| EU: Italy must stop tainted mozzarella
Italy has told the European Commission it had not exported any mozzarella cheese contaminated with cancer-causing dioxin but was ordered by Brussels to take more urgent action or risk a trade ban. Seeking to avert a major food scare, Italian officials played down health risks for the public after checks found higher than permitted levels of dioxin at nearly one in five producers of mozzarella made from buffalo milk. All 83 dairy farms in the Campania region supplying the affected mozzarella makers have been sealed off while tests are carried out to determine where the contaminated milk came from. "There is no dioxin scare in Campania," Agriculture Minister Paolo De Castro said, eating bite-sized pieces of cheese for the cameras and blaming the scare on a "media frenzy".
Creative Cocoa Spiced, soymilk hot chocolate puts a healthy twist on tradition
(Family Features) - Nothing says comfort on a chilly winter's day like a steaming mug of hot cocoa. For many of us, hot chocolate means a cup of hot water with a powdered packet of mix stirred in. But, in reality, making authentic hot chocolate doesn't require a big investment of time or effort-and its taste far exceeds that of the powdered variety.The hot chocolate recipe featured here incorporates the goodness of organic soymilk and silken tofu, which ups the health ante on this traditional cold-weather favorite. And, best of all, this healthful, yet decadent-tasting, treat comes together in just about 10 minutes. Simply simmer together soymilk and spices, let the mixture sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to infuse, and then strain and garnish with fresh whipped tofu cream, a drizzle of honey and a cinnamon stick."Spiced hot chocolate provides a sensuous experience.
The Lexington Collection Debuts Its First Worldwide Lodging Directory
One year after launching the brand, The Lexington Collection of fine hotels, plaza hotels, and resorts worldwide will introduce the brand's first worldwide lodging directory to the public this week. The full-color directory, reflecting the unique and upscale niche of the Lexington brand, features property photos, descriptions, and maps, and will be available in rooms and at front desks of Lexington properties around the globe. .
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