CHEF PROFILE / Billy Himmelrich rising to the occasion - Old School Bakery Café, Delray Beach

Billy Himmelrich's love affair with food began in 1985 in France during his junior year of college...  Billy and his wife, Shelly, relocated to South Florida in the late '90s and purchased Old School Bread Company... Gradually, Chef Billy grew the wholesale business, attracting prominent private clubs, resorts and hotel accounts such as The Mar-a-Lago Club, The Breakers and Admirals Cove

Q: You have to choose one type of bread to eat the rest of your life, what will it be?
A: A good French baguette or our sourdough raisin walnut bread.

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LOL / Hot Dog With Ketchup For Breakfast @ McDonald's Japan

It's been 56 years since McDonald's became synonymous with burgers and fries in the U.S. Now it has more than 32,000 stores in 117 countries, some of which don't eat burgers but all of which, it turns out, eat fries. Here's what else you can find at Mickey D's around the world

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RECIPES / Editors' All-Time Favorite Recipes (Coastal Living)

Grilled Salmon Asparagus

Check out these dishes that have our staffers drooling, and then cook them up yourself.

> Honey Shrimp Skewers
> Lemony Tuna Noodle Casserole
> Grilled Smoked Salmon Pizza 
> Avocado Fries
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HURRICANE PANTRY / Hungry Jack Hashbrowns

Just found these today (Hungry Jack Hashbrowns) at Publix's ($1.99). Looks like they might be perfect for my hurricane pantry. You just add water to these dried potatoes and  let sit in the carton for ten minutes. Fry them up for 4 minutes and you are good to go. Good for breakfast or a side for lunch/dinner. Easy & shelf stable. Let you know how they are.  Have you tried them yet?

Gary 
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LOL / Fried Butter on a Stick Offered at 2011 Iowa State Fair

Paula Deen and the State Fair of Texas better watch out — the fried-butter battlefield just got a little more crowded. Battered and fried whole sticks of butter are one of the new foods being offered at the Iowa State Fair, which begins today and runs through August 21.

HOW2 / Zesty Chicken Orzo With Spinach Raspberry Salad

Publix Apron's Simple Meals suggests Zesty Chicken Orzo With Spinach Raspberry Salad

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HOW2 / Quarter a Chicken - via Fresh From Florida

Our Chef Justin Timineri shows you how to easily quarter a whole raw chicken for cooking use!

REVIEW / J. Mark's in Fort Lauderdale - Three Stars From Sun Sentinel

SCENE The classic neighborhood American tavern... coffee shop-style dividers give everyone their own intimate space to dine

MENU Grilled Jamaican wings ($10.99) I love that whole wings —instead of flats and drummettes...

Pasta - Heavenly shrimp spaghettini ($15.99)... Steaks were disappointing... Coconut cream pie ($7.99) was the standout sweet, although you can't miss with the carrot cake ($6.99).

$$$$ a burger for less than $15, or a big steak or inventive seafood dish for closer to $30. 

SERVICE  Friendly and attentive. 

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HEALTH / The Best New Nutrition Articles From The Huffington Post

12 Fruits And Vegetables With Most Pesticides
Could Processed Meat Give You Cancer?
Posting Calories Really Change How People Eat?

Healthiest And Unhealthiest Fast Food Kids' Menus
Reducing Salt Can Save Lives

HOW 2 / Cooking with Steve Martorano on Jimmy Kimmel (Video)

Steve Martorano, the cook and restaurateur whose eateries include Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale and at the Seminole Hard Rock, appeared last night (wed) on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. Martorano promoted his new book, Yo Cuz! My Life, My Food, My Way, along with his Internet-based cooking show, Yo Cuz: The Italian-American Cook. Watch Steve prepare "Pizza Steaks"

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