Big moments - Nick Lewis: Fight for mighty chinook whets appetite ... OregonLive.com, OR - Mar 2, 2006 But the Beaverton man prefers telling the tale of the mighty chinook that tried to get away. Lewis, 66, fought the fish last fall in Tillamook's Trask River tidewater, where river and ocean meet.

Quick Bites Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Mar 2, 2006 Hurricane Wilma leveled the Polish-American Club in Hollywood, but it couldn't keep club members from holding their 17th annual Polish Music and Food Festival on Saturday.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pie Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Mar 2, 2006 To make crust: Place crushed chocolate wafer cookies into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter and add to plate; toss with a fork until all crumbs are coated.

French Chablis is special Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Mar 2, 2006 I gave a friend a bottle of Chablis for his birthday. But I quickly realized I had to explain my gift because the only "chablis" my friend had ever tasted is "chablis" from California.

Keep kosher and eat healthy, too Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Mar 2, 2006 When I was a kid, my parents thought it was a treat to take a slice of rye bread and soak up the fat that had dripped from the roasting meat.

Jonesin' for Star & her (non) secrets Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Mar 2, 2006 It's been amusing to watch Star Jones Reynolds' rise to, well, Stardom. After a career as a legal talking head, she got famous with The View.

A Plastic Surgeon’s Advice – 10 Ways to Trim Fat from Your ... PR Web (press release), WA - Mar 2, 2006 Most people that go grocery shopping often overindulge. It is important to practice healthy shopping habits while at the grocery store.

Risks and benefits of estrogen are complicated Bradenton Herald, United States - Mar 2, 2006 I took hormones for four years and then discontinued them for a year. Now I have started again, at the urging of my doctor. While I was not taking hormones, I had hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.

A festival to savor The State, SC - Mar 2, 2006 Smartly dressed in black slacks, a black sweater and her trademark asymmetrical blond bob, Nathalie Dupree rips open a box of goodies that she’ll be stuffing into 75 sassy red-and-black canvas bags.

Lunch Menus Charlotte Observer, NC - Mar 2, 2006 MONDAY: Corn dog or macaroni and cheese with ham. Carrots, potato wedges, salad, fruit, yeast roll.TUESDAY: Barbecue sandwich or fried chicken.

Isfet technology for reliable measurement of pH Laboratory Talk, UK - Mar 2, 2006 In every application it is important to get the best results and to work as safe as possible. The Isfet (ion sensitive field effect transistor) technology guarantees this, says Sentron.

Everything you need to know about eating eggs Miami Herald, FL - Mar 2, 2006 According to the Egg Nutrition Center, about 280 million hens produce some 60 billion eggs each year in the United States. Since a good majority of those eggs get consumed, I thought it would be helpful to unravel some of the mystery surrounding the egg.

I'm just too old for this Poughkeepsie Journal, NY - Mar 2, 2006 How easy it is to forget. Now that I'm in the pre-teen drama stage, I guess I just don't remember what little kids are like anymore.

Table Talk | A Thai BYO sets down on a corner in Fairmount philly.com, PA - Mar 2, 2006 Fairmount's newest restaurant is an attractive Thai BYO called Trio (2624 Brown St., 215-232-8746), in the corner space that formerly housed Eg'Zolt and Gourley's.

Religion / News and Events At Local Places Of Worship Miami Herald, FL - Mar 2, 2006 The First Christian Church of Homestead, 1001 NE Kings Hwy., is hosting an arts and crafts fair from 8 am to 4 pm Saturday. Vendors can call the Rev.

Grilled cheese goes gourmet Miami Herald, FL - Mar 2, 2006 My mother's circa 1950s Toas-Tite sandwich maker hangs at eye level in my pantry. It brings back more memories than any photo.

A flexible recipe for Italian chicken soup Miami Herald, FL - Mar 2, 2006 Q: You had a recipe for a Tuscan beef soup with cannellini beans. I tried it and it was delicious. In that column, you also mentioned you liked making a soup with chicken, garlic and spinach.

A meat-free main dish Miami Herald, FL - Mar 2, 2006 Many cooks have phyllo phobia, but it's actually one of the most forgiving doughs to work with. Because there are so many layers, there's no need to worry about tears or messy-looking sheets.

Best to order simply, sweetly at La Cofradia Miami Herald, FL - Mar 2, 2006 The name means brotherhood, and the brothers who opened La Cofradia, Jean Paul and Jean Pierre Desmaison Cornejo, are clearly intent on creating a warm, welcoming experience for their guests.

Persian food for American lunch hour Miami Herald, FL - Mar 2, 2006 When you're in a hurry and hungry for something more satisfying than the usual fast food, head to newly open Rice House of Kabob on South Beach.

The Comida quest: A search for down-home Spanish cooking Miami Herald, FL - Mar 2, 2006 A quest must begin somewhere, and mine began with a search for good octopus. I had eaten it for the first time decades ago at a Madrid tasca -- a rustic tapas bar -- where the eight-footed ...

Great service marks Cascada Sioux Falls Argus Leader, SD - Mar 2, 2006 Walking into the warm, cozy shop in the Waterfall Plaza at 69th and Minnesota, the first thing you notice is how comfortable and inviting it is.

Guts and glory The Herald, WA - Mar 2, 2006 They’ve bruised in Seattle. They’ve brawled in Tucson. Now, the Rat City Rollergirls are ready to rumble in Everett. By Krista J. Kapralos.

Tips for grilling perfection Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - Mar 2, 2006 It all seems so simple - a loaf of bread, a bit of cheese, and thou. But for a truly divine cheesy melt, remember these tips: Grate firm cheese, don't slice.

Table Talk | A Thai BYO sets down on a corner in Fairmount Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - Mar 2, 2006 Fairmount's newest restaurant is an attractive Thai BYO called Trio (2624 Brown St., 215-232-8746), in the corner space that formerly housed Eg'Zolt and Gourley's.

The icemen cometh Philadelphia Daily News, PA - Mar 2, 2006 SANDWICHED BETWEEN a frame shop and a lawyer's office, Haddonfield, NJ,'s Cristina Ristorante Italiano looks like any other small-town eatery.

From dream grills, modern meltdowns Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - Mar 2, 2006 My mother's circa 1950s Toas-Tite sandwich maker hangs at eye level in my pantry. It brings back more memories than any photo.

Where's Johnny Jet: Strictly Canada Frommers - Mar 1, 2006 Bonjour from the second-largest French-speaking city in the world! Whether you've been to Montreal or not, you're sure to learn some fascinating facts about this city located only 45 miles from the United States border.

Dairy farmers 'set to sell out' IrishExaminer.com, Ireland - Mar 1, 2006 DAIRY group Glanbia expects 2,000 of its 5,000 dairy farmers to quit milk production within three years. Since 2001 it has lost 1,000 suppliers, but the exodus ...

