Holiday films roll out some heavy subjects Oct 30, 2009
Cast: Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, Gillian Jacobs, Basil Hoffman Produced by: Sean McKittrick, Dan Lin, Kelly McKittrick Directed by: Richard Kelly Written by: Richard Kelly, Richard Matheson. Men Who Stare at Goats. (Fresno Bee)
Deeds recorded in Volusia County Oct. 5-9 Oct 25, 2009
Basil V. Devito Jr. and Basil V. Devito to Robert P. and Ellyn M. Kelly, lot 63, Halifax Plantation, Unit II, section G, $140,000. Virginia J. Weingartner to Judith M. Evans, lot 23, part of lots 22 and 24, block 4, Unit One, Daytona Oak Ridge, $105,000. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
A Great Time to Grill Sep 8, 2009
Like many of their main courses, this recipe includes side recipes you'll want to keep: a pesto worth the effort of mashing by hand (by far the best way to release the aromatics of basil and garlic), in a non-fatiguing quantity; and hearty greens wilted fast and furiously in a hot skillet with sugar and balsamic vinegar, a great use for chard and beet greens and a dish somewhere between salad and a vegetable course ... Not long ago she didn't have a clue as to how to make it, but one day she dug... (The Atlantic Online)
Rogers-Dalton wed Sep 6, 2009
Guests enjoyed fresh fruit served with dipping yogurt; an array of gourmet domestic and imported cheeses, accented with fresh berries and served with a selection of specialty crackers and freshly baked baguettes; basil-marinated chicken brushetta with Manchego cheese and extra virgin olive oil; Carolina shrimp shooters in yellow tomato virgin Bloody Marys; wild mushroom empanadas and goat cheese cream; roasted vegetable and pesto tarts; and mini-beef Wellington with horseradish cream ... The... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Bars looking for more niches in cocktail lists Aug 14, 2009
The restaurant's drinks are made with cilantro, mint, basil and a variety of fresh herbs and produce. At Gitane, Venegas drew his cocktail inspiration from Spain's wealth of sherries. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Herbs give summer pleasure Jul 12, 2009
Sweet basil behaves well in summer gardens ... The summer heat intensifies the scent of lemon balm, winter savory, thyme, mint and basil to name a few ... The most desired culinary herbs such as oregano, thyme, savory and basil grow best in a sunny site with welldrained soil. (Westerly Sun, RI)
• Stock your summer drink cabinet Jul 1, 2009
He created the Strawberry Smash, a tart cocktail whose sweetness is tempered by the green notes of rhubarb and purple basil. Hendrick's gin, with its infusion of cucumber and roses, provides subtle botanical notes while syrupy, citrusy French wine Lillet Blanc brings out the basil's floral quality, Thrasher says ... For the strawberry-basil-rhubarb mixture. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Michael Bauer: Chinese cuisine inspires heavenly interpretation Mar 25, 2009
Phan makes slight nods to the East on dessert - an exceptional Thai basil ice cream ($7) with tangerines; pineapple sorbet ($7) with meringue cigars flavored with salted plum; a chocolate chestnut torte ($7); and a plate of confections ($6) such as macaroons, and chocolates filled with salted caramel and lychee gelee, nice accompaniments to the teas and French press coffee. Heaven's Dog is one of the few Chinese-inspired restaurants with sophisticated beverages, including some of the best... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Over 100 UMass Athletes Named To A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll Feb 14, 2009
Saint Basil Academy Political Science James Thorne M. Track Fr ... St. Basil Academy Psychology Edward Carnes M. Swimming g Fr ... St. Basil Education Shannon Duval W. Swimming g Jr. Port of Spain, Holy Name Convent Accounting Trinidad o Jacob Dylik M. Track Fr. (Umassathletics.com)
