Young kids who sleep less at risk of obesity: study (AFP)

AFP - Children under the age of five who don't get enough sleep at night are more likely than kids who do get their 40 winks to become obese at a young age, a study published Monday showed.

Update: Wine Police finishes third in Hopeful Stakes

Update: Two-year-old horse Wine Police, who is owned by El Paso's Kirk Robison, finished third in Monday's Grade 1, Three Chimneys Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in New York.

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Gloss Cafe — Gloss cafe is the perfect place for those who appreciate fine food, a cozy atmosphere and good music. At Gloss Cafe's open kitchen, chefs work their magic to create Asian cuisine: sushi, rolls, temaki and phyto salads, while hot dishes are prepared in sizzling woks.

Gourmet Popcorn Store Opens on Jacksonville's Westside

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Petersons are stepping out into the business world.

Zonta Club’s food and wine tasting event coming Oct. 7

The Zonta Club of Trenton/Mercer’s Gourmet Garden Food and Wine Tasting Event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Hamilton Manor, 30 Route 156 (at route 130 S) in Hamilton. Proceeds from this event benefit the Culinary Program of Mercer County Community College, which will grant a scholarship to a woman studying culinary arts.

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Dining Out / Stunning seafood

For more than 15 years chef Eyal Lavi has been demonstrating an excellent touch with seafood, and consistently showing a steady and often innovative hand combining the flavors of the Mediterranean with those of French Provence.

Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Infants and preschoolers who don't get enough sleep at night are at increased risk for later childhood obesity, a new study suggests.

Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- A low-carbohydrate diet that derives fats and proteins from vegetable sources rather than meats is probably healthier, new research finds.

Food bank network founder dies at 69

LA PORTE — The founder and CEO of the Global Food Banking Network passed away Sunday, but the La Porte man’s efforts to help change the world in its response to hunger will not be soon forgotten, Network Vice President Chris Rebstock said.

Lebanon's wine-makers keeping Bacchus alive

"After European wine and new world wine, the wine of the so-called old world is emerging" as a market favourite, explains Ramzi Ghosn

Food pantry in need of donations

Last year, the Richland-Wilkin Food Pantry received, on average, 80 families per month. This year, that number has increased dramatically. In August, the food pantry experienced a record high of 136 families.

Windy City Wine Festival and Naperville Wine Festival return to Chicago with wines from around the globe

Chicago - inPLAY EVENTS, a Chicago-based corporate events company which produces eight wine festivals across the Midwest, will host two exciting wine tasting festivals in the Chicago area this September featuring wines from around the globe.

Wine, jazz Sept. 15 at Giralda Farms in Madison

MADISON - Wine lovers, jazz fans and arts patrons will come together for “Wines of the Americas,” a wine tasting benefit for the New Philharmonic of New Jersey from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 1 Giralda Farms in the scenic Giralda Farms office campus off Madison Avenue in Madison.

Willie, Viva cooking up new TV show

WILLIE Revillame’s staunch supporters will be rejoicing soon. He is cooking up a new show with Viva Productions and a network.

Food journalists group names contest winners

The Association of Food Journalists announced winners in its Awards Competition 2010 at its annual conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010.

Liquor and wine price hikes possible next year in Pennsylvania

Liquor and wine price hikes are on the horizon thanks to a decision by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

Food outlets shut over health fears

Five food outlets were served with closure orders last month for putting customers' health at risk by breaching safety laws. Related Stories Three held over Tallaght shooting Blair may shelve signing after demo Kylie to bring new tour to O2 venue Diesel-laundering plant uncovered More flying with budget airlines

Food Industry, USDA Criticized For Recent Salmonella Outbreak, Egg Recall

USA Today reports that food safety groups are slamming how well U.S. Department of Agriculture regulated the farms implicated in the salmonella outbreak. "Though USDA says its authority was limited, the agency's egg graders were at Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms at least 40 hours a week - including before the outbreak - inspecting the size and quality of eggs inside processing buildings ...

Wine: Tailgate reds pair well with grilled meats

When I provide wine for our tailgating group, I usually bring a white and a red to cover people's different tastes.

