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6B Daily News – Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Food Q&A: Knife sharpening, orzo and turmeric By Washington Post staff Here are edited excerpts from a recent online chat: Q. What is the best angle for the knife when using a sharpening steel? A. 20 degrees. To figure that, hold the knife at a 90-degree angle, cut that in half to imagine a 45-degree angle, and then in half again to imagine just a touch over 20. (I don't think the 2.5-degree overage will hurt your knife one bit.) Asian knives need 15 degrees — a little harder to estimate. — Joe Yonan Q. How can I dress up orzo? I was planning on serving it next to roasted broccoli for dinner. A. Check our Recipe Finder at www.washingtonpost.com/recipes for Orzo With Smoky Tomato Vinaigrette from Giada De Laurentiis — it's a keeper. — Becky Krystal Q. I bought some turmeric root. Is it best to just use it in place of the dried ground stuff? Or is there something else the fresh root does best? A. I find that fresh turmeric has a little tangy sweetness that dried turmeric does not. And it's certainly supposed to be good for you. You can prep it as you would fresh ginger — peeled, minced or in thin matchsticks — and eat it raw or in a stir-fry or curry. You can wrap it in paper towels and stash it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for at least a few weeks. Turmeric ace Monica Bhide says you should be advised: It stains! She uses the fresh stuff grated, in marinades and salad dressings; stirred into scrambled eggs (that sounds pretty), in stir-fried rice and in smoothies. She says it's the "difference that makes the difference" in her homemade spice broths. — Bonnie S. Benwick Q. Ever since Joe Yonan opened my eyes to grilled cabbage, I've been grilling all sorts of things. Last night I tried bok choy to go with my asparagus and salmon. The tops of the bok choy were beautifully wilted, and some had a lovely crisp, but the bottoms were tougher. Anything I can do to soften them up before grilling? A. So glad you like the grilled cabbage! It's become one of my staples during grilling season. On the bok choy, I think the key is probably in how you cut it. Did you use a grill basket? If you have one, then I'd be tempted to cut the tougher bottoms into smaller pieces and leave the tops whole. — J.Y. Q. I have about 2 1/2 pounds of chicken thighs to cook for dinner. They are the kind with skin and bones, and I want the skin to get nicely browned. I was considering cooking them in my pressure cooker but wasn't sure how I could do so and still get the skin brown. Perhaps pan-frying them first in a bit of olive oil? Or would you recommend skipping the pressure cooker altogether and just roasting them? A. Even the folks at America's Test Kitchen, in their new "Pressure Cooker Perfection," say they start by browning skin-on thighs for the pressure cooker (to develop flavor) and then discard the skin because it would get flabby — and add grease — to the finished dish. That said, I'd use those thighs in Lemonand-Honey-Flavored Chicken. It's in our Recipe Finder at www.washingtonpost.com/recipes. — B.S.B. Q. Is there any reason why oil should be added to pasta cooking water? I add only salt and had thought that oil was unnecessary, but my boyfriend disagrees. A. Alton Brown, a man whose authority in the kitchen is beyond reproach, says not to use oil in your water. It prevents the sauce from clinging to the pasta. — Tim Carman Q. Actually, it's too late because I've already done this, but is there any reason this wasn't a good idea? I put the remains of a beer-can chicken, plus aromatics, on the stove and just before it came to a boil, I realized it would be past midnight by the time it was done and cooled. So I let it come to a boil, quickly cooled it and refrigerated it. Tomorrow morning I'll cook it. It'll be fine, right? A. Yep, it'll be fine. — B.S.B. Q. I have an eight-pound beef round tip that I need a good recipe for. I don't know anything about this cut. Is it tender, good for stews, grilling or roasting? Please help! I love to cook and am not afraid to try complicated recipes. A. At eight pounds, it sounds like you have a beef round tip roast, rather than a steak. So I'd suggest braising or oven-roasting the cut, since it doesn't have much fat in the meat. Those methods will prevent the beef from drying out. I recommend the basic recipe for Slow-Roasted Beef in our Recipe Finder (though it calls only for a four-to-six-pound cut, so you might need more time to cook the meat). But, frankly, eating a braised hunk of beef doesn't sound very appealing at this time of year, does it? You could use your roast (or part of it, at least) for our more delectable Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry With Peanut Sauce. You'll probably want to freeze the meat first to help cut it into thin slices for the stir-fry. — T.C. Q. I have a few pieces of partially carved roast chicken in the fridge. I've never been a fan of cold meat, but I also can't stand the dry, overcooked chicken that results from reheating. Suggestions? A. Here's one: Shred the chicken with your fingers. Heat a little olive oil in a nonstick skillet and saute some minced shallot. Add a few tablespoons of tomato paste and let it cook/caramelize for about three minutes, then stir in the shredded chicken, some chicken broth and tarragon vinegar (to taste). Cook to blend the flavors, and finish with a sprinkling of fresh chopped tarragon. Serve over pasta or alongside steamed broccoli rabe. Amazon makes push into grocery business SAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com Inc is planning a major roll-out of an online grocery business that it has been quietly developing for years, targeting one of the largest retail sectors yet to be upended by e-commerce, according to two people familiar with the situation. The company has been testing AmazonFresh in its hometown of Seattle for at least five years, delivering fresh produce such as eggs, strawberries and meat with its own fleet of trucks. Amazon is now planning to expand its grocery business outside Seattle for the first time, starting with Los Angeles as early as this week and the San Francisco Bay Area later this LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE year, according to the two people who were not authorized to speak publicly. If those new locations go well, the company may launch AmazonFresh in 20 other urban areas in 2014, including some outside the United States, said one of the people. Bill Bishop, a prominent supermarket analyst and consultant, said the company was targeting as many as 40 markets, without divulging how he knew of Amazon's plans. An Amazon spokeswoman did not respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. Amazon is searching for new, large markets to enter as the company tries to maintain a growth rate that has fueled a 220 percent surge in its shares over the past five