Dairy farmers 'set to sell out' Irish Examiner, Ireland - Mar 1, 2006 DAIRY group Glanbia expects 2,000 of its 5,000 dairy farmers to quit milk production within three years. Since 2001 it has lost 1,000 suppliers, but the exodus ...

Latino marketplace demands hot and ready pizza - Pizza Patrón ... Pizza Marketing Quarterly (PMQ) - Mar 1, 2006 DALLAS - Pizza Patrón, the premier Latino pizza brand, will introduce Pizza Lista (Ready Now), a hot and ready pizza, nationwide in their 54 locations.

Girl, 9, bakes cakes, mixes in lessons for life Kosciusko Star Herald, MS - Mar 1, 2006 netWednesday, March 1, 2006 12:01 PM CST. What started out as a means of raising money for a family trip has resulted in a baking bonanza for a Kosciusko youngster.

Women's Hockey Travels to St. Cloud State for WCHA First Round ... OhioStateBuckeyes.com, OH - Mar 1, 2006 No. 5-seed Buckeyes face No. 4-seed Huskies in best-of-three series at the National Hockey Center. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State women's hockey team (13-16-5, 10-15-3 WCHA) begins postseason play when it travels to St.

Buon Ricardo Is Refined, La Sala Needs Refining: Sydney Dining Bloomberg - Mar 1, 2006 Buon Ricardo is a model of refined taste, which is only fitting as Armando Percuoco's Italian diner has been around for almost two decades, making it a classic in terms of Sydney restaurants.

Mi Hungry Sports Bar St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO - Mar 1, 2006 In a couple of months, we'll all be reading about the 40th anniversary of the Cardinals' move from the onetime Sportsman's Park to the then-new Busch Stadium downtown.

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO - Mar 1, 2006 The first time I went looking for the new restaurant called Pestalozzi Place - admittedly, in a guy kind of way, without checking the address or asking for directions - I started at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and pointed the car at the local ...

Formal Museum Fete Gets Ugly FOX News - Mar 1, 2006 What started as a swanky art soiree turned into a drunken barf-o-rama after an event’s well-heeled guests went medieval on all-you-can-drink martinis.

Senior finishing strong Davis Enterprise, CA - Mar 1, 2006 It has to feel that way some days for Phil Rasmussen. Five years, four coaches and two teams later, he is in the twilight of his career.

Now open: At new Town Talk Diner, fumet replaces flapjack Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - Mar 1, 2006 What would the Links think? A decade ago, when the sisters Barb Link and Vickie Brever ran the Town Talk Diner, the most popular items on the menu were the $1.99 specials, such as one egg, toast, hash browns and orange juice on Mondays.

New-look kiwifruit without the fur The Daily Post, New Zealand - Mar 1, 2006 It's small, green and looks like a grape but bite into it and you're in for a surprise. Slice one open and the inside looks just like a kiwifruit - only smaller.

3 PM - 4 PM: Down to Business TV Fodder, CT - Mar 1, 2006 One of the things that always impresses me is that the folks behind 24 always seem to have the same feelings toward how the show/season is progressing and feeling that we fans do.

EECA EnergyWise Award winners announced Scoop.co.nz (press release), New Zealand - Mar 1, 2006 'The EECA EnergyWise Awards celebrate achievements in producing, delivering and using energy in the best possible ways,' said Heather Staley, Chief Executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).

Puro, Epsom New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Mar 1, 2006 Bridget eased the Saab out of the cul-de-sac, got her motor running and headed out on the highway. Oh, all right, Manukau Rd. "I'm not really all that fond of the Saab," she said.

Pimento cheese passion Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), USA - Mar 1, 2006 The humble pimento cheese sandwich conjures lots of images: Girlfriends in sundresses at a baby or bridal shower. Aunts and cousins passing around the new baby at a family reunion.

Twins explosion AZ Central.com, AZ - Mar 1, 2006 I don't just mean I gave birth to twins. I mean my obstetrician had twins, I attended a childbirth class exclusively for parents of twins, and not long after I came home to my Chicago three-flat, a family ...

Grant Wistrom's Circle of Friends Winter Trip Seahawks.com - Mar 1, 2006 (Kim of Omaha, Nebraska was one of 39 pediatric cancer patients taking part in the Circle of Friends winter trip February 15-19 in Wausau, Wisconsin, which was sponsored by the Grant Wistrom Foundation and the Wunsch Family Foundation.

JC's prides itself on meeting costumer demand Anderson Independent Mail (subscription), SC - Mar 1, 2006 JC’s has been a lunchtime institution in Anderson for years. It started as a small operation that has since grown to fulfill customer demand.

Lords fight to save Stilton from food watchdog Independent, UK - Mar 1, 2006 Below the gilded ceiling and the statues of the Magna Carta barons, the peers on the red benches of the House of Lords turn today from matters of state to a more exalted subject: Stilton.

Ford has a better idea calendarlive.com, CA - Mar 1, 2006 Ben, son of actor Harrison, opens a gastro-pub (think comfort food) in Culver City. Fill 'er up. By S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer.

eat. drink. (you know the rest.) calendarlive.com, CA - Mar 1, 2006 The former Pinot Hollywood has a new name, a new look and a new, young chef. Will all that make eat. on sunset a marquee attraction?

Ford has a better idea calendarlive.com, CA - Mar 1, 2006 Ben, son of actor Harrison, opens a gastro-pub (think comfort food) in Culver City. Fill 'er up. By S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer.

Dessert sandwich idea sells Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - Mar 1, 2006 A fruit salad wrap could soon be on the menu at fast food restaurants, thanks to a group of Taranaki students. Subway Metro in New Plymouth is to take the dessert idea to head office to see ...

Lent less the meat can be tasty sacrifice AZ Central.com, AZ - Mar 1, 2006 For many Christians, Lent is a symbolic season of sacrificing, atoning for sins and repenting before the renewal of Easter. For devout cooks, it represents another challenge: There are seven traditionally ...

Lenten tradition continues at Nativity Tunkhannock New Age Examiner, PA - Mar 1, 2006 TUNKHANNOCK - A Lenten tradition, the volunteers of Nativity BVM Church in Tunkhannock have been making pierogies each spring for nearly 35 years.

And Then There Were Six Metro Santa Cruz, CA - Mar 1, 2006 The Friday night dinner club predates me by several years. I'd heard stories and witnessed planning but not until recently had I been honored with the personal invitation which now includes Dave as well.

On the brunch beat Chicago Tribune, United States - Mar 1, 2006 Review of Bongo Room: Brunch at Bongo Room is worth the sometimes hour-and-a-half to two-hour wait. The menu is like nothing else, and I crave the breakfast burrito on weekends.

Student-run cafés make ends meet with varying resources Swarthmore College The Phoenix Online, United States - Mar 1, 2006 While both seemingly fixed institutions on the Swarthmore campus, Paces and Qub, the two student-run cafes, nevertheless face very different economic situations.

