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Watermelon, cucumber, and mint sorbetNational Watermelon Day is Aug. 3. Celebrate by mixing the coolest melon around into a sorbet.
Chicken Milanese on a bed of arugula and tomatoesThe time for ripe tomatoes is running out, so make use of them in all possible ways. Pair them with this Italian dish of crusted chicken sprinkled with Parmesan cheese on a bed of fresh arugula.聽
Cookbook review: The New Middle Eastern Vegetarian by Sally ButcherIf you are tired of your go-to vegetarian meals, try a visit to "Veggiestan."
Danell Leyva and John Orozco: Fathers deserve medal in parentingDanell Leyva and John Orozco have both received unwavering support from their fathers, who both set a standard for modern parents trying to connect with their kids through sport. Where's the gold medal for parenting?
'The Hobbit' third movie is confirmed by Peter Jackson'The Hobbit' will get a third installment, according to the 'Lord of the Rings' director.- Role reversals on stageWomen taking on male Shakespeare roles is nothing new.
No McDonald鈥檚 Happy Meal toy? Chile bans toys in children鈥檚 mealsChile passes a law to prevent toys from being included in children's meals, targeting McDonald's Happy Meal and other fast-food restaurants like Burger King and Kentucky Fried Chicken.- The chemistry of good cooksMeals for my summer job meant more than pancakes. I needed help.
Back-to-school shopping shocker: $700 for first-grade supplies?Back-to-school shopping trends report suggest the average 鈥� that's average 鈥� cost of kindergarten through 12-grade classroom supplies is close to $700. Time for a funky vintage school supply fad?
Bloomberg breastfeeding plan: This mom wants choice, not nannyBreastfeeding, whether a mother chooses to do it or not, is the focus of the "Latch On NYC" campaign, a new way Mayor Michael Bloomberg flexes the long arm of the nanny state. Why won't he butt out of a mother's personal choice?
Spicy grilled pork chops with fruit salsaHeat up the flavors, not your kitchen, with outdoor grilled chops and mango cilantro salsa.
Bloomberg to moms: Breastfeed your infants, pleaseNew York Mayor Michael Bloomberg supports a new initiative to educate new mothers about why to breastfeed their infants instead of using formula. The "Latch On" program is part of a nationwide breastfeeding awareness campaign.
2012 Olympics: Chess should be included 鈥� for players and parentsChess isn't included in the list of events for the 2012 Olympics, though as an officially-recognized sport, it should be. Like other sports, chess attracts driven players and supportive parents to world competitions.
'Dexter' stars preview the new season'Dexter' actors Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, and others discuss their upcoming season.
'Ruby Sparks' brings life to a predictable story'Ruby Sparks' demands suspension of disbelief, but the film is worth it.
Foster care: Overall population drops, states have mixed resultsFoster care populations dropped for the sixth straight year, reports the Department of Health and Human Services, due to state policies shifting toward shortening foster care stays, expediting adoptions, and increasing prevention support.
Cajun stewed corn and tomatoesMaque choux is a Cajun dish that combines sweet summer corn and tomatoes with the salty smokiness of bacon.
National Cheesecake DayJuly 30 marks National Cheesecake Day. If you been participating in Couch Olympics, slice a piece of cheesecake to bring festivity to your TV-watching.
My son and guns: Living in a gun culture, he must understand themA reporter interviewing a dad handling a gun in front of a 3-year-old has mixed emotions 鈥� even before the Aurora shooting. But he concludes that in America's gun culture, the best gun control for a family is to teach kids to appreciate their power and how to handle them safely.
Olympic women's gymnastics: Gabby Douglas and parenting goldGabby Douglas and the US Olympic women's gymnastics successes make a mom ponder going for parenting gold 鈥� and the extreme sport it is to raise an Olympian.
