| Buying into the next season of 'American Idol' NorthJersey.com, NJ - January comes. Millions of viewers turn twice, sometimes three times a week to Fox to watch "American Idol.". In May, millions more will buy, download and listen to the single of the new champ's winning performance. Quiznos hopes to bowl over buyers with bread bowls Restaurant News Resource, Canada - If there's one sign in 2006 that the low-carb fad is officially dead, it might be this: The bread bowl is about to make a comeback. |
| Cycling Diets (Part 1) Supersport, South Africa - One of the most popular requests that I get from cyclists after the festive season is: "I'd like to lose some weight". |
 | New diet promotes the golden rule of health—moderation Manila Times, Philippines - After weeks of partying and indulging in holiday feasts, it’s time to diet—again. Yes, we urbanites are all guilty of falling prey to a yo-yo of health routines. |
| Breakfast Battles - The War For Your Breakfast Restaurant News Resource, Canada - Fast-food chains have long wanted to eat McDonald's lunch. Now they're gunning for its breakfast too. After decades of overexpansion, the $200 billion US fast-food market is in a slump. |
 | How to enjoy a slim life without dieting Spero News - I am going on a diet. From this day forward, I pledge there will be no pork chop too succulent! No donut too tasty! No pizza too laden with delicious toppings to prevent me from reaching my scientifically-determined ideal weight! |
| US: Bertolli extends frozen dinner brand just-food.com, UK - Bertolli will add to its line of frozen dinners by launching four new varieties to hit US stores in January. These will include Chicken alla Vodka & Farfalle with asparagus in a creamy tomato vodka sauce; Spicy ... |
 | Indulgence of the soul Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia - IN THE London restaurant Maze, a pizza costs the equivalent of $250. Created by uber-chef Gordon Ramsay, the onion puree, truffle paste, Fontina cheese, pancetta and cep mushroom pizza comes topped with a generous shaving of Italian white truffle. |
| Himalya International bags USD 1.7 mn order from US food company NewKerala.com, India - Mumbai: Himalya International has bagged an order for 80 containers, valued at USD 1.7 million, for its canned mushrooms from a major US food service company. |
 | Resolutions: treat yourself Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Flattering for all complexions, eye and hair colours, pink is the best colour for revitalising a tired face and make-up bag. It's important to get the right pink: on pale skins, soft coral pinks are best, especially ... |
| Pilgrimage to the snow Fresno Bee (subscription), CA - The slope wasn't steep or long, but Yamilex Calderon and Nayeli Naranjo of Hanford squealed every second of the ride down inside an inner tube at Balsam Meadow Sno-Park above Shaver Lake. |
 | Over the fence is out The Age, Australia - 'After a while, Mum would bring out afternoon tea - Cottee's Frutti-Tutti cordial with ice, and Saladas with Vegemite and cheese. |
| World's Largest IT Service and Support Event, HDI 2006 Conference ... PR Newswire (press release), NY - 17th Annual HDI Event to Be Held at the Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HDI, the world's largest membership association for IT service and support ... |
| We're No. 12 Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - National Geographic called us, what? America's Next Great City. The New York Times called us the Big Apple's Sixth Borough. |
 | Happy Fish Now Open, Caters to Locals with Low Prices St. John Tradewinds, U.S. Virgin Islands - Nate Kulchak diligently prepares sushi at his new sushi restaurant, Happy Fish, which opened on Friday, Dec. 30. The restaurant is located on the second floor of The Marketplace. |
| Great kickoff Port Huron Times Herald, MI - Throwing a Super Bowl party can be a risky proposition. You have little control over most of the variables - the game could be a blowout, the commercials could be dull, and any chance at seeing ... |
| Good food tasty way to start the new year Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, United States - I hope everyone had a happy and healthy holiday season. It's hard to believe 2006 is here. This week, I'll share some good recipes to celebrate the arrival of another year. |
 | Vine and dine The Age, Australia - On a fine day (which is most of the time), it's difficult to tear yourself away from Trentham Estate. Fancy your pinot grigio with some local cheese and a view of the vineyard? |
 | Lewisberg co. cranks out parts for industrial jobs kgw.com (subscription), OR - With Bruce Springsteen belting out blue-collar ballads from a boom box, two burly men in well-worn coveralls wrestle with the business end of a large automated welding machine. |
| Progressive-minded store a fit for Eugene Oregon Daily Emerald, OR - A company known for making all of its colorful knit clothing in the US without the use of sweatshops now occupies an often-vacant spot on East 13th Avenue. |
