Red Mango

(April 8, 2010)— Ten fruitand flavor pairings appear on Dole's foodservice Web site, meant to give chefs and restaurant operators ideasto inspire their own...

Inspired by the diversity of Asian ingredients, Chef Alex Diestra has reinvented pan-Asian cuisine at Saucebox in Portland, Ore. Diestra infuses dishes with distinctive combinations of flavors from the Philippines, China, Thailand and Burma, in addition to other Asian countries.

Colorful food is real food that has to be washed, scrubbed, and peeled. Its color adds to its flavor, contrast and nutritional value. In addition, it looks good on the plate and lends itself to imaginative presentations that will stimulate the appetite—and not the waistline.