Supermarket News
Title: Wanted: Cooking Tools
November 17, 2008
As the economy tanks, consumers are cooking more at home. The problem is that they don't have the cookware after years of eating out. How are grocery stores capitalizing on this and creating more cookware sales?


Toronto Star
Title: Lying your way through dinner and dessert
November 08, 2008
At the Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport, Ore., telling lies at dinner is a requisite.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Retail Rallies
November 01, 2008
Northwest Washington shoppers continue to spend money despite the country's economic woes.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Strong Women
October 15, 2008
Female gym owners are toning up Northwest Washington members.


Northwest Woman
Title: Fantastic Phantoms: A Northwest Ghost Hunt
October 15, 2008
A northwest ghost hunt journeys across four states


Northwest Woman
Title: Treasure Tripping
October 15, 2008
Treasure hunting in the Northwest takes many different forms, as one person's treasure is another's junk.


PDNedu
Title: What Does it Cost..To Study, Live and Work in Washington, D.C.?
October 15, 2008
How much is living in Washington, D.C., going to set you back, if you work or study as a photographer?


Whole Health
Title: C&K Market: Making Sustainability Work
October 15, 2008
C&K Market in Oregon is so devoted to being green that it's created an entire department devoted to it, with some lofty goals.


Entertainment News Northwest
Title: Expect the Unexpected...Paintings by Larry Heald
October 01, 2008
Larry Heald's surrealist art makes viewers think twice.


QSR
Title: Targeting Kids
October 01, 2008
Fast-food companies have never been shy about touting their products to children, but now several groups are trying to limit their marketing.


QSR
Title: Satire Service
October 01, 2008
New website Food Chain Month Daily is giving The Onion a run for its money.


Healthy Spirit
Title: Let's Hear it for Hospitalists
October 01, 2008
Dr. David Zipes of St. Vincent's Hospital talks about the role of hospitalists.


Supermarket News
Title: Downtown format a hit for Kress IGA
September 22, 2008
The first grocery store opens in downtown Seattle, with a strong focus on serving nearby business workers.


Publishing Executive
Title: A Fresh Spin on Going Digital
September 20, 2008
Spin magazine started publishing its entire magazine on MySpace earlier this year, for free. I talked to publisher Malcolm Campbell to find out why.


Book Business
Title: Branded a Success
September 15, 2008
Jen Singer's web site was a big help in marketing her book, "You're a Good Mom."


Drug Store News
Title: Hadfield Pharmacy sweetens compounded prescriptions
September 08, 2008
A Washington state pharmacy is doing more business than ever compounding medicines


Supermarket News
Title: Skillet Savvy
September 01, 2008
With less time on their hands than ever before, yet wanting restaurant-quality meals, consumers are turning to heat-and-serve frozen skillet meals.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Mount Vernon Moves On
September 01, 2008
A recently-approved revitalization plan means Mount Vernon, Wash. 2028, will be very different from the city you see today.


QSR
Title: Barbecue, the Cat Cora Way
August 25, 2008
Cat Cora's restaurant will be one of a tri-branded concept opening this fall in Costa Mesa, Calif.


Drug Store News
Title: Canada's Big Pharma fails to stand by promises
August 18, 2008
Despite pledging to invest 10% of their profits into R&D, Canadian pharmaceutical companies are failing to stand by their promise.


QSR
Title: Made to Order Mornings
August 15, 2008
Speed is the most important aspect for quick serve restaurants serving breakfast.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: More than meets the eye at Marine Supply and Hardware
August 01, 2008
The oldest business in Anacortes is a haven in strange items, as well as standard hardware and antiques


The New West
Title: West to World: Welcome Yen, Euro and Pound
July 11, 2008
European tourism is on the increase to the mountain west, but what's spurring it and how are people in the tourism industry coping?


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Off-Shore Strategies
July 01, 2008
Residents of the San Juan Islands juggle seasonal business and a lack of employees, but are lured to stay by the region's beauty.


QSR
Title: Chat, Chart, and Check
July 01, 2008
The quick-serve restaurant industry relies and flourishes on networking. QSR takes a look at some of the online options for keeping an eye on customers and industry insiders.


Drug Store News
Title: Automated kiosks act as virtual OTC advisers
June 23, 2008
Automated kiosks in drug stores help customers treat diseases and find the right drugs.


