Anne Braly

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Chattanooga: Weak economy sparking new gold rush

Monday, Oct. 6, 2008

Lamar Lake of Ringgold, Ga., sat patiently in the showroom of Rick Davis’ Gold and Diamonds for his number to be called. His quest: To sell an old wedding band while the price of gold is high.

Don’t go there, Hershey’s

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008

I was awfully disappointed to hear that Hershey’s has started replacing cocoa butter with vegetable oil in some of their candies. Shame on you Hershey’s! Sure, you’ve changed the labeling to reflect the change, but most people aren’t going to notice that you’ve replaced the words “milk chocolate” with Hershey’s “candy.”

Apples to apples, crust to crust

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008

It's a bonus year for area apple growers following last year's disastrous crop. Wade Wheeler, who owns Wheeler's Orchard near Dunlap, Tenn., said he lost 99.9 percent of his crop in the late spring freeze of 2007.

Chattanooga: Gifts help Food Bank respond to crises

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008

RECENTLY, THE Chattanooga Area Food Bank was asked to help with the food crisis in Texas caused by Hurricane Ike, and many of you responded by donating food to the cause. But don’t forget, that food went to Texas. The Food Bank continues to need your support, particularly in these troubling economic times.

Taking Sides: Table 2

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008

Table 2 is one of those restaurants that, I will admit, I overlook when deciding on a lunch place.

Addition opens Hixson home to all outdoors

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008

Rick and Janet Smith don’t consider themselves outdoors people.

Side Orders: Cooking contest still open for entries

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008

IT’S STILL NOT TOO late to send your recipes in for our annual Holiday Cooking recipe contest.

Food Blog: Hosting during football season

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008

I love this time of year. Warm days, cool evenings.

Game plan: Classes teach cooks foods to fuel the ‘home’ team

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008

Cooks often have to change their game plans when football season arrives. On game day, fans want convenient, tasty provisions, whether they’re eating at a table or a tailgate.

Shopping downtown Chattanooga promotes planting trees, healthier living

Monday, Sept. 22, 2008

An initiative that encourages shopping and eating downtown is now helping plant trees.