Fire closes flagship of Brazilian cafe chain, social spot Nov 29, 2008
It has grown steadily to become the flagship of a local chain and a focal point for the area's Brazilian community, a place where hundreds go daily to sip coffee, grab a quick meal, or celebrate over heaping plates of barbecue. Now, it is closed indefinitely. (Boston Globe)
Resthaven residents treated to Thanksgiving dinner Nov 29, 2008
Funeral home workers and O Ree dished out food while the sorority members handed out plates of chicken, jambalaya, brisket and green beans to the 80 residents of the nursing home and their family members. All told, about 130 meals were served, including to the staff at Resthaven. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Herald school notes Nov 29, 2008
Plates including barbecue, coleslaw, a soda and a choice of macaroni and cheese or baked beans as a side item, will be pre-sold for 8 each. Plates will be available for dine-in or take-out, and must be ordered no later than Monday, Dec. 2. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Tips on Avoiding Hustlers and Scams... Nov 29, 2008
They have distinctive number plates making them a target and as there are many guarded parking places available for only a couple of USD, there is no need to take a risk. Avoid taking unregistered taxis especially from the airport when laden with luggage and valuables. (Suite101.com)
Griswold News Nov 29, 2008
Karen Krisinger reminded members of the cookie plates that will be made up and delivered on Dec. 1 ... There were 242 plates served, plus 109 take-outs. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Specifics missing Nov 29, 2008
McCain and Obama should have told us what kind of rice we can expect on our plates. Reader Comments. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
On the hunt for the ever-elusive pastele Nov 29, 2008
Holed away in a tiny space on the ground floor of an apartment building in Pauoa, Mario stands in his cocina (that's "kitchen") and turns out delicious plates of Puerto Rican specialties such as chuletas de guisada (pork chops), corned beef gesada and, of course, pasteles. These pasteles ($6 for a plate with gandule rice and salad) are more meaty than their local counterparts tend to be. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Candy to curry on menu at Griz game Nov 29, 2008
This is Mua Thai Spicy restaurant in disguise serving plates of barbecued chicken teriyaki with stir-fried noodles and steamed rice. Owner Mao Moua has offered lunchtime alternatives to stadium crowds for three years now with the teriyaki meals her family serves to fans on game day. (Missoulian, MT)
Spectacular salad kicks off dinner for four Nov 29, 2008
Divide salad between four plates and top with fritters. Serves 4. (Globe and Mail)
School aims for 'Zero Waste Thanksgiving' Nov 29, 2008
The secret this year was finding plates, cups, utensils and garbage bags made from sugar cane and corn, which can be composted. Everything else was recycled. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Third-grader Hayley Page, left, enjoys some down... Nov 29, 2008
Students Abby Carter, right, and Troy Dobis, middle, pile their plates high during the apres-concert feast. Parents and teachers pitched in to supply and serve the meal buffet-style. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
SCAA 38th holiday show Nov 29, 2008
When she isn t glazing these extremely unique, one of a kind vases, plates, and bowls, she is learning more about it with a group of other crystal potters and she says, we re all addicted ... One of her plates was chosen for an international show called Krystallos 2007. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Some say pass on UFL facilityTwo councilmen who opposed training center state their case Nov 29, 2008
" Powell said city staff burnout is also a concern, adding, "We have people with plates full, and they've made a noble effort to get this to us. I have no doubt they would get this done; I am concerned about the workload we're putting on them. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Fresh Sheet: Discover unexpected bounty after fall’s first chill Nov 29, 2008
In spite of the abundance of local foods you read about in Jan Roberts-Dominguez s columns and mine, there are notable gaps on our plates for two staples: grains, especially wheat flour for bread, pastries and pastas and dried beans ... Through tips from farmers, ranchers, fishers, cheese-makers and other food producers, as well as chefs and restaurateurs, Chris Peterson tracks what s flowing from soil and sea to local plates. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Entertain in style Nov 29, 2008
Food trends have moved away from complicated, over-conceptualised plates of food towards fresh, seasonal produce with a strong focus on food with an undeniable local edge, albeit with fusion twists. Ostrich kebabs come dressed with a coriander-infused soya dipping sauce; single spoons of locally harvested oysters are presented on platters, ready to be chased with a shot of flavoured vodka. (iAfrica.com)
9 gifts that give back Nov 29, 2008
The porcelain Mondo dessert plates or mugs ( 50, Rosanna Inc.) come in a set of six, each with a different, graphic design. The company says it donates 5 percent of the sales profits from this collection to Doctors Without Borders, an international, humanitarian-aid group. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Financial pinch creeping up on collection plates Nov 29, 2008
