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- Chefs dream up White house dinners for Obama Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 7:01PMFri, Nov 21, 2008 (10:51 a.m.) While President-elect Barack Obama fills his Cabinet, many foodies are wondering who will fill the ones in his kitchen.
- Chefs dream up White house dinners for Obama Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 6:53PM(AP) - While President-elect Barack Obama fills his Cabinet, many foodies are wondering who will fill the ones in his kitchen. Might the White House serve health-conscious fare from Chicago chef Charlie Trotter?
- Obamas favor global goodies Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:31AMFormer President George H.W. Bush famously disliked broccoli. His son, the outgoing president, is a Texas meat-eater. President-elect Barack Obama loves chili and shuns beets.
- This casserole remains a classic Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 10:08AMI love making, and remaking, tortilla de Espana until it resembles the melt-in-your-mouth egg-potato pie my husband has enjoyed since he was a college exchange student in Madrid.
- Top Scoops Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 9:40PMUntil the election in the United States of November 4th last, hagiographers had identified 1000 saints born in Africa. First place is assigned to Augustine of Hippo in the fourth century.
- Colorado River, Grand Canyon learning tools Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:32AMPHOENIX - As governor, Janet Napolitano gets to visit the Grand Canyon regularly, but she told grade school students Friday that they can make the trip any time they wish.
- Obama a foodie with eclectic tastes Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:16AMFormer President George H.W. Bush famously disliked broccoli. His son, the outgoing president, likes Tex-Mex and barbecue. President-elect Barack Obama loves chili and shuns beets.
- Pintos are a Southern delicacy Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 5:13AMMany fans of Mexican food are familiar with pinto beans in their most popular forms - mashed and topped with melted cheese, slow-simmered over rice or stuffed in an oversized flour tortilla.
- Baja Sol plans Midwest expansion Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10:25PMBaja Sol Restaurants Group Inc. plans to open 30 additional franchised restaurants, including five in the Twin Cities.
- Use ethnic ingredients for cheap party foods Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 8:02AMThe economy is likely to pinch most people’s entertaining budgets this holiday season. But don’t stop decking the halls quite yet. There are plenty of ways to throw a nice bash without breaking the bank.
- Obamas like to eat -- just put the beets away Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:12AMCHICAGO -- Former President George H.W. Bush famously disliked broccoli. His son, the outgoing president, is a Texas meat-eater. President-elect Barack Obama loves chili and shuns beets. ... - By DEANNA BELLANDI The Associated Press
- Obamas enjoy wide variety of fine food, wine, but hold the beets Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:11AMFormer President George H.W. Bush famously disliked broccoli. His son, the outgoing president, is a Texas meat-eater. President-elect Barack Obama loves chili and shuns beets. Obama’s aversion to beets aside — “I always avoid eating them,” he says — the new first family are foodies with a wide-ranging palate. They have hankerings for Mexican food, enjoy hand-crafted pastas and their kids dig ...
- Table Talk: Montco spot expands and tweaks its approach Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 6:03AMBridgets 8 West in Ambler (8 W. Butler Pike, 267-465-2000), one of the more grown-up spots in central Montgomery County, has just finished an expansion into a former boutique on the corner. The brick-floored room, lined in stone, gets great sun through midday.
- Used to Early Nights, Washington Is Ready to Stay Up Late Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 5:09AMWhen America elects a president, the country votes and moves on. When Washington gets a new president, the shift can be tectonic, changing ordinary lives in ways both profound and mundane.
- County homemakers will showcase their tried-and-true recipes at upcoming event Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 2:54AMHomemakers possess some great recipes.
- On Election Night, the Capital Opts for a Few-Party System Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 8:55PMThe hilarious calls came in last week from well-meaning out-of-towners: "Where are all the fabulous election-night parties in Washington?"
- The Reliable Source Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 8:54PMComments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed.
- Table for two? Fire up the toaster oven Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 9:19AM--
- Quesadillas with a little more personality Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 9:18AMThere are quesadillas on many non-Mexican restaurant appetizer and dinner menus. Most are big, round flour quesadillas stuffed with cheese, chicken (or other meat), maybe some peppers, then grilled.
- Around the world, US vote sparks buzz for change Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:46AMBERLIN - Throngs packed plazas and pubs around the world to await U.S. elections results Tuesday, many inspired by Barack Obama’s promise of change amid a sense of relief that — no matter who wins — the White House is changing hands.
- Election Day Freebies Roundup [Election] Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 12:52PMThe pundits have said this might be the most important election in a generation, and your co-workers are already showing off their "I Voted" pins. Yeah, sure, okay—but what if you have to miss...
- Keep dinner simple on Halloween Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 11:44AM You want nothing more than to curl up on the couch. Your kids are intent on spending the next four hours harassing neighbors for candy. And somehow you all need ...
- Girls enjoy yummy recipe for tacos Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 5:29AMJessi Buechner and Meghan LaFave, both of Troy, kid-tested these tacos for an upcoming cooking class for youngsters called Yummy Mexican!