| Let's do lunch Baraboo News Republic, WI - In front of Baraboo High School last week, right after the bell for the third lunch hour rang, a group of teenage guys busted out the front door and began sprinting away from the building. |
| Take the Milwaukee Challenge: Pizza Man vs. Zaffiro's OnMilwaukee.com, Milwaukee - Who makes Milwaukee's best pizza? It's a question we've debated in our office for years. And for this latest Milwaukee Challenge, we struggled with narrowing it down to just two for a head-to-head taste off. |
| Brad Pitt and the Quiet Revolution TPMCafe, NY - Please forgive Brad Pitt for his understated, thereless enthusiasm for the End of Poverty in our time, because let's face it, if you were shacking up with Angela Jolie you'd be advocating for the End of Processed Cheese in our time if she told you to. |
| EU milk quota harming Polish dairy sector FoodNavigator.com, France - Joining the European Union may have created as many pitfalls as opportunities for Poland’s dairy industry, says a new report, warning the sector may struggle to deal with production quotas. |
| Firm's success is the only thing that isn't fabricated Salem Statesman Journal, OR - With Bruce Springsteen belting out blue-collar songs from a boom box, two burly men in well-worn coveralls wrestle with the business end of a large automated welding machine. |
| MELLOW MARKET Monterey County Herald, CA - Between, them, Jaime and Candelaria Peña have spent more than 50 years working the fields of the Central Coast. With the pain of arthritis slowly gripping her spine, Candelaria retired after 23 years. |
| Original World-Class Art Seen In US For The First Time PR Leap (press release), CA - (PRLEAP.COM) In the early ‘80’s, Itzhak Assour, an Israeli army paratrooper, found himself reevaluating life as he recovered from being shot out of the sky. |
| KongTime king of canine toys Monterey County Herald, CA - If you're a dog person, you know a Kong is more than just an oversized ape. Stuffed with peanut butter or soft cheese, the Michelin Man-looking rubber toys are unparalleled at keeping canines occupied. |
| Get Bargain Gourmet Mexican Food at Taco Mesa New University, CA - A quaint Mexican food stand about 15 minutes from campus, Taco Mesa offers fresh, authentic Mexican food—a delightful diversion from the monotonous UC Irvine fare. |
| NS stores find creative ways to avoid day of rest Globe and Mail, Canada - On Sundays in Halifax, you can buy a fresh papaya if you want, as well as a case of beer, books, a hair dryer, even a fully accessorized iPod -- all for legal purchase in the ... |
| Broccoli Raab Soup with Chickpeas and Pasta Kansas City infoZine, MO - Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the raab, stirring until it is wilted and dark green. |
| Broccoli's Bolder Brother Kansas City infoZine, MO - Washington, DC - American Institute for Cancer Research - infoZine -We also prefer them with a mild, friendly taste. Given this, it is amazing that broccoli raab (pronounced rob), also known as rapini, cima ... |
| EU milk quota harming Polish dairy sector DairyReporter.com, France - Joining the European Union may have created as many pitfalls as opportunities for Poland’s dairy industry, says a new report, warning the sector may struggle to deal with production quotas. |
 | You, too, can make pizzas with panache Viet Nam News, Vietnam - The do-it-yourself craze now comes in an edible form at California Pizza Works in HCM City where guests can concoct their own delicious creations. |
| Indian vegetable exporter bags $1.7 mn US order Webindia123, India - Leading mushroom and vegetable exporter Himalya International Ltd has bagged orders worth $1.7 million from a US food service company, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) informed Monday. |
| Shirring puts an old twist on new egg dishes Ithaca Journal, NY - an old-fashioned technique for preparing eggs, has probably been around as long as eggs and fire. The method calls for baking shelled, unbeaten eggs in a buttered ramekin or gratin dish just until set. |
| City keeps eye on Amcast Marion Chronicle Tribune, IN - As Amcast works through its second bankruptcy filing in a year, company officials have been tight-lipped on the future of the wheelmaker and its employees, including those in Gas City. |
| Indian vegetable exporter bags $1.7 mn US order NewKerala.com, India - Mumbai: Leading mushroom and vegetable exporter Himalya International Ltd has bagged orders worth $1.7 million from a US food service company, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) informed Monday. |
| Shellie's Cafe finds a loyal following The Courier-Journal, IN - Two years ago, Shellie's Cafe had a problem every restaurant wants: It outgrew its original building. Waitress Brandi McGreevy with the Wednesday special of broasted chicken, au gratin potatoes and corn bread at Shellie's Cafe, 1400 Teal Road. |
