Tony "Fatso" Siciliano waxes poetic about the mystique and flavor of chili. ...more

January 22, 2009

Tasty Morsels On TVThis Week "Mythbusters," 9 tonight, Discovery Channel ...more

July 30, 2008

Who doesn't love a good bowl of chili? ...more

January 25, 2008

Well-cooked beans are delicious, and they can't be beat as a thrifty source of rich nutrients. Canned beans are convenient, but they're often mushy and loaded with salt. Properly cooked-from-scratch beans, on the other hand, are creamy and just tender enough. As for that little problem of gas, it dissipates when beans become a regular part of your diet. ...more

October 31, 2007

SANDWICHES/ SALADS BARROW'S GOURMET FOODS, 3660 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 870-0950. This friendly, family-owned restaurant stacks up against the competition. In addition to an array of hot and cold sandwiches, the menu features soups and salads. There's also a salad bar with olives, beets, tiny pickled corn, peas, garbanzo and kidney beans, pasta and potato salad, and fresh and dried fruit. Catering is available. ($) ...more

September 26, 2007