Japanese rice farmers have been struggling due to slumping consumption and their business climate is expected to get even harsher with Japan set to start trans-Pacific free trade talks, possibly leading to the removal of the nation's tariffs on rice imports. Many farmers believe, however, that there is room for further expansion in the rice industry, with some turning to the rice flour business ...

A collection of links from the reporters and editors of the Dining section.

A PAS leader has welcomed what he described as former political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda's turning over a new leaf since being freed of a murder charge in October 2008.

Editor’s note: HERE Houston begins a new feature this week where we let a child give his or her review of a Houston-area restaurant. We’re looking for children age 5-8 to talk about their favorite res

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The first spaetzle noodles I ever tasted were the ones I made myself.

The first spaetzle noodles I ever tasted were the ones I made myself. I had gotten my hands on a vintage German cookbook and couldn't put it down, riveted by the descriptions of oily sausages, slowly braised hunks of pork and myriad ways with cabbage both red and green.

A look back on our reporting of the past week's highs and lows in finance.

Wagyu is making its mark in the restaurant scene, so what else can one look forward to when visiting a fine dining restaurant with access to its own herd of full blood wagyu? 13 Jan 2012 6:02 PM

HIGHLAND PARK: Police are looking for information about an armed robbery on Dec. 13.