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Author explores French food, flaming kitchens
A few pecans. A sprinkle of Armagnac. Why not? Dorie Greenspan thought.
Consistency and Wine Production
Ultimately the wineries that become our favorites as retailers and consumers are the ones that year after year produce wine that we really like, and feel is worth the money we spend on it. The challenge then is to …
What can be done for itchy ears?
The ear canal is a warm moist environment perfect for growing fungus or infections. If your ears itch it is most likely due to dry skin or otitis externa. Otitis externa is an infection of the outer ear canal usual…
See your chiropractor to help fight off the flu!
You may be wondering how having your spine adjusted can help fight off the flu and colds? Did you think chiropractic just helped your back pain? You're probably not alone in your thoughts about this subject, but I'…
Get every 'bug' that goes around?
Why is it that some people seem to get sick constantly and others don't? What makes us prone to get sick? We do. In order to stop doing those things that set the stage for illness to occur in our bodies, it's impor…
What is your 'flutrition' IQ?
As flu and cold season encroaches, it's time to check your "flutrition" IQ. Washing hands, drinking plenty of fluids and getting a lot of rest are well known ways to prevent your family from getting sick. But what …
Report: Obesity hurts your wallet, health
WASHINGTON - Obesity puts a drag on the wallet as well as health, especially for women.
Time to introduce yourself to tomatillos
You've probably looked right at them dozens of times, those greenish, papery, lantern-like things in the bin next to the tomatoes at the market. And then you p…
Local wine lists
The wine scene here in North Idaho can only be described as vibrant, and that vibrancy is due in large measure to many sophisticated consumers, but also a fully integrated structure of producers, distributors and r…
Michael Symon: Three-beef patty, English muffin
Michael Symon is a man who likes to think beyond the traditional sesame seed burger bun.
Detox programs: Which is the best?
The abundance of toxins in our water, air, soil, foods, etc. is undeniable. Detoxification has been used for thousands of years, but only recently has there been an abundance of detox programs available. With some …
Fall vineyard tour
In last week's column about the approaching 2010 harvest I talked about all of the risk for growers and winemakers alike as we move into fall. This time of year also represents one of the really great times for win…
New drug-resistant superbugs found in 3 states
BOSTON - An infectious-disease nightmare is unfolding: Bacteria that have been made resistant to nearly all antibiotics by an alarming new gene have sickened p…
Recovery nutrition: A window of opportunity
Fall is definitely here and high school sports are in full swing. Unfortunately, many athletes are starting to feel the physical wear and tear of their season. And while adequate nutrition is essential for athletes…
Vintage 2010 preview
Ask any grape grower, vineyard manager or winemaker and they will tell you that we are fast approaching the time of year that gives them more grey hair and anxiety than any other. That is harvest and the month or s…