The Norman Transcript Food

Toys R' Us launches its own baby products

2010-02-16T00:15:22-06:00

Toys "R" Us is banking on the power of the Babies "R" Us brand name to sell infant formula, diapers, wipes, laundry detergent and bottled, purified water in its stores.

The Wayne-based retailer officially announced the creation of the branded line of products recently after quietly introducing them into its stores at the end of last year.

Add flavor to a nutritious chicken dish

2010-02-10T00:15:17-06:00

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts may be great nutritionally speaking, but they can fall pretty flat when it comes to flavor.

Consider that a plus, a healthy blank canvas on which other flavors can shine.

Veterans Corner

2010-02-10T00:15:17-06:00

I hope this day finds you enjoying our way of life in this United States. We are able to choose for ourselves what we will do today because of the veterans in your community. Let all of these heroes know that we appreciate the sacrifices that they made while serving this nation.

Venison a tasty variety for steak lovers

2010-02-10T00:15:17-06:00

These assertively seasoned venison steaks also can be made using bison or beef. Like most game, venison is lean; keep it rare to avoid drying it out.

Venison steaks over smashed cauliflower

Start to finish: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and ground black pepper

1 to 1 1/2 pounds venison loin or tenderloin, cut into 4 steaks

Two 1-pound packages frozen cauliflower

2 tablespoons water

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup heavy cream

Salt and ground black pepper

In gallon-size zip-close plastic bag, mix the brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, thyme, oregano, garlic powder 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Military roundup

2010-02-10T00:15:17-06:00

Army Reserve Capt. Jonathan M. Lawson is returning to the U.S. after a deployment to Iraqi or Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom, respectively.

The soldiers return to Fort Dix, N.

Long love: Study examines successes of lengthiest marriages

2010-02-10T00:15:16-06:00

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- At the statistical intersection where increased life expectancy balances out the divorce rate, there is a surprising new cultural demographic: More Americans are reaching and exceeding the 40th wedding anniversary.

outdoorsing can be hard on the body

2010-02-10T00:15:15-06:00

outdoorsing is awfully good for the soul, but it can be hell on the body.

The former is the stuff of February daydreams. The latter -- all that pain from hauling and bending, raking and pruning -- fades in winter.

Experiment takes aim at genetic learning disorder

2010-02-10T00:15:15-06:00

WASHINGTON -- A pill to ease a type of mental retardation? An experiment is under way to develop one, aimed at a genetic disorder that might unravel some of the mysteries of autism along the way.

Chances are you've never heard of the target -- Fragile X syndrome -- even though it's the most common inherited form of intellectual impairment, estimated to affect almost 100,000 Americans.

Ask a dietitian

2010-02-10T00:15:14-06:00

Q: How much calcium do I need each day? Are there other foods besides diary products that contain calcium?

A: Calcium is an essential nutrient that helps build bones and teeth and maintains bone mass throughout the life cycle.

Veterans Corner

2010-02-03T00:15:25-06:00

This weather certainly has put a damper on our ability to serve veterans at the Goldsby Community Center on Thursdays. There were only 44 who ventured out last Thursday morning. We were able to work all of them and to close our doors by 8:30 a.