MILWAUKEE With an economic crisis rocking Wall Street and Main Street, churches are nervously watching collection plates to see whether the financial pain flooding the nation is flowing their way. The concern comes as churches head into the holiday season and the end of the year, times when many donors make substantial contributions to religious organizations. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The struggle for control in Mumbai Nov 29, 2008
Inside the restaurant, in the dark, plates with food on them still sit on the tables. Next page. (Salon)
COLUMN: 'Food security' term sits sourly on an empty tummy Nov 28, 2008
Think how you might feel if you had to watch your kids eat every little bit on their plates and look around for more, knowing there is no more today and maybe not tomorrow. I know it s necessary for the government to keep track of statistics such as these. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Heston Blumenthal revamps roadside diner's menu Nov 28, 2008
The scampi is labelled as "from sustainable sources in the Scottish waters", the accompanying french fries are delightfully crispy and the lemon wedge comes covered in muslin, to protect diners' plates from unwanted pips. The restaurant critic Jay Rayner raved about the macaroni cheese, while another table enthusiastically slurped down their shared H. (guardian.co.uk)
The macho stimulus plan Nov 28, 2008
This package will not put food on their plates. Like the need to rebuild our physical infrastructure there is as big a need in developing and expanding our social infrastructure. (Boston Globe)
Family fond of fondue for Thanksgiving Nov 28, 2008
Sally said the family started out with one fondue pot and has gotten two more, special fondue plates and other odds and ends for the meal. She said she still needs to remind everyone, including her husband, to be careful and not eat the food right after it comes out of the boiling peanut oil and to be sure to separate the raw food from the cooked food. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Aa food prices climb, industry ponder trash Nov 28, 2008
He is trying to persuade airport restaurants to use more biodegradable plates and silverware to expand the program further. Cutting back on the waste can require spending money on software and in training employees how to use it. (Anchorage Daily News)
This year, I'm thankful for ... a loving community Nov 28, 2008
Over the past four months, Judy Bretzman has seen her husband flown to a hospital, brought back in a shower of community outpouring and recover with no need for hip replacement or metallic plates. To have seen that recovery in such a short period of time is nothing less than miraculous, she says. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Containing home air leaks Nov 28, 2008
We also used tin plates at the bottoms and back of cabinets where pipe penetrations were surrounded by large, gaping holes. We would cut a hole in the center of the plate that closely fit the size of the pipe. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Volunteers in the kitchen at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday hover over the pans of turkey and other side dishes, filling plates for diners as fast as they can. The church offered community residents the chance to gather and socialize over a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday. MIKE MITSEFF/Lake City Reporter Nov 28, 2008
Volunteers in the kitchen at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday hover over the pans of turkey and other side dishes, filling plates for diners as fast as they can. The church offered community residents the chance to gather and socialize over a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Pokemon Themed Birthday Party Nov 28, 2008
Put numbers on paper plates - one for each child at the party. Also write each number on a strip of paper and fold them and put them in a bowl. (Suite101.com)
Better bulletproof jackets for police Nov 28, 2008
Weighing about 10 kilograms, it is made of three special plates of bullet proof steel, ceramic plates and polyethylene plates. "The present jacket is not acceptable to police who were reluctant to wear them even during Mumbai and Jamia Nagar encounters," a senior police official said adding, "It is very uncomfortable and it does not guarantee safety from any ballistic attack.". (India Times, India -- Community News)
The buzz around Vespas Nov 28, 2008
At Jingga Motor, a cramped Vespa repair shop on the outskirts of Ubud, dozens of Vespa bits lay stacked in piles of broken bodies, clapped out clutch plates, carburetors and cable. Some of these will be recycled and rebuilt in their original wasp form; others will morph into black ant-like beasts that hug the road, their riders crawling just centimeters from the tar. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
North County woman fulfills her craving with Cupcake Love Nov 28, 2008
75), cupcakes by the dozen, brownies and bar cookies, as well as gift items such as cake plates, candles and beauty products (such as hand cream that smells just like buttercream frosting). At least a dozen cupcake flavors are available daily, with varieties changing regularly. (North County Times)
Foreign flavors spice up Thanksgiving leftovers Nov 28, 2008
Divide the arugula among 4 serving plates and sprinkle with some of the remaining Parmesan. In a medium bowl, toss the turkey with the remaining dressing, then divide it between the plates of arugula ... Transfer the hash to serving plates. (North County Times)
REGION: Crowded charity dinners reflect tough times Nov 28, 2008
