Updated: 02/10/10 7:32 AM
For the last year and a half, Joshua Korman’s steady girlfriend has been dropping hints—subtle and not—that cooking her dinner would earn him serious boyfriend points.
Say you care with meals full of surprises
Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM
Easy Entertaining Sunday Surprise your cupcake with steakhouse beef and pepper stir-fry for a simple but romantic little dinner. In a small bowl, mix together 2 cups low-sodium beef broth, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce andz teaspoon garlic powder until smooth. Stir-fry 1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak (b-inch thick, cut into thin strips) in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high 3 minutes or until well-browned. Add 2 red bell peppers (cut into thin strips) and cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium. Stir broth mixture and add to skillet; cook 4 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Serve it over rice and add broccoli spears and bread sticks alongside. Add chocolate layer cake with fat-free strawberry ice cream and call it sweets for the sweet.
Something for the sweet side of Valentine’s Day
Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM
Lots of people are obsessed by dessert, but Valentina Garcia-Montano gets to make a living at it.
The Shopping List
Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM
The menu: Main course: Tuna steak. Olive oil. Kosher salt. Black pepper. Sauce: Basil. Mint. Orange. Vinegar. Vegetable oil. Salad: Spinach. Bacon. Garlic. Lemon. Dessert: Raspberries. Grand Marnier. Cool Whip or cream. Chocolate chips. Mint sprigs.
Other Life News
Just like Julia’s
Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM
A manager’s special on a beef roast reminded me of the movie “Julie&Julia.”
So tasty! Creative cookbooks target dietary needs
Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM
Think medically restricted diets are bland and boring? A grocery bag full of new cookbooks will make you eat your words.
From Mexico: Chicken with orange sauce
Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM
Chicken sauteed in a savory orange sauce is an unusual, tangy Mexican dish. Rice with green peppers makes a simple side dish.
Chai mix doubles as love potion
Updated: 02/10/10 6:53 AM
What do you get when you combine asparagus, black licorice, chili pepper, fennel, figs, ginger, nutmeg, olives, oysters, pomegranate, rhino horn and tomatoes?
Book Club: ‘American Lion’ sheds new light on Andrew Jackson
Updated: 02/09/10 8:15 AM
Jon Meacham is a very busy man. Busier than you. Busier than me. “He’ll only have about 10 minutes with you,” an assistant in his New York City office warns, before putting Meacham on the phone.
Celebrations
- Lauren Kneussle and Christopher Landrigan
- Patricia Dickerson and Eric Penetar
- Ashley Jean MacPeek & Joseph Lee Jonathin Zink
- Anne Marie Hogenkamp and Dean Patrick Smith
Travel
- Windows with a water view
- Lasting impressions from an untouched place
- St. Davids, Ont.: A blend of great food, wine and history
- A dozen destinations vying to be ‘fan favorite’
Food and Recipes
- Just like Julia’s
- So tasty! Creative cookbooks target dietary needs
- From Mexico: Chicken with orange sauce
- Chai mix doubles as love potion
NeXt
- Grand Island’s Taylor Firth skates her way into ‘Ice Castles’
- Grammys give out more performances than awards
- ‘In the Heights’ is a hit
- Hype
Home & Garden
- Garden Notes /News of area clubs and events
- Garden Notes
- Garden Notes / News of area clubs and events
- Add personal touches to your bedroom
Health
Lifestyle News
- HEAD CASES
- Push for more natural gas poses uncertain risks
- Science Notes / Ornithology
- For your sweetie
Golden Years
- Carol and John Kicinski
- Daniel and Patricia Stolzman
- Matthew and Irene Serwacki
- Andrea and Theodore Czajka
Religion
- Help was there when fear took over her life
- Mourning dog’s death
- Religion Notes / News of area faith groups
- Salvation is God’s call
Columns
Duplicate Bridge: Feb. 6
The Airport Bridge Club holds the ACBL-wide International Fund Game at 11 a.m. today,
Saturday, Feb. 6, with more than 50 overall masterpoints available. Booklets with hand
records and detailed analysis are provided. You need not be an ACBL member to play. Call
603-6943 for info. On Sunday, Feb. 7, the club celebrates its 7th anniversary with a potluck
luncheon at noon followed by a triple point pairs game at 12:30 p.m.
More Columns
Susan Martin
- Susan Martin: Note to self: Start that to-do list
- Susan Martin: Toe socks can tickle your fancy
- Furnishing those first apartments
- Susan Martin: Everyone’s favorite table returns
The Buzz
- The Buzz: Bobby McGee’s new digs
- The Buzz: Our taverns have standards, and Acme Nipple
- The Buzz
- The Buzz: City of (superlative) contrasts
People Talk
- PeopleTalk: A conversation with horticulturist Teresa Mazikowski
- PeopleTalk: A conversation with Science Museum’s Mark Mortenson
- PeopleTalk: A conversation with the SPCA’s Gina Browning
- PeopleTalk: A conversation with Susan Gonzalez
Carolyn Hax
- Expecting the worst doesn’t help
- Don’t try makeover on grandma
- Upset at daughter’s breakup
- Daughters need to learn tough lessons


