| From the Streets to the Stove: Bellagio Chef Jeff Henderson's ...
From the Streets to the Stove. From Cocaine to Foie Gras. That's the subtext to Chef Jeff Henderson's amazing life story told in his new book 'Cooked.' Today, the Cafe Bellagio executive chef tells his extraordinary journey of redemption to Oprah Winfrey. But LUXE LIFE has the full details first. From when he was earning $35,000 a week as a cocaine dealer to the 20-year sentence in the big house on San Pedro's Terminal Island federal penitentiary and, upon release, landing a job in Vegas, where he used to play "highroller" gambling with his illegal drug earnings! "Prison saved my life," he said. "It rescued me from the streets and now I have an obligation to give back." His rehabilitation from a life of crime to a life of culinary successes is the most heartwarming story LUXE LIFE has ever told.
Appetite for big game: Where to celebrate
For the past couple of weeks, I've been on the hunt for a great sports bar, and halfway through the search it occurred to me that I had no idea what I was looking for. The reason for my quest, of course, is the Super Bowl. I wanted to have a few places to recommend to you for watching the game Sunday.
I found some, yet I somehow wanted more. But more what? I was pretty sure a good sports bar would have lots of televisions, including at least one mega-screen TV; it should have decent food, which should include your basic bar treats, such as wings, burgers and ridiculously large piles of nachos; it should have an aura of camaraderie and inclusion -- acceptable to have a preferred home team and to promote it with all the attendant banners, pendants and neon beer signs but welcoming of supporters of opposing teams.
Michael Jansen: Apartheid in Israel
It is important for Israel to silence or smear anyone who compares Israel to apartheid South Africa. On the one hand, Israel argues that the Jewish state has a moral basis for existence: recompensing the Jews for centuries of Western persecution.
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Mich. food aid soars
Contact the Center for Social Justice, a nonprofit advocacy organization that focuses on hunger issues, at (800) 481-4989, or on its Web site, foodstamphelp.org. The Web site has a calculator to help determine eligibility and the amount of aid.
Visit the state's Web site at michigan.gov/dhs and click on "assistance programs." .
Carnivorous Cats Crave New Wellness(R) CORE(TM)
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wellness(R) brand of natural food and treats for pets today announces the debut of Wellness CORE(TM) - a delicious, high-protein dry cat and kitten food ideal for consumers who desire to feed their feline companions a grain-free, protein- focused diet that addresses the unique dietary needs of cats and supports their inner health. Wellness CORE is based on the raw feeding philosophy of providing a diet rich in nutrient-packed, high-quality meat. Wellness understands the delicate balance of nutrition that is essential to feline health and has refused to compromise in developing this diet that offers more meat, no grains and lower carbohydrates to sustain a cat's well-being from the inside ... their core. If not carefully managed, meat can drive calories, fat and mineral content to levels that can have a negative impact on a cat's weight, coat and urinary function.
Tony Darden knows all about Shrove Tuesday
The 73-year parishioner of Grace Episcopal Church in Radford has been a regular at the congregation's annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper since age 6. For about the last 50 years, he's been a fixture. In the late 1950s, Darden and a couple other men of the church assumed responsibility for the Shrove Tuesday event when the women of Grace Episcopal elected to stop cooking. "They took the recipe and tore it up and they quit," said Darden, 79. Darden, who presided over the church's 104th annual pancake supper this week, has been the go-to person ever since. That means ensuring 60 pounds of sausage, 13 gallons of milk, 6 pounds of pancake mix, 5 gallons of syrup and 7 pounds of butter are in place and waiting to be mixed on the morning of the event.
Food Quality Magazine presents 6th annual award
Hoboken, N.J., March 1, 2007 -- Global publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc., today announced that Hormel Foods Corporation is the winner of the 6th Annual Food Quality Award. Sponsored by DuPont Qualicon and presented by Food Quality Magazine, the Food Quality Award honors food companies that have demonstrated success in protecting consumer health, improving consumer satisfaction, and safeguarding the North American food supply. A panel of judges selects the winner after reviewing entries submitted by self-nominated companies. Past honorees include such major industry participants as Beef Products, SYSCO Corporation, and Tyson Food Safety and Laboratory Services. Hormel was recognized for its outstanding achievements in food safety investments and its commitment to assuring quality products.
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