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Angel and Rayna Garcia are the owners of Carniceria Y Panaderia Mi Mexico I in Socastee and Carniceria & Panaderia Mi Mexico II in Conway.

These two Mexican markets carry many products, so shopping there ... ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:30:49 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Spanish-delights----Find-them-at-nearby-restaurants By Pervaiz Shallwani

For The Associated Press

There was a time when deviled eggs lived up to their name.

Despite the many impostors that parade about under the name today (whipped tofu, anyone?), deviled eggs once were a simple mash of egg ... ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:30:49 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Devil-s-in-the-details-when-stuffing-eggs AP -- Part fruit salad, part savory salad, this delicious mix of sweet watermelon and crispy prosciutto from Real Simple magazine is a delicious way to mix up your summer salad repertoire.

Watermelon Salad with Mint and Crispy Prosciutto

S ... ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:30:49 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Before-season-closes--try-some-watermelon-salad- (Family Features) With kids heading back to school, many parents are looking for healthy but fun lunch options. Experienced lunch-packing parents know that creativity within a lunchbox goes a long way toward ensuring a healthy and nutritious lunch t ... ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:00:31 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/The-A-B-Cs-of-healthy-lunchboxes By Teresa Taylor

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June Sageser's request for Spanish Bar Cake intrigued several folks, including myself, who had never heard of such a cake. June remembers the dark spice cake from her childhood in the '50s and '60s ... ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:00:31 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Spanish-Bar-Cake-linked-to-grocery-chain Blueberry granita offers the cool, summer refreshment of ice cream in a healthier, easier package. The regular stirring of the granita as it freezes is a great job for the kids.

Blueberry Granita

Servings: 4 to 6

3 1/2 cups blueberrie ... ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:00:30 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Let-kids-get-in-mix-with-blueberry-granitas By J.M. HIRSCH

AP Food Editor

The beauty of Mexican foods such as tacos, nachos and burritos is that just about anything goes.

Grab yourself a flour tortilla, jam some meat and vegetables in it (leftovers are a good option), top it with som ... ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:00:30 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Fish-tacos----A-speedy-dinner-with-crunch By Nora J. Raum

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Café Italia is a new Italian restaurant at 3901 Dick Pond Rd. in Myrtle Beach, where Bella Napoli used to be. It's actually a few blocks west of Wal-Mart on the same side in Surfside.

Todd and Sharon Ta ... ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:30:22 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Italian-cooking----Cafe-Italia--Captain-John-s-A-Taste-of-Italy Teresa Taylor

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Spam bashing has been around as long I can remember, but the maker, Hormel, is smart enough to be a good sport.

The company's marketers know that Spam is culinary kitsch and they're more than OK wit ... ]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:00:40 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Cooks-send-a-Spamalot-of-Spamilicious-dishes By Nora J. Raum

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Tommy Bahama's Café is more than a restaurant -- it is a casual lifestyle for men and women. Whether dining or shopping, you will feel like you are buying clothes and accessories for an extraordinary trip ... ]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:34 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Tommy-Bahama-Cafe-has-something-for-everyone By Jenny Harper

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Easy. Portable. Crowd-pleaser. Potluck recipes for a large gathering need to hit on all marks, but especially the pleasing part. Everyone should have a dish that's a real winner, one we stake our reputation ... ]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:33 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Sensational-salad-is-a-potluck-star Wrapped and Rolled

Grilled Chicken and Apples

Makes 6 one-half wrap servings

Grilled Chicken

20 ounces Tyson® Trimmed & Ready Sliced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

2 tablespoons light olive oil

1 pinch five-spice powd ... ]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:31:09 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Gold-medal-nutrition By Nathalie Dupree

From pollination to fruition, figs are a magical fruit, some of them conceived in an extraordinary way. My Brown Turkey figs, however, require no fancy shenanigans like the California ones I saw pollinated by hanging wasps in ... ]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:30:07 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Figs----This-versatile-fruit-serves-up-some-tasty-treats By Jim Romanoff

For The Associated Press

When summer weather is at its finest, it's natural to want to avoid the kitchen. But easy summer eating doesn't have to rely on takeout (which usually comes at a high financial and nutritional price) ... ]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:31:06 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/The-Healthy-Plate----Try-Curried-Shrimp-Couscous By J.M. Hirsch

AP Food Editor

If you don't happen to live near one of the new gourmet ramen noodle shops popping up in the U.S., you still can enjoy gussied up versions of this inexpensive dorm room staple.

Take your bargain package of rame ... ]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:31:05 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Tasty-dishes-take-ramen-up-a-notch By Nora J. Raum

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I had passed by La Villa Italian Cuisine many times meaning to go in. I had peeked in, it seemed to have a large menu and good prices and I meant to go back. When I returned, I was so pleased that I had and coul ... ]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:31:05 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/La-Villa-Italian-Cuisine----A-Murrells-Inlet-favorite (Family Features) -- America loves big, bold flavors. What's more, we love choices. Traditional ingredients like salt and pepper once made up what people considered a well-stocked cupboard.

These "basic" kitchen staples aren't so basic anymore as ... ]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:31:04 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/A-bold-take-on-a-favorite-flavor By Teresa Taylor

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This week's flavors are decidedly Southern, which is always fine with me, but especially at this time of year when eating in the Lowcountry is so much fun. Everything is garden fresh, and fresh does ... ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:31:07 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Fish-stew--hush-puppies----It-s-such-a-Southern-thang- By Jim Romanoff

Associated Press

A homemade, all-purpose marinade is an inexpensive way to add flavor to poultry, meat, fish and vegetables.

Olive oil and lemon juice-based versions are an excellent choice. Both ingredients are affordable a ... ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:30:34 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Spend-thrift----Grilled-lemon-and-sage-chicken (Associated Press) -- This simple dish is a Mediterranean take on pasta salad, blending rice-like orzo pasta with chickpeas and goat cheese.

It can be served warm or at room temperature. For an attractive presentation, look for multicolored orzo. ... ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:30:33 GMT http://www.gtowntimes.com/Food/Orzo----It-s-a-Mediterranean-take-on-pasta-salad