Single men, couples and young families ate turkey and dressing heaped onto their plates. Most cut, and nibbled, and chatted. (North County Times)
Why we eat what we eat on Thanksgiving Nov 28, 2008
() -- When Americans sit down with their families for Thanksgiving dinner, most of us will probably gorge ourselves on the same traditional Thanksgiving menu, with turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie taking up the most real estate on our plates. Pumpkin pie didn't make an appearance at the First Thanksgiving, though pumpkins were probably served. (CNN)
Still talking Nov 28, 2008
At dinner in Ramallah recently, amid heaped plates of rice and chicken, a raucous but friendly political debate was going on with the usual arm waving and raised voices. One of those at the table was a tough-looking young officer in an elite unit of the Palestinian security forces. (BBC News -- Africa)
Seven Albertans killed in Colorado SUV crash Nov 28, 2008
The SUV bore Alberta plates and was registered to an Alberta owner. Corporal Wayne Oakes of the RCMP in Alberta said officers on his force had been handed the task of telling family members that their loved ones were not coming home. (Globe and Mail)
• More than 400 meals served at Rupert Elks Lodge Nov 28, 2008
Mike Zemke stood at the back door of the kitchen, keeping a close watch as the 44 turkeys took turns sizzling on a giant spit, while Roger Juntunen manned one of the carving stations, heaping platters with turkey and dispatching them around the corner to Pam Harris, who helped serve overflowing portions onto everyone's plates. "It's kind of like herding cats," Ron Anderson said about the kitchen choreography. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic Nov 28, 2008
A Toyota Sequoia with Florida plates pulls up, and he runs over to investigate. Katrina and beyond. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Missions provide holiday for the needy Nov 28, 2008
But most found reason to give thanks as they swapped stories over paper plates loaded with traditional fare: stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes and cranberry relish. "You look around and see people in the same boat as you are," said Franklin Rappe, who said he was released from prison on Tuesday after a 10-year stay. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Save Pets from Stress During the Holiday Season Nov 28, 2008
Do not let guests feed your pet food from their plates, which can be hazardous to your pet's health. Instead, leave treats out for your guests to give to your favorite furry friends as a reward for good behavior. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Thanksgiving in Fort Hall Nov 28, 2008
Joe Kline/Idaho State Journal Aldene Pevo, left, watches as her grandson Jarvis Pevo takes plates of food to a table during a Thanksgiving dinner at the Buffalo Lodge in Fort Hall on Thursday afternoon. More News. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
UK retailer Woolworths desperate for buyer Nov 28, 2008
Forty p (pence) plates and glasses saved my life that first year. Marta George, 57, a nanny, epitomized Woolworths' increasing status as good enough for staples, but not for anything special, as she bought bed linen. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Arts, crafts festival Saturday and Sunday Nov 28, 2008
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School will be selling turkey plates with all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2 at St. Jude Hall ... Volunteers are needed to help cook, serve, deliver plates, and cleanup. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
YMCA accepting youth basketball registration Nov 28, 2008
Volunteers are needed to help cook, serve, deliver plates, and cleanup. Those interested in donating items and or volunteering, please call 552-6591 or e-mail. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Rescue Mission dishes up a homey Thanksgiving Nov 28, 2008
Teams of volunteers assigned to each table took individual orders and presented plates full of roast turkey, potatoes, gravy and all the fixings of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The Rescue Mission also delivered between 400 and 500 meals to elderly and disabled residents and shut-ins who could not leave their homes to attend, Dodge said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
COLUMN: 'Food security' term sits sourly on an empty tummy Nov 27, 2008
Think how you might feel if you had to watch your kids eat every little bit on their plates and look around for more, knowing there is no more today and maybe not tomorrow. I know it s necessary for the government to keep track of statistics such as these. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Setting Festive T-Day Table On A Budget Nov 27, 2008
com's Tanya Steel Suggests Three Ways To Go, Each Costing Less Than $50 - CBS News. com's Tanya Steel Suggests Three Ways To Go, Each Costing Less Than $50. (CBS News)
Deck the halls Nov 27, 2008
Post-party, those seasonal serving plates and platters can be topped with freshly baked cookies and given as gifts: One for your yoga instructor, one for your kid's teacher, and, of course, one for your shrink - the guy who's helping you deal with your financial anxiety. Party on. (Boston Globe)
How the turtle's shell evolved Nov 27, 2008
"Now we have these fossils of the earliest known turtle. They support the theory that the shell would have formed from below as extensions of the backbone and ribs, rather than as bony plates from the skin as others have theorised," Dr Wu explained. The researchers say this idea is supported by evidence from the way modern turtle embryos develop. (BBC News)
