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...Martha de la Cal Guimaraes Just Dessert Guimaraes is often called the "cradle of the nation" because it was here, in 1128, that Portugal declared its independence from the Spaniards of Castile and Galicia. Today, however, it is better known for a dessert called Toucinho do Céu (bacon from heaven), a rich egg and almond cake that originated in the Santa Clara Convent, founded in the 16th century. When a Republican decree banned all religious orders in 1834, the convent disappeared, but its descendants have passed down a version of the dish. The Toucinho...
...military town or have a cousin serving overseas, the Iraq war can feel far away, so long as the TV is off. World War II was much more intimate, and not only because any son could be drafted to serve. Women went without their nylons and saved their bacon grease to make explosives and planted victory gardens. People on the coastlines drove 20 m.p.h. after dark, their headlights partially blacked out, or volunteered as air-raid wardens or donated their rubber raincoats and tires and bathing caps, even though they couldn't be recycled for military...
...comes together at the convention," says Democratic pollster Mark Penn, who helped Bill Clinton frame his middle-of-the-road image. "You either come out with a centrist message or you don't." Kerry advisers insist their man will take a centrist course right through November. --By Perry Bacon Jr. and Karen Tumulty
...matter where you stand on the carb issue, what should be clear by now is the staying power of a trend that is sending tremors through the economic food chain. Not even December's mad-cow scare has put a dent in beef consumption. Pork bellies, which give us bacon, are trading at record high prices. Egg prices have hit a 20-year high. The stock price of Cal-Maine Foods, a leading fresh-egg producer, has soared nearly sevenfold in 12 months. Some economists go so far as to credit the low-carb culture as a chief force...
Converts to low-carb diets don't need scientists to tell them they can lose weight eating bunless bacon cheeseburgers for a couple of weeks. The bigger issue is the long-term health effects of protein-heavy diets. Very little data is available, but many researchers are worried that such diets can lead to kidney and liver problems. Research also suggests that too much protein can leach calcium out of the body, increasing the risk of osteoporosis. Dieters still need to be concerned about the risks of shedding pounds while slurping eggs Benedict and lobster thermidor. The bottom line...