Leaving the resorts behind in Jamaica
Seattle Times
Rates from $90, plus $27.50 for Jamaican breakfast and dinner, or $35 for three meals. As part of the owners' Village Inclusive Plan, guests can visit a local school and explore the coast and mountains by ATV or horse, among other tours.
Ruth Reichl still reigns as queen of America's culinary scene
Seattle Times
At Pilchuck, "we cooked communal meals. We would get this amazing salmon from the Lummi Indian tribe and cook it over an alder fire. I would gather berries and apples for pie, and we would have these feasts! It's no wonder that a potlatch c...
Soyonara to non-dairy coffee
News.com.au
Renee Beglin, barista at popular Balmoral haunt Bathers' Pavilion, said turning away soy drinkers was like not serving vegetarian meals. "It's silly not to serve soy," she said. "Customers are savvy, especially in Sydney. They know what the...
A flagship performance?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Whether for meals or workouts or fellowship, he also is a regular at the nearby Olympic Training Center. "I'm passing those Olympic rings every day, and I put myself around Olympic athletes every day," he said. "The motto they have at the O...
John Hartley, 93, had big heart for horses, the homeless
Denver Post
There wasn't a Thanksgiving or Christmas that Dad wasn't serving meals there," said his son. Usually he took his kids along. He helped raise money and furnishings for homeless housing. "He had a heart for the homeless," said Col. George Chu...
Top 10 Worst Fast-Food Meals
Time
Yes, it's meant to be shared, but this Outback Steakhouse appetizer has more calories than you should eat all day. Health advocates are hoping restaurant chains will be forced to post calorie counts on their menus through a provision the Se...
Six meals in London
Toronto Star
If you're planning a trip to the theatre in London this year, here are a couple of options for affordable accommodation. THE HOXTON, 81 Great Eastern St., 020 7550 1000: Open since 2006, think of The Hoxton as a budget version of a W Hotel:...
Kevin Craft comes through for Bruins
Los Angeles Times
Sheldon Price, an example that three square meals are not always enough, made sure of the 24-23 victory over Washington on Saturday. It ended UCLA's seven-game Pacific 10 Conference losing streak, which stretched to last season. It also lef...
Out of Chance Meeting, a Formidable Pairing
New York Times
Pacquiao eats six meals and drinks five protein shakes daily, consuming 7,000 calories but burning 500 more. His muscles are chiseled, each with a purpose.
Exploring the Big Island: From Captain Cook to active volcanoes
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The cafe was surprisingly good, one of the best meals on the trip, with a diverse menu of standard American fare, seafood and a mostly Korean buffet. What to do: Sea Quest in Kona is a fantastic boat expedition company offering snorkel tour...
Nutritional guidelines for vegetarian children
Los Angeles Times
When vegetarian teens live in a meat-eating family, they should also take some of the responsibility for preparing vegetarian meals, says nutritionist and epidemiologist Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, ...
Unemployed husbands help at home — but will it last?
Daily Oklahoman
... that while men have taken on more housework and child-rearing over the years, women still do two-thirds of it, including day-to-day tasks like diaper-changing, bathing, preparing meals and shuttling the children to activities. Men, mean...
Oklahoma's rainy day has arrived
Daily Oklahoman
A couple legislators have said they support a special session so that money can be transferred from the Rainy Day Fund to pay for the meals. "The problem is when we come into special session, the light is not going to be just on senior nutr...
Year of the Deal awaits 2010 bargain hunters
Philadelphia Inquirer
With hotels fighting to hold their rates as much as possible, they may offer an additional free night, complimentary spa treatment, or discounted meals. For its part, the airline industry is also boosting incentives for leisure travelers by...
GIFU/ Doctor records remarks to pep up elderly
Daily Yomiuri On-Line
I've been hospitalized once and I know that baths and meals at home are far more pleasant," he said. "I think people would prefer to stay at home with their families and receive visits from a doctor." More than 10,000 people aged 60 and abo...
