St. Petersburg Times Online: Taste

What flavors could possibly lure people of many ethnic backgrounds to rural Bokeelia? The exotic mangoes, lychees and other global tastes at the Pine Island Tropical Fruit Market. Story
[Times photo: Scott Keeler]

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A weekly serving of food news and views

Ask the Dietitian: Nuts -- Just a little goes a long way
Question: Are soy nuts really nuts? How many nuts are considered a serving? C.K.

Dip into ice-cold gazpacho
Gazpacho has become synonymous with cold soup and you may see any number of ingredients in it, even watermelon. Never potatoes, though. Save those for vichyssoise.

Food File
Special events and food tastings

You Asked For It: Desserts fit the mold
Kay Kosch enjoyed a no-flour chocolate cake on a cruise ship. The cake has the taste and texture of chocolate fudge.