St. Petersburg Times Online: Taste

Ellen McFarland of Clearwater won a ribbon for each of the five items she entered in the State Fair baking competition, including two first places that went on to win best-of-show awards. Story

[Times photo:
Thomas M. Goethe]

Forget something, sweetheart?
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Food File
Special events and food tastings

Cream soups that trim the calories, fat
Soups are especially appealing when the weather is chilly or even just cool. Cream soups don't have to be calorie- and fat-laden. Jane Knofczynski's recipe for cream of broccoli soup starts with low-sodium and fat-free chicken broth. Skim milk and reduced-fat cheddar cheese help keep the tally in check.

Pretty food that tastes good, too
ST. PETE BEACH -- Decorated with hand-painted tables and cookbooks, the Coffee Cottage has the atmosphere of a cozy tearoom, but, to our delight, the food we sampled was much more flavor than frills.

Books that Cook
Restaurant recipes you can cook at home