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Gobble guesswork

Serving a healthy Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to mean giving up that pumpkin pie or those buttery sweet potatoes. But it does involve making some trade-offs. The trick is knowing when the … more

By From staff, AP reports | 11/18/09 | 198 views

Decadent dishes dress up the T-Day table

Some families look forward to feasting on the same turkey, dressing, casseroles and pumpkin pie year after year. But if you want to try something more indulgent, these recipes are for you. For … more

By Patrice Stewart
Staff Writer | 11/18/09 | 283 views

For a healthier pie, start by cutting the calorie-filled crust

At most Thanksgiving dinners, a selection of pies is almost as traditional as the turkey. But that slice of pie doesn’t have to tip the scales of dietary regret. It just takes a little moderation … more

11/18/09 | 123 views

Divine secrets from St. John’s bake sale

St. John’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Simply Divine Bake Sale on Saturday from 8-11 a.m. Stop by the Parish Hall at 202 Gordon Drive S.E. and pick up some homemade treats and dinners. … more

11/18/09 | 177 views

Food establishment ratings

Morgan County: Nov. 9-14 La Estrella — Bakery, 1707 Central Parkway 85 Checkers/LAD 4 Foods Inc., 2421 U.S. 31 N. … more

11/18/09 | 166 views

Have a healthier cake — and eat it, too

A slice of cake is always a pleasure, but it doesn’t have to be a guilty one. When baking cakes, there are a few things you can do to give most recipes a healthy makeover. This … more

By Jim Romanoff
The Associated Press | 11/11/09 | 372 views

‘The Comfort Table’

Cookbook meets party guide in this little ditty from celebrity hostess Katie Lee. More than 100 recipes are organized according to event, from a retro cocktail party and Super Bowl to Thanksgiving … more

11/11/09 | 285 views

Here’s the beef

At the annual Morgan County Beef Cook-off, some students prepared basics such as spaghetti, lasagna and beef stroganoff, while others got fancy in naming their entries “Magnificent Manicotti,” … more

By Patrice Stewart
Staff Writer | 11/11/09 | 247 views

Food establishment ratings

Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q, 1715 Sixth Ave. S.E. 84 (Critical item: Non-cooking food contact surfaces) Decatur Baptist Childcare, Danville Road 86 Lucky’s Supermarket, 115 Sixth Ave. … more

11/11/09 | 322 views

SECRETS of an ITALIAN KITCHEN

Help yourself to palate-pleasing Eggplant Parmesan with a homemade tomato sauce, meatballs and Italian Cream Cake, while also helping an organization raise money. That’s the tastiest kind of … more

By Patrice Stewart
Staff Writer | 11/4/09 | 521 views