Jan Norris: Food and Florida

Every year I get to judge the cooking competition at the South Florida Fair, and I get wowed by at least a few things. One thing is clear: We have a lot of great cooks in the area – and not just bakers. Some clever casseroles, along with fine pickles and jams (my favorite categories) [...]

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Dr. Sandra Frank, who writes the Wellness News at Dietitians Online came up with this smart way to cut bagel calories – since they’re empty anyway. For more of her great ideas for nutrition and healthy eating, visit the Dietians Online website.

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Mellow Mushroom, a pizza chain, is slated to take over the old Kona Grill space on Okeechobee Boulevard at CityPlace in the fall. The West Palm location will be its second in Palm Beach County; the first is in Delray Beach on U.S. 1. Mellow Mushroom began in Georgia as a college pizza joint near [...]

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Congratulations to Virginia Philip, who has led The Breakers to numerous awards with her wine program and lists. The latest is the Grand Award for a restaurant, shared among only 75 restaurants around the world and given by the Wine Spectator. L’Escalier, The Breakers former signature restaurant, won for its comprehensive list. The Palm Beach [...]

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Some food briefs for Monday: Five Guys Burgers is poised to open today on Clematis in downtown West Palm Beach. The chain wins awards for both its burgers and fries. Note the sign on the wall giving the name of the city and farm where the potatoes are from that make the fries that week [...]

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