Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Books That Cook: 300 Sensational Soups, Simple Italian Snacks ...
TITLE: 300 Sensational Soups by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds (Robert Rose, $24.95; 384 pages)
Generally speaking: This is a thorough guide for homemade soups. Very little, if any, convenience products are used in these recipes. Oh, there may be a can of crushed tomatoes or a teaspoon of dried herbs there, but every other ingredient is fresh. There are even recipes for croutons and thai prawn salad other garnishes to go along with some soups. Don't let the prep work scare you away. This book include recipes appropriate for all skill levels.
For: Soup lovers who may be in a rut. They will find plenty here to augment their regular repertoire. Try some of the dessert soups, too.
Recipes: Pumpkin soup with ham and Swiss chard, roasted summer vegetable soup, Sicilian fish soup, farmhouse-fresh chicken soup, sausage stuffed pepper soup, curried Indian dal soup, cream of broccoli soup with bacon bits, lamb and lentil soup, chicken soup with tomatoes, wine and salad crisper orange, black-berry and white chocolate soup, and chilled minted melon soup.
TITLE: Simple Italian Snacks: More Recipes From America's Favorite Panini Bar by Jason Denton and Kathryn Kellinger (William Morrow, $23.95; 184 pages)
Generally speaking: Co-author Jason Denton has joined the small-bite bandwagon, believing the days of huge family meals are on the way out. But we think Simple Italian Snacks offers 80 recipes that are suited to entertaining than a meal. Panini may be the exception.
For: Foodies and adventurous cooks. These recipes are reminiscent of the food you might find in metropolitan areas such as New York or San Francisco.
Recipes: Taleggio, apple and pistachio panini, almond orange biscotti, chickpea and black olive bruschetta, shrimp panini with pickled red peppers and lemon mayonnaise, orange scented olives, radicchio and cremini salad, warm salad of butternut squash, and eggs baked in tomato sauce.
TITLE: The Ski Country Cookbook by Barbara Scott-Goodman (Robert Rose, $24.95; 256 pages)
Generally speaking: You don't have to be a skier to enjoy this cookbook, but these are hearty, warming recipes. Many of the recipes require a lot of preparation in the form of chopping, which is something that can be done in advance. There are recipes for all skill levels and, because it's such a busy time right now, you can find some that are quicker to prepare after a long day.
For: Anyone looking for hearty, cold-weather recipes. They are even good for the cold we get around here. Just perusing these recipes warms you up.
Recipes: Brandied mocha coffee, creamy macaroni and cheese, baked penne with sausage and cheese, oven-braised pork roast, turkey and vegetable meat loaf, cider-braised chicken and vegetables, mushroom barley soup, grilled goat cheese and salad fingers merchandise pesto mini-sandwiches,cornmeal pancakes with fresh blueberry sauce.
Ellen Folkman's cookbook review column appears monthly.
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Dining Out: December 11 - December 17
Burj Al Arab, Dubai
Sahn Eddar: Those with a sweet tooth should head to the impressive atrium at the base of the Burj from December 6 to 30, where they can dip into a festive chocolate fountain or flamb from 8pm to 11pm. From Dhs250 per person.
Madinat Jumeirah
Souk: Warm up with a hot beverage and take your pick from the festive snacks on offer at the Festive Market at the Souk Madinats Ampitheatre from December 5 to 24. There will be fun activities for children, including regular appearances from Santa. Just right as a run-up to Christmas.
Crowne Plaza, Dubai
Western Steakhouse: Impress your colleagues with a hearty steak as part of the new Express Business Lunch. Pay Dhs99 per person for two courses, or Dhs119 for three, if you dine between 12noon and 3pm from Saturday to Thursday.
Sakura: Savour as much sushi, sashimi and maki as you can at the new Sushiya lunch offer. Its on every Saturday and Tuesday from 12noon to 3pm, and costs Dhs99 per person.
Al Tannour: Enjoy a bargain Lebanese night this December. Diners will get 50 per cent off the set menu if their order is placed between 8.30pm and 10pm, on any day of the week. Live entertainment kicks off at 9.30pm.
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai
Marrakech: Moroccan favourites including Bastilla Chicken, Lamb Soussi and cucumber salad dressing Zaalouk are joined by seasonal specialities for December, with a special festive a la carte menu on its way for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Al Bustan Rotana, Dubai
Choices: Authentic Chinese flavours will arrive on the December menu, now that Chef Li Yi from Beijing is in the kitchen. His specialities include lotus root salad and braised tofu with chilli beef.
Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa, Dubai
The Twenty Fifth: Take fine dining to the limit by indulging in one of the special oyster platters on offer for December. Choose from French Fine de Claire, Kilpatrick or Rockafella-style oysters from Dhs90 per half dozen.
Lucianos: The Italian restaurant is discovering the delights of asparagus this December. Start your dining experience with one of the specially-created hot or cold asparagus starters, sourced straight from Holland.
The Underground: British pub grub gets some Indian inspiration with an unbeatable offering of classic chicken tikka served with salad and chips for Dhs55 throughout December.
Highland Hotel, Dubai
Kebab Korner: Enjoy an executive lunch at this newly opened Indian speciality restaurant. Youll get your choices of starters, main courses and 7 up salad desserts for Dhs40. Choose from veg and non-vegetarian dishes.
Sheraton Dubai Creek
Vivaldi: White truffles have made it all the way from Piedmont in Italy to Dubai and theyre yours to sample in one of the luxurious dishes from a special Italian menu, including cheese fondue with alba truffles and parmesan risotto with white truffle shavings. Until December 12.
Ashiana: Warm up with a hot Biryani this December. Special dishes including Noormahal, Zaffrani kathal and Mansaf biryanis are served with traditional accompaniments, and priced from Dhs34.
Chelsea Arms Pub and risoni salad The Lobby Caf: Give your tastebuds a kick throughout December with a dish from an alluring menu of rich delicacies. Succulent rock lobster, grilled salmon with sea urchin, beef tournedos with potato gratinturkey breast with Brussels sprouts start from Dhs48 each.
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More Than Play Succeeds At Big Momma S
The play, Nikki Harmon's 'An Implausible Claus,' is a heart-warming one-act comedy that touts the power of the imagination, while the delectable meal that precedes it reveals the potent pleasures of the physical world.
The menu varies from show to show, but the opening night dinner continued Big Momma's winning streak. A tangy green salad with tomato and cucumber slices perked the taste buds nicely. It was followed by a scrumptious variation on chicken almondine (this time breaded with crispy pecans), served with potatoes au gratin and roasted corn with red peppers.
Dinner rolls accompanied both courses, as did iced tea or water. For dessert, I chose a large wedge of double lemon cake, which tasted even better when paired with one of the caf's rich coffee specialties.
A second dessert of sorts was provided by the show's youngest star, 7-year-old Jordan Hylton, who handed out candy canes after the performance. The pint-sized thespian is quite a charmer and butternut squash salad displays an unaffected yet confident stage presence that belies her years. Here she assumes an 'older woman' role, that of a worldly wise 9-year-old New Yorker named Jensie.
After talking to Santa on the 'Ho-Ho Hotline,' Jensie decides to visit him in person to OK her Christmas wish list. Mr. Claus turns out to be 80-something Aaron Lefkowitz (David Logan), a grumpy former vaudevillian overwhelmed by loneliness and the growing threat of senility. He passes his holiday hours at Jersey City's Evergreen Retirement Home pretending to be Santa, with an occasional assist from nagging senior recreation counselor Mrs. Crandall (the offstage voice of director Maxine Whittaker).
Logan offers a nicely detailed portrait of a floundering but salvageable 'Sunshine Boy' for whom Santa is a just a guy who 'rides around in a sled with a bunch of meshuggeneh reindeer.' It comes as no great surprise that Jensie gradually awakens his inner child; the fun lies in the duo's comical give-and-take leading up to the revelation. The play could use a second act to flesh out characters we're just getting to know and salad fingers merchandise like, but quite a lot of emotional ground is covered in 30 minutes.
Adding to the evening's rosy glow is background dinner music of holiday hits by Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, frozen cranberry salad Dean Martin and Jimmy Durante.
'An Implausible Claus' continues through Dec. 20 at Big Momma's Back Porch Theatre, 217 E. Commercial St. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., preceded by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The Dec. 14 lunch is at 1:30 p.m., followed by the show at 2:30 p.m. For tickets ($25; $10 for the show only), call 865-9911 or 864-2653.
On Dec. 13, pop and jazz group Montage performs at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 for the concert, coffee and dessert or $35 for dinnershowconcert.
Larry T. Collins reviews the performing arts for the News-Leader.
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Crapped Out? Vegas Still Offers Fun At Low Stakes
Oskar Garcia , The Associated Press , Las Vegas | Tue, 12/09/2008 7:48 AM | Travel
Things are noticeably quieter on the Las Vegas Strip these days, and casinos usually known to boast excess are dropping prices to cope with a bad economy that has hit Sin City particularly hard.
It might seem weird, since people generally think one thing when they come to Las Vegas: Big money. But enough inexpensive fun exists here to fill a trip without stinging stakes. Examples: $45 rooms at the Monte Carlo, slow-paced poker games, and free attractions, from lion-watching to a manmade volcano.
It's the whimsy it's just fantasy enough. It doesn't take itself so seriously that you can't have fun while you're enjoying the entertainment, said Jan Jones, senior vice president of communications and government relations for Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., and a former mayor of Las Vegas.
You're not supposed to be overtaken by the grandeur, you're supposed to be captivated by the creativity, she said.
GAMBLING: OK, so gambling and the concept of being on a budget don't seem likely partners, but if you're tired of blackjack's big swings and don't want to spend hours pumping slot machines for a penny a pull, try Pai Gow poker.
This table game, a variant of a Chinese gambling game played with dominoes, can be found at just about any casino with stakes starting at about $10 per hand, equal to or less than the cheapest blackjack tables.
Your goal is to assemble the seven cards dealt to you into two separate poker hands one with five cards and another using two in hopes of beating the dealer on both. A single joker in the deck can be used either as an ace or as a wild card to fill a straight or a flush.
Win both hands and win the bet, lose both hands and lose. Winning one hand but losing the other means the hand is a push no money won or lost.
Because of the nature of the game, pushes happen more often than wins or losses.
The house gets its edge in two ways. First, it benefits from identical hands, so it would win a two-card showdown if you each held ace-king. Second, it charges a 5 percent commission on all wins. That means a $10 bet will get you $9.50 if you win.
If you're confused, ask the dealer to assemble your cards the way the house would play them. Other players at the table likely will offer their help, too. Unlike blackjack, you can't affect anyone else's hand, so there's no pressure of taking a bad hit and costing other players.
That makes this game a whole lot less tense than others plus you'll still get free drinks.
The fountains of the Bellagio hotel and casino dance to the music in Las Vegas. (AP/Jae C. Hong)
FREE ENTERTAINMENT: Lounge acts and good people-watching posts are plentiful on the Strip, but it's tough to beat the beauty of the fountains at Bellagio.
Sidewalk space is free for people to gather and watch the water dance to whatever's playing, whether it's classical music, opera or popular tunes. Below the surface, the 8-acre lake holds some 1,000 custom-built nozzles and about 4,000 lights programmed to create complex choreography.
Showtimes are every half-hour starting at 3 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends, with shows every 15 minutes from 8 p.m. until midnight (except on windy days).
Beyond the fountains, free entertainment can be found just about anywhere.
The developers of the fountain show are also premiering a new volcano at The Mirage on Monday, with flames dancing for roughly five minutes to music from Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart and Indian tabla musician Zakir Hussain (every hour on the hour from dusk until 11 p.m.), http://www.mgmmirage.com.
Off the Strip, the Show in the Sky at the Rio All-Suite Hotel - Casino features a coed cast of singers and dancers taking over one side of the casino, riding floats on tracks from the ceiling and performing on the hour every hour from 7 p.m. to midnight, http://tinyurl.com/6czncg.