The lunch hour Pioneer Press, MN - Mar 1, 2006 Mission possible: Get out of downtown St. Paul, get a good meal and get back to work in 60 minutes. BY KATHIE JENKINS. OK, it's only the second day of March.

Sierra College conference puts focus on small businesses Auburn Journal, CA - Mar 1, 2006 ROCKLIN - Small business is big in the United States, which is why the Sierra College Small Business Development Center is sponsoring its first conference, "Change Management: Using change to increase your business markets.

Pia’s lets food be the draw Arkansas Times, AR - Mar 1, 2006 CONWAY -- The latest addition to downtown Conway’s growing restaurant scene is Pia’s, a small Italian place in an unassuming storefront at 915 Front St.

At Home with Haarlem’s Renaissance ABC News - Mar 1, 2006 Pull up a chair and enjoy Haarlem’s Market Square, just as people have been doing for hundreds of years. (Rick Steves). While the city of Amsterdam is world-famous for its museums, nearby Haarlem boasts worthwhile ...

Leave Fifi and her fleas at home; let us eat in peace Austin American-Statesman (subscription), TX - Mar 1, 2006 The Austin City Council's idea to allow pet canines on restaurant patios just howls for a rebuttal. Some of us enjoy eating on a patio.

Latin Blend Tucson Weekly, AZ - Mar 1, 2006 A trip to Candela Peruvian restaurant offers a lesson in geography, history and culture. The menu covers the varied regions of the ancient Latin country: the Andes, the tropical jungle and the beautiful coastline.

Morelia – A Treck to the Volcano Chessbase News, Germany - Mar 1, 2006 On the second free day of the Ciudad de Linares-Morelia tournament our hosts had organised an outing for participants, journalists and special guests.

The First Course: Spanakopita Gothamist, NY - Mar 1, 2006 On a recent visit to the terrific midtown Greek Restaurant Avra, Gothamist was reacquainted with an old favorite: spanakopita. Avra’s spinach pie is perfectly crispy and flakey, with real spinach flavor and a nice zing from the feta cheese.

The Edmond Sun Edmond Sun, OK - Mar 1, 2006 Grilled cheese, first known as Cheese Dream or Toasted Cheese has been named “America’s Favorite Homemade Sandwich,” and rightfully so.

Hunger pangs on purpose a lesson on famine Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD - Mar 1, 2006 as in more-than-a-day- without-food hungry. Schmidt, a senior at Parkville High School, was one of about 25 youths at Immanuel ...

First, the Beatles. Now, Tesco. The British invader that thinks it ... Slate - Mar 1, 2006 Groceries have been a very difficult business in recent years. Supermarket chains have been laid low by a lethal combination of low margins, rising fuel costs, and relentless competition.

Lenten traditions prepare hearts, minds for Easter Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, IA - Mar 1, 2006 Cheese blocks, mini sausages and candies filled paper plates. Food is a given at most social events at St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center.

Amelia's serves up a slice of El Salvador San Jose Mercury News, USA - Mar 1, 2006 Good Mexican food is easy to come by in the Bay Area, with Nuevo Latino temples of alta cocina, taco trucks and everything in between.

Braham Area Schools Menu Isanti County News, MN - Mar 1, 2006 Thursday - Chicken fajitas, RF beans, grilled vegies, cheese, lettuce, olives, sour cream, salsa, sliced pears. Friday - Lunch ‘round Pizza - cheese or pepperoni, garden salad, cottage cheese, chilled peaches.

Weibrecht, Marshall answer the tough questions heading into World ... SkiRacing.com - Mar 1, 2006 Quebec City, Canada, hosts this year’s FIS World Junior Championships, which commence on Feb. 28 with men’s and women’s downhill training at Le Massif, and end with a Nation’s Cup team dual on March 8.

Chris Morris Appointed Executive Vice President Business Wire (press release), CA - Mar 1, 2006 IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2006--Chris Morris has been named Executive Vice President for CEC Entertainment (NYSE:CEC).

Lady Tottington and Wallace face serious vegetable security issues ... New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Mar 1, 2006 Entrancing for an 8-year-old, entertaining for his Poppa, engaging ... any age. Wallace, the cheese-loving inventor (voice: Peter Sallis), and Gromit, his faithful mute mutt, return to the small screen with the best family DVD in ages.

Wendy's Adds Three New Salads to Popular 'Garden Sensations' Line Restaurant News Resource, Canada - Mar 1, 2006 introduced salad bars, then convenient salads to go and more recently Garden Sensations(R), a line-up of fresh entree salads with imaginative, top quality ingredients that broke new ground in the quick-service restaurant world.

Chris Morris Appointed Executive Vice President for CEC ... Restaurant News Resource, Canada - Mar 1, 2006 Chris Morris has been named Executive Vice President for CEC Entertainment (NYSE:CEC). He continues his role as Chief Financial Officer of the company.

2002 Morgan Syrah – Monterey, California The Vail Trail, Colorado - Mar 1, 2006 Morgan Winery built their reputation on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Monterey, about two hours south of San Francisco. Recently, the Morgan Syrah has also excelled, and the 2002 is the best yet.

Neat People Interview Dish, UK - Mar 1, 2006 I’m good thank you, a bit tired, I’ve been doing the vocals for our single today. How’s the single coming along? Umm, we’ve just got to finish the recording.

Torstar Corporation Reports 4% Newspaper Revenue Growth in 2005 CCNMatthews (press release), Canada - Mar 1, 2006 TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - March 1, 2006) - Torstar Corporation (TSX:TS.NV.B) today announced its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2005.

President Sends in GI Joe Rescue Team. The Spoof (satire), UK - Mar 1, 2006 WASHINGTON DC Thursday evening, while playing in the bathtub, President Bush inadvertently flushed his Dick Cheney action figure down the toilet in one of the White House’s upper bathrooms, and was unsuccessful in attempting to retrieve it.

Theater Events for the period March 2-11 pride source.com, MI - Mar 1, 2006 Antony and Cleopatra A brave Roman general becomes captivated with the beautiful Queen of Egypt. The Hilberry Theatre, Detroit. Plays in repertory, March 3-May 4. $15-$28.

Asiago's Ristorante Boise Weekly, USA - Mar 1, 2006 'Twas the summer of 2002 when I was asked to select the most romantic restaurant in Boise for BW's Best of Boise issue. At the time, the choice was easy: Asiago's on Cole.

The multi-media Rick Steves built his travel business through the ... Seattle Times, United States - Mar 1, 2006 Sprinting his way through Europe each summer, as he has for the last 32 years, Rick Steves often steals lunch from breakfast, stuffing a couple of pieces of bread and some meat into his backpack.

