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.

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 ...

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

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

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.

There's a lot to love about fresh-made soups in wintertime: They're warming and healthy, made with good-for-you vegetables that you'd never eat as standalones. Even in a rush, soups make a terrific meal; they travel well - pack up a cup and take it on the go. Plus, what's more versatile than a cup of soup? Grab a spoon and indulge in a quick soup snack, or a meal starter.

WednesdayDuPage Environmental Summit: The ninth annual DuPage Environmental Summit will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Krasa Center at Benedictine University in Lisle. It will feature presentations by industry experts, professional exhibits, and networking opportunities. The summit is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is requested. Call 630-428-4500, ext. 10, email ...

By now you've probably heard Paula Deen, 64, has type-2 diabetes. While diabetics in the past may have thought they were doomed to a life of deprivation, we now know that’s just not the case — you just have to be smart about it.