Calcium May Help You Live Longer: Study

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:55:05 -0600

Getting a bit more calcium in your diet could help you live longer, new research suggests.

Latest BSE case delays "negligible" risk status

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:37:49 -0600

The birthdate of the Alberta beef cow that's become Canada's 17th case of BSE will delay Canada's shot at regaining its "negligible" risk status for the disease, Reuters reported Thursday.

10 steps to success with your first vegetable garden

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:20:50 -0600

How about going to a place where you can relax, enjoy some sun, and get a little exercise and gourmet food? A place even your kids could find interesting? This "spa" need not cost much; in fact, it will save you money.

Smart Spending: Wedding gifts on a budget

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:05:06 -0600

Spring has sprung and so have the wedding invitations. They'll be joyous events, but finding the perfect gifts to bring along can be stressful during these tough economic times.

WI biennial cheese contest next week

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:41:28 -0600

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association says its biennial contest to name the world's best cheese has attracted a record number of entrants.

Japan criticises bluefin tuna ban

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:07:09 -0600

Japan has vowed to oppose a proposed global trade ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna, a senior government official has said, as tuna brokers in Tokyo stage protests against the move.

Food prices fall in February, led by plunge in fruit and veges

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:50:48 -0600

Food prices fell 1.3% in February following a 2.1% rise in January, Statistics New Zealand says.

Mass. Senate set to vote on school nutrition bill

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:17:31 -0600

The Massachusetts Senate is weighing a bill that would ban the sale of salty and sugary snacks as well as high-calorie sodas in public schools.

Get the scoop on the interesting ingredient one chef is using to make cheese

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:59:57 -0600

One New York City-based chef is serving up some food you likely haven't had since you were a child - and we're not talking about pureed peas here.

Fake fruit conceals cocaine cargo

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:44:57 -0600

First it was drugs among the flowers. Now, drug traffickers have stuffed real drugs into fake fruit in an effort to smuggle cocaine into the Netherlands, authorities said Wednesday.

Most 'prefer surgery to lose fat'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:26:09 -0600

More than half of Britons would rather shift excess weight through drastic surgery than diet or exercise, a poll has suggested.

Pizza perfect: Craft an artisan-style pizza at home

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:05:51 -0600

In recent years, all manner of unassuming foods have endured high-end makeovers.

Get a taste of the St. Patrick's Day spirit

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:41:00 -0600

Recipe for bangers and mash with onion gravy on Page 3. Tucking into a heap of bangers and mash certainly fits the St.

Mushroom Soup with Duck Confit

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:17:19 -0600

Mushroom Soup with Duck Confit

Pancake restaurant in Smoky Mountains resort town to celebrate 50 years

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:59:09 -0600

With the majesty of the Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, the Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg has been serving locals and visitors alike for 50 years.

Food recall could become largest-ever: FDA

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:42:42 -0600

It could take months for some food companies to figure out whether a popular flavouring ingredient contaminated with salmonella found its way into their products, industry experts say.

Burger King Sales Take Nosedive

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:19:39 -0600

Burger King said comparable-store sales in its U.S. and Canada segment fell 8.2% in the two months ended Feb.

Seal meat on the lunch menu at parliamentary restaurant on Wednesday

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:54:46 -0600

Seal meat hors-d'oeuvre and main courses will be on the lunch menu at the parliamentary restaurant on Wednesday.

NASA to repair aging deep space antenna

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:04:00 -0600

The deep space antenna that relayed Neil Armstrong's famous "one giant leap for mankind" declaration from the moon to a rapt American audience will be offline for eight months for repair.

Midwest Council for Children with Disabilities

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:20:59 -0600

MCCD has been assisting Sheboygan County special needs children with therapy, medical treatments, equipment and supplies not covered by health insurance for more than 10 years.Join your friends and neighbors for an exciting afternoon sampling an elegant tasting menu of outstanding gourmet food prepared live by the area's finest chefs Your vote will ...