Asiago's Ristorante Boise Weekly, USA - Mar 1, 2006 I decided to take my little bro Brady out to dinner. We had just watched The Godfather and after concluding the cook for the movie deserved an Oscar, we decided to feed the Godfather in us both.

DINING GUIDE Your guide to local San Diego eateries San Diego CityBEAT, CA - Mar 1, 2006 The Cheesecake Factory. 7067 Friars Road, Mission Valley. With a diverse menu and its signature dessert, the Cheesecake Factory’s vibe is reminiscent of a fancy Vegas casino restaurant.

WHEN IN FRANCE (Lightly) eating my way through Paris and Brittany San Diego CityBEAT, CA - Mar 1, 2006 There’s something about a vacation—a change of venue and pace—that invigorates body and soul. I’ve just returned from France—Brittany and Paris—relaxing, eating and seeing friends.

McDonald's changes sign to woo kosher diners Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - Mar 1, 2006 TEL AVIV: Under pressure from the city's chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald's have changed the colour of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

Late night munchies? Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - Mar 1, 2006 On Aubrey Morris’ and Michael Ginocchietti’s first night selling hot dogs, they had some trouble. “It took us an hour and a half to set up and it poured,” Morris said.

Where to Eat Now LA Weekly, CA - Mar 1, 2006 Clementine. At lunch time, there may be no happier place in Los Angeles than Annie Miler’s cheerful takeout café across from the Century City Shopping Mall, home to ...

Silicon Veggie Silicon Valley's Metro, CA - Mar 1, 2006 AS A VEGETARIAN I'm not a big fast-food-joint patron. But every now and then you have limited options: heading down Highway 5 with Casa de Fruta far behind you, or at the end of a long day ...

Your Pal Is Athena Silicon Valley's Metro, CA - Mar 1, 2006 A CO-WORKER placed a copy of Athena Grill's menu in my mailbox with a note saying it was a Greek restaurant worth checking out.

Don’t judge Turkey Creek newest café by its cover Knoxville Metro Pulse, TN - Mar 1, 2006 When I heard about Mimi’s Café, I pictured a lovely bistro and looked forward to meeting Mimi. I knew she’d be French, and chic.

Shopping with the Lulas: La Di Da on North Main is ‘Martha ... Rock River Times, IL - Mar 1, 2006 I found the “I’ve died and gone to Martha Stewart heaven” CUTEST place EVER! La Di Da is the name of the place at 1416 N. Main St.

The Day Lady Died Broward New Times, FL - Mar 1, 2006 Lunch 11 am to 3 pm daily. Dinner 5 to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday, till 11 pm Friday and Saturday. Call 561-296-5770. Edna Lewis is dead and I am in need of comfort.

The city’s last Automat is slated for demolition New York Press, NY - Mar 1, 2006 The city’s last-standing Automat appears headed for demolition. The Times recently confirmed that a new development would obliterate one of Manhattan’s last surviving temple to working ...

Splendid Table: Five tips for novice bread bakers to raise the ... Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - Mar 1, 2006 Q Bread is my blind spot. Even my friends who can't cook make bread; my dough will not rise. Recipes say to put the dough in a warm place, but I can't seem to find a place in my house that is warmer than the others.

Ruiz Foods' El Monterey Brand Featured in National Frozen & ... AMonline.com, WI - Mar 1, 2006 Ruiz Foods, Inc. partners its El Monterey Brand with the National Frozen & Refrigerated Food Association's launch of a three-page FSI brand-awareness promotion/sweepstakes.

Man kills wife, self Ceres Courier, CA - Mar 1, 2006 A new apartment complex east of the Ceres Post Office was shaken Wednesday by the shooting deaths of a man and woman in a murder-suicide case.

Barb Troy Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription), WI - Mar 1, 2006 Q: Marie of Fond du Lac - Have just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Any good books or resources for combating thru nutrition?

50 brief reviews from restaurant critic Dale Rice Austin 360 (subscription), TX - Mar 1, 2006 Catfish Parlour South. This slice of Americana, with vintage signs on the walls, produces the heaping plates of fried fish that were far more prevalent in decades past.

The Range at Barton House Austin 360 (subscription), TX - Mar 1, 2006 SALADO - Poor planning can hurt a restaurant as much as bad cooking. It can reveal flaws that tarnish an establishment's previously unblemished reputation.

Get Your Gaze On Cleveland Scene Weekly, OH - Mar 1, 2006 The Clear Choice Custom Vision Center, lost in a sweeping business park not far from the freeway in Brecksville, seems a better fit for drafting HR policies than brewing romance.

Zov's Bistro and Cafe (17440 E. 17th St.) OCRegister, CA - Mar 1, 2006 During the day, servers circulate non-stop to dish out Zov's eclectic cuisine to its crisply dressed patrons. The food is mainly inspired by Middle Eastern cooking, but you can also get a Thai chicken noodle salad.

Patch for depression gets approval United Press International - Mar 1, 2006 US drug regulators have approved the new patch Emsam, which will deliver the drugs to treat adult depression. The announcement was made by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

McDonald‘s changes sign to woo kosher diners Herald News Daily, ND - Mar 1, 2006 TEL AVIV - Under pressure from the city‘s chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald‘s have changed the colour of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

Chr. Hansen promotes focused concepts and ingredient solutions for ... NPIcenter (press release), Canada - Mar 1, 2006 More consumers are managing their own health, and choosing "better for you" foods. Health is so in the minds of consumers and the food industry that it is having a major impact on new product development.

McDonald‘s changes sign to woo kosher diners Leading The Charge, Australia - Mar 1, 2006 TEL AVIV - Under pressure from the city‘s chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald‘s have changed the colour of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

McDonald‘s changes sign to woo kosher diners The Kindred Times, Utah - Mar 1, 2006 TEL AVIV - Under pressure from the city‘s chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald‘s have changed the colour of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

McDonald‘s changes sign to woo kosher diners Brocktown News, USA - Mar 1, 2006 TEL AVIV - Under pressure from the city‘s chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald‘s have changed the colour of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

'Home Plate' host cooks up fun at CIAA event Charlotte Observer, NC - Mar 1, 2006 Chef Marvin Woods, who has the cooking show "Home Plate" on Turner South, will do a cooking demonstration at the CIAA Fan Experience on Friday and Saturday, from 4-5:45 pm at the Charlotte Convention Center.

McDonald‘s changes sign to woo kosher diners Ely Times, USA - Mar 1, 2006 TEL AVIV - Under pressure from the city‘s chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald‘s have changed the colour of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

McDonald‘s changes sign to woo kosher diners Olberlin, KS - Mar 1, 2006 TEL AVIV - Under pressure from the city‘s chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald‘s have changed the colour of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

McDonald‘s changes sign to woo kosher diners Jackson News-Tribune, WY - Mar 1, 2006 TEL AVIV - Under pressure from the city‘s chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald‘s have changed the colour of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

Cheese or Cocaine? "Woman pleads guilty in hitman for hire plot" ShortNews.com, Germany - Mar 1, 2006 Memphis, TN - Jessica Sandy Booth, 18, pleaded guilty to attempted murder charges for attempting to hire a hitman to rob and kill four men.

