| Making a good impression This is London, UK - The waiter - whose only qualification for the gig appeared to be his Frenchness - poured a steel jug of pastis over my prawns and set them alight. |
| Testing their mettle: Mayors take heat in Iron Chefs style contest Newburyport Daily News, USA - It was his first "attack" over the bridge, but Amesbury Mayor Thatcher Kezer surprised the more culinary-experienced Mayor John Moak of Newburyport by taking home the pasta ... |
 | Park reveals Oscar joy Virgin.net, UK - The British filmmaker behind the hit animated movie Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit on Tuesday said he was "over the moon" after being nominated for his fifth Oscar. |
 | World's Smallest Silicon Modulator Created Photonics.com, MA - AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2006 -- An electrical engineer at The University of Texas at Austin has made a laser light blink while passing through a miniaturized silicon chip, a major step toward developing commercially ... |
| Superbowl Pizza Parties: From deep dish to thin crust ABC7Chicago.com, USA - Superbowl parties mean pizza for many fans. And while Chicago has its share of deep dish, our Hungry Hound says don't overlook some of the region's thin crust options. |
 | Mix it up — Deseret Morning News readers offer their favorite ... Deseret News, UT - You won't find these dishes on the menu of trendy restaurants. Glamorous and chic, they're not. They're not the prom night of the food world - they're the comfortable, come-as-you-are party. |
| Some easy recipes for surprise guests The Republican, MA - Super specials to feed hungry guests may be needed at short notice on a variety of occasions, from national spectaculars to informal parties. |
| Food labels can be tricky to interpret correctly Newstarget.com, Taiwan - For Ohio.com, Tracy Wheeler instructs readers on the ins and outs of nutrition labels, including common mistakes we make from misguided assumptions about the measurements that food companies base their figures on. |
| Seattle battles Pittsburgh for championship of gridiron and grill NorthJersey.com, NJ - Salmon vs. chipped ham. Mussels vs. pierogi. Starbucks Coffee vs. Heinz Ketchup. When it comes to food, this weekend's two Super Bowl rivals - Seattle and Pittsburgh ouldn't be more different. |
| Kick off the perfect game day party Texarkana Gazette, TX - Regardless of whether you are a Seattle Seahawks fan or are cheering on the Pittsburg Steelers, chances are you will be one of the millions of viewers watching the Super Bowl Sunday evening. |
| Love your kicks! High energy at YMCA's Sneaker Ball Naples Sun Times, FL - YMCA has been around a long time and has always promoted health and wellness, athletics and community. These philosophies were in full effect Jan. 21 for the YMCA of Collier County's 2006 Sneaker Ball. |
| 5th Annual Ashland Independent Film Festival Poised For Another ... NewsAshland.com, OR - Ashland, Oregon - The Ashland Film Festival is poised for another record breaking year as its 2006 official selections garner Academy Award nominations. |
| Naiad Press Founder Dies Windy City Times, IL - Anyda Marchant’s life had many of the elements of the Romance novels she began to publish in the early 1970s after retiring from a 40-year career in the law. |
| What's a super bowl party without a spread? The Grand Rapids Press, MI - We're not talking fussy gourmet fare, but foods that are easy to make, convenient to serve, and fun to eat as you and your guests kick back and watch the game. |
| Teen rolls car over near airport Fitchburg Sentinel, MA - A 17-year-old Ashby teen flipped the car he was driving on Airport Road in Fitchburg early Tuesday night, then crashed through a chain-link fence surrounding Fitchburg Municipal ... |
| Fact: EA Gets Nasty with Ubi Kotaku.com, NY - PrimoTech got their hands on a letter written by Alain Tescan, GM of EA Montreal, to Joel Tremblay, the top cheese at Ubisoft Montreal. |
| Renaissance Art Gallery offers change of pace Signal Item, PA - An upcoming Carnegie art exhibit entitled "Stop, Look & Imagine," at Renaissance Gallery on Washington Avenue is a change of pace for the second-floor showroom. |
| Salem news in brief Salem News, USA - Hot Fudge and History, a series of historical conversations, will be held at Maria's Sweet Somethings, 26 Front St. Historian Jim McAllister will present "Bizarre Tales from Salem Maritime Trade" Wednesday, Feb. |
| Despite warm weather, hold off on starting tomatoes Salem News, USA - Q: Can I start my tomatoes now? I figure it's about four months until I can put them in the garden, but couldn'tI get a head start on our quirky New England, and more importantly beat ... |
| Spice up Super Bowl with some zesty chili Longview Daily News, WA - One of the easiest parties to host is one centered around sports. Strangers mingle easily and the entertainment is right there on the television. |
| Avocado dips - sure to score raves The Republican, MA - These dips made with creamy Hass avocados are special because of their taste - your choice of three savory combinations - but also because of their texture. |
| Chicken dish tasty introduction to ‘Indian' cooking Auburn Citizen, NY - My first job out of college was working for the BBC in London. A far cry from cooking, but strangely, now that I think of it, it was only about a week into the job when I had my first “taste” of new and different foods. |
| Residents recognized for toddler rescue Northumberland News, Canada - PORT HOPE - The three Port Hope residents who played a vital role in saving her young son's life will forever hold a special place in the family's heart, says a Port Hope mother. |
| Super Bowl calls for super chili Auburn Citizen, NY - Everyone knows that it is almost “Super Bowl Sunday.” Synonymous with the SuperBowl is a steaming pot of chili. I have listened to many opinions on how to make the best chili. |
