log, open a breast, place stuffing in, and simply fold breast back over. Lightly press together. Rub each breast with softened butter and liberally sprinkle about 1 tsp. per breast with Greek seasoning. Use more if needed. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and continue cooking for another 20 minutes or until meat reaches 180 degrees.
Yields 4 servings
8 large eggs
4 T. water
salt and pepper to taste
¼ tsp. cream of tarter
2 T. butter
1 jar Hormel real bacon bits
8 oz. Colby and jack shredded cheese mix (store bought)
1 batch ranchero sauce
4 oz. Manchego cheese, shredded
In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, water, salt, pepper, and cream of tarter until fluffy. Preheat large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add butter to melt. Pour egg mixture in hot pan. Using a spatula, push egg away from the side and tilt pan to let uncooked egg slide into its place. Repeat until all the really runny egg is gone; reduce heat to low and flip. Top with bacon bits and Colby-jack mix. Continue to cook about 45 seconds. Remove from pan, top with hot ranchero sauce, and top off with shredded manchego cheese, serve with fresh tomato slices.
Ranchero Sauce:
6 to 8 servings
2 T. olive oil
1 large red onion, diced
2 pablano chilies; deseeded, peeled, and diced
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and diced
3 (15.4 oz.) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 T. ground cumin
1 ½ tsp. McCormick’s cayenne pepper
½ tsp. celery salt
Salt and pepper to taste
Using a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, onion, red pepper, and poblano chilies. Sauté until almost soft. Add the tomatoes, bring to a boil, stir in cumin, cayenne, celery salt, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes or until it reduces by a fourth and begins to thicken. Serve hot over eggs, poultry, beef, pork, or fish. Physically challenged: Use method #3—dicing; #2— whisking; and #1—shredding cheese.
Barbecue Chicken, Southern Style
Yields 8 servings
8 chicken legs and thighs (as one piece)
16 T. Butter
1 batch chicken rub (recipe to follow)
1 batch Southern barbecue sauce (recipe to follow)
fresh parsley for garnish
fresh lemon sliced and twisted for garnish
Chicken rub:
5 T. smoked paprika
¼ c. light brown sugar
2 T. kosher salt
1 ½ T. ground cumin
1 T. ground allspice
1 T. chipotle chili powder
Whisk all ingredients together in small bowl.
Sweet Southern Barbecue Sauce:
3 c. water
3 c. ketchup
1 ¾ c. brown sugar
2 ½ T. minced garlic
1 small lemon sliced
6 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 ½ tsp onion
1 ½ tsp. chili powder
3 tsp. hickory-flavored liquid smoke
Place all above ingredients in a medium pot and whisk together. Simmer on medium heat for 45 minutes to an hour or until it has reduced by at least a third and thickens.
Use the lemon slices as a garnish over finished chicken.
Preheat grill on medium heat. Prepare two large sheet pans with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Wash chicken, pat dry. Place chicken on baking pans. Lift the skin and rub with butter as far as you can. Push your fingers. Then lift skin again and place about 1 tsp. to 1 ½ tsp. of chicken rub under skin—rub it in good. Then rub the outside skin with butter and chicken rub. Continue this until all 8 leg thigh pieces are done. Place chicken on preheated grill at 350°F for about 40 minutes to 1 hour with lid down. Turn every 10 to 20 minutes. Apply sauce during the last fifteen minutes of cooking to both sides with a barbecue mop or a paintbrush. Remove chicken from grill. Cover in sweet barbecue sauce and let stand five minutes. Garnish with lemon and fresh parsley.
Greek-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Rosemary, and Thyme
Yields 4 medium breasts or 2 extra-large breasts
4 small to medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 2 large ones (butterflied)
4 T. olive oil to coat breasts
3 tsp. Covender’s all-purpose Greek seasoning (for coating of breasts)
Goat cheese stuffing:
4 oz. goat cheese (soft)
1 ½ tsp. rosemary
½ tsp. thyme
¼ tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/8 tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. garlic powder
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a medium baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Wash, pat dry, and filet chicken breasts. Set to the side. To make the stuffing, place goat cheese, rosemary, thyme, pepper, salt, and garlic powder into a small bowl. Using a fork, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together. We are now ready to stuff the breasts. First, evenly divide the stuffing into 2 or 4 portions, depending on how many breasts you are using. Using your hands, form each portion of cheese into a small log, open a breast, place stuffing in, and simply fold breast back over. Lightly press together. Rub each breast with softened butter and liberally sprinkle about 1 tsp. per breast with Greek seasoning. Use more if needed. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and continue cooking for another 20 minutes or until meat reaches 180 degrees.