Risotto, The Easy Elegant Meal Epoch Times, NY - Mar 1, 2006 When people dine out they tend to order things they can't Think of risotto as a classymake at home. One of those dishes is risotto.

FDA Approves First Antidepressant Transdermal Patch CNN - Mar 1, 2006 The FDA has approved Emsam (selegiline) as a once-a-day transdermal antidepressant that delivers a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. When ...

BBQ sauce on a pizza? You bet! The Register-Guard, Oregon - Mar 1, 2006 Ever notice that men and women have different eating habits? Mrs. Food Dude, for example, doesn't like to eat after 9 pm, but Food Dude can easily tackle a three-item Mexican combo platter and watch Conan O'Brien at the same time.

Woman Pleads Guilty in Cheese Hit Man Plot San Francisco Chronicle, USA - Mar 1, 2006 A woman pleaded guilty Monday to attempted murder charges for trying to hire a hit man to rob and kill four men for what she thought was cocaine, but turned out to be cheese.

Glass Houses Richmond Style Weekly, VA - Mar 1, 2006 The wine’s the thing. And why not? Wine has edged past beer as Americans’ beverage of choice. Virginia’s own wine-making efforts - the state boasts almost 100 wineries and vineyards ...

McDonald’s changes sign to woo kosher diners MSNBC - Mar 1, 2006 TEL AVIV - Under pressure from the city’s chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald’s have changed the color of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

Entertainment Calendar Petaluma Argus-Courier, CA - Mar 1, 2006 Bodega Bay poster contest -- Entries are sought for the 2006 Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival poster contest. The theme is "Whales and Fish Tales.

Hot artichoke dip MLive.com, MI - Mar 1, 2006 PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Puree tofu, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and garlic in blender or food processor until smooth.

Glanbia profits tumble on weak farm spending FarmersWeekly, UK - Mar 1, 2006 Irish dairy giant Glanbia saw operating profit slide nearly €6m (£4m) last year, even though earnings grew more than 4% to €1.83bn (£1.24bn).

Attorney not sidelined by basketball blunder CNN - Mar 1, 2006 Mark Rasch and his wife get tips in their kitchen from Cooking Light's Chef Billy. (CNN) -- Mark Rasch travels quite a bit in his job as a cyber-lawyer.

FDA Approves Depression Patch HealthCentral.com - Mar 1, 2006 The first transdermal patch for depression has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA approval was based on results of two double-blind, placebo-controlled studies of Emsam.

First Skin Patch to Treat Depression HealthCentral.com - Mar 1, 2006 WEDNESDAY, March 1 (HealthDay News) -- The first transdermal patch to treat depression has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Cafe Keluna offers tasty Mediterranean favorites Pacifica Tribune, CA - Mar 1, 2006 Tasty Mediterranean dishes and a new twist on soup and sandwich favorites are bringing many customers to Cafe Keluna on Palmetto Avenue.

Vintage Balaban's Riverfront Times, MO - Mar 1, 2006 405 North Euclid Avenue; 314-361-8085. Hours: Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11 am-3 pm Dinner 6-10:30 pm Mon.-Thu., 5:30-11:30 pm Fri.-Sat., 5 -10:30 pm Sun.

McDonald's changes sign to woo kosher diners Reuters.uk, UK - Mar 1, 2006 Under pressure from the city's chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald's have changed the colour of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

Food Safety Information Society: Utilize Your Fridge Space Wisely ... CCNMatthews (press release), Canada - Mar 1, 2006 CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - March 1, 2006) - When you arrive home with groceries, better think twice before you unpack those eggs onto the refrigerator door shelves and arrange the meat next to the lettuce.

A fresh start for Cheesemaking Center Monroe Times, WI - Mar 1, 2006 Visitors to the Historic Cheesemaking Center will be in for treat when the renovated museum opens today. "Since December the entire museum was taken down, photographed, given an identification ...

BHFFAalumni attend convention Monroe Times, WI - Mar 1, 2006 SOUTH WAYNE -- Black Hawk FFA Alumni affiliates Pat and Herb Baumgartner, Steve and Chrissy Baumgartner and Dustin Williams, attended the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association annual convention Feb. 10-11 at the Holiday Inn in Manitowoc.

Local Calendar The Register-Mail, IL - Mar 1, 2006 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, 4-8 pm, 1556 E. Fremont St., walleye, baked potato, slaw, Texas toast, beverage, $7; child's meal, $3 for grilled cheese, chips, beverage.

Helpful hints Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription), AR - Mar 1, 2006 DEAR HELOISE: A recipe for a dip with cream cheese, green stuffed olives and chopped pecans appeared in your column. Now I cannot find the recipe.

Curb Your Enthusiasms Reason Online - Mar 1, 2006 In the fall of 2004, CKE Restaurants introduced the Monster Thickburger at its Hardee’s franchises. It was a 1,420-calorie, 107-grams-of-fat double-patty slab of decadence, topped with four strips of bacon ...

When Bread Is Dearer Than Freedom In Belarus RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Czech Republic - Mar 1, 2006 In the West, Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka is often portrayed as a deeply unpopular dictator. The truth is a little more complex than that.

Charlton Chat Vitalfootball, UK - Mar 1, 2006 Youngsters James Walker and Lawrie Wilson have both gone on trial at Luton Town. Striker Walker and full back Wilson featured in the Hatters Reserve game triumph over Stevenage recently, with Walker scoring twice.

The Butterfly Effect Salt Lake City Weekly, UT - Mar 1, 2006 The most significant event to take place in Utah’s dining scene recently happened in January, when Butterfly restaurant opened its doors in The Gateway.

origins of lent Arlington Catholic Herald, VA - Mar 1, 2006 William P. Saunders. What are the origins of Lent? Did the Church always have this time before Easter? Lent is a special time of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works in preparation of the celebration of Easter.

First the Floods, Now No Fuel! AllAfrica.com, Washington - Mar 1, 2006 Motorists using the main south transport corridor that links Namibia to South Africa were not only affected by the inaccessible roads during the weekend, but were yesterday faced with another predicament - lack of fuel.

UK Stocks Rise as Vodafone Rebounds, Energy Shares Advance Bloomberg - Mar 1, 2006 The UK's benchmark stock index rebounded from its steepest drop in four months. Vodafone Group Plc, the world's largest mobile phone company, advanced for the first time in nine sessions.

Seafood, nopalitos, capirotada mark season of sacrifice San Antonio Express (subscription), TX - Mar 1, 2006 Lent begins today, and if you're Catholic, you probably know what's not on the menu for the next seven Fridays: meat. That's because Catholics are forgoing meat today, Ash Wednesday, as well as every Friday during the season.