years. The grocery business in the United States, which generated $568 billion in retail sales last year, may be a ripe target. Amazon's expansion plans are a potential threat to grocery chains such as Kroger Co, Safeway Inc and Whole Foods Market, as well as general-merchandise retailers Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Target Corp, which also sell a lot of groceries. "Amazon has been testing this for years and now it's time for them to harvest what they've learned by expanding outside Seattle," said Bishop, chief architect at Brick Meets Click, a consulting firm focused on retail technology. Turkey burgers really can be juicy and flavorful By Sara Moulton Associated Press Summertime is burger time. And it's so easy to throw a few beef patties on the grill. Not much is required in the way of embellishment, yet they have a big happiness return. What's the magic ingredient? Fat, of course. Beef burgers are high in fat, which guarantees flavor and juiciness. And because fat enhances flavor, it also makes anything else you put in or on the burger taste better, too. Heartbreakingly, as you decrease the fat content in a burger, its flavor tends to go bye-bye, too. This is a real problem if you want to dig into a delicious burger and still want the blood to continue sailing through your arteries. The solution? Turkey. I know. I know. You've tried turkey burgers and it was like eating wet cardboard. Hah! But you haven't tried my turkey burgers... GREEK-STYLE TURKEY BURGERS WITH PEPPERONCINI SAUCE Start to finish: 45 minutes; Servings: 4 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 5 ounces baby spinach Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced seeded pepperoncini 1 tablespoon liquid from the pepperoncini jar 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste 1 teaspoon minced garlic 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1 pound ground turkey 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns Heat the grill to medium. In a large skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and the spinach and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the mixture to a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until cooled to room temperature. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, pepperoncini, pepperoncini liquid, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Once the spinach has cooled, remove it from the refrigerator and add the feta, oregano, ground turkey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper. Mix well, then shape into 4 patties, each about 1/2-inch thick. Spray the burgers lightly with olive oil cooking spray, then grill over medium heat until just cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Spread some of the yogurt sauce on the bottom half of each bun, then top with a burger. Spoon the remaining sauce over the burgers and top with the remaining bun hales. Serve immediately. Nutrition information per serving: 460 calories; 220 calories from fat (48 percent of total calories); 24 g fat (7 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 110 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 6 g sugar; 29 g protein; 1030 mg sodium. Sara Moulton was executive chef at Gourmet magazine for nearly 25 years, and spent a decade hosting several Food Network shows. She currently stars in public television's "Sara's Weeknight Meals" and has written three cookbooks, including "Sara Moulton's Everyday Family Dinners." "The fear is that grocery is a loss leader and Amazon will make a profit on sales of other products ordered online at the same time," he said. "That's an awesomely scary prospect for the grocery business." Kroger, Whole Foods, Supervalu and Safeway did not respond to requests for comment on Tuesday. Target declined to comment. A successful foray into groceries could also help underwrite the development of a broad-based delivery service employing Amazon trucks to deliver directly to homes, which could have implications for UPS, FedEx and other package delivery companies that currently ship Amazon goods. LEGAL NOTICE AUCTION SALE TS No. CA-12-525043-JP Order No.: 120285367-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/18/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LANCE DEAN MILLER & JOANNA CATHRINE MILLER, HUSBAND & WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 6/22/2007 as Instrument No. 2007011445 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of TEHAMA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/17/2013 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Hampton Inn & Suites Red Bluff, 520 Adobe Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $288,654.58 The purported property address is: 9780, 9782, 9784 & 9786 HWY 99W, PROBERTA, CA 96078 Assessor's Parcel No. 037-280-141 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloa n.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-12-525043-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-2802832 or Login to: http://www.qu alityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-12-525043-JP IDSPub #0050611 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mobilehome, registered to AUDREY SOLUS and MICHAEL D. MCQUILLAN, and described as a 1974 Broadmore Mobilehome, Decal Number LBD7150, Label/Insignia Numbers 159586, Serial Numbers S0714, and stored on property within Rio Vista Mobile Estates, at 500 Rio Vista Avenue, Red Bluff, 96080, County of Tehama, California, (specifically the space designated as 13 Casa Grande Drive within the park), will be sold by auction at Rio Vista Mobile Home Park, 500 Rio Vista Avenue, Red Bluff, 96080, County of Tehama, California, (specifically the space designated as 13 Casa Grande Dr. within the park), on June 19, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., and such succeeding sales days as may necessary, and the proceeds of the sales will be applied to the satisfaction of the lien, including the reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale. This sale is conducted on a cash or certified fund basis only (cash, cashier's check or traveler's checks only). Personal checks and/or business checks are not acceptable. Payment is due and payable immediately following the sale. No exceptions. The mobilehome and/or contents are sold as is, where is, with no guarantees. This sale is under authority of California Civil Code 798.56a and Commercial Code 7210. Unless a written waiver is received from management/ plaintiff, the mobilehome and Publish: 5/22/2013, contents must be removed from 6/5/2013 the present location within 10 days. RED BLUFF DATED: June 3, 2013 JOSEPH W. CARROLL Attorney at Law 231 I St., Suite 203 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 443-9000 Publish: June 5 & 12, 2013 5/29/2013 DAILY NEWS TEHAMA COUNTY T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U NTY S I N C E 1 8 8 5 Website: redbluffdailynews.com E-Mail: advertise@redbluffdailynews.com