An independent research report gave failing grades to every state but California on keeping college affordable – and the problem will get worse as the full weight of recession bears down on American families, researchers at the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education said in a report to be released today.
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A critical red light that a Metrolink train ran just before slamming into a freight train in Chatsworth was not as visible as green and yellow signals displayed by the same trackside warning device, investigators probing the disaster have found.
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Food | 12:00AM, December 3
‘Repeal’ fun The alcohol-fueled holiday called “Repeal Day” will be celebrated around town on Friday.
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Food | 12:00AM, December 3
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A sweet taste of fall Here’s where to find our favorite artisanal ciders (all bottles are 750 milliliters unless noted): Eric Bordelet 2006 Sidre Doux (about $12), 2007 Poiré Authentique (about $15) and 2006 Poiré Granit (about $21), available at Wine Expo in Santa Monica,
(310) 828-4428, www.wineexpo,
We were opening Christmas gifts last year when my much better half dropped a package on my lap – a cold, heavy package.
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Food | 12:00AM, December 3
Food | 12:00AM, December 3
Gingerbread people Total time: 1 1/2 hours, plus chilling time (up to 1 week) for the dough Servings: 3 1/2 dozen Note: From Amy Scattergood.
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Food | 12:00AM, December 3
Panzanella Total time: About 1 hour Servings: 8 Note: This recipe requires three-fourths cup bacon grease, probably more than you’ll render when cooking the bacon below.
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This is the season when food and wine articles in the national media suggest that the advent of colder weather calls for seasonal dishes (daubes, pork roasts, apple desserts) and richer, heftier wines (Zinfandel, Barolo, Port) to stave off winter’s chill.
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Food | 12:00AM, December 3
Maybe you remember them growing up, those heirloom German cookie molds dressing up the kitchen wall.
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Food | 12:00AM, December 3
Peña’s Restaurant
LOCATION 1221
E. 1st St., Suite C, Santa Ana, (714) 571-0415.
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Food | 12:00AM, December 3
TODAY A trip to central Italy The wines of Tuscany, Abruzzi, Marche, Umbria and Emilia-Romagna are uncorked, poured and discussed during this enlightening wine class hosted by sommelier Justin Wilson.
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Food | 12:00AM, December 3
Roasted potato salad Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Servings: 8 to 10 4 pounds new or fingerling potatoes, cleaned and halved lengthwise 3/4 teaspoon chopped garlic 3 tablespoons
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Copia, the nearly $80-million museum of wine and food started in the town of Napa by the late vintner Robert Mondavi, has closed and is filing for protection from bankruptcy.
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Food | 12:00AM, December 3
Apple bacon coffeecake Total time: 1 hour, 40 minutes plus rising time Servings: 16 Note: Grade B maple syrup is recommended for this recipe; the syrup is less filtered so it has more pronounced flavor.
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Food | 12:00AM, December 3
Panforte with candied quince Total time: 3 hours, 15 minutes Servings: 32 half-inch slices Note: Adapted from “Tartine” by Elisabeth
M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson.
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Food | 12:00AM, December 3
Springerle Total time: 2 hours, plus resting and overnight drying time Servings: About 4 dozen 3-inch cookies Note: From Noelle Carter.
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