First Skin Patch to Treat Depression Forbes - Mar 1, 2006 WEDNESDAY, March 1 (HealthDay News) -- The first transdermal patch to treat depression has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Health News Briefs NPR - Mar 1, 2006 NPR.org, March 1, 2006 · German officials say a domestic cat has died of Asian bird flu. The cat, found on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen in the north of Germany, is thought to have been infected by eating an infected bird.

Mid-Cape Farmers' Market Seeking Seasonal & Weekly Vendors Cape Cod Today, MA - Mar 1, 2006 Hyannis, MA—The Mid-Cape Farmers’ Market is seeking seasonal and weekly vendors for the 2006 season. The market will be held 8:00 AM-1:00 PM every Wednesday from June 14 through September 6 on Main Street in downtown Hyannis.

Warren couple fights cancer with Vegan diet Bristol Phoenix, RI - Mar 1, 2006 WARREN - In 1992 Barry Brown, 58, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma and given five years to live. Fourteen years later, he's still around, and credits much of his successful cancer story with a radically changed diet.

Fennel and onion soup San Jose Mercury News, USA - Mar 1, 2006 Trim feathery fronds and stems from fennel bulbs. Chop 1 tablespoon of the fronds and reserve. Cut bulbs in half lengthwise and remove cores.

Think calories, fat when choosing a salad Lebanon Daily News, PA - Mar 1, 2006 Since my goal is to increase fruits and vegetables in my diet as well as to increase my overall consumption of fiber, I’ve been trying to select salads as a lunchtime staple.

IRI Announces Annual New Product Pacesetters Business Wire (press release), CA - Mar 1, 2006 Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), the leading global provider of enterprise market solutions, announced today the "Top 10 New Product Pacesetters," a highly-anticipated ranking of the most successful new ...

Ultimate, really? Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA - Mar 1, 2006 Jack in the Box's Web site describes the new Sourdough Ultimate Cheeseburger as the "ultimate ultimate.". The Sourdough Ultimate ($3.29, $5.09 for a combo including medium fries and a drink) comes with grilled ...

FDA Approves First Antidepressant Transdermal Patch MedPage Today, NJ - Mar 1, 2006 The FDA has approved Emsam (selegiline) as a once-a-day transdermal antidepressant that delivers a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. When ...

McDonald's changes sign to woo kosher diners ABC News - Mar 1, 2006 Under pressure from the city's chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald's have changed the color of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

An Oyster Without A Pearl Willamette Week, OR - Mar 1, 2006 "Oh, hurrah, I never met an oyster I didn't like," I clapped happily when the sign in front of the Alberta Street Oyster Bar & Grill went up last November, and after a handful of visits I can say that I love eating them here.

The $10,000 Dinner Guest Willamette Week, OR - Mar 1, 2006 After watching the New Yorker staff writer and author of The Orchid Thief, Susan Orlean, emerge from the elevator of Portland's Westin Hotel and spryly walk to the lobby, the first thing that pops into mind when she reaches me is how easy it would be to ...

McDonald's changes sign to woo kosher diners Washington Post, United States - Mar 1, 2006 Under pressure from the city's chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald's have changed the color of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

McDonald's changes sign to woo kosher diners Reuters - Mar 1, 2006 Under pressure from the city's chief rabbi, two Tel Aviv branches of the fast food firm McDonald's have changed the color of their trademark signs to assure diners that their burgers and fries are kosher.

Also on this page: MaineToday.com, ME - Mar 1, 2006 Erik Desjarlais, the talented chef/proprietor of Bandol, closed his French-inspired restaurant on upper Exchange Street with a champagne toast Saturday night.

Antidepressant skin patch receives FDA go-ahead Earthtimes.org - Mar 1, 2006 On Tuesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave a go-ahead to the first skin patch for curing symptoms of deep depression in adults.

When mush isn't enough Anchorage Daily News, AK - Mar 1, 2006 The hardships associated with running the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race are well-documented each year, but apparently those hardships, at least with many modern-day mushers, don't extend to their trailside dining choices.

Home Cook: That muffaletta was unforgettable Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ - Mar 1, 2006 Maryanne Corsini, aka The Home Cook, writes about food, family and her love of both. Her column and recipes appear every other Wednesday in The Courier-Post Taste section.

Meet the 'Codfather' Kentucky Post, KY - Mar 1, 2006 Few people in Northern Kentucky look forward to Lent as much as the air traffic controllers at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

'Good Luck' -- and have a sandwich Lowell Sun, MA - Mar 1, 2006 Back in the days before the invasion of political correctness and the health police, newsrooms ran on cigarettes and coffee -- the stronger the better.

Woman Pleads Guilty in Cheese Hit Man Plot CourtTV, NY - Mar 1, 2006 A woman pleaded guilty Monday to attempted murder charges for trying to hire a hit man to rob and kill four men for what she thought was cocaine, but turned out to be cheese.

$1.7M dairy expansion approved Longmont Daily Times-Call, CO - Mar 1, 2006 The Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy can move to an 80-acre property that will allow the niche cheese manufacturer to increase its herd by a factor of eight, Boulder County commissioners ruled Tuesday.

Georgian Bay Milk, US investors plan NAFTA suit vs. Canadian ... Canada.com, Canada - Mar 1, 2006 BARRIE, Ont. (CP) - Georgian Bay Milk Co. and its US investors are threatening to sue the Canadian government over Ontario's dairy quota system.

The ultimate Oscar party CNN/Money - Mar 1, 2006 So you invited a crew over to watch (or heckle) the Oscars, in the hopes that Jon Stewart's first hosting gig will result in a ceremony less tedious than in recent years.

FCT back home for Mamet play Flint Journal, MI - Mar 1, 2006 Flint City Theatre is returning to its familiar home this week to open the David Mamet drama "Oleanna.". The troupe moved its last production, "Bent," to the newly opened Red Ink Studios but is ...

Grilled cheese easy to make, even without Snackmaster Mobile Register, AL - Mar 1, 2006 About 15 years ago my sister-in-law gave me what she thought was a gag gift, a present for some long-forgotten good deed. It was designed to elicit a chuckle, but it also contained a hidden kernel of practicality.

Roast beef dinner slated next Saturday at Christ UM Gateway Newspapers - Mar 1, 2006 Tickets are available in the church office and cost $7 for adults and $4.50 for children. For tickets, call the church office at 412-751-8219.

Stylish turn for fried tomatoes Orlando Sentinel, FL - Mar 1, 2006 Today's recipe request is for the Romano Crusted Tomatoes from Brio in the Winter Park Village. 2. Combine bread crumbs, cheese, 1/3 cup parsley, salt, pepper, dressing mix.

