Food inspections for Feb. 1-5:
Royal Mandarin Express, 43 Southland Ctr., (3 Critical) — Certified food handler expired; Observed dented cans not marked for return; Container used to drain cabbage observed with food debris.
Sox & Co. Bar & Grille, 3101 Schaal Ave., (3 Critical) — Pulled pork held beyond date of consumption; Dirty sinks in kitchen; Dishes observed in sink designated for handwashing.
Marathon #2, 820 W. National Ave.,(2 Critical, 2 Non-Critical) — No proof of certified food handler on staff; Soda fountain nozzles found with black debris.
Joneseys Diner, 8775 Wabash Ave., (1 Critical, 3 Non-Critical) — Container of cooked beef removed from freezer to thaw, not properly date marked.
Ginny’s Tavern, 2938 N. 16th St., (1 Critical, 2 Non-Critical) — Mold observed on chute in ice machine behind bar.
Real Hacienda, 3728 Wabash Ave., (1 Critical, 2 Non-Critical) — Accumulated debris found on table mounted can opener.
Smoothie Hut Inc., 3401 S. U.S. 41, (1 Critical, 1 Non-Critical) — Taco meat and chicken noodle soup not dated.
Starbucks Coffee Company #2727, 3017 S. U.S. 41, (1 Critical, 1 Non-Critical) — Swinging door propped open blocking handwash sink in back.
Subway, 1014 S. Third St., (1 Critical) — Soda fountain nozzles in lobby observed with black debris.
T.H. Bowling Center, 600 E. Springhill Drive, (1 Critical) — Observed accumulated burnt on black debris on Quick & Crispy tray.
B.P.O. Elks #86, 2125 N. 25th, (2 Non-Critical)
TeePee Tavern, 1651 S. 25th, (2 Non-Critical)
Archie’s Tavern, Inc., 2640 Prairieton Rd., (1 Non-Critical)
Establishments with no violations:
Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzel, 3401 S. Hwy. 41
B & B Cash & Carry, 724 S. 13th St.
Sarah’s Philippines Oriental Store, 114 N. 13th
Stables Steakhouse, 939 Poplar St.
Tony’s Café & Mini Mart, 8288 Bono Road
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TRIED & TRUE: Chicken dish good for Valentine’s Day
When we lived in the Oilfield area north of Casey, Ill., I had such a wonderful time with two great women — Eathel and Lola Redman.
- RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Feb. 6, 2012
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Valley woman’s recipe featured by Taste of Home
Taste of Home magazine has honored a Riverton Parke Jr.-Sr. High School Foods Services employee for her recipe.
- RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Jan. 30, 2012
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Tried 'n' True: A zucchini bread that’s different than most others
A few months ago I tasted zucchini bread that was different from all the other zucchini breads. It didn’t have cinnamon and it was light in color, not dark. I also found out that it contained oats.
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GRAPE SENSE: Change of pace to brighten day: Italian Soave perfect for summer days
Winter is the time for hearty food and bold wines. But every once in a while a change of pace brightens the day.
- RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Jan. 16, 2012
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A recipe for luck in the new year
Terre Haute is famous for cabbage rolls.
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Restaurant Inspections: Dec. 5, 2011
The Vigo County Health Department inspected the following establishments Nov. 14-18.
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Tried 'n' True: Friend shares potato candy recipe
I volunteer at the Marshall Distribution Center. My friend, LaDonna, also works there. During the holiday season some of us make cookies, breads or candy for everyone to try.
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Horses could soon be slaughtered for meat in US
Horses could soon be butchered in the U.S. for human consumption after Congress quietly lifted a 5-year-old ban on funding horse meat inspections, and activists say slaughterhouses could be up and running in as little as a month.
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RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Nov. 28, 2011
The Vigo County Health Department inspected the following establishments Nov. 7-11.
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RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Nov. 21, 2011
The Vigo County Health Department inspected the following establishments Oct. 31-Nov. 4.
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TRIED 'N' TRUE: The holidays make us think of baking breads
We enjoy breads at holiday time. Here is a good persimmon bread recipe.
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Smucker recalls jars of chunky peanut butter
J.M. Smucker Co. is recalling thousands of 16-ounce jars of its Smucker’s Natural Peanut Butter Chunky because of possible salmonella contamination.
- RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Nov. 14, 2011
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Tried 'n' True: A great pumpkin dessert from Aunt Eloise
My Aunt Eloise Nichols is a good cook, although she doesn't cook much anymore. She gave me this recipe many, many years ago. She now lives in Kansas. I like to think she’s here whenever I use one of her recipes.
- RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Nov. 7, 2011
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Tried 'n' True: A pumpkin pie recipe from an old friend
I got this recipe from a former school teacher, who got her start from a one-room schoolhouse around West Union.
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TRIED & TRUE: Apple salad a favorite when growing up
When I was a little girl, Mom always fixed apple salad or Waldorf salad. We always enjoyed apples.
- RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Oct. 31, 2011
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TRIED 'N' TRUE: Try this hot chocolate for your fall parties
With Halloween upon us we begin to think about fall parties and wiener roasts.
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Enter Vermillion County Homemakers Bakersfest
The 2011Bakersfest will be staged Wednesday in the Community Building at the Vermillion County Fairgrounds in Cayuga.
- RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Oct. 24, 2011
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TRIED 'N' TRUE: Serve this apple roll warm with whipped topping
I have revised this recipe to be a little bit easier for our times. You know how the old recipes were — butter the size of an egg, pinch and a dab (also my all-time favorite), add flour by the handful. This original apple recipe came from Gene’s aunt, Ginnie Myles. I add sweetener so Gene can enjoy these also.
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