There are animals to see for free, as well, including flamingos at the wildlife habitat at Flamingo Las Vegas and lions at the MGM Grand.
Those entertained by basic Vegas glitz and glam should simply walk through Caesars Palace and the Bellagio (including a stop at Bellagio's seasonally changing botanical garden), the Venetian and Palazzo (through the Grand Canal Shoppes with its daily street performers) or the Wynn Las Vegas, http://www.wynnresorts.com. Encore, the new resort attached to Wynn, opens Dec. 22.
GETTING AROUND: Getting up and down the Las Vegas Strip on the cheap is easy especially if you're willing to walk a little bit.
Free trams run along the Strip 24/7 between Mandalay Bay and Excalibur, and between The Mirage and Treasure Island. Harrah's runs another free shuttle for customers between its casinos, running every 30 minutes from Caesars Palace, the Rio, Harrah's Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas.
For $2 a ride or a $5 all-day pass, the round-the-clock bus service known as the Deuce could be the cheapest way to travel along the entire Strip without walking, all the way to downtown, http://tinyurl.com/6kowne.
The monorail that runs from the Sahara Hotel - Casino to the MGM Grand is $5 one way, so especially if you're with a group, it's cheaper and faster to split a cab.
A little-known bonus for big-time savings (though it'll take a long time): When you leave the airport terminal, catch the free shuttle to the airport's rental car center. From there, you can catch the Deuce across the street and ride to your Strip hotel. The reverse works when you want to go back to the airport, too.
Not too shabby, considering cabs charge $1.80 on top of any regular fares just to pick passengers up from the airport.
If you're adventurous (and use good judgment), there's always another option as you deplane, wait for bags or stand in the long, winding taxi line: ask if anyone nearby is heading to the same destination, then split the fare. Cabs charge the same whether there's one rider or five.
ROOMS: As with any resort destination, the best deals are midweek and offseason nights. Expect to pay more on weekends.
Check with the hotels, as they often offer the lowest rates themselves, especially in direct-mail offers to customers belonging to loyalty programs.
Overall, average daily room rates were down 9.2 percent for the first nine months of 2008 compared with the same time period last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Officials at MGM Mirage, which owns 10 hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, say the company's resorts guarantee the lowest rates when booking online through the individual properties. Some examples from now through March include: $64 per night at the MGM Grand, 800-929-1111, http://www.mgmgrand.com, or $45 per night at the Monte Carlo, two-night minimum, 866-919-1960, http://www.montecarlo.com.
Like other companies, Harrah's Entertainment http://www.harrahs.com uses an elaborate formula to price rooms at its casinos, and gives many away to customers through its loyalty program, Total Rewards.
That means that prices can range wildly even day-to-day as casinos operate under the assumption that they can't make any money if a room isn't occupied.
For example, the same suite at the Rio costs $65 on Wednesday, Feb. 25, but $135 the next night and crispy noodle salad $290 that Saturday, according to the company's Web site.
FOOD AND DRINKS: Buffets are a decent option. The Luxor dinner buffet costs $19.99; breakfast and lunch are less.
But a couple off-menu specials at the Hard Rock Hotel - Casino might be worth a trip slightly off the Strip (a free shuttle runs there from the Fashion Show Mall). Ask for the steak and lime jello salad recipe shrimp special, which includes an 8-ounce New York sirloin, three jumbo shrimp, a salad and garlic mashed potatoes for $7.77. Or, if you're really hungry, the $9.99 prime rib special includes a salad, mashed potatoes and steamed veggies, along with all the meat you can handle.
At most clubs you'll pay cover fees and premium prices for drinks though if you're among a group of young women, you may be able to talk your way in for free.
But casinos are filled with bars, and mcdonalds southwest salad calories many offer lounge or club-like atmospheres without long lines or covers. Some notables include the eyecandy sound lounge - bar in Mandalay Bay, which has DJs spinning every night, and Napoleon's in Paris Las Vegas, with its dueling pianos.
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Things are noticeably quieter on the Las Vegas Strip these days, and casinos usually known to boast excess are dropping prices to cope with a bad economy that has hit Sin City particularly hard.
It might seem weird, since people generally think one thing when they come to Las Vegas: Big money. But enough inexpensive fun exists here to fill a trip without stinging stakes. Examples: $45 rooms at the Monte Carlo, slow-paced poker games, and free attractions, from lion-watching to a manmade volcano.
It's the whimsy it's just fantasy enough. It doesn't take itself so seriously that you can't have fun while you're enjoying the entertainment, said Jan Jones, senior vice president of communications and government relations for Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., and a former mayor of Las Vegas.
You're not supposed to be overtaken by the grandeur, you're supposed to be captivated by the creativity, she said.
GAMBLING: OK, so gambling and the concept of being on a budget don't seem likely partners, but if you're tired of blackjack's big swings and don't want to spend hours pumping slot machines for a penny a pull, try Pai Gow poker.
This table game, a variant of a Chinese gambling game played with dominoes, can be found at just about any casino with stakes starting at about $10 per hand, equal to or less than the cheapest blackjack tables.
Your goal is to assemble the seven cards dealt to you into two separate poker hands one with five cards and another using two in hopes of beating the dealer on both. A single joker in the deck can be used either as an ace or as a wild card to fill a straight or a flush.
Win both hands and win the bet, lose both hands and lose. Winning one hand but losing the other means the hand is a push no money won or lost.
Because of the nature of the game, pushes happen more often than wins or losses.
The house gets its edge in two ways. First, it benefits from identical hands, so it would win a two-card showdown if you each held ace-king. Second, it charges a 5 percent commission on all wins. That means a $10 bet will get you $9.50 if you win.
If you're confused, ask the dealer to assemble your cards the way the house would play them. Other players at the table likely will offer their help, too. Unlike blackjack, you can't affect anyone else's hand, so there's no pressure of taking a bad hit and costing other players.
That makes this game a whole lot less tense than others plus you'll still get free drinks.
The fountains of the Bellagio hotel and casino dance to the music in Las Vegas. (AP/Jae C. Hong)
FREE ENTERTAINMENT: Lounge acts and good people-watching posts are plentiful on the Strip, but it's tough to beat the beauty of the fountains at Bellagio.
Sidewalk space is free for people to gather and watch the water dance to whatever's playing, whether it's classical music, opera or popular tunes. Below the surface, the 8-acre lake holds some 1,000 custom-built nozzles and about 4,000 lights programmed to create complex choreography.
Showtimes are every half-hour starting at 3 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends, with shows every 15 minutes from 8 p.m. until midnight (except on windy days).
Beyond the fountains, free entertainment can be found just about anywhere.
The developers of the fountain show are also premiering a new volcano at The Mirage on Monday, with flames dancing for roughly five minutes to music from Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart and Indian tabla musician Zakir Hussain (every hour on the hour from dusk until 11 p.m.), http://www.mgmmirage.com.
Off the Strip, the Show in the Sky at the Rio All-Suite Hotel - Casino features a coed cast of singers and dancers taking over one side of the casino, riding floats on tracks from the ceiling and performing on the hour every hour from 7 p.m. to midnight, http://tinyurl.com/6czncg.
There are animals to see for free, as well, including flamingos at the wildlife habitat at Flamingo Las Vegas and lions at the MGM Grand.
Those entertained by basic Vegas glitz and glam should simply walk through Caesars Palace and the Bellagio (including a stop at Bellagio's seasonally changing botanical garden), the Venetian and Palazzo (through the Grand Canal Shoppes with its daily street performers) or the Wynn Las Vegas, http://www.wynnresorts.com. Encore, the new resort attached to Wynn, opens Dec. 22.
GETTING AROUND: Getting up and down the Las Vegas Strip on the cheap is easy especially if you're willing to walk a little bit.
Free trams run along the Strip 24/7 between Mandalay Bay and Excalibur, and between The Mirage and Treasure Island. Harrah's runs another free shuttle for customers between its casinos, running every 30 minutes from Caesars Palace, the Rio, Harrah's Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas.
For $2 a ride or a $5 all-day pass, the round-the-clock bus service known as the Deuce could be the cheapest way to travel along the entire Strip without walking, all the way to downtown, http://tinyurl.com/6kowne.
The monorail that runs from the Sahara Hotel - Casino to the MGM Grand is $5 one way, so especially if you're with a group, it's cheaper and faster to split a cab.
A little-known bonus for big-time savings (though it'll take a long time): When you leave the airport terminal, catch the free shuttle to the airport's rental car center. From there, you can catch the Deuce across the street and ride to your Strip hotel. The reverse works when you want to go back to the airport, too.
Not too shabby, considering cabs charge $1.80 on top of any regular fares just to pick passengers up from the airport.
If you're adventurous (and use good judgment), there's always another option as you deplane, wait for bags or stand in the long, winding taxi line: ask if anyone nearby is heading to the same destination, then split the fare. Cabs charge the same whether there's one rider or five.
ROOMS: As with any resort destination, the best deals are midweek and offseason nights. Expect to pay more on weekends.
Check with the hotels, as they often offer the lowest rates themselves, especially in direct-mail offers to customers belonging to loyalty programs.
Overall, average daily room rates were down 9.2 percent for the first nine months of 2008 compared with the same time period last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Officials at MGM Mirage, which owns 10 hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, say the company's resorts guarantee the lowest rates when booking online through the individual properties. Some examples from now through March include: $64 per night at the MGM Grand, 800-929-1111, http://www.mgmgrand.com, or $45 per night at the Monte Carlo, two-night minimum, 866-919-1960, http://www.montecarlo.com.
Like other companies, Harrah's Entertainment http://www.harrahs.com uses an elaborate formula to price rooms at its casinos, and gives many away to customers through its loyalty program, Total Rewards.
That means that prices can range wildly even day-to-day as casinos operate under the assumption that they can't make any money if a room isn't occupied.
For example, the same suite at the Rio costs $65 on Wednesday, Feb. 25, but $135 the next night and crispy noodle salad $290 that Saturday, according to the company's Web site.
FOOD AND DRINKS: Buffets are a decent option. The Luxor dinner buffet costs $19.99; breakfast and lunch are less.
But a couple off-menu specials at the Hard Rock Hotel - Casino might be worth a trip slightly off the Strip (a free shuttle runs there from the Fashion Show Mall). Ask for the steak and lime jello salad recipe shrimp special, which includes an 8-ounce New York sirloin, three jumbo shrimp, a salad and garlic mashed potatoes for $7.77. Or, if you're really hungry, the $9.99 prime rib special includes a salad, mashed potatoes and steamed veggies, along with all the meat you can handle.
At most clubs you'll pay cover fees and premium prices for drinks though if you're among a group of young women, you may be able to talk your way in for free.
But casinos are filled with bars, and mcdonalds southwest salad calories many offer lounge or club-like atmospheres without long lines or covers. Some notables include the eyecandy sound lounge - bar in Mandalay Bay, which has DJs spinning every night, and Napoleon's in Paris Las Vegas, with its dueling pianos.
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A More Relaxed Style Of Dining For Comme Kitchen In Melbourne
While the menu continues to draw inspiration from the border of France and Spain, Chef Simon Arkless has separated the menu into appetisers, oysters, charcuterie, salads and vegetables, fish, meat, sides, cheese and desserts, marrying perfectly with the concept of family-style dining.
Many of Comme Kitchens most popular dishes are still featured including Oysters served with lemon and shallot vinegar or Merguez sausage and Rabbit rillettes with onions monagasque with the addition of new dishes such as Deep fried Monte Enebro Spanish goats cheese and truffle honey, Globe artichoke salad with broad beans, peas and truffled pecorino, Roast Rich River suckling pig with black cabbage, quince and marjoram jus, and John Dory fillet with white asparagus, pancetta and 7 up salad sauce Bourride.
Additionally, Comme Kitchens wine list has been re-crafted and now features a more concise selection of wines from Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy and Spain.