Recipes
Fire Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Yields 6 servings
1 (15.5 oz.) can chickpeas
1 T. minced garlic, jarred
¼ tsp. kosher salt
2 large fire roasted peppers, a touch of the juice (Seres gourmet brand or your favorite brand; fresh is also great.)
Drain chickpeas, place in the food processor armed with the cutting blade, add remaining ingredients to food processor, and pulse until desired texture for about 35 seconds. Serve with pita chips, crackers, meat, crostni, or anything you desire.Garnish with parsley (optional). Why pay the high prices grocery stores and markets charge for your favorite appetizer when it is so easy to make? Once you have the chickpeas ground, add anything you like. Create your own version. Physically challenged: this is all you. Jarred ingredients and the food processor do all the work for you. Enjoy!
Yields 6 servings
1 (15.5 oz.) can chickpeas
1 T. minced garlic, jarred
¼ tsp. kosher salt
2 large fire roasted peppers, a touch of the juice (Seres gourmet brand or your favorite brand; fresh is also great.)
Drain chickpeas, place in the food processor armed with the cutting blade, add remaining ingredients to food processor, and pulse until desired texture for about 35 seconds. Serve with pita chips, crackers, meat, crostni, or anything you desire.Garnish with parsley (optional). Why pay the high prices grocery stores and markets charge for your favorite appetizer when it is so easy to make? Once you have the chickpeas ground, add anything you like. Create your own version. Physically challenged: this is all you. Jarred ingredients and the food processor do all the work for you. Enjoy!
Cooking with arthritis
Do you have arthritis or a physical challenge? Do you get frustrated that simple everyday tasks are now almost impossible. No Worries! I have developed ways for you to regain your Independence in the kitchen fearless and pain free! My new book A complete Illustrated guide to cooking with arthritis will be available world wide late July 2009. In the mean time I will be posting daily tips on regaining your Independence in the kitchen, using household items.
1. To move heavy pots of water from stove to sink and back again, use a plant stand with wheels. Simply place the pot on top of the small stand, using a plastic measuring cup fill your pot. Wheel the pot across the counter and slide gently onto the stove top.
2. To open the refrigerator place a dish towel or a ribbon through the handle, to open wrap the towel around your hand over the elbow and use the weight of your body to open the door.
3. To lift heavy objects over your head to placeon a shelf, incorprate other parts of the body. First bend your knees and get your shoulder under the object to carry using your shoulder to bare the weight. When you need to get it above your head use your arms as well as your head to give it that last push up. Once on the shelf slide it back using your hand or forarm.
Check back tomorrow for three more tips. Also feel free to post questions or just talk about how you are feeling, pain levlels, mood or just life in genral.
quote of the day: Many of life's failures are people who did not know how close they were to success when they gave up!
1. To move heavy pots of water from stove to sink and back again, use a plant stand with wheels. Simply place the pot on top of the small stand, using a plastic measuring cup fill your pot. Wheel the pot across the counter and slide gently onto the stove top.
2. To open the refrigerator place a dish towel or a ribbon through the handle, to open wrap the towel around your hand over the elbow and use the weight of your body to open the door.
3. To lift heavy objects over your head to placeon a shelf, incorprate other parts of the body. First bend your knees and get your shoulder under the object to carry using your shoulder to bare the weight. When you need to get it above your head use your arms as well as your head to give it that last push up. Once on the shelf slide it back using your hand or forarm.
Check back tomorrow for three more tips. Also feel free to post questions or just talk about how you are feeling, pain levlels, mood or just life in genral.
quote of the day: Many of life's failures are people who did not know how close they were to success when they gave up!
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