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While many of you may think judging food competitions is all fun and games. I'm here to tell you it isn't. Especially when 12 Handy Middle School students put their heart and souls into their dishes for the final night of the after school cooking class - the Cooking Challenge. That is the spot Robert Arocha, Ann Greenhoe and... Full story »

Sandra Bullock dressed the part at last Sunday's Academy Awards: She wore a gleaming, metallic, slim-fitting gown that seemed fashioned after the Oscar statuette itself. The dress was a winner, making Bullock one of many who stepped up their style on what is considered Hollywood's most important runway. Top actresses made bold color choices, donned stiffer shapes and used... Full story »

The signs that spring is on the way are unmistakable and everywhere — from the melting snow dripping from eaves and the chatter of returning birds to determined green shoots pushing through the soil. But for parents of girls and boys hoping for a visit with the Easter Bunny, it also means that it’s time to go shopping. “Spring... Full story »

The color green is a serious multitasker. It speaks for St. Patrick’s Day and blooming spring, tranquility and jealousy, healthful food and greed — all at once. Long-ago brides preferred it for their gowns, but some women’s magazines hated it for their covers. George Washington loved it and champions of Earth claimed it as their own. It’s Shakespeare’s salad... Full story »

Being the gadget junkie that I am, I couldn't have been more excited to stumble across the Web site, foodbuzz.com. Not only can I log on any time to see what's new in gadgets, there is a place to sign up to receive the daily Food Buzz with gadget picks of the week. Electric kettles, which heat hot water... Full story »

Medical scrubs, face masks and stethoscopes — the sight of these things in a doctor’s office or hospital can be terrifying to children.  But if a child can listen to his or her own heartbeat with a stethoscope, wear a surgical gown and hair net, and visualize the amount of blood a giraffe has in its body, Julie Bates... Full story »

Marsha Brown, 54, of Essexville, is a fuel-handling manager for Consumers Energy at the Karn Weadock plant in Essexville. What is your typical day like? I guess I would say I don't have a typical day. I'm usually at work by 6 a.m. and my day is really a combination of things. My group — I have 34 people... Full story »

U.S. Army Army Pvt. Jonathan Galat has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Walter and Diane Galat of Port Austin. Galat is a 2008 graduate of North Huron High School, Kinde. Army National Guard Sgt. Todd R. Easter has been mobilized and activated at Fort Dix, N.J., in preparation for deployment... Full story »

A St. Patrick’s Day dinner will be served from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the American Legion Hall on Highway 25, south of Sebewaing. The menu consists of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and more. The cost is $9 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-11; and free for children age 4 and under. Carry-outs available.   Full story »

SAGINAW AGLOW will meet at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Texan Restaurant, 5656 State in Saginaw Township. The speaker is Prophetess Mary Johnson from Divine Grace Ministries, Burt. For information, call Jeri Darby at (989) 717-1031.   ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 501 W. Ivy, Bay City, will host Lenten services at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday with a soup supper between... Full story »

After hearing that when it comes to dried cherries for salads or baked goods Traverse City cherries are tops in taste and texture I did a little research to find out why. What's the secret? Those growing and processing cherries say a number of factors play a part. It all starts with the type of cherries being grown. Jamie... Full story »

This is the eighth in a series of installments of "Vampire Nation," the latest story by Johnathan Rand. “Vampire Nation” features the fictional Amber McMurray of Flint, who loves to read scary books but is tired of vampires on television, in movies and in novels. She longs for a good ghost story. But when a new hit TV series called... Full story »

Looking for a way to spice up your life this spring? Can you say road trip? Just a short hop and a jump - ok - maybe a little more than that takes you to the St. Croix River Valley in Wisconsin and Minnesota, where for the next three Sundays inns and museums in the valley are hosting the... Full story »

Executive Chef Fred Garica loves the smell and taste of garlic in the morning. Saying that, he proceeded to add a bit of it to the Puerto Rican omelets he served up Saturday for about 75 hungry audience members dring The Bay City Times Women's Expo. While Fred, executive chef at Old City Hall restaurant, didn't actually have ingredient... Full story »

Chicken potpie may be a classic comfort food, but it’s hard to feel good about the amount of fat in most recipes. The chicken and vegetables in it are fine, but a puff pastry or pie crust topping and a rich cream sauce inside can more than offset those. This recipe can be rescued with a few easy fixes.... Full story »