Many of our guests enjoyed dining in the Wine Room for lunch so we have introduced caf-style seating in the space that overlooks Alfred Place, creating a more vibrant atmosphere during the day.
This new dining offer at Comme encourages sharing, crispy noodle salad eating and conversation, and mcdonalds southwest salad calories thats what it is all about, says Frank.
Comme is open for lunch Monday to Fridayfor dinner Monday to Saturday. In addition to the Grand - Onyx Rooms upstairsComme Kitchen is available for private events of up to 40 people for lunch.
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Try My Favorite Caf For Kosher Holiday Fare
My Favorite Caf
3369 Sheridan Street Park Sheridan West PlazaEmerald Hills Hollywood, Florida 33021
Phone: 954 965-0111Fax: 954 965-0110 Hours: Mon Thurs: 11 am 9 pmFri: 11 am- 2:30 PMSat: Open after 7 PM
Under the strict supervision of National KashrutCall for Catering menu and Chanukah baskets954 965-0111
It s the season of joy, festivities, visits from family and friends, and of course, eating. Whether you re celebrating Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanza, food is of the essence. If you re looking for a break from all the hearty meat driven options, you might try the dairy restaurant, My Favorite Caf .
Although this Hollywood strip mall bistro serves kosher cuisine, don t go looking for latkes and applesauce. My Favorite Caf owner Rami Ovadia said he ll happily cater holiday dairy meals to your home or party, but he wants to keep the bistro s ambiance as a steady, quiet and serene, non-sectarian eatery.
Discovered by chance by Gazette s very own aspiring-vegan, vegetarian Jen Sandomir, the local eatery offered a wide selection of meatless possibilities and the busy Associate Editor was soon hooked.
Upon her suggestion, I brought my workaholic neighbor Stephanie Blue. As soon as we arrived, we were ushered to a white table clothed tables sided by an upscale sushi bar. Delightfully upscale, the ambiance seemed a cut above your typical strip mall eatery.
I began with a pleasing glass of Alsasi Chilean Merlot ($7), but not without noticing the surprisingly wide selection of imported beers (All kosher, of course). And, because I am a true coffee lover, we also sampled the delicious hot White Chocolate ($5), and the Iced My Favorite Caf Chocolate Hazelnut ($5).
However, had we been in the mood, we could have partaken of a choice of Strawberry, Pina Colada, Banana or Mango Smoothies ($4).
Starting with Caf s Caesar Salad ($8), we snacked on this very simply stated favorite featuring romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, grated Parmesan cheese and a popular secret dressing recipe. If you are seeking a very light tangy appetizer, the Caesar is for you.
We quickly moved on to the decorative and Parmesan crusted artichoke hearts with garlic paste and melted Mozzarella ($9). This interesting dish offers an array of delicate flavors and a look into the unique menu.
Exotic sounding selections are unusually plentiful, especially for a kosher restaurant and we had a tough time deciding between The Mexican Zone , Sandwiches or Wraps, Pizzas, Seafood Entrees, Pastas, and the Sushi Menu.
I m not much of a sandwich/wrap fan, but since Stephanie spent several years working in Latin America, we tried the Toledo ($9) comprised of sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, olives artichokes and fresh mozzarella. This dish was a delightful diversion from standard dairy only fare.
Since Mexican cuisine is hard enough to come by in South Florida, let alone kosher Mexican, we decided stay south of the border. Settling on the Guacamole Brie Melt with creamy garlic and sun-dried tomatoes ($8), we enjoyed this simple variation on a theme.
Indulging in the Mexican Quesadilla ($9), we tried Jen s introductory dish. Chock full of cooked veggie meat, red peppers, guacamole and cheddar cheese, if this innovative, flavor filled Mexican standard doesn t fill you up, nothing will.
For entrees, we sampled a lovely, top notch Filet of Sole prepared with a basil wine cr me sauce,($23) complimented by two sides. Our Caesar counted as one side so we sampled the savory pesto penne for the other side. (All fish entrees come with either soup or salad and pasta or veggies.)
Simply too full to try the Sushi Menu, I drooled over the Godzilla roll made of salmon, tuna, mock crab, avocado, cucumber, scallions and sesame seeds ($14), and the oodles of options.
However, the Specialty Faux Seafood creatively made from kosher acceptable fish (Pollock) really piqued my interest; especially the Tropical Seafood- lobster, shrimp with mango cilantro sauce ($25), and christmas jello salad Shrimp Kabobs drizzled with a vanilla-rum butter sauce ($23).
Dessert choices are plentiful and sure to be a hit. And, those looking for Chanukah sweets and treats can order special holiday baskets starting at $25 and salad serving up.
But, regardless of your religion and mcdonalds southwest salad calories persuasion, My Favorite Caf offers a myriad of choices to please your meatless guests.
Best wishes for a very happy and safeprosperous holiday season!
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3369 Sheridan Street Park Sheridan West PlazaEmerald Hills Hollywood, Florida 33021
Phone: 954 965-0111Fax: 954 965-0110 Hours: Mon Thurs: 11 am 9 pmFri: 11 am- 2:30 PMSat: Open after 7 PM
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It s the season of joy, festivities, visits from family and friends, and of course, eating. Whether you re celebrating Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanza, food is of the essence. If you re looking for a break from all the hearty meat driven options, you might try the dairy restaurant, My Favorite Caf .
Although this Hollywood strip mall bistro serves kosher cuisine, don t go looking for latkes and applesauce. My Favorite Caf owner Rami Ovadia said he ll happily cater holiday dairy meals to your home or party, but he wants to keep the bistro s ambiance as a steady, quiet and serene, non-sectarian eatery.
Discovered by chance by Gazette s very own aspiring-vegan, vegetarian Jen Sandomir, the local eatery offered a wide selection of meatless possibilities and the busy Associate Editor was soon hooked.
Upon her suggestion, I brought my workaholic neighbor Stephanie Blue. As soon as we arrived, we were ushered to a white table clothed tables sided by an upscale sushi bar. Delightfully upscale, the ambiance seemed a cut above your typical strip mall eatery.
I began with a pleasing glass of Alsasi Chilean Merlot ($7), but not without noticing the surprisingly wide selection of imported beers (All kosher, of course). And, because I am a true coffee lover, we also sampled the delicious hot White Chocolate ($5), and the Iced My Favorite Caf Chocolate Hazelnut ($5).
However, had we been in the mood, we could have partaken of a choice of Strawberry, Pina Colada, Banana or Mango Smoothies ($4).
Starting with Caf s Caesar Salad ($8), we snacked on this very simply stated favorite featuring romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, grated Parmesan cheese and a popular secret dressing recipe. If you are seeking a very light tangy appetizer, the Caesar is for you.
We quickly moved on to the decorative and Parmesan crusted artichoke hearts with garlic paste and melted Mozzarella ($9). This interesting dish offers an array of delicate flavors and a look into the unique menu.
Exotic sounding selections are unusually plentiful, especially for a kosher restaurant and we had a tough time deciding between The Mexican Zone , Sandwiches or Wraps, Pizzas, Seafood Entrees, Pastas, and the Sushi Menu.
I m not much of a sandwich/wrap fan, but since Stephanie spent several years working in Latin America, we tried the Toledo ($9) comprised of sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, olives artichokes and fresh mozzarella. This dish was a delightful diversion from standard dairy only fare.
Since Mexican cuisine is hard enough to come by in South Florida, let alone kosher Mexican, we decided stay south of the border. Settling on the Guacamole Brie Melt with creamy garlic and sun-dried tomatoes ($8), we enjoyed this simple variation on a theme.
Indulging in the Mexican Quesadilla ($9), we tried Jen s introductory dish. Chock full of cooked veggie meat, red peppers, guacamole and cheddar cheese, if this innovative, flavor filled Mexican standard doesn t fill you up, nothing will.
For entrees, we sampled a lovely, top notch Filet of Sole prepared with a basil wine cr me sauce,($23) complimented by two sides. Our Caesar counted as one side so we sampled the savory pesto penne for the other side. (All fish entrees come with either soup or salad and pasta or veggies.)
Simply too full to try the Sushi Menu, I drooled over the Godzilla roll made of salmon, tuna, mock crab, avocado, cucumber, scallions and sesame seeds ($14), and the oodles of options.
However, the Specialty Faux Seafood creatively made from kosher acceptable fish (Pollock) really piqued my interest; especially the Tropical Seafood- lobster, shrimp with mango cilantro sauce ($25), and christmas jello salad Shrimp Kabobs drizzled with a vanilla-rum butter sauce ($23).
Dessert choices are plentiful and sure to be a hit. And, those looking for Chanukah sweets and treats can order special holiday baskets starting at $25 and salad serving up.
But, regardless of your religion and mcdonalds southwest salad calories persuasion, My Favorite Caf offers a myriad of choices to please your meatless guests.
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Truth Will Out On Shen Rumor Blog
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Did you hear that Shen is drug-testing all its winter athletes?
Yeah?
Well, it's not.
That's just another one of the rumors that have become an increasingly large part of Kelly DeFeciani's life over the past nine months.
DeFeciani is the public information officer and de facto blog master for Shenendehowa Central Schools, the region's largest suburban district, which despite its vast geographic reach across southern Saratoga County transmits scuttlebutt across the Great Plain in nanoseconds.
'The size of the district does not hinder the speed of the grapevine at all,' DeFeciani said.
In fact, the advent of online social networking utilities such as Facebook actually may have speeded it up.
And so it was with an eye toward setting the record straight that Shenendehowa launched its Grapevine blog Feb. 1 and watched as it become the second-most-visited part of the district's Web site other than the home page.
Former Guilderland school board member Peter Golden ruffled feathers last year by filing detailed accounts of his insider's perspective on a personal blog, 'Boardside: Dispatches from the Education Wars.'
But far from subversive, the Grapevine is a district-sanctioned venture.
And in addition to showing how school districts are seeking new ways to communicate with residents, it also may further signal the transformation of the blog from rebel media to mainstream.
'I think it is pretty rare,' said David Albert, a spokesman for the New York State School Boards Association, which featured the Grapevine in one of its newsletters. 'It's a great way to communicate, and one of the critical aspects of the Web is to not just communicate one way but to communicate two ways, and, certainly, the district is leveraging that capability with Grapevine.'
The blog page was designed by Web designers from BOCES. And in the months since its inception, it has morphed into more than just an anti-rumor mill.
DeFeciani fields hundreds of e-mail questions (427 and counting since Oct. 1) submitted through the site, researching the answers and mcdonalds southwest salad calories posting them or directing people via links to the answers.
The queries range from the mundane ('When is the Koda Middle School Dance?') to the muckraking (What's up with charging 30 cents for salad dressing in the Gowana Cafeteria?'). They come from students, faculty and salad crisper staff and pistachio jello salad the most frequent criticism, DeFeciani said, is that she's not answering them fast enough.
DeFeciani says she gets to most of them weeding out only the 'not nice'those that have been answered already. She said the system really is anonymous, though she is able to tell when a question is sent from a district computer but not by whom.
Some of the questioners have an ax to grind, which school board President Janet Grey said may be her only regret about the blog.
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Did you hear that Shen is drug-testing all its winter athletes?
Yeah?
Well, it's not.
That's just another one of the rumors that have become an increasingly large part of Kelly DeFeciani's life over the past nine months.
DeFeciani is the public information officer and de facto blog master for Shenendehowa Central Schools, the region's largest suburban district, which despite its vast geographic reach across southern Saratoga County transmits scuttlebutt across the Great Plain in nanoseconds.
'The size of the district does not hinder the speed of the grapevine at all,' DeFeciani said.
In fact, the advent of online social networking utilities such as Facebook actually may have speeded it up.
And so it was with an eye toward setting the record straight that Shenendehowa launched its Grapevine blog Feb. 1 and watched as it become the second-most-visited part of the district's Web site other than the home page.
Former Guilderland school board member Peter Golden ruffled feathers last year by filing detailed accounts of his insider's perspective on a personal blog, 'Boardside: Dispatches from the Education Wars.'
