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  • Holly Cara Price: Rubbernecking: Project Runway Episode 6, "You Can Totally Wear That Again" Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:46PMAs we re-enter the wacky world of the Runway Projectors this week, we're treated to Michael D in bed chirping "Good morning" followed by, "it's...
  • 'Project Runway' Season 8: What is Michael C.'s magical power over the judges? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:48PMPortland designer Gretchen Jones deals with the fallout of last week's messy team challenge, and Michael C. bounces back from being thrown under the bus.
  • Once is enough Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:49PMA murky swim from Alcatraz, a wrong turn in the Golan Heights, a midnight heist in Spain. Misadventures make for travelers’ tales and the often heard: “I’ll never do that again.’’ Alcatraz Island - Alcatraz - Spain - Prison - Crime
  • Candy Buffets Becoming Popular at Weddings Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:53PMAsk wedding planner Mark Kingsdorf his opinion of favors, and he has one word to say. “Oy.” Kingsdorf, president of The Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants, said in his experience, not all favors are created equal.
  • Cactus League exhibit gets $5K to spend at Pink Pony auction Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:22PMMore than 400 pieces of baseball memorabilia once inside Scottsdale’s famed Pink Pony Steakhouse and Saloon will be on the auction block Saturday, and a local historical organization has been given
  • The Mordor Diaries: Rolling into Fort McMurray (in Life) Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:50AMIn which our reporter visits the slice of suburbia next to Canada's famously toxic, tarry moonscape. First of three.
  • Jeannette Jordan's Inside Saratoga: The sun came out for 'One Fine Day' Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:11AMAfter a gloomy and rainy Monday, it was delightful to see Tuesday was just the opposite for Shelters of Saratoga’s "One Fine Day."
  • 'Project Runway' Season 8: It's party time! Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 1:26PMThe other designers get snarky about Portland's Gretchen Jones, who has won the first two challenges. And everyone goes to the party supply store.
  • 'Project Runway' Season 8 Episode 3 Recap: “It’s a Party” Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:03AMSpoiler Alert! Season 8 Episode 3, “It’s A Party,” first aired August 12, 2010 Marjorie Quinn We start with Gretchen, who is coming off her second win, gushing about the support from everyone. Gretchen is completely full of herself and all the designers talk about how much they hate her. They have model elimination and it is off to a party supply store. The Challenge? With $100, make an outfit ...
  • Keep Leaf aims to make going green stylish and fun Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 11:07PMJaswinder Salh is the founder of Keep Leaf, a Toronto-based company known for its stylish, eco-friendly reusable bags, napkins and other green products.
  • Anne Rice can leave Christianity, but I'm staying Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 1:06PMHomophobia and hatred may have pushed the writer from the church, but I refuse to let those people define my faith
  • Tips for adding old-world charm and character to a newer house Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 12:19AMWhy are house and garden tours so popular? Perhaps it brings out the voyeurism in all of us. But more than that, people from elsewhere are curious about the architectural and decorating style of... read more
  • Tournesol's New Website Provides Guidelines for Finding the Perfect Tablecloth Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:01AMThe home entertaining trend in America continues to grow with cooking clubs, gourmet kitchens and global cuisine all the rage.
  • L'Autre Pied Restaurant Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:48AML’Autre Pied serves modern European cuisine in a contemporary setting. This restaurant has been awarded one star by the Michelin Guide 2010.
  • Courtney Cachet: Cachet Style File: Orange Crush Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:42PMSunsets. Mimosas. Creamsicles. Hermes. Autumn leaves. Mangos. Ahh, the color orange is the quintessential hue. Happy in summer, warm in the fall and always elegant when done right.
  • Aprons make a comeback Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:20PMIn my mind, aprons are on a par with napkins. They are pieces of fabric designed to protect other much nicer and more precious pieces of fabric.
  • Five things you should eat at the Stephenson County Fair Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:01PMHere are five must-have foods you can find at the Stephenson County Fair.
  • Zoot suit riot: Ted’s Bulletin goes back to basics Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 8:05PMLet’s begin this review with a simple thought experiment: Read more...
