| Jada's Soul Food is Southern fare with a history
Call it Southern cooking, comfort food or soul food, it does more than nourish the body; it feeds the spirit with food made from family recipes passed down through the generations. Such is the case at Jada's Soul Food, owned by Linda and Jackie Clash. Jackie Clash's family is from Arkansas and he grew up in Chicago. Like many cooks, he grew up watching and learning from two gifted cooks (his mother and grandmother) as they prepared family meals. Linda Clash is Madison born and bred and handles the customer side of the operation. Together they prepare and serve "Southern cookin' with a difference you can taste," as the restaurant's sign states. "Jackie's passion for cooking began when he was 5 years old. He learned all the basic recipes and builds on them," says Linda.
My dirty little secret: an hour of daytime TV
If my children ever read this, I'll deny it, but the truth is, I recently did something really naughty. I watched daytime TV.
I never watch daytime TV. I know all about Oprah, in theory, but I could count on one hand the number of times I've actually seen her show. I don't watch soap operas, either. I also don't watch "The View" (though the Rosie/Donald Trump thing made it tempting).
I don't even watch morning news shows while getting dressed.
However, one day about a week ago, while making lunch for myself, I decided to take my sandwich into the den and see if I could find a creative idea for dinner by watching a few minutes of the Food Network. When your regular menu includes several dishes prepared with Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup, you need inspiration every now and again.
Woman sets up public meeting
PORT WILLIAMS — Brenda Parker has never lived or worked on a farm, but the Kings County resident says she has seen and heard enough of the hard times facing farmers that she wants to do something. Ms. Parker has set up a public meeting to bring residents of the Annapolis Valley together with those in the agriculture industry, government and others to let people know what they can do to support farmers in the province. "I was frustrated and saddened by what was happening to our agriculture industry and decided to see what I can do," she said. Speakers will talk about what consumers can do to make a difference. Key to that is pushing the concept of buying local, but she says there may be more that can be done beyond that to support farmers.
Television movies for the week of Feb. 18
Abandoned and Deceived '95. Lori Loughlin. A woman is left with little choice but to fight the system when the state refuses to help her collect child support. (2:00) LIFE: Sun. 11 A.M. (CC) The Abyss'89. Ed Harris. Estranged oil-platform workers and a Navy SEAL make a startling deep-sea discovery. (PG-13) (4:00) SCI-FI: Sun. 3 P.M. (CC) The Accidental Witness '06. Natasha Wagner. A murderer pursues an attorney, believing that the woman saw one of his crimes. (NR) (2:00) LIFE: Thu. 9 P.M. (CC) Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'94. Jim Carrey. A bungling gumshoe uncovers more than just a simple kidnapping when he searches for the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot. (PG-13) (1:30) SHO: Sun. 7 A.M., 5 P.M., Fri. 7:15 A.M., 6 P.M. (CC) Addicted to Love'97. Meg Ryan. A man and a woman meet by chance, then collaborate to spy on their exes, who are live-in lovers.
TV chef's kitchen slated
CELEBRITY chef Antony Worrall Thompson was steaming last night after one of his pubs was given a ZERO rating by environmental health bosses. The posh Angel inn, where main dishes cost £15, was roasted in a council survey. Officials said the rating related to poor hygiene conditions and non-compliance with food laws. Last night Worrall Thompson, 55 nicknamed Wozza insisted he had dealt with the problem. He said of the findings: This is totally unacceptable. The survey was carried out just before Christmas and everything was a mess. Sides hadnt been washed down, food had not been put away and we didnt have extra staff to handle the rush. We sacked the head chef and appointed another. Things are a lot better. The Angel pub is in the sleepy Wiltshire village of Heytesbury.
FCI-GAS Middle East Service Center Opens
San Marcos CA, USA -- Fluid Components International (FCI) in partnership with its local distributor Gas Arabian Services (GAS) announces the opening of its new FCI-GAS Middle East Service Center in Al-Jubail, Saudia Arabia, to meet the needs of its rapidly growing customer base across the region. FCI and Gas Arabian Services are pleased to expand operations that will provide superiorsupport for our customers with the opening of our Middle East Service Center. This new center demonstrates our strong commitment to our customers throughout the region. The center expands our services for these customers with a local presence to provide factory authorized support, spare parts, repair services and more. said Shawakt Alam, FCIs region manager. The new FCI-GAS Middle East Service Center is located in a modern industrial facility and will serve customers in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudia Arabia, UAE and Yemen.
The Month Ahead
LITTLE RED GOLF BALL. Sponsored by Lower Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross. Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club. 7 to 11 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction, Motown music, and golf competitions. Dress is formal-evening golf attire. 410-749-5331 or 443-880-7795. .
Rock ‘n’ Bowl in the fast lane
Rollin' with the homies is cool, but bowling with the homies is better, and Pinz Bowling Center is the perfect place to do it. Renovated a few years ago, the alley brings in a new generation of bowlers with its "Rock 'n' Bowl" Friday and Saturday nights. Located on Ventura Boulevard in downtown Century City, Pinz is a great getaway (that is just 35 minutes away) for anyone looking for something a bit out of the ordinary. While the Los Angeles scene is known for glitzy venues, if one is under 21 the fast lane to a good time is as rare as a lucky strike. However, Pinz is a prime location for people of all ages to enjoy an evening of clean fun for just $7 a frame and $4 for shoes. Games cost $9 after 7 p.m. on weekends. Unlike other trendy L.A. bowling alleys where bowlers must wait hours to get their foot on a lane, getting in the game at Pinz usually takes less than 20 or 30 minutes.
|