Drug Store News
Title: Protein bars gain new merchandising power
June 23, 2008
Low carb and low-fat diets have come and gone. Manufacturers of nutrition bars are now putting high-protein bars center stage.


Drug Store News
Title: Speed, accuracy boost home tests' popularity
June 23, 2008
Home test kits for paternity, DNA and drugs are becoming increasingly popular in drug stores.


QSR
Title: Ready for Take-Off
June 15, 2008
Airport food contractors see new opportunities pre-security.


The Independent
Title: Lyon's Answer to Punch and Judy
June 07, 2008

Puppet shows have a 200-year history in Lyon, France, where adults and children enjoy their antics. 



Supermarket News
Title: Remodels Help C&K Build Local Business
June 02, 2008
After a couple of converstions, C&K Markets in Oregon, is operating two supermarkets, half a mile apart, and is enjoying success with both of them.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Play Date
June 01, 2008
Local businesses have plenty of options for off-site corporate retreats, where they can work and socialize.


Natural Health Directory
Title: Bowenwork: The Miracle Healer
June 01, 2008
Bowenwork is an all-natural way to reset our body and fix it of numerous ailments.


Supermarket News
Title: Chew On This
May 12, 2008
Long lasting flavors and functional benefits have consumers chewing on more gum.


Nutraceuticals World
Title: The Life Lines of Women
May 01, 2008
More products are appearing on the market to help women live more healthfully—and longer


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: All aboard, Anacortes
May 01, 2008
Bussings, housing and happiness are booming on Fidalgo Island, Wash.


Supermarket News
Title: Silk Road Winds into Food Pavilion
April 21, 2008
A new tea and spice bar in Food Pavilion heats up.


Beverage World
Title: Special Teas
April 15, 2008
We're glugging back more ready-to-drink teas, but what's driving the market?


The Real Deal
Title: Media Companies On The Move
April 08, 2008
As rents go up in Manhattan, publishing companies move out of established HQ in search of cheaper digs.


Supermarket News
Title: Only the Best
April 07, 2008
As humans upgrade the food they eat, they're doing it for their pets too and premium pet treats are capturing a bigger share of Fido's stomach.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Haggen, at the Heart of the Community
April 01, 2008
Pacific Northwest retailer celebrates 75 years of business.


Entertainment News Northwest
Title: Local Artists Paints Anacortes Red—and Yellow, Blue and Orange
April 01, 2008
Anacortes, Wash., artist Al Currier displays his latest work.


Drug Store News
Title: Walgreens promotes colon cancer education
April 01, 2008
Walgreens is partnering with the Colon Cancer Alliance to educate customers


Drug Store News
Title: Time is right for phase two of Project Destiny
April 01, 2008
Associations are moving ahead with Project Destiny, which will make pharmacies viable healthcare resources for consumers.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: For Sale
April 01, 2008
You're ready to sell your business but how do you go about creating a succession plan? Let the experts tell you.


Inside Fashion
Title: Caught in the Middle
April 01, 2008
The UK's apparel market—particularly the middle market—is not faring well in the current economy.


Supermarket News
Title: United Supermarkets Expands Amigos to New Markets
March 31, 2008
Texas grocery chain expands its Hispanic format.


The Real Deal
Title: Nightclub Impresarios Redo the Inn
March 10, 2008
Sean MacPherson and Eric Goode have used their nightclub and restaurant know-how to start a hotel empire.


Supermarket News
Title: Safeway Hosts Heart Health Events
March 03, 2008
Screenings in Safeway stores across the country encourage consumers to look after their hearts.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Anacortes Jeweler Continues to Shine
March 01, 2008

Burton Jewelers is one of Anacortes' oldest businesses. Doug Burton explains what's kept them in business. 



Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Vision Becomes a Dream Come True
March 01, 2008
After dreaming of the business for years, Brett Ginther last years launched the successful Deception Pass Tours.


New Age Retailer
Title: Southern Sanctuary
March 01, 2008
With good customer service, a friendly attitude and a welcoming atmosphere, Eclectic by Nature in Greensboro, N.C., will always have a steady flow of customers.


New Age Retailer
Title: A Perfect Match
March 01, 2008
Wedding items offer a new line of business to New Age retailers.


PDNedu
Title: What does it cost..To Study, Live and Work in Santa Fe?
March 01, 2008
What's the cost of living for a photographer in Santa Fe?


Book Business
Title: It's 'Tea Time' for Random House
February 15, 2008
Random House partners with tea company Celestial Seasonings to create a book club.