  • Life & Style Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:46AMIt is 7.15pm outside Ladurée, the chichi designer macaroon café attached to the normally quieter back end of Harrods at the corner of Hans Road and Basil Street. It's a coolish July evening but the narrow, doglegging streets around the famous Knightsbridge brownstone are rapidly hotting up.
  • At local camp, everyone is a princess Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:15PMFrom left, Madison Frey dances with Ashton Wildasin, while Taylor Crump dances with Lauren Oswandel during Princess Camp at Praise Cummunity Church in York Tuesday.
  • At local camp, everyone is a princess Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:45PMYou don't have to wear a princess outfit to be a princess. But seven girls, each in their own way, got fancy for a Fairytale Princess Camp by C&C Studios in Spring Garden Township.
  • Hints From Heloise Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 11:00PMFilling Needs for the Bereaved
  • Paper products also good idea for bereaved families Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 10:32PMDear Heloise: Reading your column regarding food taken to those who have lost loved ones, there was ...
  • Monograms add another personal layer to rooms Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 9:36AMI have the most cherished memories of my Granny. She was a great lady, full of worldly wisdom, an adventurous spirit and a flair for living life to the fullest. Although she was not fabulously rich, I always thought she was. It was the little things.
  • Vietnamese Crawfish Boil Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 7:31PMThere are rituals to perform, props to ready, before you begin your meal at Red Crawfish. Wash your hands, for one, and enjoy the whisper of your dried fingertips rubbing together, because you won't hear it again until the end of the night. Take a couple of lime wedges and squeeze them into the t...
  • House to Home: Monograms say something special Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 6:03AMI have the most cherished memories of my Granny. She was a great lady, full of worldly wisdom, an adventurous spirit and a flair for living life to the fullest.
  • Happenings Around Town Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:19PMThe Courier is your number one source of local community event listings each weekend.
  • Review: A magical resort-vacation feeling elevates the dining experience at Menlo Park's Madera Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 2:40PMFor better or worse, the atmosphere at Madera tends to upstage Chef Peter Rudolph's menu. That's not to say the food, which is primarily seasonal and as local as possible, isn't good. It is. But there are the occasional miscues that, if corrected, would make every dish worthy of the opulent surroundings.
  • Quiches for Ken Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 11:07PMFool-proof ways to make our photographer's favorite dish Embed multimedia (photos, galleries, audio):  Frugal Feasts Quiche Frugal Feasts Quiche If you enjoy this column even a little bit, we bet it's because of Ken Williams. Sure, we've had a decent recipe or two (chickpea burritos not included), and we really are glad to make our readers feel better about their lives by over-sharing about the ...
  • Very, very vintage Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 12:11PMThe Poplar Grove United Methodist Church Women's Group at 228 Quito Drummonds Road sponsored a Vintage Style Show and Luncheon May 22 in the church Family Life Center.
  • Pawleys Island, S.C.: It's all laid-back in the land of hammocks Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 11:38AMThe island is pristine and protected — just several hundred private homes, a few small inns, one egregious condo complex, no commercial enterprises.
  • Music Is Not Wallpaper Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 12:36PMGuitarist Dweezil Zappa gets wrapped in his father’s legacy.
  • Red Salt restaurant Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 1:05AMIt promises the world – now find out if this hotel dining room at Hindmarsh Square delivers. Tony Love reports.
  • Roundup | Eighth Street eateries ready for a party Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 10:57AMThe litter, laundromats and dollar stores are still there, but the first five blocks of Calle Ocho are developing a culinary kick as bankers, young residents and late-night partiers branch out from Brickell. These three restaurants offer an affordable evening in East Little Havana.
  • Food trucks offer eclectic dining Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 12:04AMThe latest craze, food trucks or food carts, is cropping up from Portland to Manhattan. These mobile eateries serve waffles to dumplings, crème brûlée to schnitzel. They represent cuisines as varied as Bosnian and Jewish, Hawaiian and Venezuelan.