But far from subversive, the Grapevine is a district-sanctioned venture.
And in addition to showing how school districts are seeking new ways to communicate with residents, it also may further signal the transformation of the blog from rebel media to mainstream.
'I think it is pretty rare,' said David Albert, a spokesman for the New York State School Boards Association, which featured the Grapevine in one of its newsletters. 'It's a great way to communicate, and one of the critical aspects of the Web is to not just communicate one way but to communicate two ways, and, certainly, the district is leveraging that capability with Grapevine.'
The blog page was designed by Web designers from BOCES. And in the months since its inception, it has morphed into more than just an anti-rumor mill.
DeFeciani fields hundreds of e-mail questions (427 and counting since Oct. 1) submitted through the site, researching the answers and mcdonalds southwest salad calories posting them or directing people via links to the answers.
The queries range from the mundane ('When is the Koda Middle School Dance?') to the muckraking (What's up with charging 30 cents for salad dressing in the Gowana Cafeteria?'). They come from students, faculty and salad crisper staff and pistachio jello salad the most frequent criticism, DeFeciani said, is that she's not answering them fast enough.
DeFeciani says she gets to most of them weeding out only the 'not nice'those that have been answered already. She said the system really is anonymous, though she is able to tell when a question is sent from a district computer but not by whom.
Some of the questioners have an ax to grind, which school board President Janet Grey said may be her only regret about the blog.
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A Concert Pianist S Tips For Performing On Stage And In Life
'Put the chunks together and crabmeat salad recipe practise with a metronome. Can you do all measures at the same metronome pace? The easy ones you do well. The more challenging ones, you tend to slow down and that's how you know where you need to spend more time.
'Right before a concert, I don't usually eat very much, but I do eat a big lunch. I stoke up on chicken and salad. I love carbs. I try not to eat too much of them, but I have a lovely big pre-concert Mexican meal. I love the grease and fat and nachos. You burn two or three pounds up during a concert.' She laughs: 'Sadly, crispy noodle salad you put it back on.'
In fact, pistachio jello salad her tips for performance, practicestresstime management are identical: Focus your attention.
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The Worst Paul Simon Song Ever
The Worst Paul Simon Song Ever
by Paul Cashmere - December 9 2008
photo by Ros O'Gorman
What was the worst song Paul Simon ever wrote? He says it is Red Rubber Ball.
The legendary singer/songwriter made an appearance to The Colbert Report to discuss the book Lyrics about his, risoni salad strangely enough, lyrics. (Colbert suggested it should have been called Word Salad Jazzmatron.
I wrote that song when I was living in England and I wrote it because I could get a 100 advance from this group, The Seekers. So I wrote it for money. I did it just as a job, Paul Simon said.
Colbert asked Simon if he could write a song now about the credit crisis. If you were going to write a protest song now about the credit crisis, do you think you could rhythm credit default swap or Negotiable, Colbert asked. Unsocialable, oriental ramen salad Paul instantly replied. Thats not badColbert said. You are the master.
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by Paul Cashmere - December 9 2008
photo by Ros O'Gorman
What was the worst song Paul Simon ever wrote? He says it is Red Rubber Ball.
The legendary singer/songwriter made an appearance to The Colbert Report to discuss the book Lyrics about his, risoni salad strangely enough, lyrics. (Colbert suggested it should have been called Word Salad Jazzmatron.
I wrote that song when I was living in England and I wrote it because I could get a 100 advance from this group, The Seekers. So I wrote it for money. I did it just as a job, Paul Simon said.
Colbert asked Simon if he could write a song now about the credit crisis. If you were going to write a protest song now about the credit crisis, do you think you could rhythm credit default swap or Negotiable, Colbert asked. Unsocialable, oriental ramen salad Paul instantly replied. Thats not badColbert said. You are the master.
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Reflections, Busy Holidays Ahead
The days seem to be just flying by. People are in a hurry to get everything that needs to be accomplished done on time. It is the time of year that we all enjoy good food and friends. Over the past five years, I have enjoyed lots of great food with some new and old friends.
I have learned what it takes to be a farmer and butternut squash salad met many people that have taught me a lot about what it was like here in Norton many years ago. I have so enjoyed speaking with people about the news in the community and the many church suppers, anniversaries and birthday parties.
You may be wondering why I am speaking about the different topics I covered in my column. As we enter into the time of year that we start to reflect about what we have done in the past year and years, we then turn to what the new year will hold for us.
This sadly will be my last column of . I started this without really knowing what I was doing, but with a lot of help from my editors and from you, the residents of the communities in and around Norton, I continued on. Each week as I sat down to do my write up, it let me think about my community and pistachio jello salad those who live in it.
As we enter into a new year, we all look at what we want to accomplish. We may like to take on a new project or just take time to rest. With life getting very busy as my kids get older, the resting time looks really good.
I want to thank everyone that helped me out by getting me all the information I needed to put my column together each week, like this week. There are a few events that are coming up for the weeks.
The annual tree lighting ceremony will be held at the Norton Municipal Building on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Festivities will include greetings from Mayor Wendy Alcorn, caroling around the village, then finishing at the Norton Legion Branch 76 where there will be refreshments and, of course, Santa. Don t forget your flashlights for the caroling. For more information, call 839-2340.
Parish of Upper Kennebecasis church services for the month of December, consists of Church of Ascension, Apohaqui; St. Simon and hellman's salad dressing St. Jude s, Belleisle Creek and St. Luke s, Norton with the Rev d Canon George Akerley as the interim Priest-in-Charge.
Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. Apohaqui Holy Eucharist; Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. Apohaqui morning prayer; Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. Belleisle Creek Holy Eucharist; Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Belleisle Creek Christmas Eve; Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. Apohaqui Christmas Eve; Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. Belleisle Creek morning prayer.
There will be a New Years Eve dance at the Norton Legion Branch 76. Music from the 50s. 60s and country will be the flavour of the night. Tickets are $15 per person, which includes a cold plate (turkey, coleslaw, salad, tea/coffee.) There are only 200 tickets available. You an contact Gordon at 432-0779 or 485-8849 or Marg at 839-2212.
In closing, I again thank you all and wish you and your families a very Merry Christmasa wonderful New Year.
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10 Things Linux Does Better Than OS X
OS X is heralded for its friendliness, but according to Jack Wallen, it falls short in many other respects. Find out why he says Linux is superior in everything from flexibility to portability to cost.
It may sound strange, seeing as how OS X is based on a Linux variant and is widely considered to be the most user-friendly operating system available, but Linux does a number of things better than everyone's favorite iOperatingSystem. Before you shun the thought, read on. You might be surprised at your resulting opinion.
Note: This information is also available as a PDF download.
1: Flexibility
If you've used OS X, you know it's user-friendly but not very flexible. In that regard, OS X is very much like Windows: You get what you have and there's not much you can do with it. If you don't like the layout of the desktop, you can move the Dock to either side, you can shrink it, or you can make it auto-hide. You can also add third-party applications and themes the desktop. Outside of that, you're out of luck. Say, for example, you would like to have only the Dock on your desktop (with the taskbar features integrated). You can't do it. That taskbar is as much a part of OS X as the Blue Screen of Death was in Windows 95. Linux is a different story. You don't want the taskbar but you like its features? No problem. Add whatever features to whatever taskbar or panel you want. Linux can pretty much take any configuration you throw at it. And if you still don't like what you have, install a different desktop or window manager and you're good to go.
2: Open source
One of the biggest issues that Linux users have with OS X is the license. Apple took a BSD kernel to create its own Darwin kernel, released it under the Apple Public Source License (which was accepted by the Free Software Foundation), and then layered on top of that proprietary software to create OS X. At one point, Apple created OpenDarwin, which was a collaborative effort between Apple and the open source community. That project lasted four years before Apple took it down because it felt the effort to create an open source Darwin operating system had failed. In 2007, PureDarwin was created to continue the work that was developed with OpenDarwin. The PureDarwin project has come a long way and can even run Linux-based window managers (such as Enlightenment) on top of it. OS X, however, is still locked tightly together and can't compete with the openness of Linux.
3: Command line
Although most OS X users would balk at this (saying they have no use for the command line), most power users know the command line is crucial to serious administrative tasks. In this department, OS X falls way short of Linux. With Linux, you can do pretty much everything you need from the command line. With OS X? Good luck. Sure, OS X does have a fairly good set of command-line tools, but for the power admin, it's just not enough. This is one area of OS X that I simply can't figure out. Why didn't Apple just migrate the Linux coreutils over to OS X? There are projects aimed at getting coreutils to compile on OS X, but it would have made more sense to have this by default. The coreutils package is a huge toolkit that contains nearly every basic command you need. OS X had to reinvent that wheel. But this goes beyond the coreutils package. What about installing via command line? What about command-line security? What about starting/stopping services from the command line?
4: Hardware requirements
I have two Macs in my household. One Mac is an old iBook running at 800 Mhz with a 512 MB of RAM. That machine is slow with OS X running on it. But with Yellow Dog Linux, that little laptop runs much snappier. Same hardware, different OS. The other Mac is a G4 1.2 processor with 1 GB of RAM. I have an equivalent Intel machine running Ubuntu 8.10. The machines do not even compare in performance. The Ubuntu machine is faster on all levels (from boot to application launch). Taking a look at the minimum system requirements for OS X and Ubuntu, you see:
OS X: 876 MHz or faster CPU, 512 MB of RAM, 9 GB of disk space
Ubuntu: 700 MHz x86 processor , 384 MB ofRAM, and 8 GB of disk space
So obviously Linux can run on lesser powered machines by default. And Ubuntu 8.10 is not the most optimized of the Linux distributions. Mandriva Spring 2008 has even fewer requirements (claiming to run on ANY CPU and only 256 MB of RAM).
I have read of benchmarking tests claiming that OS X outperforms Ubuntu 8.10 soundly. But real world results would seem to contradict those claims. I ran a less-than-scientific test with the Mac iBook G4 1.2 and the Ubuntu 8.10 on a 1.2 processor. Both machines had 512 MB of RAM. On the Ubuntu machine (running the Enlightenment window manager), I was able to open up the following applications before the machine began to bog down: Firefox, OpenOffice Writer, OpenOffice Calc, OpenOffice Impress, Scribus, The Gimp, Amarok, GnuCash, Thunderbird, Basket, Audacity, Gqview, and aterm. The OS X machine was a different story. With OpenOffice, Firefox, Thunderbird, and iTunes open, the machine started to crawl. There was a noticeable degradation in performance. That's an OS running 14 applications vs an OS running four applications before the OS comes to a crawl. I don't know about you, but I would prefer the ability to run 14 apps.
5: Security
In the most recent 'Pwn 2 Own' competition, both the OS X and the Windows Vista machines were hacked, whereas the Linux machine was not. Of course there are pundits across the globe who will argue this one from all three sides, and finding unbiased results is akin to finding a definitive answer to the age-old TCO argument. But I can say, unequivocally, after 10-plus years of experience with Linux, that I have never had a machine or server compromised in any way. This, of course, is not to say that OS X is unsecure. But Linux simply is better equipped in the area of security. How? Tools. With tools like iptables, fwbuilder, and SELinux, Linux can lock down in many ways, on many levels. So you take a similar kernel but you add to that kernel-level tools to heighten security, and you can quickly see how Linux overpowers OS X in the area of security.
6. Portability
Another area where Linux shines over all other operating systems is in its ability to migrate an installation from hardware to hardware. Linux has an uncanny ability to be able to relocate. I have taken complete hard drives and moved them from one machine to another. So long as the architecture was the same (in other words, not moving from a x86 to an x8664 machine), the migration always seemed to work with little to no adjusting. OS X, on the other hand, is landlocked to the machine it was installed in. Also, with Linux, you can take certain directories and move them from machine to machine. This works well with the /home directory. Having the ability to migrate your /home directory from one machine to another can make building machines a snap. With OS X, you'll always be reinstalling from scratch.