- October 28, 2008 Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 3:44PMCaffe Ritazza offers several food choices as well a wireless connection for computers. ( CAFFE RITAZZA / February 5, 2007)
- Stuck with an overabundance of freshly picked apples? Lucky you! Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 5:09AMHere are some altermatives, besides apple pie, for using all those apples.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results and Announces $100 million Share Repurchase Program Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 8:00PM DENVER----Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2008.
- Expand your view with global cuisine Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 11:14AMEvery cuisine in the world has distinctive markers, from seasonings to cooking styles. But the similarities always amaze me. No matter our differences, when it comes to the kitchen table, our common ingredients and dishes come to light.
- Chipotle Chicken Tortillas Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 7:14AMStart to finish: 30 minutes
- In the bag: Lunch from home an easy way to economize Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 4:21AMWith Americans in penny-pinching mode, a leisurely lunch at a favorite restaurant may be more reward than routine.
- Crush, Kill, Café! Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 1:08PMCrushcafé opens on Anacapa Street, next door to Crushcakes Cupcakery.
- Some parents curbing candy on Halloween Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 5:35AMSarah Wesson was spooked with worry at how the kids might react to her non-candy Halloween treats last year.
- Get in the spirit of Halloween with some fun delights Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 9:22AM If you expect a gaggle of goblins to haunt your house later this month, it will help to have a repertoire of tricks and ghoulish recipes close at hand.
- Shadows and Light Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 10:58PMTwo Native American poets complement each other with contrasting sensibilities
- Port Neches-Groves High School debuts $10.2M football stadium Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 11:01PMPort Neches-Groves football coach Matt Burnett let players do something they were not allowed to before Thursday.
- Any way you slice them Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 9:14AMFall is for apples. Sweet, tart and everywhere in between. Here are some recipes from the U.S. Apple Association.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2008 Results on October 22, 2008 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 8:00PM DENVER----Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. , the burrito restaurant known for providing Food With Integrity, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2008 financial results on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- East L.A. weighs cityhood Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 9:08AMEast L.A. - birthplace of the lowrider, Los Lobos and Oscar de la Hoya - is to Mexican-Americans what Harlem is to the black community. Now it wants to become its own city.
- For a big-game breakfast, keep it classic, simple Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 3:07PMBringing breakfast to your tailgating crew could make you a preseason hero. Tacos are always a good starting point, since good quality pre-made tortillas let you focus on the fillings.
- East L.A. proponents lead effort to establish accredited ‘cityhood’ Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 5:21AMAssociated Press LOS ANGELES — East L.A. — birthplace of the lowrider, Los Lobos and Oscar de la Hoya — is to Mexican-Americans what Harlem is to the black community.
- By Amanda Kim Stairrett Fort Hood Herald Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 3:39PMI had a lot of time to reflect during the lovely drive from Fort Polk, La., to Killeen. Seven hours of reflection, in fact. One thing from my week at JRTC with the 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment kept going through my mind.
- Silly for Chili Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 12:14PMStories on this page generally include recipes. But trying to get local recipes for this story was like, well, trying to get recipes from people who are competing in a chili contest.
- Experts wonder if ethanol is to blame for rising food prices Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 6:01AMOn a Sunday evening, Anabel Ostiguin bustled about her small kitchen making dinner for her hungry family. The 37-year-old mother of six, who moved from Chicago to Lincoln in 1993, placed a stack of chicken-and-cheese quesadillas on a serving plate.
- Register User Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 8:48PMI never understood the whole burrito craze. Every time I try to choke down one of those Tex-Mex torpedoes, I feel like a snake that swallowed an ambitiously large rodent and end up in the dyspepsia aisle at the drug store vowing, "Never again!"
- Spread the word: Cream cheese is a go-to staple for creative appetizers Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 8:06AMSpread the word: Cream cheese is a go-to staple for creative appetizers
- Spread the word: Cream cheese is a go-to staple for creative appetizers Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 8:02AMAn eight-ounce block of cream cheese is pure heaven for a cook.
- Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in Margaritaville Island Lime Tortilla Chips (September 12) Monday, September 15, 2008 @ 8:41PMEl Matador Enterprises, makers of Margaritaville Tortilla Chips is voluntarily recalling 13-ounce bags of Margaritaville Island Lime Tortilla Chips because they may contain undeclared whey in the spice blend.
- Current Issue: Friday, September 12, 2008 @ 3:46PMProtest or Contest?,
- For a big-game breakfast, keep it classic, simple Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 7:30AMBringing breakfast to your tailgating crew could make you a preseason hero. Tacos are always a good starting point, since good quality pre-made tortillas let you focus on the fillings.
- Full Circle Tyson Foods Tortilla Celebrates 25 Years Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 7:28AMSPRINGDALE — Tyson Foods Inc. is the nation’s largest meat processor, but few consumers realize the company’s burgeoning tortilla business, about to celebrate its 25th anniversary, is rapidly expanding at a pace of nearly 30 percent in the past two years.
- Adelita’s Tortillas offers flavor of Mexico at the dinner table Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 9:23PMServing corn tortillas at the dinner table has long been a traditional in most Mexican homes on the border. At Garcia’s Tortilla Factory, at 355 7th Street, Manuel Garcia produces authentic corn tortillas, using some of the finest ingredients from Monterrey, Mexico.