| Mobility being restricted by painful boils Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom - Q: I keep getting boils between my buttocks and between my legs. They are sore and they restrict my walking. I am a 45-year-old male and would be grateful for your advice. |
 | 'World's worst place' throws the book back at critic Guardian Unlimited, UK - Over a glass of Calvados at the bar of the Talbot, George Hope reveals his theory of why AA Gill, writer and restaurant critic, has been so awfully nasty to the Cotswolds market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. |
| Gannett News Service BurlingtonFreePress.com, VT - ARIES (March 21-April 19). Join forces with the unknown! Maybe it's a book you have wanted to read, a new friend or a walk in nature. |
| Time to get your own place? Health24.com, South Africa - Many young people dream about the day they can leave home. Go forth into the big, bad world and make their mark. No more whingeing, no more parents waiting up for you, no more anyone saying "Are you going out like that? |
| Dine with children without the whine BurlingtonFreePress.com, VT - Does your idea of a family dinner out include an indoor play area and several kiddie orders of french fries? Many parents give up on going out to eat anywhere other than fast-food restaurants ... |
| Nova Scotia stores find creative ways to avoid day of rest Globe and Mail, Canada - On Sundays in Halifax, you can buy a fresh papaya if you want, as well as a case of beer, books, a hair dryer, even a fully accessorized iPod -- all for legal purchase in the only ... |
| Molly's faves DetNews.com, MI - Grilled jumbo shrimp filled with jalapeno-sparked cheese at Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy, 44350 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, (586) 532-7318. |
| Horoscopes by Holiday Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription), AR - This year, your goals are moving as rapidly toward you as you are moving toward them! Thus, you embrace your destiny as early as May. |
| SCORECARD: Capital One Bowl WISCONSIN 24, AUBURN 10 The Capital Times, WI - Play of the game: With just under 9 minutes remaining, Wisconsin got the ball back at its own 1-yard line and was trying to protect a 17-10 lead. |
| BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY: Felt like Fanny in 'Far From the Madding ... Unison.ie, Ireland - 9st 13 (terrible). Items consumed from quivering mass of cottage cheese, skinless chicken, egg whites, clams, tofu, texturised vegetarian protein and liver suggested by Better Pregnancy diet: 0. Mini-Crunchies ... |
| Rogue Creamery expands, ups production Corvallis Gazette Times, OR - When cheese-makers David Gremmels and Cary Bryant took over the Rogue Creamery, the company had just three employees, and was close to shutting down. |
| In the beginning Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - If you thought French onion soup would start your meal off healthfully, think again -- this starter can have more than 500 calories. |
| Business Calendar Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 3-month and 6-month bills today; 5-year notes Jan. 11; 10-year inflation-indexed bonds Jan. 12; 20-year inflation-indexed bonds Jan. 24; 2-year notesJan. 25; 3-year notes Feb. 7; 10-year notes Feb. 8; 30-year bonds Feb. |
| John Baer | Amid Farm Show entries, Swann wins blue ribbon philly.com, PA - HARRISBURG - The problem with seeing the Farm Show with Lynn Swann is you don't see much of the show. Neither does he. What you see is the heart and soul of Pennsylvania reacting to celebrity. |
| Cinnabon Warms Hearts with the Launch of Cinnabites 24-7PressRelease.com (press release) - /24-7PressRelease/ - AMMAN, JORDAN, January 09, 2006 - Cinnabon Jordan, part of Jana Restaurant Management (a member of Tantash Group), and maker of The World Famous Cinnamon Rolls announced this week the launch of its newest addition Cinnabites - the bite ... |
| Prediabetes test signals condition Rutland Herald, VT - Bob Huber doesn't dwell on the time about 10 years ago when he found out he was likely to get type 2 diabetes. At 216 pounds, he rarely exercised and had little energy. |
| Himalya secures USD 1.7 mn mushrooms order from US company Webindia123, India - Himalya has bagged an order of 80 containers of its canned mushrooms worth US dollar 1.7 million from a US food service company. The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) today that the delivery schedule will be from February to October. |
| NOT for 35 years has milk sparked such a heated debate. Mirror.co.uk, UK - Back in 1971 Education Secretary Margaret Thatcher was dubbed "Milk Snatcher" for trashing the Free Milk Act of 1946, which entitled all school pupils under 18 to a third of a pint per day. |
| STEVE BALLOT: FATHER OF “THE BRIDE OF FRANK” Film Threat, CA - In 1996, a disturbingly funny little movie called The Bride of Frank started popping up all over the country, mostly as bootlegs passed around between pirates and hardcore underground horror fans. |
