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  • Lemon Sorbet

    2007-03-12 15:46

    In your quest for great zest, seek lemons that are plump and heavy for their size. Bright yellow fruits with glossy, fine-grained skin are the juiciest. Timesaver: Slightly soften 2 cups of your favorite lemon sorbet and stir in the finely chopped mint or fresh-grated lemon zest.

  • No grisly food details, please..

    2007-03-08 14:19

    British consumers increasingly take animal welfare into account in food purchases, but they don't want to know the gory details, a report said on Tuesday.

  • Pork and veal terrine

    2007-03-07 17:23

    Pat Churchill been making terrines of various sorts for more than 30 years.

  • Goat's milk cheese and red pepper tart

    2007-03-07 17:14

    A simple tart with rich flavours. Serve warm for lunch or cold for a picnic. It is quite fragile so is best sliced just before serving.

  • Mexican corn and bean fritters

    2007-03-05 17:26

    Smaller fritters are ideal for picnics. The combination of corn, red kidney beans and flour makes a complete protein meal.

  • Versailles Spirit, a retro-modern creation for the holiday season

    2007-03-07 10:39

    To celebrate the holiday season with charm and originality, the GRAND MARNIER Cordon Rouge bottle is reviving the "Versailles Spirit" with a contemporary touch.

  • Chicken and avocado salad

    2007-03-05 17:20

    This will become a favourite, as there's nothing nicer than a chicken salad. Make sure you poach the chicken in well-flavoured chicken stock, and always taste the mayonnaise, seasoning well to ensure that it is not bland. Choose a chardonnay to accompany this salad.

  • For Lent, parishes lighten up fish fry

    2007-03-02 15:33

    For years, Lent meant huge chunks of fried fish on Fridays for George Ehrman, a longtime parishioner at Our Lady of Guadalupe in this northeast Ohio town.

  • Prince Charles says ban McDonald's food

    2007-02-28 14:57

    Prince Charles suggested Tuesday on a visit to the United Arab Emirates that banning McDonald's fast food was crucial for improving people's diets, a British news agency reported.

  • Group says restaurants promote "extreme eating"

    2007-02-27 11:06

    Many U.S. chain restaurants are promoting "extreme eating" with dishes that pack at least a day's worth of calories and fat, without giving customers facts about their orders.

  • China bans imports of US peanut butter after food scare

    2007-02-25 16:28

    China's ministry of health has warned consumers against eating two brands of US-made peanut butter and has banned imports and sales of the products.

  • Meal of fortune

    2007-02-19 15:54

    The new moon gives food a ray of hope and happiness, writes Lisa Mitchell.

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