7th Annual Chili Challenge winners announced
Even with less than favorable conditions outside Dec. 5, many people braved the conditions during the Fire and Ice Festival in order to help decide the winners of the 7th Annual Chili Challenge, sponsored by Heinz. Eleven different chili recipes were offered to sample from eight different teams competing. Here are the winners for the 2011 Chili [...]
Nelson’s Meat Market owner gives tips in Williams-Sonoma book
With more than 45 years in the butchering business, Mark Martin knows a thing or two about meat. Home and kitchen retailer Williams-Sonoma showcases Martin’s knowledge in their new cookbook, “The Cook & the Butcher: Juicy Recipes, Butcher’s Wisdom, and Expert Tips” by Brigit Binns. Earlier this year, Martin, the owner of Nelson’s Meat Market, [...]
The Chocolate Shop moves to new location in Marion
MARION – While finalizing her chocolate shop’s move to its new location, co-owner Gae Sharp-Richardson wanted to come up with a clever, efficient way to transfer the candy between the two buildings. So, she sent out invitations for a “chocolate brigade” to line up and pass boxes of chocolate from the former Temptations Fine [...]
Aid to Women helps parents, teens avoid negative consequences
The Building Family Connections conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 3000 42 St. NE. “Children who grow up feeling connected to their parents tend to do better in school, build healthy relationships, avoid risk behaviors and delay sexual activity,” says Marilyn [...]
Alton Brown keeps TCR audience in stitches
CEDAR RAPIDS — Ignoring the flickering lights indicating the main event was about to start, Food Network star Alton Brown continued to sign autographs and pose for pictures at a reception before his lecture Friday night at Theatre Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Public Library presented its first “Inside Out” performance to a sold-out audience. [...]
Alton Brown plans future after “Good Eats”
During a break from editing the final episode of “Good Eats” at his secret headquarters in Atlanta, Food Network star Alton Brown called to talk about his upcoming plans, including a sold-out lecture Friday at Theatre Cedar Rapids. Brown decided to end his 13-year-run of “Good Eats,” which combines “Julia Child, Monty Python and Mr. [...]
Cy-Hawk challenge will benefit Linn Community food bank
CEDAR RAPIDS – Fans can show their true colors by donating non-perishable food items during the statewide 3rd annual Iowa Hospice – UI vs ISU – Food Drive on Friday, Sept. 9. Donations at the Cedar Rapids Johnson Avenue Hy-Vee, 1843 Johnson Ave. NW, will benefit the Linn Community Food Bank. In the spirit of Saturday’s [...]
Winners named of Venetian Night Lighted Parade
The Cedar Boat Club’s annual Venetian Night Lighted Parade and Fireworks Show was held Aug. 20 on the Cedar River along Ellis Boulevard. The sheriff patrol lead the parade of eight decorated boats. Judges were Tim Seymour – Channel 2 Morning News, Katheryn Foxx – Mix 96.5 and Don Karr – Northwest Councilman at large. Their decision on [...]
