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The power of cooking skills
How letting children cook helps them eat better

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:14:12 -0800

Today's topic is: The Art of Cooking
Cooking was invented in prehistoric times, when a primitive tribe had a lucky accident. The tribe had killed an animal and was going to eat it raw, when a tribe member named Woog tripped and dropped it into the fire. At first, the other tribe members were angry at Woog, but then, as the aroma of burning meat filled the air, they had an idea. So they ate Woog raw.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:49:42 -0800

Cooking for college scholarships
Local high school students hope to stir up some college scholarship money on Monday. Nearly 100 students with a passion for the culinary arts participated in the 3rd annual Prostart High School Culinary Competition at the Old Capitol Inn. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are up for stake.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:18:43 -0800

Share Our Strength Reveals Low-Income Families Cooking More, but Are They Healthy Meals?
NEW YORK, NY-- - Low-income American families are cooking dinner at home most nights but are struggling to make healthy meals, according to a new study released today from Share Our Strength's Cooking ...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:48:00 -0800

Cooking up gourmet adventures across the West
A guide to the hotels, resorts and other locales in the West that offer travelers hand's-on cooking lessons. Cooking classes are sprouting like shiitake mushrooms across the West, often in gorgeous locations. For travelers who want to plan their gourmet adventures, we've found restaurants, hotels, lodges, resorts and culinary academies where they can improve their home-chef skills with hands-on ...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:15:58 -0800