| Keeping the muffins coming Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Years ago little English was heard at the Scandia Bakery & Coffee Shop in Lake Worth, where the area's Finns enjoy familiar baked treats. |
| Design store relocates Sioux Falls Argus Leader, SD - The store, which sells high-quality used furniture and home decor items, is under new ownership and has moved from 3804 S. Western Ave. |
| John Baer | Amid Farm Show entries, Swann wins blue ribbon Philadelphia Daily News, PA - HARRISBURG - The problem with seeing the Farm Show with Lynn Swann is you don't see much of the show. Neither does he. What you see is the heart and soul of Pennsylvania reacting to celebrity. |
| Dairies Moving Out of Inland Empire Los Angeles Times, CA - Housing developers are paying top dollar for land to farmers, many of whom are relocating their herds north to the San Joaquin Valley. |
| Himalya secures USD 1.7 mn mushrooms order from United States ... NewKerala.com, India - Mumbai: Himalya has bagged an order of 80 containers of its canned mushrooms worth US dollar 1.7 million from a US food service company. |
| toast to 2005 Calgary Sun, Canada - Riesling is rising and consumers are lapping it up. Virtually every vinous region in the world makes wine from this grape, and most with success. |
| Tainted soil once dumped at Glen Press & Sun-Bulletin, NY - UNION - When Waterman Conservation Education Center inherited the IBM Glen �- 200-acre wilderness tract prized for its old growth trees and majestic landscape — -inherited two little-known fill areas that are supposed to be off-limits, according ... |
| Himalya Intl bags $ 1.7 m order from US co Hindu Business Line, India - MUMBAI: Himalya International Ltd on Monday said that it has bagged an order of 80 containers valued at $1.7 million for supplying canned mushrooms to an American food service company. |
| Dairies Moving Out of Inland Empire Los Angeles Times, CA - Housing developers are paying top dollar for land to farmers, many of whom are relocating their herds north to the San Joaquin Valley. |
| MUSIC, THEATER AND MORE Kansas.com, KS - TODAY "Two Tars," "One Good Turn," "County Hospital" and "Me and My Pal," Laurel and Hardy films, 6:30-9 pm today, Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut. |
| Home Fires Hamilton Spectator (subscription), Canada - JAPAN Penguins at a zoo in northern Japan are taken on daily walks in an attempt to keep them trim during the winter. Asahiyama Zoo on the northern island of Hokkaido take its king ... |
| 'Pay your dues in taxes' The Swazi Observer, Swaziland - THE Minister of Enterprise and Employment, Lutfo Dlamini, has urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to pay their dues in government taxes. |
| Local girl goes big with 'micro' report Ottawa Sun, Canada - TWO YEARS AGO, Nuha Soliman didn't care much for "boring" science. Now, the 12-year-old Barrhaven girl is a published author on the subject. |
| Hunt's $14,000 booze bill New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - High Commissioner to London Jonathan Hunt has spent $14,428 on alcohol in his nine months in the job. Figures issued to the Sunday Star-Times by the Foreign Affairs Ministry showed Mr Hunt - a former Labour ... |
| Greek salad with red kidney beans iAfrica.com, South Africa - Summer is a great time of the year to go Greek and to enjoy some of the traditional dips, salads and grilled fish and meat Greece is famous for. |
| Culinary arts students get to make cake and eat it, too Lufkin Daily News, TX - Nothing beats the sweet smell of success, except maybe the smell of fresh baked cookies or delicious entrees. Students in Patricia Ann Parten's culinary arts class at Hudson ... |
 | Voting questions? St. Louisan leading federal effort is ready St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO - Like one in three Americans with new voting equipment this year, voters in St. Louis and St. Louis County might scratch their heads when they lay eyes on newly purchased touch-screen voting machines. |
| Himalya International secures US $ 1.7 mn order from US food ... Myiris.com, India - Himalya International Ltd has bagged huge order of 80 containers valued at US $ 1.7 million for its canned mushrooms from a major US food service company. |
 | Unpack the holiday pounds Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - DURING THE holiday season you might have eaten without feeling guilt. While devouring fruitcake, ham, chicken, turkey and other high cholesterol foods, you might have been a little worried about the pounds ... |
| A connection between sisters Kannapolis Independent Tribune, NC - Olivia Alire, 14, and Dana Hooks, 27, held on to each for dear life as they gleefully skated across an ice rink in uptown Charlotte on Thursday evening. |
| SCHOOLKIDS STILL NEED THE WHITE STUFF Mirror.co.uk, UK - Back in 1971 Education Secretary Margaret Thatcher was dubbed "Milk Snatcher" for trashing the Free Milk Act of 1946, which entitled all school pupils under 18 to a third of a pint per day. |
