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From hunter to hunted
FORGET ABOUT quail. If you’re Dick Cheney, your eye should be on Scooter.While quail-hunting last weekend, the vice president accidentally shot a friend and fellow hunter, 78-year-old Harry M. Whittington.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company Outpaces Growth of National Craft Brewing Segment
Saint Arnold Brewing Company continued to experience strong demand in 2005, with production growth outpacing the impressive expansion of America?s craft brewers. Saint Arnold Brewing produced a record 10,946 31-gallon barrels last year, an increase of 20 percent over 2004. Overall, America?s craft brewers reporting a production increase of 9.0 percent in 2005 compared to 2004. [PRWEB Feb 17, 2006]

• 8 cups water
• 2 cups dry pinto beans
• Salt to taste ( after beans fully cooked )

Sort beans and rinse. Put 8 cups of water in a 6 qt. pot.

Add 2 cups of beans, bring to boil, stir and turn the heat off.

Let stand for 1 hour. Turn the heat back on, stir the beans, bring back to
boil.

Simmer gently until beans are soft. Add salt, good measure to start is 1 teaspoon.

Cool the beans to room temperature

Set up food processor with metal blade, process beans in 2 or 3 batches, depending
on the size of your food processor. Add liquid to obtain consistency of mash
potatoes. If beans are too dry add some cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at the time.
Store beans as is, or re-fry with some canola oil in 10 inch skillet to consistency
of your choice depending how you will use them .

Freeze in 1 or 2 cup containers, for 1 to 2 months.

This recipes yields good quality beans with little hands on time.

Olive Oil and Wine Greek Cookies A Healthy Treat for your Valentine
Announcing the distribution of Taste of Crete Olive Oil and Wine cookies. [PRWEB Feb 10, 2006]

Healthy Heart and Fertility for Valentine’s Day? ‘Eat More Vegan Food’ Says London Nutritionist
Leading London Nutritionist says vegan food is now healthier than ever following a nutrition shake up and healthy eating innovations in time for valentines day 2006. [PRWEB Feb 8, 2006]

First Annual CAMRA BC Vancouver Beer Awards Announced
The Vancouver chapter of CAMRA BC is pleased to announce the results of our first annual Vancouver Beer Awards. Designed to recognize excellence in brewing and beer service in B.C., this year?s recipients exemplify the ?Best of the Best? in British Columbia?s thriving beer culture. [PRWEB Feb 7, 2006]

Chalmers Chocolate Spoons Up Sweet Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Chattanooga-based Chocolatier offers simple, elegant tips for creating a romantic experience for your special someone. [PRWEB Feb 9, 2006]

New Orleans King Cakes Come to 1-800-Bakery.com
1-800-Bakery.com is helping a bakery flooded by Hurricane Katrina rebuild its business by offering Randazzo’s New Orleans King Cakes to its online customers. [PRWEB Feb 8, 2006]

Complaints mounting over college savings accounts
John Trainor thought he was being savvy when he opened a pair of college savings accounts for his two young sons in 1999.

Olympic Torch Heats Rome Vacation Package Sales
Italy vacation packages, including Rome vacation packages are picking up steam as the Olympics bring Italy center stage in the eyes of the World. Dreams of a trip to Italy extend far beyond Olympians with visions of gold. [PRWEB Feb 10, 2006]

New Website Developed to Connect Farm Markets, Growers and Consumers for a Healthier Population
Want to find fresh produce in your area? Find out what?s growing! New website offers fresh farm markets and growers a platform for connecting with each other and with fresh produce consumers. [PRWEB Feb 8, 2006]

Valentine’s Dinner
Serve with toasted baguette slices, steamed haricots verts, Chardonnay andEspres