7: Cost
This is a big one for many people. First, you have the cost of the operating system alone. Linux is free. Period. OS X is currently selling for $129.00. Next is hardware cost. The cheapest Macbook you can purchase is $999.00. You can purchase a $399.00 laptop that will run Linux like a champ from any given dealer. Add on top of that the cost of the software you will need, and you can run up a fairly large tab. Linux? Nada. You can have an office-ready Linux machine that will tackle most every task you put to it for the cost of the hardware alone. Mac? Not so much. So if you're looking to cut costs (and who isn't, in this economy?), Linux is the way to go.
8: More available software
This may come as a surprise to you, but Linux has far more software available than OS X. In a completely unscientific test, I did a search for both Linux and OS X on freshmeat.net (an index of UNIX and cross-platform software). Here are the numbers: Linux 11,781 results. OS X 1,477 results. Of course, many would say that it's not a fair search because freshmeat.net is decidedly an open source leaning repository. With that in mind, lets turn to Google and search for OS X Software and Linux Software. The results: OS X 19,100,000 hits. Linux 45,700,000 hits.
One of the things that separates Linux from all other operating systems is that for every task in Linux, there are numerous tools available to undertake it. Let's look at the task of word processing. For Mac, you have Microsoft Office and OpenOffice as the major players, and then you have minor players, like Bean, Nisus, Mellel, and salad crisper NeoOffice. With Linux, you have the major player OpenOffice, and christmas jello salad then you have the minor players Textmaker, Abiword, Hangul, EZ, Kwrite, gedit, nano, vi, emacs, Flwriter, Ted, Siag Office, LaTeX, EditPad Pro, etc. You get the picture. And yes, you can install Linux apps on OS X with Fink. I've done this. It's not a good solution because the software often is prone to crashing or not running at all.
9: Not so dumbed-down
I have tried to come up with the phrase that is the opposite of 'dumbed down,' but I've had no luck. So work with me on this one. One thing that Apple did very well with OS X is dumb down the operating system interface to the point where most all tasks are easy for anyone to do. But there are those who do not want that dumbed-down experience. With Linux, you can have a desktop experience on every level. You can have the full-on, dumbed-down experience akin to OS X with either GNOME or KDE. Or you can go to the complete opposite and use the console as your desktop. Or you can experience anything and 7 up salad everything in between the two. With OS X, many power users feel like someone is holding their hand throughout the experience. With Linux, you can let go of that hand from time to time or even chop the hand off and replace it with a hook. When you're using the Apple desktop, OS X is in control. When you use the Linux desktop, you are in control.
10: Keyboard efficiency
One of my biggest pet peeves with OS X is the fact that there is no normally functioning Delete key. Instead you have to hit fn + Delete to get the delete key to work as it should. This is pretty common practice with the OS X keyboard, which is about as efficient to a hard-core programmer as a salad is tasty. And it's not just the Delete key. The End key doesn't do what you would expect, either. To get to the end of the line, you have to add the fn key to the End key (so fn + End will get you to the end of the line.) Another issue - mouse buttons. I know this is a fundamental design that makes sense to Apple. But the majority of people like two mouse buttons. And with Linux, you actually get THREE mouse buttons. With those three mouse buttons, you can even do a simple copy and paste function (highlight text with a left mouse buttonthen click the middle mouse button to paste). The Linux keyboard is just far more efficient than the OS X keyboard.
Other issues?
Those are 10 simple things Linux does better than OS X. Are any of the above deal-breakers? Quite possibly. Do you have an issue with OS X that Linux handles better? If so let us know.
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Tasty News
Gourmet photo of Richardson at work.
I was going to put this on Eat Arkansas, but the whole world needs something that tastes good.
So here, a link to a warm article on Gourmet's website about Arkansas foodways by John T. Edge, the Mississippi-based writer who's one of the biggest names going among foodies these days. (He's a genius, sure enough: One of his Cornbread Nation books quotes something I once wrote about barbecue.)
Edge works in a raft of Arkie food plugs -- from Craig's in DeValls Bluff, to the Russellville-made Microplane kitchen utensils, to paddlefish caviar from the White River to Petit Jean ham. But the real rave is about Capital Hotel Chef Lee Richardson and salad crisper the food wonders being wrought there in Ashley's, christmas jello salad the Capital Bar and, in Edge's case, salad fingers merchandise a gift basket of Arkansas foods he received when he visited Little Rock for an Oxford American event.
I'm a big admirer of what Richardson has done at the Capital, though I'd send him two notes: 1) Next year, how about a set menu for Thanksgiving offered at a couple of seatings? 2) Sometimes even busy people might like to try that $25 three-course lunch on weekdays in Ashley's (it's a bargain given the intriguing choices, such as sauteed sweetbreads, diver scallopscornbread salad with chickenlots more). But it helps if a waiter can drop by within five minutes after you sit down.
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The Mussel Bar
The chefs down at Fremantle restaurant the Mussel Bar demonstrated why they had won EatingWA.com.au's WA Food and Wine Awards prize for best restaurant by hosting a four-course mini degustation.
A crowd of food lovers enjoyed dishes including Shark Bay crab meat salad, grilled Tasmanian salmon with an Asian-style salad, risoni salad MSA beef fillet with mushroom and mcdonalds southwest salad calories potato cake and vanilla and lime panna cotta.
The dishes were matched with wines from Rickety GateWere Estate and mcdonalds asian salad calories Poacher's Ridge to produce a special meal overlooking the beautiful waters of Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.
The Mussel Bar won the award with a difference of more than 2000 votes between itthe runner-up.
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David Byrne Stops By Raleigh Times, Orders A Salad
David Byrne Stops By Raleigh Times, Orders A Salad Posted on: Monday, December 8th, 2008
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A southern-style sweet tea for David Byrne? Not so, says Raleigh Times server James Dodgen. 'He's British all the way.'
Around 2 p.m. on Dec. 8, the corner of Hargett and salad crisper Wilmington Streets was abuzz as the former Talking Heads frontman made his way from Morning Times to The Raleigh Times with a little guidance from N-O music critic David Menconi.
Jen Werkhoven, a server at Raleigh Times, said that when Byrne appeared in the doorway of the restaurant in his white North Face jacket, she could tell this white-haired rock star didnt exactly fit with the 'Raleigh look.' He just exuded a certain 'cool' about him.
And according to both Werkhoven and Dodgen, butternut squash salad that cool translated well to his persona as they both admitted that Byrne 'was a cool guy.'
Being originally from Los Angeles, Dodgen said Byrne isn't the first celebrity he's ever waited on, dole salad coupons but he said the 56-year-old rock star ranks up at the top along with Stevie Wonder.
What exactly does a man who's won a Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe order at one of the hippest restaurants in the Triangle? Sitting at a corner table, just over the footprints where the Raleigh Times's printing presses once rested, Byrne admired the old photography adorning the walls and ordered a Country French Salad and unsweet tea, Dodgen said.
So if youre looking to eat like a rock star in Raleigh, look to Raleigh Times for a mixed greens salad with pears, bleu cheesecandied walnuts and roasted beats with sherry vinaigrette. And keep that sugar out of your tea.
David Byrne performs tonight at the Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. Tickets for the performance are still available at the box officethrough Ticketmaster.
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A southern-style sweet tea for David Byrne? Not so, says Raleigh Times server James Dodgen. 'He's British all the way.'
Around 2 p.m. on Dec. 8, the corner of Hargett and salad crisper Wilmington Streets was abuzz as the former Talking Heads frontman made his way from Morning Times to The Raleigh Times with a little guidance from N-O music critic David Menconi.
Jen Werkhoven, a server at Raleigh Times, said that when Byrne appeared in the doorway of the restaurant in his white North Face jacket, she could tell this white-haired rock star didnt exactly fit with the 'Raleigh look.' He just exuded a certain 'cool' about him.
And according to both Werkhoven and Dodgen, butternut squash salad that cool translated well to his persona as they both admitted that Byrne 'was a cool guy.'
Being originally from Los Angeles, Dodgen said Byrne isn't the first celebrity he's ever waited on, dole salad coupons but he said the 56-year-old rock star ranks up at the top along with Stevie Wonder.
What exactly does a man who's won a Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe order at one of the hippest restaurants in the Triangle? Sitting at a corner table, just over the footprints where the Raleigh Times's printing presses once rested, Byrne admired the old photography adorning the walls and ordered a Country French Salad and unsweet tea, Dodgen said.
So if youre looking to eat like a rock star in Raleigh, look to Raleigh Times for a mixed greens salad with pears, bleu cheesecandied walnuts and roasted beats with sherry vinaigrette. And keep that sugar out of your tea.
David Byrne performs tonight at the Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. Tickets for the performance are still available at the box officethrough Ticketmaster.
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Plated: 10 Downings Colorado Lamb Chops With Panisses
10 Downing's lamb chops with panisses, feta, and watercress.
This is Plated, a new feature that delivers the origin story of a dish as told by a restaurants owners, chefs, and even once in a while, its dishwashers. Our first plate comes from recently opened 10 Downing.
On the plate: Colorado lamb chops, Provenal herbs, panisses, and marinated feta. $31
The players: Stephane Dorian, partner; Katy Sparks, consulting chef; and Jason Neroni, executive chef
Stephane Dorian: 'The lamb is a reflection of what my partners and I wanted to do food-wise. We were talking about concepts for the restaurant and settled on the concept of seasonal American. A lot of this starts with Alice Waters, and the flavors are often Mediterranean. We built 10 Downings kitchen with a grill, and I wanted lamb on the menu. We paired the lamb with panisses, which are like chickpea fries. Theyre so good. The kitchen would be in trouble if we offered them as a side dish.'
Katy Sparks: 'We were in the stages of fine-tuning the dinner menu, and lamb salad recipe Jason and I were finally willing to give up the menu slot we had initially set aside for pork, which was hard. Then we found this nice, grass-fed Colorado lamb. I made a written list of ingredients I think go well with lamb, like mint, chickpeas, capers, and cucumber salad dressing feta. Jason combined fresh lavender and thyme to crust the lamb. With the lamb itself, he almost makes lollipops with the frenched bones and hot bacon salad dressing the meat.'
Jason Neroni: 'I worked for Ducasse, and we had served this really beautiful tuna and panisse dish. I kind of tweaked the recipe to make it more like a croquette, really silky. The feta is marinated with mint, anchovies, lemon juice, and zest. We carefully braise the fat from the lamb breast to offset the leanness of the chops. Most people tend to tend to throw that part away. Theres a lot of olive oil and a little black cardamom on the plate. Theres also some watercress that adds a light note. Its almost a composed salad.'
Printed in 10 Downing menu: Never eat more than you can lift, a quote from Miss Piggy We dont want to take ourselves too seriously, says Dorian. Or to have people coming in herewondering if theres a dress code. You can see for yourself, there isnt.
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Kai With Sole
NCEA exams have come to an end and it's time is celebrate! For the majority of the Year 13 students, it's a milestone in their life and an end to their secondary education.
The time has come to plan their futures, get a job, organise tertiary education, leave home and all its comforts and stand on their own two feet. But before they leave the safe environment of the school and fly the nest, they seem compelled to party. The majority of Year 13 students have turned 18 and are mature enough to vote and purchase alcohol but are still vulnerable enough to overindulge with their drinking habits. Our Year 13 Food and Nutrition team thought it would be sensible to include some simple and tasty teenage party foods in this week's column munchies that could be quickly made by anyone and served at the start of a party. This is when everyone is hungry and stomachs need to be lined with food to slow down alcohol absorption.
The colourful bruschetta looks festive and cheerful. It is a mix of salad vegetables served on small slices of grilled garlic bread. It is a safe food to be served at parties and barbecues because it doesn't have any high-risk ingredients which have the potential to contribute to illness if left at room temperature for over two hours.
The mini meatballs are a favourite at any social gathering and they can be baked in the oven beforehand or on a barbecue as the party progresses.
