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Global study shows widespread sewage use on farms

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- People in developing countries are facing growing health risks caused by the widespread use of raw sewage to irrigate crops, according to a study unveiled today at a global water conference in Sweden. ... (Yesterday)

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A root beer float made by pastry chef Barbara Ferguson at Mio Kitchen and Wine Bar in Aspinwall. Chef Ferguson brews the root beer and makes the ice cream.

Vast variety of root beers raises question: 'How now, brown cow?'

When Snoopy, in his persona as World War I flying ace, quaffs a root beer, what is his sippage of choice? And how about Dennis the Menace? Does he have a favorite? Maybe you grew up on A&W. ... (08/14/2008)

	Root beer float
	Barbara Ferguson

Sauce: Taming the wild loss-leader cantaloupe

Cantaloupes Nos. 12 and 13 are on my kitchen counter, awaiting the knife. Nos. 12 and 13 refers to the count, not their size. ... (08/14/2008)

Stick it: Homemade ice pops a palette for refreshing fun, nutrition

Few things beat a fresh fruit cobbler for dessert in summer. ... (08/14/2008)

	PG Video: Chillin' with Gretchen
	Homemade strawberry popsicle
	Homemade blueberry popsicle

Miriam's Garden: The best beans are the ones you grow

It's a little quiet in the garden these days, just as it's a little quiet in the house. Our house guests, Chicago friends, have left. Our dinners are simpler and the dogs have less to bark about. ... (08/14/2008)

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