Internationalist
Title: It's in the Stars—At Least it is in Asia
February 07, 2008
Northwestern U.S. companies market their wares in Asian with Asian stars.


Northwest Woman
Title: Spa-rry Eyed in the San Juan Islands
February 01, 2008
The San Juan Islands, off the coast of Washington state, are the perfect place to kick back and enjoy some spa treatments.


Supermarket News
Title: Prepared Food a Big Hit at New Caputos
January 28, 2008
A new Caputo's in Illinois is putting the emphasis on fresh and prepared foods.


The Real Deal
Title: Hudson Yards Bids Show Advantages, Difficulties, of Securing Anchor Tenants
January 08, 2008
Five developers battle it out to win the bid for New York's Hudson Yards.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Refining industry facing change
January 01, 2008
From cleaner product to the search for fuel alternatives, local refineries prepare to meet demands of a changing marketplace.


The Real Deal
Title: With Columbia expansion, prices expected to head north in northern Manhattan
December 20, 2007
The expansion of Columbia University could cause property prices to rise by 20 percent.


FoodService Director
Title: 'Brand' New Growth
December 15, 2007
Microsoft's headquarters in Seattle introduces proprietary and local brands to its employees.


Sunday Life
Title: Dog Days
December 09, 2007
Commitment phobic dog lovers can test out their devotion with Flexpetz.


Brandweek
Title: Silly Brand Names Get Serious Attention
December 03, 2007
They sound like children's words, but the fact is that silly names are being increasingly adopted by websites.


Supermarket News
Title: Whole Foods Gives Shoppers Taste of Holidays for Charity
December 03, 2007
Whole Foods in Vancouver holds holiday events to attract shoppers.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: The Fight of Pharmacies
December 01, 2007
How do independent pharmacies keep customers coming back?


FoodService Director
Title: Closed Campus Calls for Carts
November 15, 2007
Portable stations help manage the volume of students eating lunch at Antioch High School, California.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Print Charming
November 01, 2007
Mount Vernon printing business uses latest technology to keep up with market demand.


Supermarket News
Title: Cross Fire
October 22, 2007
Does cross-merchandising work in grocery stores?


FoodService Director
Title: Rodale Goes Live with Nutrition Site
October 15, 2007
Publishing firm puts nutrition info on the company web site in response to employee demand.


FoodService Director
Title: Farmers Ply Wares at Boston College
October 12, 2007
A Boston College farmers market encourages students to eat locally and helps educate them about the food they buy.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Starry Eyed Over Maps
October 01, 2007
Five hundred years from now, when our futuristic descendants want to know what life was like for us, they'll only need to pull our a map from Starr Maps.


Drug Store News
Title: Authorized generics stave off competition
September 24, 2007
What is the damage of authorized generics to the industry and the consumer?


Drug Store News
Title: Future for biogenerics approval pathway remains murky
September 24, 2007
When is an approval pathway for biologic drugs likely to be approved?


Drug Store News
Title: India, China, will create big demand for generics
September 24, 2007
China and India are becoming hotbeds of generic activity


Drug Store News
Title: Generics poised to ride wave of branded patent expirations
September 24, 2007
An overview of the United States' generic drug industry.


Supermarket News
Title: Study: Customers Reward Preferences Vary
September 24, 2007
What kind of rewards do customers want from their retailers?


Supermarket News
Title: Central Market Hosts Meet, Eat and Greet
September 17, 2007
A Washington store holds an event for differentiation.


Supermarket News
Title: Capers Survey Indicates Why Shoppers Are Going Local
September 10, 2007
Seventy percent of shoppers prefer to buy locally grown produce, finds a study by Capers, Vancouver.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: East Supplements West
September 07, 2007
The good and the bad of complementary medicine in Washington state.


Brandweek
Title: Heinz. Co. Latest to get
September 04, 2007
What are the likely ramifications of the appointment of Nelson Peltz to Heinz' board?


Supermarket News
Title: Premium Pet Food
September 03, 2007
How are retailers reassuring customers following the pet food scare earlier this year?


Whole Health
Title: Local Learning
September 03, 2007
The Living Naturally Fair at Capers grocery store in Vancouver helps fuel the local trend.


PDNedu
Title: What Does It Cost...To Live in Chicago
September 01, 2007
What does it cost to live, work and go to school as a photographer in Chicago.


