There's another fall tradition in Brandon that can't be topped, and this tradition can indeed make a great topping for a Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole, German chocolate cake or double-chocolate brownies. ...more

October 15, 2008

SEBRING — Fried green bean sticks are described by Keith Schroeder as "awesome and addictive." Although not available yet at Hungry Howie's Pizza and Sub Buffet in Sebring, they will be soon. Schroeder, who owns the eatery with his wife, Donna, and father, Mike, is expanding the menu. They are also putting a bar in the restaurant located in the Sebring Plaza shopping center. A January opening is planned for the bar, called Skeeters Sports Bar. ...more

November 25, 2007

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink ribbon products that support the fight against breast cancer are popping up everywhere — even in the grocery store. Lean Cuisine's line of specially marked frozen entrees and designer lunch bags is expected to generate the company's minimum guaranteed total $200,000 donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure this year. At Kroger stores, Campbell is selling nearly 7 million "limited edition" pink and white cans of its most popular tomato and chicken noodle soups. With the help of Campbell and other vendor partners, Kroger has committed to raising $3 million to support breast cancer awareness and research this year. Many Kroger brand foods are also specially tagged with bright pink price tags. ...more

October 18, 2007