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February 20, 2002

validating the vintages   As wine drinkers pay more attention to awards, so do winemakers. But how do judges like those at the recent Florida State Fair competition decide which wines deserve a gold medal? Story

[Times photo: Thomas M. Goethe]

Going for the golden arches
They trained. They competed. They qualified. Now three Tampa Bay area women are among an all-star international team helping staff the McDonald's restaurants at the Olympics.

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deconstructing

Ask the Dietitian: What are best protein foods?
Question: Is fish the new best source of protein now? If not, what food is? Pinellas Park High student

You Asked For It: Boiled peanuts are taste of the South
Boiled peanuts are an acquired taste. Catherine Tverstol shares several recipes as well as some comments about this Southern specialty. "The characteristics of boiled peanuts are different from those processed by any other method. The kernels have a firm, slightly gelatinous texture, are moist yet crunchy, with a mild nutty flavor. The seed coats are gray in color with prominent veins.

The Nibbler: Drive through all night long
Gotta have a Big Mac but it's 3:45 in the a.m., past last call and way past last burger?

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