The mince mixture can also be shaped into large rounds to be cooked as hamburger-size patties. Serve the mini meatballs on a platter with your favourite sauce in an accompanying small dish.
Place toothpicks in the meatballs so the guests can easily handle the food.
Fresh fruit kebabs are a sweet and juicy way to eat a variety of seasonal fruit. They are usually served at the end of a meal, but with teenage parties, there are no rules and any time is a good time. If you want the fruit kebabs to look impressive, then secure the pointed end of the skewer into half a rock melon or honeydew melon laid cut-side down on a serving plate.
There are many other foods that can be served at a teenage party. Remember to include an antipasto platter of cheese, crackers, meats and vegie sticks along with dips of hummus, salsa and guacamole. And if you are cooking on the barbecue, make sure the meat is cooked properly, especially chicken. Test that the juices run clear and are not pink and don't leave it sitting around for more than an hour at room temperature on a warm summer's day or evening.
Enjoy these foods and remember to keep it simple and serve it on time for teenagers. Better still, get them to be responsible and prepare these dishes themselves.
The Kai with Sole team wish you all a happy and safe festive season and summer holiday. This is our last article for the year, as the team are all leaving school and pursuing their individual careers and aspirations.
It has been a valuable and rewarding challenge to prepare our food feature and we hope it has informed and inspired you to think about what you eat and enjoy the process of preparing your own home-made kai with ease and contentment. We'll see you again in February with a whole new team.
By Katy Power and the team at Spotswood College, Year 13 Food and Nutrition class.
MINI MEATBALLS
Makes 25-30
500g mince
1/2 onion finely chopped
1 egg
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp tomato or barbecue sauce
1/4 tsp salt - pepper
1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
1/ Preheat oven to 180.
2/ Mix all the ingredients into a large bowl with a fork to break up the mince.
3/ Roll into small, even-sized balls and place on an oven tray.
4/ Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked.
5/ To test if they are done, cut one in half and the meat will be light brown in colour and crispy noodle salad not pink. To serve, arrange on a large plate with your favourite dipping sauce such as satay, barbecue, chilli, salsa or tomato.
COLOURFUL BRUSCHETTA
1 long french stick
1/2 red capsicum
1/2 green capsicum
1/2 yellow capsicum
1/4 long cucumber
1/4 red onion
50g garlic butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
salt - pepper to taste
1/ Preheat the grill to 200 fanbake.
2/ Cut the french stick into small slices and spread with garlic butter. (Add 2 tsp crushed garlic to 50g of softened butter or margarine.)
3/ Place the bread onto an oven tray and grill lightly until just golden.
4/ Peel the onion and cucumber and dice on a chopping board.
5/ Wash the capsicums, remove the seeds and dice finely.
6/ Mix the capsicum, onion, cucumber together in a bowl. Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7/ Place a small spoonful of the capsicum mixture on each piece of toasted bread.
8/ Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with parsley.
You can spread a layer of hummus over the toasted bread, which will combine with the capsicum mixture and add extra flavour.
FRESH FRUIT KEBABS
Fruit choose a selection of 4 to 5 fresh, firm and seasonal fruits such as apple, banana, grapes, strawberries, kiwifruit, apricots, peaches, nectarines
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp fruit juice
marshmallow lollies -2 per kebab
1 packet of wooden skewers
1/ Wash or peel the fruit and mcdonalds asian salad calories cut into suitable-size pieces.
2/ Place the fruit that browns quickly in a small bowl and coat with the lemon and fruit juice (apples, banana, apricots, peaches).
3/ Arrange the fruit and salad fingers merchandise marshmallows on a wooden skewer. Vary the colourtextures of the fruit to make a colourful kebab.
4/ Leave 3-4 centimetres of the skewer without fruit so it can be picked up easily.
5/ Present the kebabs on a platter or secure into half of a rock melon.
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Stamp Duty
Artist Reena Saini Kallat talks, shops, eats and marvels at life
Between embroiderers, rubber-stamp manufacturer, metal smiths and babysitting her four-year-old son Aahaan, Reena Saini Kallat is a busy woman. Her solo exhibition, Silt of Seasons that opens at Chemould Prescott, Fort this December has her multitasking too. It has been 10 years since my first solo at the gallery at Kala Ghoda. Now Ive come full circle, says the 36-year-old.
Reena is well turned-out despite her hectic day. Dressed in a white and hellman's salad dressing gold tunic with coordinated accessories, she quickly settles down to grab a bite at Caf Basilico in Bandras bustling Dr Ambedkar Road. We each pick a salad to go with the surprisingly hot December afternoon, and crispy noodle salad Saini Kallat confesses her soft spot for khus-khusstir-fried veggies. Soon she is back at the noisy Bandra station area where she bargains with the Nandi Stampwala for a new order. These days I have a girl-Friday, risoni salad Maria, who does all the bargaining for me. Im a push-over when it comes to pricesshe smiles.
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Between embroiderers, rubber-stamp manufacturer, metal smiths and babysitting her four-year-old son Aahaan, Reena Saini Kallat is a busy woman. Her solo exhibition, Silt of Seasons that opens at Chemould Prescott, Fort this December has her multitasking too. It has been 10 years since my first solo at the gallery at Kala Ghoda. Now Ive come full circle, says the 36-year-old.
Reena is well turned-out despite her hectic day. Dressed in a white and hellman's salad dressing gold tunic with coordinated accessories, she quickly settles down to grab a bite at Caf Basilico in Bandras bustling Dr Ambedkar Road. We each pick a salad to go with the surprisingly hot December afternoon, and crispy noodle salad Saini Kallat confesses her soft spot for khus-khusstir-fried veggies. Soon she is back at the noisy Bandra station area where she bargains with the Nandi Stampwala for a new order. These days I have a girl-Friday, risoni salad Maria, who does all the bargaining for me. Im a push-over when it comes to pricesshe smiles.
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What Can I Bring? How About Something Healthy
If a salad or appetizer is your assignment, think about fall flavors and colors check out the Web site for Georgia pecans (www.georgiapecansfit.com) and try the 'Fall is in the Air' fruit kebabs with Georgia pecans. Or try Marion Cunningham's Cranberry and Walnut coleslaw from www.walnuts.org. Since everyone will ask for the recipe, type it on a recipe template found in most word processing software programs, print and copy for a personal touch.
If you want to make sure there is a healthy, delicious choice at the buffet table, bring it yourself. A pretty vegetable or fruit tray with a yogurt-based dip is always a hit at a party, but break out of the baby carrots and celery sticks routine. Try a red and green vegetable tray to carry on with the traditional Christmas colors green and red bell pepper slices or grape tomatoes threaded on a skewer with mozzarella pieces and fresh basil leaves. Try a fruit dish of red and green grapes in small paper cups arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree for some visual appeal or mix kiwi fruit and strawberries to keep the red-green theme going.
Consider a nonfood addition to the party seasonal soap dispenser for the kitchen sink, red and green cutting boards, flowers (in a vase so the hostess doesn't have to be bothered with finding a vase) or a bottle of wine are welcome at any party.
When planning for holiday gatherings, don't forget to leave out a healthy snack for Santa. Encourage your kids to help Santa lighten his load by leaving fat-free milk and graham crackers in place of whole milk and cookies.
This week's healthy recipe: Wasabi Almonds
16 servings (about 23 almonds)
Hands on: 10 minutes
Total time: 60 minutes
Find wasabi powder (usually sold in a little can) at Whole Foods and cucumber salad dressing other specialty markets.
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 pound (3 cups) whole natural almonds
2 tablespoons wasabi powder
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Line a sided baking sheet with greased foil or parchment paper. Whisk egg white and salad crisper water together until foamy. Add almonds and toss to coat. Transfer to a sieve or small-holed colander and mcdonalds asian salad calories toss gently and let drain. Stir together wasabi powder, salt and cornstarch in a large bowl. Add almonds and toss to coat. Spread almonds on baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 30 minutes. Gently stir, reduce temperature to 200 degrees and continue baking for 20 minutes. Let cool completely before serving. Serve or store airtight for up to a week.
From: www.almondsarein.com and click on recipes
Per serving: 160 calories (percent calories from fat, 73), 4 grams protein, 7 grams carbohydrate, 4 grams fiber, 13 grams fat (1 gram saturated fat), 0 milligrams cholesterol, 225 milligrams of sodium.
Nutritional bonus points: Don't worry about the high percent of calories from fat nuts contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat with just a trace of saturated fat. Almonds are also a good source of potassium, calciumvitamin E.
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House Changes As Structure
Solution
The dog room functioned well the way they had laid it out, but the back door (M) created a congested and dangerous situation. We improved the family entry (N) by adding a coat closet and relocating the back door directly into the dog room. The former back door location (M) is turned into a bump-out with a window and a 'to go' shelf (O). The step down was moved to the edge of the dog room when we added a step at the top of the stair run.
The new kitchen (Q) shifted over into what had been the laundry room. A long, eat-on island makes circulation in the kitchen work wonderfully. A corner counter features a salad sink and microwave area. Another counter holds a laptop computer and calendar. Behind that is a walk-in pantry (T).
The laundry room (U) is tucked neatly just off the kitchen. It no longer is a walk-through room.
The family room (V) is now next to the kitchen and has lots of glass and access to a deck. To create privacy for the family room from the front door, we added a half bath (X) and hellman's salad dressing closet. The entry (Y) is brightened by a skylight and mcdonalds asian salad calories sidelights.
The family dining (Z) is located in front of the fireplace. It is an attractive walk-though room. A little office (AA) is created when we eliminated the second entry door (D) and enclosed a portion of the porch. The space beyond the office makes a walk-in closet (BB)
Changes were made to both bathrooms to personalize them. The sister's bath (CC) gets a stack washer/driver and salad crisper a walk-in shower. The other bathroom gains a larger showera urinal.
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Make A Fit Choice When It Comes To Fast Food
Let's face it. No matter how healthfully we try to eat, everyone ends up at a fast-food restaurant at some point, wondering what to order. That's no more true than now, as holiday shopping and errands keep us on the run.
Is there such a thing as a healthy fast-food option?
We asked two registered dietitians in Florida to consider the choices at 10 restaurants. They are Ximena Jimenez, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association who works for Weston-based nutritional consulting company MyRDtoGo Inc., and Cindi Creighton-Reis of Boca Raton's Community Hospital Diabetes - Nutrition Center.
Here's what they had to say. Oh, and both dietitians admit to occasionally eating fast food.
Arby's
Stick with original menu items such as the Regular Roast Beef Sandwich, which has 320 calories, 13 grams of fat and about 950 milligrams of sodium. Newer sandwiches, such as the crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu, are nearly double in calories, fat and salt.
Add a salad for balance.
Burger King
Order the regular Flame-Broiled Hamburger. Just say no to the mayo to save 80 calories.
Ask for extra lettuce and tomato. And you're allowed a small order of fries, provided you only eat half or share it with someone else.
This meal has about 500 calories and 8 grams of saturated fat vs. as much as 30 grams of saturated fat in other Burger King burgers.
Order a Double Whopper With Cheese and you're consuming 990 calories and 24 grams of saturated fat.
Chick-fil-A
The Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich has just 270 calories and 3 grams of fat without any mayonnaise. The restaurant offers light mayo; a packet adds just 40 calories and 4 grams of fat.
KFC
The Toasted Wrap with Original Recipe Chicken Strip without sauce has 270 calories and 11 grams of fat. Add a side order of 50-calorie green beans for fiber and vitamin A.
McDonald's
The 420-calorie Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich is the best choice. Skip the mayonnaise and you reduce fat intake from 10 grams to 5 grams. But even with the mayo, it's not a bad choice. Finish your meal with a Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait, for calcium. It has 4 grams of protein and 130 calories without granola.