Wine dinner benefiting FIRC is Sept. 16

The Hearthstone is proud to present the 17th annual Wine Dinner featuring Whitehall Lane Winery and Vineyards and Silent Auction on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 6:30-10 p.m. to benefit the Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC). Money raised at this event will help with the emergency assistance, food bank and early childhood development programs offered to Summit residents. Tickets are $100 ...

FIRC offering free cooking and nutrition course

The Family & Intercultural Resource Center is offering a free cooking and nutrition course, Operation Frontline, on Wednesdays, Sept. 8-Oct. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at the Summit County Community and Senior Center. Each course will be a cooking class for healthy affordable dinner options and includes groceries. The class is free will be taught in English for adults who have children aged 0-5 who are ...

Dining out needn't mean gaining pounds

Dining out is part of everyday life, whether it’s grabbing something on the way home from work, a special occasion, a romantic meal for two or just because you feel like it! The great news is that with a few handy tips, dining out doesn’t need to mean piling on the lbs.

Columbia private dining clubs to merge in October

COLUMBIA -- Columbia's two oldest private dining clubs, The Summit Club and The Palmetto Club, said they plan to merge in October.

Cooking with Chef Cameron Krahal: These cookies are worth the challenge

Following is a new recipe from Chef Cameron. He said that while these cookies may be a bit challenging, they still can be done at home.

Appy Hour: Wine apps help navigate sea of information

Wine applications, or "apps," as they are better known, for smart phones have flooded the market, and choices abound, depending on what attributes suit your fancy.

Food drive urgent as middle class becomes "temporary poor"

With demand at their food pantries quadrupled since the recession began, Jewish Family and Children's Services has rolled out about 1,000 volunteers to get word out about this year's High Holiday Food Drive, a monthlong September effort to stock the nonprofit's five food pantries, including an expanded one in San Mateo. Those pantries operate less like food banks and more like small grocery ...

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Lisa Mirza Grotts: Mealtime Common Etiquette Mistakes & Dining What-If's

At the dining table, get comfortable with common etiquette Do's and Don'ts.

Food Truck Vies for National Reality Show

Among the food vendors at the Captain Redbeard's Feast was a Rochester area food truck hoping to make it in to the national spotlight.

Food ministry sees more new faces

Volunteers sort food Friday afternoon at Interfaith Food Ministry in Grass Valley. The center fed more than 7,000 individuals in the month of August. Jerry Bliss, a volunteer for Interfaith Food Ministry on Whiting Street in Grass Valley, checks inventory Friday afternoon.

Food & Wine wins 3 awards

The Chronicle Food & Wine section has received three awards in a national competition sponsored by the Association of Food Journalists for work published in 2009. Executive Food & Wine Editor Michael Bauer received first place for newspaper restaurant... Food - Food & Wine - Wine - Newspaper - Recreation

Dining Center Menu

Hot meals: Elder Services of Worcester Area Inc. and Tri-Valley Elder Services Inc. sponsor a dining program on weekdays for people 60 and older.

Dining-in-the-dark eatery to make New York debut

NEW YORK -- A French restaurant group that offers pitch-dark dining is preparing to open New York's first blind eatery.

Food fight breaks out as locavores defend their turf

A new food fight has stirred up the locavore movement, which promotes eating of local products, after fresh challenges to the assumption that the practice promotes environmental sustainability.

Blind dining concept heads to New York

NEW YORK -- A French restaurant group that offers pitch-dark dining is preparing to open New York City's first blind eatery.

Gray Gourmet, Sept, 5, 2010

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Wine Tasting Benefits Fluvanna SPCA

People were wine tasting for Fluvanna County's SPCA Saturday afternoon at Keswick Vineyards.

Gourmet chef Tom Kitchin gives students a taste

HE IS best known for gourmet dishes in his Michelin-starred restaurant, but yesterday Edinburgh chef Tom Kitchin was slumming it with the city's beans on toast eaters as h

Crab Cooking Contest winner's rule: 'No practicing'

CRISFIELD -- A woman who has taken part in the annual Crab Cooking Contest for 22 years took home her first grand prize after whipping up a crab and fresh corn gratin.