Supermarket News
Title: Everyday Organics
August 27, 2007
Competitively priced private-label lines are bridging the gap between organic foods and mainstream consumers.


Supermarket News
Title: Plastic Presents
August 27, 2007
Gift cards are ubiquitous in grocery store these days. Why and where is this going?


Supermarket News
Title: Everyday Organics
August 27, 2007
Competitively priced private label lines are bridging the gap between organic foods and mainstream consumers


Drug Store News
Title: Industry divided on authorized generics issue
August 13, 2007
A look at why authorized generics are so controversial.


Drug Store News
Title: Progress of biologics slow in the United States
August 13, 2007
Biologic drugs stand to save lives and consumers' money...So what's the hold up?


Drug Store News
Title: Generics line up waiting for big name patents to expire
August 13, 2007
As soon as branded drug patents expire, we're likely to see these cheaper versions on the market.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: La Conner: Residents vs. Business
August 01, 2007
Businesses in La Conner love the opportunities in this small Washington state town.


Wild Catch
Title: Shell Game
July 31, 2007
A look at restaurants serving conch and what they're doing with it.


Wild Catch
Title: Halibut Trucked South from Alaska
July 31, 2007
Tasters sampled three types of halibut—fresh flown, fresh trucked and frozen flown, from Alaska and decide which is best.


Wild Catch
Title: Seafood 101
July 31, 2007
What exactly do cooking schools teach? Here Amanda looks at a cooking school in England.


Supermarket News
Title: Brick or Click
July 30, 2007
What does the growth of online shopping mean for traditional grocery stores?


Drug Store News
Title: Breathe Better campaign garners attention for COPD
July 23, 2007
Despite being the fourth biggest killer in the U.S., not enough attention is paid to COPD.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: A Match Made...On Whidbey Island
July 01, 2007
The residents of Whidbey Island, Wash., and the residents on the Naval Base live in close proximity. How are the relations between the two?


Brandweek
Title: More Get Wholesome Quick Schemes
June 18, 2007
Which were the big food brands making headlines in 2007?


Supermarket News
Title: Haggen Partners with Terravida Coffee
June 04, 2007
Washington state retailers Haggen and Top Food & Drug launch Terravida, a local coffee concept.


Northwest Business Monthly
Title: Chauffer to Skagit Valley's Elderly
June 01, 2007
Lyle Turner's job is driving the elderly of Skagit Valley, Wash., wherever they want to go. Here's why she enjoys her job so much.


New Age Retailer
Title: The Key To The Next Millennium
June 01, 2007
Love for their business, people each other and the New Age world, means one couple's business is flourishing.


Drug Store News
Title: Aurora builds healthy sales with education, screening fairs
April 23, 2007
Profile: Aurora Drug Store


Drug Store News
Title: Leader's Initiatives Battle Declining Margins
April 23, 2007
Profile: Leader Pharmacies


Drug Store News
Title: Lowering Royalties Jumpstarts Specialty Business
April 23, 2007
Profile: Medicine Shoppe


Drug Store News
Title: Publix Focuses on Offering Convenience
April 23, 2007
Profile: Publix


Drug Store News
Title: Online Tools Facilitate Pharmacist Education
April 23, 2007
Profile: Sav-Mor and Wegmans


Drug Store News
Title: Technology expands behind pharmacy counter
April 23, 2007
Profile: Wegmans


Drug Store News
Title: Florida-based chain making a comeback
April 23, 2007
Profile: Winn-Dixie


Drug Store News
Title: Migraine Relief Builds on Acute, Preventative Drugs
April 09, 2007
New drugs offer hope for migraine sufferers


Everybody
Title: Afternoon Tea is Just One of the Attractions!
April 01, 2007
Canadian hotels offer top-notch afternoon tea, but that's not all they offer


PDNedu
Title: What Does it Cost...To Set Up a Digital Studio
April 01, 2007
Start small but not cheap. Advice on setting up a digital photography studio


Wild Catch
Title: Smokin'
March 01, 2007
Acme, smoker of the country's fish since the 1930s


Wild Catch
Title: Road Food
March 01, 2007
Chef Profile: Kelly McDonald fills plates on the Napa Valley 


Pacific Fishing
Title: Which Tastes Better: Farmed or Wild?
January 01, 2007
Eight testers blind taste salmon to find out which is best: farmed or wild.