Pollo Tropical
The Pork TropiChop Combo is a one-bowl meal that includes yellow rice, vegetables (usually broccoli and carrots) and protein. It has 480 calories and 21 grams of fat. You can add a side of black beans for 7 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein.
Steak 'n Shake
Order the 337-calorie, double Marinated Grilled Chicken Sandwich. The difference between the single and double sandwich is minimal.
Add apples and grapes (an unusual fast-food choice) for fiber.
Subway
The 6-inch, oven-roasted chicken breast sub on a whole wheat roll has 310 calories.
When it comes time to add vegetables, ask for lots.
You, of course, want to skip the mayo, but add a little oil, vinegar, pepper and crispy noodle salad oregano or mustard.
Taco Bell
Best bets include the high-fiber, original, Regular Bean Burrito and a Fresco Crunchy Taco.
The burrito has 350 calories and 9 grams of fat. The taco has 150 calories, 3 grams of fiber and 8 grams of fat. Always add extra tomato, lettuce, onion and salsa to your dishes.
Wendy's
The Mandarin Chicken Salad With Grilled Chicken Fillet is the best choice, with 540 calories and about 25 grams of fat.
Using just half of the dressing saves you from about 10 grams of fat and salad fingers merchandise 80 calories.
Have a fresh fruit bowl with yogurt or low-fat yogurt and cucumber salad dressing you'll get some calciumpotassium.
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Thou Shalt Dine Smart
Shopping smart is smart these days. Dining smart should be, too, since it's a buyer's market in the restaurant world. We're all facing economic issues but restaurateurs are especially worried. With the nation officially in recession, a spokesman for the National Restaurant Association says the industry business is now facing 'the most challenging environment in 20 years.'
And local restaurateurs confirm that even in a busy holiday season, the number of customers is down because of job loss, a tanking stock market and/or threatened retirement savings.
One local operator described his situation as 'falling off a cliff.'
Still, eating out is part of the nation's lifestyle now, and it still can be an affordable luxury. If you do some research ahead of time, you can enjoy restaurant ambience without feeling the pain.
Here are some ways to help you do just that. Call 'em 'The Ten Economical Commandments of the Restaurant World.'
1. Small plates: Repeat after me: small plates, small plates, small plates. You'll be seeing more of these offerings especially in high-end restaurants. Even before the recession, it was a dining trend.
Be trendy; save money. You hardly ever get a win/win situation like that.
2. Stay informed. Many restaurants are offering promotional deals that take the form of coupons, offering dollars off or two-for-ones, early bird dinners or other specials. Read the ads, listen to the radio, watch TV, go on restaurant Web sites. They're there.
And don't be embarrassed to make use of them, either. There is no stigma here - for customer or restaurateur. It's all about filling those seats.
'I'd rather see the seats full than not,' says Bob Syracuse of Pizza Plant and the outgoing president of the local restaurant association. 'It's an opportunity to get a new customer and keep him.'
Dennis DiPaolo of Ilio DiPaolo's agrees. 'If they come in, maybe they'll order an additional cup of coffee or something,' he says.
3. Learn to share. 'Order a salad, a pasta for the two of you, and you won't go away hungry,' says Tommy Lombardo of Lombardo's Ristorante.
In some places you may have to pay a small extra price for sharing, but it may be worth it in the end.
4. Go out to lunch instead. Almost always, lunch prices are lower than dinner prices, there are more specials. And, you don't have to drive home on dark icy roads.
Check out Asian buffets and christmas jello salad soup-and-salad bars.
5. Order for two meals. Some restaurant portions are huge, so plan to take some of the portion home for the next day.
6. Wine tastings. Restaurant wine tastings and crispy noodle salad beer tastings are often a good deal. 'Have dinner, chat with the winemaker, drink some free wine, life is good,' says Syracuse. (Occasionally, wine tastings include cheese tastings, too.)
7. Dine locally. Patronize locally owned restaurants whenever you can. It helps all of us.
'When a person shops [or eats] locally, their money stays in the area,' points out Amy Kedron. She has just brought out a Buffalo First coupon book (buffalofirst.org). About 20 percent of those coupons are from restaurants. The book costs ten bucks.
8. Drink at home. Enjoy your cocktail before you go out. And when you get to the restaurant, order a big glass of soda with lime in it. Sip slowly.
And there's always iced tea.
9. Skip dessert. Skip the appetizer and dessert. (Or share.) They are the most expensive part of the meal.
10. Know your dish. Know what you're getting for your money. A complex dish in a restaurant is usually a better buy than making it at home.
The dish may sound expensive because it incorporates ingredients like capers, pine nuts, truffles and cucumber salad dressing seafood. But if you were to put it together in your own kitchen you'd have to buy large amounts of those ingredients and then maybe throw out much of them eventually. Eating truffles, for example, is not exactly a daily thing.
Also, think of all the bowls and pots you'd have to wash. (Hot watersoap costs something, too.)
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Miami Feels At Home In Toronto
TORONTO - The banners on the sideline and by the massive Jumbotron said 'Bills Toronto Series.' The charging Buffalo was at the 50-yard line, and the word 'Bills' was painted in both end zones.
But this wasn't Orchard Park. Not even close. And not just because there was a roof over every-one's head and perfect conditions on what was a bitterly cold December day.
The NFL's first regular-season game in Canada did not prove to be a secondary home for the Buffalo Bills. Several thousand teal-and orange-clad Miami Dolphins fans made their presence known inside the Rogers Centre as the Fish had an easy swim during their 16-3 pasting of the listless Bills.
'It was crazy because we heard cheering for Buffalo and then we heard a lot of cheering for us,' said Dolphins cornerback Will Allen, whose end-zone interception of J. P. Losman in the third quarter was one of the game's key plays. 'I didn't really know what the fans were doing. I would definitely play here over Buffalo any day.'
The Bills fell to 6-7, and their playoff hopes are essentially kaput after their seventh loss in nine games since a 4-0 start. The Dolphins, who won one game last season, improved to 8-5 and continue to share the lead in the AFC East with New England and the New York Jets.
Fans' flashbulbs popped en masse at 4:06 p. m. as the NFL officially came to Canada when Rian Lindell unleashed the opening kickoff in the first regular- season game of the Bills' five-year commitment here. Lots of bright lights again a few minutes later for the Bills' first offensive play as Losman handed off to Marshawn Lynch for an otherwise routine run off right tackle.
Dolphins fans ringed the front row during pregame warmups, many wearing No. 13 Dan Marino jerseys or No. 34 shirts for Ricky Williams. The biggest cheer came on Chad Pennington's first-quarter touchdown pass to Anthony Fasano. Attendance was announced at 52,134, and the inhouse crowd appeared to be in the high 40,000's.
It was a far cry from the 70,000-plus that would have greeted the Dolphins in frigid Orchard Park. Several Bills admitted this wasn't close to a home game.
'It was cool and cucumber salad dressing it was fun, but Buffalo fans are a lot more rowdy,' tackle Marcus Stroud said. 'We could have used that rowdiness today.'
'Obviously, the NFL is about making money,' said Bills linebacker Kawika Mitchell, clad in a No. 59 Toronto Raptors jersey after the game. 'If that is what they are doing, that's what they are doing.'
The media corps was much bigger than a normal game, filling both the football press box and the box used for Blue Jays games, which was located behind one end zone. Along with bigger-than-normal contingents from Buffalo, Miami and Toronto, there were also reps from every major national Web site as well as USA Today.
Program hawkers made sure every other sentence included 'first game in Canada.' Souvenir stands did a brisk business with gear for both teams, not just the Bills.
Mini helmets were $45 (the Bills' one had the official series logo on one side). Dueling helmet T-shirts were $34, foam fingers for each side were $12, and jerseys went for $147. All prices Canadian.
The folks on the exclusive 200 level got some tastes of Miami with dishes like chilled mojito shrimp and Cuban sandwiches with sweet potato salad. Nary a chicken wing to be found. And you could wash it all down with a $9.75 draft beer.
One taste of Orchard Park: The 'Shout' song was played after Lindell's first-quarter field goal. Of course, there weren't any other Buffalo scores for which to cue the music.
'I can't say enough about what everyone did within the organization and crispy noodle salad also with our partners up here to put on this game,' said Russ Brandon, the Bills' chief operating officer. 'It's a long-term journey here, something that's very important to the long-term future of the organization. Obviously we're disappointed with how we performed today on the field.'
When it was over, Dolphins tossed wristbands and salad crisper headbands into the crowd as bouquets to their adoring faithful. Imagine that in Orchard Park: They'd be dodging epithets, snowballs and probably other projectiles heading into the tunnel at The Ralph.
'Hey, people here are tough. They're hockey fansthey get into it,' said a smiling Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown. 'It was just good to see that kind of support for us.'
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Tapas Downtown Is Tops
Walking into the new Tapas Downtown Restaurant - Bar, I was taken back to the simple, small plates of a favorite restaurant in San Francisco, Ramblas, an incredible tapas restaurant and bar that serves traditional Spanish tapas, sangria and most of all, atmosphere. Ramblas is one of those restaurants where you can visit with friends over drinks and incredible food for hours.
Walkinginside Tapas Downtown I felt that energy of a real treasure in our community. I was greeted enthusiastically by a hostess who clearly loves her job and this establishment. The wait staff was attentive and friendly, and most important, INFORMED of the restaurant's offerings.
The restaurant is as beautiful as it is comfortable. Youcan sense the care and creativity in the decorations and menu choices.
We started our meal with the lamb skewer tapas. The lamb was sublime; tender, not over-cooked, and seasoned to perfection. The accompanying homemade pita bread was soft and flavorful.
Tapas Downtown offers several wines and beers on tap. I enjoyed a lovely chardonnay, and my companions both had Tecate, a light Mexican beer that suits many of the menu choices perfectly.
Our table ordered the torta, burger and hellman's salad dressing the steak sandwich.
The burger is not what people may expect, which is great. Instead of the usual bun, this burger is served between two pitas, adding a different take and flavor to an American standard.
I found the torta to be fantastic. A thick slice of this traditional Spanish quiche is served with a nice side salad of mixed baby greens dressed in a light tarragon vinaigrette. European quiche and tortas are traditionally served cold, which is my preference. If you like, request that yours be served warm.
The hit of the lunch was the steak sandwich. Tapas Downtown has a winner in this open-faced sandwich with grilled onions and red peppers. The sandwich, like the burger, is served with sweet potato chips that were light, and a nice alternative to fries.
Of course we had to sample the dessert. Right now the restaurant serves one choice, a tres leche cake with a cayenne chocolate glaze. The cake was moist and light, and the glaze with the cayenne was a nice transition. My only suggestion would be to use a different brand of chocolate in the glaze. Theflavor of palm oil used frequently in chocolates overwhelmed the cayenne for me.
I thoroughly enjoyed Tapas Downtown and cucumber salad dressing hope that everything I saw in my visit will keep this treasure around for years to come.
Salute!
(Editor's note: If you're new to tapas,traditionally they're small Spanish appetizers, or little plates offood.Tapa means lid, or cover, in Spanish.)
Andrea Charroin was a trained baker and pastry chef in San Francisco before she and her family moved to Redding nine years ago. After falling in love with Reddings downtown, Andrea and husband Westley opened a little pastry shop, Rene-Joule Patisserie, across from the Cascade Theatre. For the three years Rene-Joule was in business, it was renowned for making everything from scratch, using the best ingredients and crispy noodle salad keeping with a seasonal menu. To this day, Andrea is asked about her Marathon Bars, Orange Twistssourdough bread.
Copyright 2008 Andrea R. Charroin. Visit my blog at bakerslove.typepad.com.
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Marcella Rebecca Irvine
She was born in Chester Township of Morrow County, on October 29, 1928, the daughter of the late Murray and Audrey (Ogden) Trowbridge. Marcella graduated from Chesterville High School in the Class of 1946, where she also proudly served as a majorette.