A glutton's tour of LA greasy spoons Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - Mar 1, 2006 So much kitsch, so much grease, so much fun. Danielle Teutsch embraces the junk food culture of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is a city with serious food schizophrenia.

Ash Wednesday birngs fish fries across the region Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Mar 1, 2006 Robert Lockwood says it's likely there were a few non-Catholics at local churches Sunday, but they might not have been souls looking for redemption.

VEGETABLE SOUP Mail Tribune, OR - Mar 1, 2006 You think you know vegetable soup? Shakespeare’s Cleopatra with her "infinite variety" had nothing on vegetable soup. It can be thick and chunky, light and delicate, rich and smoky or bright and tangy.

Got milk side effects? Alternatives abound Mail Tribune, OR - Mar 1, 2006 Beyond childhood, the majority of people throughout the world can’t digest milk. That’s why continued use of milk and milk products is implicated with autoimmune disorders, asthma, allergies and chronic infections.

First patch for depression gets US nod Times of India, India - Mar 1, 2006 WASHINGTON: The first skin patch to treat major depression in adults has won final approval to be sold in the United States, the US Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday.

Recipe: Hot artichoke dip The Grand Rapids Press, MI - Mar 1, 2006 PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Puree tofu, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and garlic in blender or food processor until smooth.

Depressed Senior Citizens May Find Easier Relief with New Skin ... SeniorJournal.com, TX - Mar 1, 2006 March 1, 2006 - Senior citizens who suffer from depression, which is estimated to be about one out of every six, may now have an easier way to find relief.

The cereal chef Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Mar 1, 2006 Cereal cookbooks, cereal restaurants, chefs cooking with cornflakes and Cap'n Crunch: Breakfast cereals are coming out of the box.

A Load of Crap SF Weekly, CA - Mar 1, 2006 Last week, city officials announced a groundbreaking program to turn dog doo into energy -- enough to power an electricity-generating turbine, a home stove, or anything else fueled by natural gas.

Salem news in brief Salem News, USA - Mar 1, 2006 A two-part forum on housing will be held Tuesday, March 28, and Thursday, April 6, from 2 to 4 pm at the Beverly Cooperative Bank Community Room, 87 Lafayette St.

CMW 2006 - Tupelo Honey Chart Attack, Canada - Mar 1, 2006 So, you're about to play the big industry event that is Canadian Music Week. What's the most shameless thing you've ever done to promote your band?

Fishing for all the facts Cincinnati Enquirer, OH - Mar 1, 2006 When Lent begins Wednesday, fish goes on the menu. The Catholic Church calls for eating no meat on the Fridays of the 40-day Lenten observance.

Athenaeum salutes 400th anniversary of Shakespeare plays Salem News, USA - Mar 1, 2006 The Salem Athenaeum will pay tribute to Shakespeare next week with a lecture by a leading Shakespearean scholar. Marjorie Garber, an English professor at Harvard and author of several ...

Mexican food becoming America's favorite ethnic treat Salem News, USA - Mar 1, 2006 particularly Mexican ‭s becoming so popular that it is threatening to displace those long-time ethnic favorites, Italian and Chinese.

Getting Hip To Home Buying NBC13.com, AL - Mar 1, 2006 For Many First-Timers, Buying Into The American Dream Can Be A Nightmare. Here Are Some Tips To Keep House And Hopes Together. You're around 30 years old and you want to own a home.

Wendy's Builds on 25+ Years of Fresh Salad Innovation and ... PR Newswire (press release), NY - Mar 1, 2006 Three Bold New Salads Added to Popular 'Garden Sensations' Line DUBLIN, Ohio, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Wendy's(R) introduced salad bars, then convenient salads to go and more recently Garden Sensations(R), a line-up of fresh entree salads ...

FDA Approves Emsam (Selegiline), First Transdermal Patch for ... Newsinferno.com, NY - Mar 1, 2006 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved selegiline, which will be the first transdermal (skin) patch for use in the treatment of major depression in adults.

DIARY OF A DOG WALKER Washingtonian.com, DC - Mar 1, 2006 CAN YOU SPOON-FEED MY DOG? AND THEN THERE WAS THE CAT WHO LIKED TO HIDE. Ben Pekkanen (bentbrains@yahoo.com) retired from dog walking and is working in film and television while finishing a ...

Marketplace: March 2006 NorthJersey.com, NJ - Mar 1, 2006 Among the rotating list of 25 to 30 prepared items offered daily at Morano's Gourmet Market in Ramsey, several will appeal to vegetarians: grilled tofu, vegetable lasagna, hummus, wheatberry ...

Ten questions with Ann Turgeon Kansas.com, KS - Mar 1, 2006 The wife of WSU basketball coach Mark Turgeon talks about her dream job, her dream life, and how she survives basketball season. BY CHRIS SHULL.

'Codfather' in a fishy business Cincinnati Post, OH - Mar 1, 2006 Few people in Greater Cincinnati look forward to Lent as much as the air traffic controllers at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Getting Hip To Home Buying NBC 17.com, NC - Mar 1, 2006 For Many First-Timers, Buying Into The American Dream Can Be A Nightmare. Here Are Some Tips To Keep House And Hopes Together. You're around 30 years old and you want to own a home.

Wendy's Builds on 25+ Years of Fresh Salad Innovation and ... Yahoo! News (press release) - Mar 1, 2006 DUBLIN, Ohio, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Wendy's® introduced salad bars, then convenient salads to go and more recently Garden Sensations®, a line-up of fresh entree salads with imaginative, top quality ingredients that broke new ground in ...

Much ado about shopping The Eyeopener, Canada - Mar 1, 2006 March has come, spring is (almost) here and the boys and girls need to look good in the sun. What's a fashionista to wear? On Sunday afternoons, Paradise Bound Records in Kensington Market is packed with eager thrifters.

Relishing retirement The Eyeopener, Canada - Mar 1, 2006 Ernie "the hot dog man" will retire this Friday after 25 years of dispensing dogs and donating bursaries to the Rye community.

Animals in classroom add interest, amusement and a lot of ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), USA - Mar 1, 2006 The teacher's pet in Donna Fortenberry's kindergarten class has shiny auburn hair and loves a long afternoon nap. Sassafras, known at Winnona Park Elementary School in Decatur as Sassy, is Fortenberry's miniature dachscund.

Teacher's pets: Classroom animals engage students Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), USA - Mar 1, 2006 The teacher's pet in Donna Fortenberry's kindergarten class has shiny auburn hair and loves a nice, long nap in the afternoon.

Mad Dog & Cat's St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO - Mar 1, 2006 Dining out is a luxury many people cannot afford. Not because of money, but because they don't want their loud children interrupting someone else's meal, especially when the space is small.

World's easiest tomato-basil soup Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX - Mar 1, 2006 Dallas is gaga over a certain bistro's tomato-basil soup. This version, which uses just two ingredients, produces a pretty darn close copy.

