Along with the grand tradition of holding presidential elections every four years, the United States also holds dear the practice of making a quick buck from the passions surrounding those elections. ...more

July 16, 2008

The smoothie world welcomes a new player today. And it's a big one. Starbucks, the venerable coffee shop chain that parlayed humble Seattle beginnings into more than 12,000 outlets in 37 countries, fires up its blenders today to introduce the Vivanno "nourishing blend." It's a health-oriented option that a local manager said was created in response to patrons' demand. ...more

July 15, 2008

Starbucks fires up its blenders today to introduce the Vivanno "nourishing blend." ...more

July 14, 2008

A South Carolina woman's whimsical approach to food is helping her crack the insular world of cooking contests with such novel dishes as Pecan-Encrusted Oysters Over Asiago Cheese Grits. ...more

July 9, 2008

Tail wagging treats have come to downtown New Port Richey. Doggie Cakes, a dog bakery and boutique, is the latest addition to the historic downtown district. It offers high-quality, homemade treats for dogs. ...more

July 7, 2008

IT'S FUN BEING TRASHY First thought: Has it come to this, people? We're so germ-phobic and lazy that we need automated trash cans? Second thought: Where do I get one of these things? Nine Stars Motion Sensor Trash Cans has a battery-operated infrared sensor that detects movement within 10 inches, triggering the lid to open for you. (For the obsessively compulsive, you get 10,000 openings and closings on one set of batteries. Happy now?) Cost: $39.95 to $99.95, depending on size. Available at www.ninestarsusa.com. ...more

July 2, 2008

A CAMP OF GASTRONOMIC PROPORTIONS ...more

June 28, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Angelo Puccinelli, owner of Caffe Amaretto in Town 'N Country, knows good food. The Italian native was raised on the fresh ingredients and tasty home-style cooking of his native Tuscany. ...more

June 25, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - Tail wagging treats have come to downtown New Port Richey. Doggie Cakes, a dog bakery and boutique, is the latest addition to the historic downtown district. It offers high-quality, homemade treats for dogs. ...more

June 25, 2008

Library patrons were treated to a traveling cooking class this week. ...more

June 21, 2008