Wild Catch
Title: Major Foodservice Switches to Sustainable Fish
January 01, 2007
Chef Chris Ivens-Brown leads the Compass Group into a switch to sustainable fish


Wild Catch
Title: Fish Stix: Not Just For Kids Anymore
January 01, 2007
Once considered poor quality, breaded fish is now eaten everywhere.


Post Plus, The Sunday Post
Title: Canada's Railroad Hotels
October 02, 2006

Amanda's is the fourth story of four.

 

For those looking for luxury, there are few places that offer it as abundantly as Canada — with its railroad hotels.



Wild Catch
Title: A Chef's Shopping List: Dory Ford, Monterey Bay Acquarium
October 01, 2006
Chef Dory Ford of the Monterey Bay Aquarium talks about the fish he serves.


Wild Catch
Title: Winter—The Perfect Time to Sell Seafood
October 01, 2006
Cultural and religious reasons to buy wild seafood.


Everybody
Title: Underground Health
July 01, 2006
New Yorkers are renowned for being among the most stressed people in the world.But assistance is being offered almost everywhere they turn in the form of alternative health techniques.


Wild Catch
Title: Caviar
July 01, 2006
Americans bid a sad farewell to beluga caviar in 2005, but seem to be taking their grief pretty well. What are the alternatives?


Wild Catch
Title: Fish and Flowers—A Flirtation
June 01, 2006
Chefs can make any fish dish look more attractive with flowers, especially if they're edible.


The Courier-Mail
Title: French Pampering
April 01, 2006
Amanda Baltazar and her stomach enjoy one of the most expensive lunches in the U.S.


Everybody
Title: Suite Dreams
January 09, 2006
Money may not buy you love, but it will buy you pretty much anything else.


New Jersey Business Magazine
Title: Horse Riding Industry in Neck and Neck Struggle with Casino Gaming
August 17, 2005
New Jersey's horse racing industry has some strong competition from the state's casinos.


New Jersey Business Magazine
Title: NJTC's Ballen Comments on State's High-Tech Future
May 17, 2005
New Jersey is one of the top states attracting technology companies, but its foothold is fragile.


New York Press
Title: The Cost of Breaking Up
May 07, 2005
A breakup leads to a huge outlay of cash.


The Daily Telegraph
Title: In Search of the Perfect Tree
December 13, 2004
Amanda Chater meets the man responsible for sourcing New York's biggest Christmas tree


New Jersey Business Magazine
Title: Corporations Escape to Hotels for Training Needs
November 15, 2004
New Jersey businesses hold meetings off-site to improve productivity.


The Scotsman Magazine
Title: Suite Dreams
November 06, 2004
Hotels are taking the concept of luxury to ridiculous levels.


Nations Restaurant News
Title: Patti Dollarhide: Boosting Customer Satisfaction with 'Fresh and Lean' Approach
June 01, 2003
Patti Dollarhid is embedded in the foodservice industry, yet she's always looking outside for ways to improve it.


Nations Restaurant News
Title: Micheline Pierkarski: School foodservice director aces test of running grade A cafeterias
June 01, 2003
Forty-three school districts have Micheline Pierkarski for saving them money.


Nations Restaurant News
Title: Leah Schmidt: Director moves to head of class, making fitness, nutrition a priority
June 01, 2003
Leah Schmidt runs her school district by seeing difficulties as challenges, not obstacles.


Nations Restaurant News
Title: Kris Schroeder: Nutrition services director delivers revolutionary service to hopsital
June 01, 2003
Kris Schroeder has been responsible for the implementation of room service at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.


The Independent on Sunday
Title: High Heels for Big Boys
March 17, 2002

One thing you can learn at Miss Vera's Finishing School For Boys Who Want To Be Girls is how to walk in high heels, but that's just the beginning.




Independent on Sunday
Title: High Heels for Big Boys
March 17, 2002

Just one thing you can learn at Miss Vera's Finishing School For Boys Who Want To Be Girls is how to walk in high heels, but that's just the beginning.




Independent on Sunday
Title: The School of Womanly Arts
November 11, 2001
Learn how to be a goddess at Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts.


The Independent On Sunday
Title: The School of Womanly Arts
November 11, 2001
Mama Gena's classes in New York City teach women how to make pleasure a priority in their lives.


Melton Times
Title: Amanda's New York Diary
September 20, 2001
Amanda's diary for five days following the events of 9/11/2001


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