Annual Better Living Expo coming up
EAST NORRITON ? The Better Living Expo is returning to Presidential Caterers on Tuesday, Oct. 19, and if last year?s extravaganza is any indication, the crowds will be waiting to storm the doors well before the 10 a.m. opening.

Food fest to feature a feast of fine fare
Tasty treats from an assortment of local restaurants and caterers will be offered once again during A Taste of Trenton and Beyond from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 19.

Jeanine Matlow: Think fresh when you make snacks for a party
There are plenty of ways to serve healthy foods when hosting a party at home. Just ask Kelli Lewton, chef/owner of 2 Unique Caterers & Event Planners, pure food 2U and Take 2 Film Catering in Royal Oak, who says preparing your own fare doesn't have to be complicated.

F&M Deli founder dies at 64
Felix Fezzuoglio, founder and CEO of F&M Deli, Restaurant and Caterers in Mount Laurel, died Sept. 1 of unknown causes while in Phoenix for routine back surgery.

Hell's Kitchen Runner-Up Leaving Farmington Country Club
Hell's Kitchen runner-up and celebrity chef Kevin Cottle has bid adieu to the kitchen at the Country Club of Farmington. He is moving his jacket and toque to Jordan Caterers.

180,000 expected at Athy ploughing event
CATERERS AT the National Ploughing Championships at Carendon, Athy, Co Kildare, expect to use up 6,000 litres of tomato ketchup on the 20 tonnes of burgers on the site from September 21st-23rd.

Taxpayer foots bill for 67 Tory treats over the past year
Politicians are no strangers to taking the biscuit with their expense claims. But the latest receipts of one sweet-toothed Lothians MSP have stood out for a different reason

Barbecue and bluegrass at Sept. 12 Campmeeting
Sunnyside is a top Bluegrass Gospel group from Lancaster County. They have been playing bluegrass gospel for about 34 years, performing primarily in the tri-state area for churches and at Bluegrass Festivals. The band will be the featured group at Chester Heights Campmeeting, 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12.

Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest in Rhinebeck Saturday
The Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck.

On Sept. 11, grief gives way to weddings, celebrations
For the past eight years, the anniversary of the worst terrorist attacks in American history has observed a certain decorum of solidarity and solemnity.

Taste of New Milford draws huge crowd
Deborah Rose/The News-Times Fabrice Denis, chef at The White Horse in Marble Dale, serves up Guinness beef stew to patrons at the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce's A Taste of New Milford held on the Village Green Sept. 8, 2010.

Boca woman pleads guilty to accepting kickbacks from caterer
A 58-year-old Boca Raton woman has pleaded guilty to accepting nearly $40,000 in kickbacks from a caterer who then received federal money to provide meals to low-income children at day care centers.

Taste of New Paltz marks 20 years on Sunday
The Taste of New Paltz marks its 20th anniversary on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz.

Do It listings for week of Sept. 9, 2010
ART for Sept. 9 A MANO LIBERA GALLERY: A. Michael Shumate and Sandy Rasmussen, main gallery, Darlene Monroe, Gaugle Gallery, Sept. 11-Oct. 10, opening reception Sept. 10, 6-9 p.m. Gallery open Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 150 Ontario St.[...]

Prep rivals line up together for good causes
Numbers don't add up

Capital food lovers work unpaid stints to enhance expertise
The cramp at the base of Garrett McCord's left thumb was almost debilitating. But he peeled on, skinning one diminutive Seckel pear after another and poaching them in Concord grape juice and port until 60 had turned from pale white to a rich plum.

Steppin' Out: September 10, 2010
AMERICUS ? Editor?s Note: Every Friday a list of local and area upcoming entertainment and cultural events will be published on the Steppin? Out page in the Times-Recorder.

Do It! ? Niagara's entertainment listings
BROCK Tickets: are on sale by calling 905-688-5550 ext. 3257, or visiting www.arts.brocku.ca. All performances are at 7:30 p.m., in the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre unless noted. OCTOBER: LEAHY, Oct. 7; Howie Mandel, Oct.[...]

Cultural center reflects village pride
The Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach's address at 2007 Civic Center Way says a lot about the place.It opened in 2007. Civic Center Way is a new street off of Hook Drive on the north side of the village, in an area where the new municipal building, post office, police department and park district sports complex are located. They all reflect the new civic-minded philosophy brought to ...

Entertainment listing to Sept. 17
NIGHTLIFE ANGEL INN: The Athertones, Sept. 9. Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 905-468-3411. ART'S RESTAURANT: Karaoke with B & E, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 45 Geneva St., 905-684-4372. BLAZING SADDLES RESTAURANT AND BAR: Karaoke, Fridays.[...]