  • In Which We Search For The Ideal Masturbation Finishing Technique [Funbag] Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 1:40PM# funbag Time for your Thursday edition of the Deadspin Funbag. Find more of Drew's stuff at KSK or on Twitter . Today, we're covering self gratification, popsicles, photo shoots, muscle chicks, pens, and more. More »
  • Old City Asian Bistro Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 8:39AMFor obvious reasons, I have never invited a Philadelphia chef to accompany me on a review. However, my friend Chris, who is a fine chef and specializes in catering intimate dinners inside the homes of his patrons, was the perfect choice. He graduated from The ... [This is a summary. To read the full article on SouthPhillyReview.com, click the headline above.]
  • Hanover Zion United church celebrates quasquicentennial; Celebrating 125 years 1885 - 2010 Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 1:43AMHanover Zion united Methodist Church is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year. Saturday, May 1, was a Quasquicenntenial Celebration Tea at Hanover City Hall.
  • Judith Harris Solomon: Quick ideas for summertime fun Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 12:03AMThis Memorial Day weekend, whether you're entertaining friends and family by the pool, at the beach or in the park, these outdoor-oriented products would be great to have on hand. Now, if Mother Nature will just be kind enough to provide us with a few sunny days, everything (except the weather) should be cool.
  • Cops: Women used stun gun to threaten Wendy's workers Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 12:13AMTwo customers, upset about an order they placed at a drive-through window at a Wendy's in Daytona Beach this morning, entered the restaurant with a stun gun, threatening employees and using profane and discriminatory language, police said.
  • Hanover Zion United church celebrates quasquicentennial; Celebrating 125 years 1885 - 2010 Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 10:13AMHanover Zion united Methodist Church is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year. Saturday, May 1, was a Quasquicenntenial Celebration Tea at Hanover City Hall.
  • Tropical vibe: Things nautical but nice at Cactus Flower Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 5:28PMSome people enjoy playful twists in their dining decor. They'll scoop salad from a starfish, serve snacks on a sea turtle and set the table with salt and pepper shakers tucked into silvery seashells.
  • Where fuzzy beards meet high fashion Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 7:24PMFriday fashion fiestas began with M.A.C. on Grove Street welcoming Walter Van Beirendonck and Dirk Van Saene, designers from Antwerp. Van Beirendonck is a bear - in a pink jumpsuit for the occasion - who likes bears; Wonderfur is his new collection. Around... Walter Van Beirendonck - Fashion - Grove Street - Fashion design - Antwerp
  • RITZ Serves Up All the Ingredients for the Ultimate Summer Block Party Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 7:05AMSummer is a time for fun. Â And nothing captures the fun of summertime more than the block party, bringing people in the neighborhood together to enjoy great food and music. Â RITZ crackers, the brand that is Open for Fun, is teaming up with world-renowned music artist Wyclef Jean to serve up all the ingredients for this summer's ultimate block party experience. Â Debuting today, Wyclef stars in ...
  • Hot dogs a plenty Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 1:31AMHow do we love our hot dogs, let us count the ways. You could eat your way across the country and never get the same dog. Each community has its own mascot hot dog. They claim it’s the best, and they defend it as vigorously as they eat it. How this happened is anybody’s guess.
  • Column: Vera Bradley proof of persistent entrepreneurship Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 11:52AMEYE ON THE PIE BY MORTON MARCUSEconomist
  • Menu for a mom, by a mom, with delicious wishes Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 11:10PMA no-fail, no-cook lunch for Mother's Day (even little ones can help).
  • Celebrate 5 de Mayo with a fajitas fiesta Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 9:15AM5 de Mayo, 5 May, is a date dear to Mexican hearts and a cause for celebrations, fiestas and general jollity, especially in Puebla, where a memorable battle was once fought. No specific dishes are served on 5 de Mayo but fajitas are real fiesta food and an appropriate way to mark the occasion.
  • Certain Jazz Fest dishes never disappoint, so we've decided to give them a rightful spot in the T-P Hall of Fame Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 3:10AMCertain Jazz Fest dishes never disappoint, so we've decided to give them a rightful spot in the T-P Hall of Fame.
  • Four hen parties, a wedding 'shrine', real petal confetti, Facebook updates... here comes the Bridezilla Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 2:57AMFour hen parties, a wedding 'shrine', real petal confetti, Facebook updates.. here comes