http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:09:12 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:52:57 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Moon-trail-mix-for-a-midnight-showing-or-any-other-day?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner If you are among the hundreds of thousands staying up late for the midnight opening of New Moon you may need a little something to keep you going. Trail mix is the perfect carry along snack that is easy to make and great to share with all the othe... food cook quick New Moon Twilight Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:52:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Moon-trail-mix-for-a-midnight-showing-or-any-other-day?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Cherry-Almond-Chews-make-an-easy-holiday-treat?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner Office potlucks are a holiday staple and somehow my husband never finds out that he’s supposed to supply a part of the feast until the last minute. If this happens to you don’t just turn to some packaged item to send along with him. Yo... food cook dessert quick cookies Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:02:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Cherry-Almond-Chews-make-an-easy-holiday-treat?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Start-your-morning-off-right-with-a-smoothie?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner Technically the days have gotten shorter, but with everything going on right now most of us are getting fewer hours of sleep and spending more time awake rushing from activity to activity. Mornings can be tough after an especially hectic day with ... food cook breakfast fruit quick Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:32:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Start-your-morning-off-right-with-a-smoothie?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Meatless-Monday-Ratatouille?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner Going meatless for a day doesn’t mean you need to seek out weird ingredients or new-age publications for recipes. Vegetable based entrees have been around for centuries and are easy to find in classic cuisines. French food has several dishes th... food cook vegetarian meatless Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:31:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Meatless-Monday-Ratatouille?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Easy-fall-entertaining-with-a-simple-savory-tart?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner The holiday season is quickly approaching which always proves to be a time of unexpected guests, potlucks, and a busy schedule. This year keep it simple by keeping a few easy make-ahead recipes handy to fall back on when holiday cooking duties sne... food cook fall food Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:28:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Easy-fall-entertaining-with-a-simple-savory-tart?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Meatless-Monday-Vegetarian-Chili?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner Celebrities and whole neighborhoods are signing on for the Meatless Monday movement with the goal of reducing meat consumption by 15%. According to the Meatless Monday non-profit initiative, going meatless once a week can be good for the environme... food cook fall food Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:21:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Meatless-Monday-Vegetarian-Chili?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Celebrating-with-pumpkin-custard?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner As you may notice this page has had a title change and more changes are on their way! Previously, readers found their way to this page to read about international travel news and tips, but the past two articles have begun to lead down a slightly d... cook pumpkin fall food dessert Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:28:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Celebrating-with-pumpkin-custard?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Portage-Hotel-is-what-vacation-is-all-about?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner The Marlborough Sounds area of New Zealand is a haven for locals and tourists to relax, enjoy nature, and partake in local food and wine while soaking in the sun and views. This beautiful region consists of inlets, bays, and hidden coves best expl... vacation time-off travel food New Zealand Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:23:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Portage-Hotel-is-what-vacation-is-all-about?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Spanish-tapas-and-good-spirit-this-holiday-season?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner A few years ago I was lucky enough to spend some time in Barcelona, Spain. This beautiful city on the Mediterranean was alive with the arts and culture of Catalonia. By day we wandered the Gothic Quarter, marveled at the colorful Art Nouveau maste... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:15:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Spanish-tapas-and-good-spirit-this-holiday-season?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m9d30-National-Coffee-Day-on-vacation?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner With a coffee house on every corner and a constantly buzzing population, coffee has become a bit of a national obsession. Starbucks alone does a brisk $9 billion or more in annual sales and even your local market now carries specialty beans.In honor ... vacation time-off travel food Latin America Costa Rica Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:26:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m9d30-National-Coffee-Day-on-vacation?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m9d18-An-apple-a-day-on-the-cider-trail?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away and while I’m sure this only applies to the fresh fruit I will salute the adage with a toast of crisp apple cider. Summer is quickly fading and fall will soon be upon us and one of the few things th... vacation Europe travel food France Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:14:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m9d18-An-apple-a-day-on-the-cider-trail?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Marathon-du-Medoc-A-long-run-and-a-little-wine?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner Photo: Nicholas Babaian I love to run and I love good food, but I don’t usually mix the two. If you’ve ever run a marathon the closest you usually come to combining the two acts is a pre-race dinner or a post-race get together to recover.... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:46:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Marathon-du-Medoc-A-long-run-and-a-little-wine?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Paris-for-art-lovers?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner AP Photo/Remy de La MauviniereThe Minneapolis Institute of Arts recently announced the Twin Cities will be getting a little taste of France this fall when “The Louvre and the Masterpiece” collection arrives October 18th. The collect ion w... vacation Europe travel Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:30:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Paris-for-art-lovers?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m8d14-On-the-Tequila-Trail--more-than-firewater?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner The summer seems to be keeping everyone busy and I’ve been no different. My postings have been sporadic recently and I apologize for that. I hope this week will be the start of a refocused effort to keep the traveling crowd informed. Even ... vacation travel food Mexico Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:27:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m8d14-On-the-Tequila-Trail--more-than-firewater?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Loreto-A-different-kind-of-Mexico?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner You want to get away, but you don’t want to pay the high prices of a tourist trap and after the year you’ve had the last thing you want to deal with is big crowds on your vacation. Loreto may be the answer to your problems, but head there... vacation travel Mexico Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:46:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Loreto-A-different-kind-of-Mexico?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Travel-101-How-to-avoid-travel-scams-and-what-to-do-in-case---?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner    Photo: copyright PhotoXpress.comIn the age of internet, faceless fraud has gotten easier to commit and fall victim to. I have heard more than a few recollections of vacation nightmares where travelers wanted to save a few bucks and ... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:54:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Travel-101-How-to-avoid-travel-scams-and-what-to-do-in-case---?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Ebay-for-travelers-to-South-Africa?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner The down economy has left consumers in the driver’s seat when it comes to pricing, with columnist promoting bargaining even at big box stores and sellers touting bargain basement sales. The travel industry has not been immune to the slash ... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:11:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Ebay-for-travelers-to-South-Africa?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d11-A-trip-to-Costa-Rica-will-make-you-one-of-the-happiest-people-on-Earth?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner A recent survey from The New Economics Foundation, a British independent think tank, ranked Costa Rica as the happiest place on Earth. Using a formula that considers environmental impact it is no wonder Costa Rica topped the list. This ecologically ... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:13:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d11-A-trip-to-Costa-Rica-will-make-you-one-of-the-happiest-people-on-Earth?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d7-How-much-would-you-pay-for-a-flying-barstool-Ryanair-hopes-to-find-out?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner  Ryanair, the low cost Irish airline, has recently made news for the proposed fat tax and bathroom usage fees, but they may have topped even those with their most recent cost saving idea. How would you like to spend your flight belted to a barst... airline Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:28:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m7d7-How-much-would-you-pay-for-a-flying-barstool-Ryanair-hopes-to-find-out?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Adelaides-Central-Market-turns-140-years-old?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner  The largest covered food market in the southern hemisphere is celebrating its 140th birthday this year! Located in the Central Business District of Adelaide the Central Market is a food mecca showcasing South Australia’s produce, sea... Australia Adelaide Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:41:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9669-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Adelaides-Central-Market-turns-140-years-old?cid=exrss-St-Paul-Cooking-Examiner