Food & Drink
Britain opens criminal probe of horse meat contamination scandal
A growing food-contamination scandal in Britain widened into a criminal investigation Friday, with consumers worried about finding horse meat in their burgers or lasagna.
Food & Drink
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HEALTH
Valentine's Day on a plate: Choose foods rich in color for nutritional boost
Red is the color of the month with the hearts and roses of Valentine's Day and the American Heart Association's annual Go Red campaign to coax us to be good to our hearts. So as long as we're thinking red in February, here's a taste of the reasons why foods that are naturally red are a good choice...
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HEALTH
More doctors, chefs, joining effort to boost local-produce consumption
Heart-shaped boxes of Valentine's Day chocolates are already starting to populate gourmet and grocery stores, but research shows what will really make your loved ones smile is a few more servings of fresh produce.
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MARKET FRESH COLUMN
Market Fresh: You can tell a farmer by interest in storage crops
Valley farmer Alex Davis isn't a big football fan. But something caught his eye during the big game Sunday. "I sure did like the Ram commercial 'God made a farmer,' " Davis said.
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FOOD & DRINK
On the rocks: Celebrate the Emerald Isle with Irish whiskey
Oh, come on. You don't really want to drink green beer on St. Patrick's Day, do you? Of course not. You want something more interesting, something more Irish to celebrate the patron saint of the Emerald Isle.
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FOOD & DRINK
Spring is all about the cherry blossoms, Japanese-inspired entertaining
In 1912, 3,000 cherry trees found their way into Washington, D.C., by way of Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo. These trees, still lining the nation's capital Tidal Basin, have not only remained symbolic of Japanese-American friendship, but also serve as an esthetic marker indicative of winter yielding...
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FOOD & DRINK
Chick this out: Make your own marshmallow treats this Easter
If you're looking for an Easter project to do with the kids, consider making your own marshmallow treats. They're cute, festive and fun to make - for all ages.
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FOOD & DRINK
All you need is cheese
Quickest shortcut to party food? A cheese tray. To make it worthy of your foodie friends, here's Bryan Bland. One of the cheesemongers for Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine's three shops, he oversees an artisan cheese-charcuterie bar at the company's Bar Pastoral.
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FOOD & DRINK
As India gains strength, so does its coffee
CHIKMAGALUR REGION, India -- The coffee beans in Jacob Mammen's hand look like they've been processed.
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FOOD & DRINK
Starbucks brews following in India, where tea is supreme
MUMBAI, India -- For a country known for its love of tea, India certainly has given Starbucks coffee a warm reception.
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FOOD & DRINK
Try these liqueur-based treats for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day should be something special, way beyond a box of chocolates or a bouquet of roses. Perhaps a memorable dessert is just the magic ingredient for love.