| The best of the January postbag Times Online, UK - I have to comment on your review of the Stagg Inn (Times, January 28). We had a party of seven at the Stagg Inn on the previous Saturday for a celebration dinner. |
| Kraft cuts 8,000 jobs to offset spiralling costs BakeryAndSnacks.com, France - US manufacturer Kraft Foods has announced a massive extension to its three-year restructuring plan that will see a further 8,000 jobs and 20 production plants go, as the company absorbs rising energy and ingredient costs. |
| More about Native Bay Chippewa Herald, WI - In addition to regular dining services, Native Bay offers monthly specialty dining events. This month's four-part cooking class is something new. |
| Food events Danbury News Times, CT - BETHEL - Boy Scout Troop 71 will sponsor a pancake breakfast Sunday from 9 am to noon in St. Thomas Church, 95 Greenwood Ave., across from Bethel Food Market. |
| Tucson woman hopes for kidney donation Arizona Jewish Post, USA - Ann Dunn leads a simple life. The single 51-year-old likes cooking, needlepoint and visiting with her parents, Hyman and Miriam Dunn. |
| Queen of quick has recipe for success NorthJersey.com, NJ - She doesn't bake too well, either. It's all the measuring. It clashes with her beat-the-clock cooking style. "I can never remember if it's one heaping, or two little or two big, or whatever," she says. |
| Super Bowl promises to be busy day for local caterers Gateway Newspapers - Whether you're a pizza delivery guy or a full-scale catering company, the recent winning streak of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been great for business. |
| East bay food events Inside Bay Area, CA - - Throw a low-stress Super Bowl party with help from The Pasta Shop. Menu includes dishes such as fried chicken, black bean dip, grilled tri-tip, baked beans, three-cheese cornbread, fried artichokes with aioli, salsa and apple pie. |
| East Bay Events Inside Bay Area, CA - - Cedar Mountain Winery celebrates new releases from noon to 4 pm Feb. 11 and 12. Taste wines and port by winemaker Earl Ault. Cost is $10 general. |
| Do wine drinkers just have healthier diets? International Herald Tribune, France - Are wine drinkers healthier than beer drinkers? If that is the case, it may have less to do with their choice of drink than with what they eat with it. |
| Creative lasagna ideal with pinot Inside Bay Area, CA - THIS FRESH, nontraditional lasagna by Parcel 104 chef Bart Hosmer was served at a food and wine pairing dinner at his Santa Clara restaurant. |
| East Bay Events Inside Bay Area, CA - - Cedar Mountain Winery celebrates new releases from noon to 4 pm Feb. 11 and 12. Taste wines and port by winemaker Earl Ault. Cost is $10 general. |
| Rumor: EA Gets Nasty with Ubi Kotaku.com, NY - PrimoTech claims to have gotten their hands on a letter written by Alain Tescan, GM of EA Montreal, to Joel Tremblay, the top cheese at Ubisoft Montreal. |
| Butternut squash soup query brings crush of ideas San Jose Mercury News, USA - They all sound so tempting that it was nigh onto impossible to choose just a couple. Jo Barrett needn't have worried that Plates readers would tell her to simply pick up a container of Safeway butternut squash soup. |
| Make Primanti's at home Asbury Park Press, NJ - Hand-mix the slaw with just a touch of slaw dressing and vinegar to taste in a bowl (the slaw should be more vinegary than creamy). |
| Is it a healthy Super Bowl spread or a cheesy promotion? TheNewsTribune.com (subscription), WA - With Super Sunday buffets resembling Thanksgiving on steroids, “It’s easy to get carried away,” said Sea Gals director Sherri Thompson. |
| Of garlic, cow chips and cheese curd Oakland Tribune, CA - CASTROVILLE, not many miles below the East Bay, calls itself "The Artichoke Center of the World." And Gilroy, which is even closer, bills itself as "The Garlic Capital of the World. |
| Two Bistros in two days Roanoke Times, VA - What are the chances that I would attend the opening of two restaurants called "Bistro" in two days? Well I did. Someone get "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" on the phone. |
 | 18 Year Old Charged with 4 Year Old's Murder Gothamist, NY - The 18 year old boyfriend of Aleshia Smith, Jose Calderon, was charged with the murder of Smith's 4 year old son, Quachon Brown. |
| Denmark Under Siege American Thinker, AZ - In the heart of Old Europe, a loyal ally is standing firm for principles essential to the survival of western civilization. So far America has done nothing of substance to help Denmark stand up in the face ... |
| Creative lasagna ideal with pinot Oakland Tribune, CA - THIS FRESH, nontraditional lasagna by Parcel 104 chef Bart Hosmer was served at a food and wine pairing dinner at his Santa Clara restaurant. |
| East bay food events Oakland Tribune, CA - - Throw a low-stress Super Bowl party with help from The Pasta Shop. Menu includes dishes such as fried chicken, black bean dip, grilled tri-tip, baked beans, three-cheese cornbread, fried artichokes with aioli, salsa and apple pie. |
 | AVOCADO DIPS Mail Tribune, OR - These dips made with creamy Hass avocados are special because of their taste - a choice of three savory combinations ut also because of their texture. |
| All-American now Staten Island Advance, NY - Call it an obsession, or maybe it's more of an addiction, but the American preoccupation with seeking out the best pizzas known to man was surpassed possibly only once before -- when of hamburgers made their way to this side of the pond. |
| Fancy that Oakland Tribune, CA - DUNK IT in antioxidants, sprinkle it with salt, splash it with green tea and pomegranate juice and there you have it - the 2006 San Francisco Fancy Food Show on a plate. |
| Organic Valley Launches Breakthrough 'Heart of Farming' Web Column ... PR Newswire (press release), NY - Multimedia Feature Gives Voice to America's Organic Generation LAFARGE, Wis., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heart of Farming, a new monthly multimedia storytelling feature that connects America's new generation ... |
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