Culinary mysteries and more in a mixed review roundup
A collage of notes on culinary mystery books by Michael Bond and Phyllis Richman, plus light coverage of food trends. Also features playful food facts from the Los Angeles Times and Cajun shopping, a candy-bar guessing game, and a Cabernet wine note with price and flavor remarks from The Baltimore Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Resnick
Spenser
Betty Crocker
Michael Bond
Paddington the Bear
Monsieur Pamplemousse
Guide
Michelin
Washington Post
Phyllis Richman
Chas Wheatley
HarperCollins
Richman
Washington
California
Baltimore Sun
Blueberries touted as highly healthy fruit choice
Researchers from Tufts University and other institutions highlight blueberries as rich in anti-oxidants, potentially aiding memory, cardiovascular health, and urinary tract health. Experts caution balance and further studies to confirm epidemiological effects, noting fresh blueberries retain the strongest anti-oxidant levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tufts University
Tufts
University of California
Sackler
Tel Aviv University
Israel
Rutgers University
Ronald Prior
Jean Mayer U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Center On Aging
Prior
Consumang
Wines That Pair With Grilled Flavors From Campania to Spain
A guide to fuller whites and bold reds to match grilled fare. Mastroberardino whites from Campania like Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio 1997 and Greco di Tufo 1997. Fiano di Avellino Radici 1997. Tempranillo from Marques de Arienzo 1995 and Anenzo Reserva 1994 offer rich, smoky profiles. Prices around 19 to 315.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mastroberardino
Campania
Naples
Marques de Arienzo
Bodegas Domecq
Abc Dear Abby Readers and Fort Lauderdale Hair Hats
A reader shares a widow’s cautionary romance and supportive family intervention before marriage. Letters discuss honest guidance, the need to address denial rather than rely on quick fixes, and a humorous joke about aging residents with door age labels.
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Abby
Bob
Fort Lauderdale
Robert Doyle
Las Vegas
Nev
Robert
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Loaded
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Jack the Joker
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