 | Bright, white and beachy Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Point Lonsdale Cottages are equipped with sofa beds and kitchenettes and are ideal for couples. A beaut breakfast is on the menu at this backyard beachside retreat, writes Ewin Hannan. |
| School lunch menus (Dedham) Daily News Transcript, MA - MONDAY - 1. Domino’s Pizza, orange slices, snack pack carrots. Extra slice with pizza meal is $1. 2. Garden salad with popcorn chicken. |
| Here's a warm place to enjoy coffee and peoplePublished: Monday ... Elkhart Truth, IN - The first week of June, when Kelley Esch's family drove past Summit Ridge Plaza on the way to supper, her husband said she should open a coffee shop. |
| Kitchen Trivia At Mama’s Treasures #3 News-antique.com (press release), New York - Everyday I learn some new interesting fact about a piece of vintage kitchenalia. I am fascinated by trivia that is kitchen related. |
| 8 Tasty Ways to Cut the Fat Better Homes and Gardens - Opt for nonstick pans. That way, you can reduce the amount of oil needed for cooking. What's more, Kalen suggests using a spray (like Pam) in place of oil and butter, or making your own oil ... |
| Restaurant Review New York Magazine, USA - Falai’s cozy feel is pure LES, but the food is from a different Zip Code. The bar at Falai. (Photo credit: Jeremy Liebman). It’s an occupational hazard among dining critics in this restaurant-obsessed town ... |
| What students are eating in DeSoto County Charlotte Sun-Herald, FL - Monday: Corn dog, chef salad, SWAK pack, baked beans, baked tater tots, chilled pears or calcium-fortified juice, milk. Tuesday: Turkey-and-cheese sandwich, chef salad, SWAK pack, carrot and celery sticks ... |
| A healthy diet comes in all colors, shapes and sizes Rocklin and Roseville Today, CA - During the holidays, a diet can easily slip and fall on its face, what with all the cookies, cakes, nogs and heavy dinners we've been forced to enjoy. |
| Take this new guide on a trip to the winelands Cape Times (subscription), South Africa - There appears to be a very different attitude between locals and visitors to this fine part of the world. Last week, I heard a story of tourists from the UK, who had been in the country for about 36 hours. |
| Gathering conversations continue Whatisnew.com - "I attended a gathering of Tablet PC owners at a place called Cheese Burger (which BTW makes WONDERFUL burgers!). It was nice putting a face to the people I have been conversing with this past year on TabletPCBuzz. |
| Splitting companies can mean soaring stocks Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription), WI - The acquisition frenzy of the 1990s that forged a host of business marriages has given way to a new trend: corporate break-ups. The Journal Sentinel focuses on one Wisconsin money manager ... |
| Food Costs Remains Cheap Despite Energy Prices Wisconsin Ag Connection, WI - Retail prices for food at the supermarket dropped just over 3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2005, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Marketbasket Survey. |
| WMMB to Support High School Ski Championships Wisconsin Ag Connection, WI - The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board has signed on as a major sponsor of the 2006 Wisconsin High School State Cross Country Ski Championships. |
| Preserving a memorial for prayers Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX - There may be as many Virgin Marys here as people, but no one's counted. Some, weather-beaten and pale, sit among daisies and clover. |
| Top Ten Restaurants for 2005 WSOCtv.com, NC - by Heidi Edidin, Restaurant Critic for "The Charlotte Weekly". With many new restaurants open for business in 2005, my top 10 list includes a couple of old favorites as well as some new ones. |
| Older and better OCRegister, CA - A devotee of classic cinema finds that in an age of sex, violence and special effects, old movies can still cast a spell. By TIMOTHY MANGAN. |
| Answer Granny gets queries with no sex whatsoever Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - Answer Granny's readers have plied her with questions, and none involves sex. Imagine that! Probably her prim readers will be pleased, and others will leap into the breach. |
| How to make IT less dreary Computerworld Australia, Australia - Have you heard the one about the CIO who made work so much fun that the IT staff actually wanted to show up every day? Well, it's no joke. |
| CR and the Single Girl Methuselah Foundation, DC - As MR is away, I find myself making simple, quick dishes and eating like a single CR'd girl once again. Today: 2 small gumdrops (5.8 g -- yes, I weighed them! |
| Dining out: Nick's good no-frills fare The Capital Times, WI - If I was in the habit of comparing restaurants to articles of clothing, Nick's "Home of Good Food" Restaurant would have to be a vintage bowling shirt. |
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