Food - News February 14, 2011

Harry's pizza date with Chelsy (Wellingborough Today)
Prince Harry was spotted enjoying a pizza in central London with on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy fuelling rumours the couple are rekindling their relationship.

Slaves Hid African Charms on Colonial Greenhouse (WSLS)
The greenhouse on the Maryland plantation where famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass spent part of his childhood was not as uniquely European as once thought: Its furnace was built by slaves, who hid distinctly African touches within it to ward off bad spirits, researchers said.

New rations for Afghanistan troops (The Sligo Champion)
Private Ryan Salmon and Private Shaun Stranack eat the new 12-hour ration packs issued to British soldiers in Afghanistan British troops on the front line in Afghanistan are tucking into improved ration packs.

Omelet in a bag makes for a fun brunch (Nashville Rage)
Franklin resident Evelyn Hilton has devised a heck of a plan for easy brunch entertaining.

Tasty treats: See what's cookin' at The Culinary Studio (Westland Observer)
Treat Dreams owner Scott Maloney offers tastes of his ice cream and sorbet specialties, including two flavors of vegan ice cream.

Cold snap hurts winter vegetables in Pee Dee (Rock Hill Herald)
South Carolina's spate of cold temperatures has taken its toll on winter vegetables.

What's a simple yet romantic dinner I can make for my girlfriend at home? (WTEN)
Looking for the perfect way to say "I Love You?" Our gift guide will give you great ideas for the woman in your life.

Chocolate Lounge owners arrived in Asheville via the jungle (Asheville Citizen-Times)
* Chocolate truffle tort: 65 percent cacao bittersweet chocolate, local free range eggs and organic sweet cream butter.

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