Woman Pleads Guilty in Cheese Hit Man Plot First Coast News, FL - Mar 1, 2006 A woman pleaded guilty Monday to attempted murder charges for trying to hire a hit man to rob and kill four men for what she thought was cocaine, but turned out to be cheese.

Little ray of sunshine Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia - Mar 1, 2006 He's the sort of mate who'll slide a $100,000 cheque across the dinner table to you. Why? Because you said you needed it. And, say, a couple of months down the track you find yourself short of a million or ...

UK Stocks Rise; Vodafone Climbs for the First Day in Nine Bloomberg - Mar 1, 2006 The UK's benchmark stock index rebounded from its steepest drop in four months. Vodafone Group Plc, the world's largest mobile phone company, advanced for the first time in nine sessions.

Wine Peninsula Events Inside Bay Area, CA - Mar 1, 2006 - "Grgich Hills Cellar Wine Dinner" with Maryanne Wedner is from 6 to 9 pm Monday. Menu includes hors d'oeuvres such as oysters on the half shell and fois gras on crostini, plus entree choices such as halibut with balsamic reduction and veal chop.

Police could have acted earlier to deal with Hamza Islington Gazette, UK - Mar 1, 2006 ACTION against jailed Moslem cleric Abu Hamza could have been taken sooner, according to Islington's police commander, Chief Superintendent Barry Norman.

Olympic athletes disappointed by village food Danbury News Times, CT - Mar 1, 2006 When all else fails in Italy, eat. At least that was the theory coming into the Turin Games. Resi Stiegler of Wyoming had a different outlook after ...

Food Fight Brings Blogs To A Boil CBS News - Mar 1, 2006 With millions of sites floating through the blogosphere, who really has time to peek at even a fraction of them? Blogophile reads them for you and presents a weekly roundup of the buzz on must-read blogs.

Wine East Bay Events Inside Bay Area, CA - Mar 1, 2006 - Annual "Chocolate and Cabernet Weekend" is from noon to 5 pm March 11 and 12. Head to your local wine country for a classic pairing of chocolate - both sweet and savory ‭nd cab.

Campbell 's Place serves more than just soup Roanoke Times, VA - Mar 1, 2006 Larry Bly has plenty more on his plate these days. He's got two TV shows on Cox Cable Roanoke. Click ahead for details and showtimes.

Bistro Basking: Chef looks for fresh start by offering exquisitely ... Bangor Daily News, ME - Mar 1, 2006 They wonder why menus change so infrequently. Why they can't get tres leches cake here. Why, oh why, every new restaurant in the city is a chain.

Fountain Bakery Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, MS - Mar 1, 2006 What: Cakes, pies, cookies, candies, pastries, breads, ice cream, milkshakes, Starbucks coffee and MSU milk and butter. BY GINNA PARSONS.

The Week That Was PurdueSports.com, Indiana - Mar 1, 2006 Hello there, stranger. Welcome to a week in the life of Purdue Boilermaker Jose Fuenmayor. It is with great honor that I make my diary debut.

Sushi for beginners Akron Beacon Journal, OH - Mar 1, 2006 They're hip, they're fun, and they're brimming with raw fish. But just because you like your tuna cooked instead of almost wriggling doesn't mean you can't enjoy the sushi bar craze.

Threat in every bite Portsmouth Herald News, NH - Mar 1, 2006 Four-year-old Delson Hays finishes his Rice Krispies, soy milk and egg-free, nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free muffin. He "decrumbs" after meals, brushing food particles ...

Take courage: It’s only chard Portsmouth Herald News, NH - Mar 1, 2006 Admit it, chard is kinda scary. With its strong stems poking holes in your plastic grocery bag and leaves the size of a kitchen cutting board, the whole idea of wrestling this neon-veined vegetable ...

A taste of French comes to Flintshire News Wales, UK - Mar 1, 2006 Flintshire markets will be offering people the chance to experience both the best of local and French produce at two events in March.

Celebrate St. David’s Day, whether you’re Welsh or not Woodstock Sentinel Review, Canada - Mar 1, 2006 Sun Media. The Woodstock Sentinel-Review - Today is a special day for the Welsh: St. David’s Day. It is a celebratory day honouring the patron said of Wales, St.

Reservation for 1 for Neil Stein at Schuylkill prison philly.com, PA - Mar 1, 2006 Stein, credited with sparking the Philadelphia restaurant scene as we know it, is due to report to a federal prison at lunchtime Friday.

Mcguire: Time for Sox to pay up Weymouth News, MA - Mar 1, 2006 Terry Francona has never been one to speak negatively about anyone. So don't hold your breath waiting for him to show frustration with the fact that he has yet to receive a contract ...

Berry, berry good St. Petersburg Times, FL - Mar 1, 2006 Count strawberries as one more reason it's great to be in Florida in the winter. Prices are just about as low as they'll go now, and recent chilly weather has brought out the fruit's sweetness.

Getting Hip To Home Buying Click10.com, FL - Mar 1, 2006 For Many First-Timers, Buying Into The American Dream Can Be A Nightmare. Here Are Some Tips To Keep House And Hopes Together. You're around 30 years old and you want to own a home.

L'Europe has 'impeccable' food, Old World service Danbury News Times, CT - Mar 1, 2006 This charming little place has been serving French cuisine for more than 18 years but few in the Danbury area seem to know about it.

Law firm's team wins Hushpuppy Championships Lufkin Daily News, TX - Mar 1, 2006 With their win at Tuesday night's 34th Annual Hushpuppy Championships, the ladies with the Badders Law Firm Team, Batter Up, completed their set of "medals" - they now have gold, silver and bronze plaques.

New Milford chef's day in the sun Danbury News Times, CT - Mar 1, 2006 Michael Mosera may not be as recognizable as Julia Child or have phrases as catchy as Emeril's trademark "Bam!," but for two days he could honestly say that he was a celebrity chef.

Donna Maurillo, Food for Thought: Brownies: Dark? Light? But ... Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA - Mar 1, 2006 How do you define the perfect brownie? Some people think it should be like a cake. Others prefer a chewy brownie. No matter, people will agree that a brownie should be moist, although I've tasted some that could be used as a substitute for beach sand.

Back Burner Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA - Mar 1, 2006 The "Fili Cheese" martini is a top-seller at the Capitola restaurant, which reopened this past August after a five-year remodeling project.

Garbage in, garbage out Sioux City Journal, IA - Mar 1, 2006 "We offer breakfast on Saturday mornings," says owner Marlene Timmer. "Saturday is kind of a lazy day for people around here, so they come in and eat in the morning.

NAFTA Claim Against Government of Canada Threatened on Behalf of ... Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - Mar 1, 2006 ELMVALE, ON, March 1 /CNW/ - On Feb. 28, 2006, a "Notice of Intent to Submit a Claim under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement" was served upon the Government of Canada, on behalf of Georgian ...