gourmet homemade recipe

1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) offers the best of both worlds: exquisite, florist-designed arrangements individually created by some of the nation's top floral artists and hand-delivered the same day, and spectacular flowers shipped overnight "Fresh From Our Growers(sm)." Customers can "call, click or come in" to shop 1-800-FLOWERS.COM twenty four hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-356-9377 or www.1800flowers.com. Sales and Service Specialists are available 24/7, and fast and reliable delivery is offered same day, any day. As always, 100 percent satisfaction and freshness are guaranteed. The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM collection of brands also includes home decor and children's gifts from Plow & Hearth(R) (1-800-627-1712 or www.plowandhearth.com), Problem Solvers(R) (www.problemsolvers.com), Wind & Weather(R) (www.windandweather.com), Madison Place(R) (www.madisonplace.com), HearthSong(R) (www.hearthsong.com) and Magic Cabin(R) (www.magiccabin.com); gourmet gifts including popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory(R) (1-800-541-2676 or www.thepopcornfactory.com); exceptional cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl&Co.(R) (1-800-443-8124 or www.cherylandco.com); premium chocolates and confections from Fannie May Confections Brands(R) (www.fanniemay.com and www.harrylondon.com); gourmet foods from GreatFood.com(R) (www.greatfood.com); wine gifts from Ambrosia.com (www.ambrosia.com); gift baskets from 1-800-BASKETS.COM(R) (www.1800baskets.com) and the BloomNet(R) international floral wire service which provides quality products and diverse services to a select network of florists.

Courtyard new feature in remodeled home

What: This completely remodeled house near South Lamar Boulevard and Zilker Park has an enclosed courtyard with a fountain and gleaming Brazilian teak wood floors. The house has three bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. There is also a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with a separate entrance, for a total square footage of 2,550. The home is within walking distance of Matt's El Rancho, Mr. Natural and Maria's Taco Xpress restaurants.

GATE GOURMET’S MENU FLIES HIGH

Gate Gourmet UK & Ireland today announced that it is the first airline caterer in the UK to be awarded the European Commissions (EC) Health Mark for food hygiene standards. Approved by the EC, the Health Mark recognises that Gate Gourmet is the first to achieve compliance with the highest European standards and maintains the companys commitment to providing airline customers with the very best menus. In line with the Health Marks compliance criteria, Gate Gourmet premises will be inspected every three months, and the Health Mark logo will also be placed on all outer food canisters and food carts in order to improve traceability of products. Commenting on the award, Eric Born, Senior Vice President Europe West and South said: I am delighted to have our commitment to high standards formally recognised.

EASTER EVENTS: Hop to it

On Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., A Family Easter at Maymont will feature baby animals, fuzzy rabbits from the Rabbit Breeders Association, music, an egg hunt and more. Kid-friendly activities include bonnet and hat making, face painting, a cake walk, storytelling under the Bunny Tree, tours by carriage and Maymont House tours and a jelly bean guess.

Avoid these five items from the grocery store

A TV reporter recently asked me to give her a list of items that you should not buy at the supermarket, assuming you are focused on getting the lowest prices for your groceries. I haven’t been asked that question before, so I had fun giving it some thought and doing a little research. Some of the price comparisons surprised me, and have changed my mind about where I will buy some items in the future.To clarify, when I compared prices for these common supermarket items to other store alternatives, I assumed that the items were selling for their full price to compare apples to apples. There are times when a sale price plus a double coupon on these items would make them less expensive to buy at the supermarket.Items not to buy at the supermarket, if you are looking for lowest prices).Spices.