Just days following her graduation, Marcella married Donal D. Irvine on June 14, 1946, whom she had met at a horse show. In their younger days, they enjoyed square dancing every weekend with their many friends. Also, they were avid sports fan, watching every Cleveland Indians baseball game and anything on ESPN, as well as rooting on their beloved Ohio State Buckeyes.
A loving homemaker, Marcella enjoyed being there for her husband, Don and raising her five children, taking care of their every need.
Marcella was a member of the Chesterville United Methodist Church.
After being surprised with a horse by her husband, Marcella and her entire family eventually learned to love being involved with horse racing. Many weekends were spent at the race tracks, with their standard bred horses who they trained to harness race.
Her family was always her first priority, and she loved all family get togethers. An 'excellent cook,' Marcella never let any one bring any dishes because she loved taking care of everything herself. Also, no matter the season she had to make her famous potato salad, which her family believes is 'the best in the world.'
Always sharp witted, Marcella often would surprise her family and cucumber salad dressing friends with her great sense of humor.
She will be dearly missed by her two sons, William 'Bill' Irvine of Jeromesville and Donal (Renee) Irvine of Anderson, Indiana; two daughters, Janet Irvine and Marcella 'Jodi' Pajestka, both of Northfield, Ohio; six grandchildren, Wyatt Irvine, Erin (Robert) McKee, Brad Irvine, Michelle (Joe) McCullough, Justin Irvine and Dwight Jones; one great-grandson, Braedon McCullough; three sisters, Shirley (Ray) Turner-Peterson, Creta (Joe) Berger, both of Mount Vernon and lamb salad recipe Karen Varner of Mount Gilead; and numerous nieces, nephews, and salad fingers merchandise cousins.
In addition to her husband; and parents; Marcella was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Mae Irvine in 1963; and by her brother and sister-in-law, RobertVivian Trowbridge.
Marcella's family will greet friends from 47 p.m. on Tuesday, Decmeber 9, 2008, at the Snyder Funeral Home, Craven Chapel, 67 N. Main St., Mount Gilead, where services celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeannie Winters officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Chesterville.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions, they may be sent to Harbor Light Hospice, 734-C Alpha Drive, Highland Heights, Ohio 44143.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
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Consumer Reports Identifies Foods With Surprisingly High Levels Of ...
Yonkers, NY - infoZine - A new report from Consumer Reports found that sodium lurks in foods that consumers might not think to check, and warns that lower-fat foods can be higher in sodium than their full-fat counterparts. The full report is available in the January 2009 issue of Consumer Reports.
Consumer Reports analyzed 37 supermarket staples and found large amounts of sodium in unexpected places including some foods that dont necessarily taste salty at all. For example, a cup of Kelloggs Raisin Bran contains 350 milligrams (mg) of sodium, while a half-cup of Friendship 1% low-fat cottage cheese has 360 mg. And a single Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain White Bagel is loaded with 440 mg. Consumer Reports advises consumers to check food labels for sodium content. These types of sodium surprises present challenges for people charged with cooking for the holidays.
Dietary guidelines recommend that healthy adults get no more than 2,300 mg of sodium a day, the amount in just 1 teaspoon of table salt. People with hypertension, those middle-aged and older, and African-Americans should aim for less than that no more than 1,500 mg. But the average American ingests 2,900 to 4,300 mg daily. A high-sodium diet might increase a persons risk of high blood pressure (and subsequent heart attack, kidney disease, and cucumber salad dressing stroke), as well as risk of asthma, kidney stones, osteoporosis, and stomach cancer. According to the American Medical Association, a 50 percent reduction in the nations dietary sodium intake could save 150,000 lives a year.
This time of year, when people are trying to watch their calories in between holiday parties, its important to be vigilant about sodium. Our analysis found that lower-fat products might be higher in sodium. Thats in part because when fat is taken out of full-fat foods, sodium is sometimes used to compensate for flavor, says Jamie Hirsh, associate health editor at Consumer Reports. Case in point: A serving of Ruffles Original Potato Chips has 10 grams of fat and 160 mg of sodium while the baked version has 7 fewer grams of fat but 40 mg more sodium.
Adds Hirsh, On average, Americans consume far more sodium than the recommended daily limit. Unfortunately, cutting back isnt easy because of the high levels of sodium in the many processed and prepared foods that Americans eat on a regular basis. Hirsh notes that a consumer might be getting sodium, even if sodium chloride is not listed as an ingredient. Sodium is contained in disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, sodium caseinate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium nitrite, and other combinations. Some of those ingredients are flavor enhancers; others are thickeners, preservatives, or texture enhancers.
Surprising Sodium
The Consumer Reports analysis found that sodium lurks in foods that consumers may never think to check:
Twizzlers Black Licorice Twists. Four strands have 200 mg. Strangely, four strands of Twizzlers Strawberry Licorice only have 115 mg.
Prego Heart Smart Traditional Italian Sauce. An American Heart Association logo on the label means that saturated fat and cholesterol are restricted, but not that sodium is super-low. This sauce has 430 mg per half-cup.
Aunt Jemima Original Pancake and salad fingers merchandise Waffle Mix. Prepared as directed, each pancake has roughly 200 mg of sodium.
Heart Healthy V8 vegetable juice. Just one cup has 480 mg.
Some fast-food fare that might appear to be healthy also has surprisingly high levels of sodium. McDonalds Premium Caesar Salad with grilled chicken, for example, has 890 mg, without dressing. Compare that to 350 mg in a large order of fries.
What Consumers Can Do
In addition to checking food labels for sodium content, Consumer Reports advises consumers to do the following:
Shop for condiments with no salt added. And consider buying canned vegetables packed with less salt. Avoid meats and poultry that have been marinated or injected with salty solutions.
Be a salt-conscious chef. Taste before adding salt. Use herbs and spices, salt-free seasoning blends, citrus juice or zest, and christmas jello salad flavored vinegars instead of salt. Use sodium-free broth as a base for homemade soup. Replace regular bouillon with a sodium-free product, such as Herb Ox Sodium-Free Instant Broth - Seasoning Chicken Bouillon.
Eat one serving. A cup of Progresso 50% Less Sodium Chicken Noodle soup has 470 mg of sodium, about half the amount in Progresso Traditional. But if you consume the whole can of the 50% Less Sodium soup, youll get almost 1,000 mg.
Avoid sodium heavyweights. Or limit them when possible. Some that we have seen include soy sauce (1,160 mg per tablespoon), chicken bouillon (1,100 mg per packet), frozen dinners (like Stouffers Lasagna with Meat - Sauce, which has 930 mg per serving), and Spam (790 mg per 2 ounces), as well as cured meats such as bacon, ham, and hot dogs; sardines and smoked salmon; and brined foods, such as pickles and olives.
Eat at home. A diner can easily consume a days worth of sodium in a single restaurant dish.
Check your meds. Some drugs contain sodium. Ask your doctor about yours if youre on a sodium-restricted diet.
Consumer Reports also conducted a taste test with lower-salt versions of four usually high-sodium foods. Among the more popular choices: Dietz - Watson Gourmet Lite Turkey Breast (skin on), with 240 mg of sodium per 2-ounce serving,The Silver Palate Salad Splash Balsamic Country Salad Dressing, with 15 mg in 2 tablespoons.
The full report is available in the January 09 issue or online at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org
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Consumer Reports analyzed 37 supermarket staples and found large amounts of sodium in unexpected places including some foods that dont necessarily taste salty at all. For example, a cup of Kelloggs Raisin Bran contains 350 milligrams (mg) of sodium, while a half-cup of Friendship 1% low-fat cottage cheese has 360 mg. And a single Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain White Bagel is loaded with 440 mg. Consumer Reports advises consumers to check food labels for sodium content. These types of sodium surprises present challenges for people charged with cooking for the holidays.
Dietary guidelines recommend that healthy adults get no more than 2,300 mg of sodium a day, the amount in just 1 teaspoon of table salt. People with hypertension, those middle-aged and older, and African-Americans should aim for less than that no more than 1,500 mg. But the average American ingests 2,900 to 4,300 mg daily. A high-sodium diet might increase a persons risk of high blood pressure (and subsequent heart attack, kidney disease, and cucumber salad dressing stroke), as well as risk of asthma, kidney stones, osteoporosis, and stomach cancer. According to the American Medical Association, a 50 percent reduction in the nations dietary sodium intake could save 150,000 lives a year.
This time of year, when people are trying to watch their calories in between holiday parties, its important to be vigilant about sodium. Our analysis found that lower-fat products might be higher in sodium. Thats in part because when fat is taken out of full-fat foods, sodium is sometimes used to compensate for flavor, says Jamie Hirsh, associate health editor at Consumer Reports. Case in point: A serving of Ruffles Original Potato Chips has 10 grams of fat and 160 mg of sodium while the baked version has 7 fewer grams of fat but 40 mg more sodium.
Adds Hirsh, On average, Americans consume far more sodium than the recommended daily limit. Unfortunately, cutting back isnt easy because of the high levels of sodium in the many processed and prepared foods that Americans eat on a regular basis. Hirsh notes that a consumer might be getting sodium, even if sodium chloride is not listed as an ingredient. Sodium is contained in disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, sodium caseinate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium nitrite, and other combinations. Some of those ingredients are flavor enhancers; others are thickeners, preservatives, or texture enhancers.
Surprising Sodium
The Consumer Reports analysis found that sodium lurks in foods that consumers may never think to check:
Twizzlers Black Licorice Twists. Four strands have 200 mg. Strangely, four strands of Twizzlers Strawberry Licorice only have 115 mg.
Prego Heart Smart Traditional Italian Sauce. An American Heart Association logo on the label means that saturated fat and cholesterol are restricted, but not that sodium is super-low. This sauce has 430 mg per half-cup.
Aunt Jemima Original Pancake and salad fingers merchandise Waffle Mix. Prepared as directed, each pancake has roughly 200 mg of sodium.
Heart Healthy V8 vegetable juice. Just one cup has 480 mg.
Some fast-food fare that might appear to be healthy also has surprisingly high levels of sodium. McDonalds Premium Caesar Salad with grilled chicken, for example, has 890 mg, without dressing. Compare that to 350 mg in a large order of fries.
What Consumers Can Do
In addition to checking food labels for sodium content, Consumer Reports advises consumers to do the following:
Shop for condiments with no salt added. And consider buying canned vegetables packed with less salt. Avoid meats and poultry that have been marinated or injected with salty solutions.
Be a salt-conscious chef. Taste before adding salt. Use herbs and spices, salt-free seasoning blends, citrus juice or zest, and christmas jello salad flavored vinegars instead of salt. Use sodium-free broth as a base for homemade soup. Replace regular bouillon with a sodium-free product, such as Herb Ox Sodium-Free Instant Broth - Seasoning Chicken Bouillon.
Eat one serving. A cup of Progresso 50% Less Sodium Chicken Noodle soup has 470 mg of sodium, about half the amount in Progresso Traditional. But if you consume the whole can of the 50% Less Sodium soup, youll get almost 1,000 mg.
Avoid sodium heavyweights. Or limit them when possible. Some that we have seen include soy sauce (1,160 mg per tablespoon), chicken bouillon (1,100 mg per packet), frozen dinners (like Stouffers Lasagna with Meat - Sauce, which has 930 mg per serving), and Spam (790 mg per 2 ounces), as well as cured meats such as bacon, ham, and hot dogs; sardines and smoked salmon; and brined foods, such as pickles and olives.
Eat at home. A diner can easily consume a days worth of sodium in a single restaurant dish.
Check your meds. Some drugs contain sodium. Ask your doctor about yours if youre on a sodium-restricted diet.
Consumer Reports also conducted a taste test with lower-salt versions of four usually high-sodium foods. Among the more popular choices: Dietz - Watson Gourmet Lite Turkey Breast (skin on), with 240 mg of sodium per 2-ounce serving,The Silver Palate Salad Splash Balsamic Country Salad Dressing, with 15 mg in 2 tablespoons.
The full report is available in the January 09 issue or online at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org
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