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A family blows into Arches National Park and is swept away
By John Sykes Jr.
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
A huge red rock wall looms over us as we pull into the parking lot — the finale of a family drive through Oklahoma and across the culinary portion of west Texas, the width of New Mexico, a sliver of Colorado, then fi nally into the southeast corner of Utah. » Read story.
By Jennifer Hansen (Contact)
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
I wish life were not so busy, but it is. So I’ll take what’s true and work with it. » Read story.
By Stephen Caldwell (Contact)
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
There are those who believe men are born with an “auto gene,” a fingerprint from God that allows us to understand the inner workings of a carburetor even if we can’t always match our socks. » Read story.
By Holiday Mathis
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Happy birthday. This year, you become increasingly self- contained. Your talents grow, and the amount of stuff you need shrinks. By next month, you’re already seeing the signs of wealth building. Keep saving and investing. Relationships withstand a test in October. There’s an irresistible business opportunity in December. Cancer and Scorpio adore you. » Read story.
karen macpherson, scripps howard news service
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
School is the focus of dozens of new kids’ books. Here’s a look at the best of the picture book crop: How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?, Jane Yolen and Mark Teague (Blue Sky/Scholastic, $16.99; ages 3-7 ) » Read story.
By John Rosemond
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
DEAR MR. ROSEMOND: It is 10 p.m. as I type this. My 3-year-old daughter just fell asleep. She used to sleep 12 hours a night, from 7 to 7, but she hasn’t done that in several months. I tried moving her bedtime to 7:30 and then to 8 but that didn’t help. » Read story.
by ryan e. smith toledo (ohio) blade
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Lunch boxes are all about taste. » Read story.
By Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
1. John Wayne won an Academy Award for best actor in what 1969 movie? 2. What is the proper name of the old ship known as “Old Ironsides?” » Read story.
By Jann Blackstone-Ford, Sharyl Jupe
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Q: I am madly in love with a man I met three months ago. The problem is he has a daughter from a previous relationship. Thankfully, the mom has full custody. We’re already talking marriage, and we’ve discussed having children. » Read story.
By Rhonda Owen
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
We have a 11-month-old boxer female with severe separation anxiety. We have tried everything we can think of. If we leave her the run of the house, she may tear up anything. » Read story.
Buttery and subtly sweet, this wonderful Scottish pastry is easy to bake and a pleasure to nibble
by annette gooch cole publishing group
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Shortbread, the traditional pastry of Scotland for centuries, is crisp, butter-rich and not too sweet. Slowbaking the dough makes shortbread just crisp enough to offer a slight resistance to the tooth before it melts delectably on the tongue, releasing its sweet, buttery flavor. » Read story.
By Irene Wassell (Contact)
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. » Read story.
By Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
When thawing frozen food in a bowl of water, turn a smaller bowl upside-down on top of it to keep it submerged in the water. The more that’s covered by water, the less time it will take to thaw. » Read story.
By Irene Wassell (Contact)
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
It’s only mid-September, but it’s not too early to begin thinking about cooking Christmas treats. » Read story.
By Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Kuhn Rikon Hotpan Cook and Serve set features a cooking vessel, serving shell and insulated lid. The stainless steel pan goes from stovetop to serving vessel to table, without the need of trivets or potholders. » Read story.
Quick, healthful meals for budget-minded families
By Susan Nicholson
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
SUNDAY FAMILY: Surprise the family with Grilled Teriyaki Flank Steak. » Read story.
by carole kotkin mcclatchy newspapers
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Anyone can cook hot dogs or hamburgers on a grill, but knowing how to fix Southern-style pulled pork makes you a barbecue champion. Turning a tough piece of pork butt (the butt-end of a pork shoulder) into a pile of tender barbecue is a real accomplishment. » Read story.
by jill wendholt silva mcclatchy newspapers
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
In India, tandoori (pronounced tahn-DOOR-ee ) is a popular style of grilling. The tall, cylindrical oven made of brick or clay is used to cook breads, such as light and puffy naan, as well as meats that cook over flames in excess of 500 degrees. » Read story.
By Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Following is a list of Arkansas-grown produce available during the month of September at the River Market, 400 President Clinton Ave., open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays » Read story.
By Jennifer Christman (Contact)
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
WHAT: Nabisco Garden Harvest Toasted Chips STATS: One ounce contains 120 calories and between 3 and 4 fat grams, depending on flavor. Available in four varieties: Tomato Basil, Vegetable Medley, Apple Cinnamon and Banana. » Read story.
By Lorri Hambuchen
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Most Americans recognize the excellence of wine produced in California’s vineyards, but the rest of the world has only recently discovered the potential we have for producing fine wine. » Read story.
By CHICAGO TRIBUNE
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Serrano chilies, with a ranking of 5,000 to 15,000 Scoville units on the chili heat scale, are up to five times hotter than their cousin, the jalapeno. » Read story.
By CHICAGO TRIBUNE
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Don’t worry if the weather fouls your grilling plans. This pork tenderloin recipe easily transfers to cooking indoors. Sear the meat on all sides in a hot skillet, then roast quickly in a hot oven to cook the meat through. » Read story.
by carole kotkin mcclatchy newspapers
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
Plump, luscious peaches are a late-summer gift. There are 200 varieties, but just two main categories, based on how easily the flesh separates from the pit: clingstone, used mainly for canning, and freestone, the type usually found in markets. » Read story.
by donna pierce chicago tribune
(Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007)
A recent request for smallbatch ice cream recipes to use in smaller electric ice-cream machines motivated Penny Pennington of Livermore, Calif., to offer her delicious recipe for peach ice cream. » Read story.
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