PA Governor Rendell Signs 4 Bills, Including Measure Saving PennDOT $59 Million Nov 27, 2008
Only those plates that have been lost, stolen or have become illegible from a reasonable distance will be replaced. The change is expected to save Pennsylvania's Motor License Fund about $59 million. (PR Newswire)
Mississippi charities squeezed by bad economy Nov 27, 2008
William Perkins of the Mississippi Baptist Convention said people are still filling the collection plates on Sunday mornings. "We're not drawing back from these difficult economic times," said Perkins, editor of The Baptist Record, the denomination's weekly newspaper. (WREG.com, TN)
Survive the holiday buffet without packing on pounds Nov 27, 2008
Although it might seem as if were swimming against stream when it comes to the delicious but calorie-laden holiday table, there are a lot of people who seem immune to overloading their plates ... We found that heavier diners are more likely than slimmer diners to sit closer to the buffet, use larger plates and serve themselves immediately instead of browsing the buffet. (MSNBC -- Health)
Closing time for India's Iranian cafes Nov 27, 2008
Do not wash hands on plates. Those misbehaving with customers and waiters will be handed over to police. (Asia Times Online)
This year, I'm thankful for ... a loving community Nov 27, 2008
Over the past four months, Judy Bretzman has seen her husband flown to a hospital, brought back in a shower of community outpouring and recover with no need for hip replacement or metallic plates. To have seen that recovery in such a short period of time is nothing less than miraculous, she says. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Containing home air leaks Nov 27, 2008
We also used tin plates at the bottoms and back of cabinets where pipe penetrations were surrounded by large, gaping holes. We would cut a hole in the center of the plate that closely fit the size of the pipe. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Specifics missing Nov 27, 2008
McCain and Obama should have told us what kind of rice we can expect on our plates. Reader Comments. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Giving Thanks: Residents celebrate Thanksgiving Nov 27, 2008
Filing into a single line, residents, their children, grandchildren, family and friends piled their plates high with the traditional holiday lunch, served by Wal-Mart employees. Close to 120 attended. (Sealy News, TX)
Our views: This day Nov 27, 2008
Thats also evident today as hundreds of volunteers show up to serve plates of turkey and slices of pumpkin pie at the soup kitchens, churches and community centers where many of the poor eat their holiday meal. Brevard residents were recently treated to a night launch of the shuttle Endeavour, a spectacular sight that always dazzles the mind. (Florida Today)
Giving thanks for family, even when they're not yours. Nov 27, 2008
I hate it when folks load their plates up and then mess over it and then go back for seconds ... Debating the merits of an elegant candle (none of that cheap stuff; I m a candle snob) or perhaps a set of Christmas-themed dessert plates. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Thanksgiving meal for 1,000 generates only 1 bag of waste Nov 27, 2008
The trick to getting down to zero was using utensils, plates and cups made from sugar cane and corn, and finding a place to compost it all, along with the food waste. When students finished eating, they dropped everything in trash cans lined with corn-based green garbage bags also compostable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
North County woman fulfills her craving with Cupcake Love Nov 27, 2008
75), cupcakes by the dozen, brownies and bar cookies, as well as gift items such as cake plates, candles and beauty products (such as hand cream that smells just like buttercream frosting). At least a dozen cupcake flavors are available daily, with varieties changing regularly. (North County Times)
Foreign flavors spice up Thanksgiving leftovers Nov 27, 2008
Divide the arugula among 4 serving plates and sprinkle with some of the remaining Parmesan. In a medium bowl, toss the turkey with the remaining dressing, then divide it between the plates of arugula ... Transfer the hash to serving plates. (North County Times)
Guide for Tech, UGA fans Nov 27, 2008
Even the most casual UGA observer has AT LEAST 3 stickers/plates on their vehicle(s). err, I should say truck(s). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cars Stolen in Shafter and Delano Nov 27, 2008
He said if you do see someone snooping around a vehicle and if it looks suspicious, he said get a description of the person and the car including its plates and dial 9-1-1. He said never approach the suspect. (KERO 23, CA)
Portland school gives homeless students a taste of Thanksgiving Nov 27, 2008
But for many, the turkey and dressing served on Styrofoam plates would be their only Thanksgiving dinner. And they were grateful. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Community Family celebrates early Thanksgiving Nov 27, 2008
At Community Family s Buddy Coholan Center in Medford last Thursday and Friday, plates of turkey and all the fixings filled the tables. At the adult day care, where those with Alzheimer s and other types of memory loss can find a warm, friendly environment, the Thanksgiving luncheon has become tradition. (Medford Transcript, MA)
