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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Plans set for 30th annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki Vigil ... How'd you get into theater? 'The stage doors were open' ... Mix saw thousands of dollars go down the drain when water didn't ... Plans set for 30th annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki Vigil ... How'd you get into theater? 'The stage doors were open' ... Mix saw thousands of dollars go down the drain when water didn't ... Food for Thought: Plan the perfect alfresco gathering Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Mar. 31, 2015 at 7:07 AM Posted Mar. 31, 2015 at 7:07 AM » Social News TIP OF THE WEEK The days of chilly air and dull skies have been replaced with the sights and sounds of warmer weather. This change in the season is cause for celebration, so pull out all the stops for an outdoor gathering guests will long remember. From festive decor to the bright colors of seasonally inspired cuisine, use these tips for setting up your alfresco spread: Make a memorable entrance: Invite guests into your gathering with warm and cheerful decor, starting with your door. Hang a moss-adorned wreath with a few vibrant sprigs of pink roses or yellow tulips, which you can keep up long after the event. Deck the table: Make sure your centerpiece provides a bright and welcoming ambiance. A low key gathering calls for the elegance of daisies and grasses shooting from mini terracotta pots or aluminum canisters. Start with small bites. Serve a few appetizers for your crowd to enjoy as they wait for other guests to arrive. You can’t go wrong with deviled eggs garnished with fresh herbs or cheese and crackers. Aim for three cheeses: one hard, one soft and one blue. Serve pairings that please. Spring foods pair perfectly with a fruit-forward wine like pinot grigio. Choose one of high-quality from the northern region of Italy such as Barone Fini Valdadige Pinot Grigio ($12). This crisp and clean wine goes well with seafood, chicken or white-sauce pasta entrees. Embrace spring flavors. Bring the garden to your table with fresh fruits and vegetables. Plump, red strawberries look and taste wonderful atop a bed of fresh spinach with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Also try this Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives recipe that’s easy to make and sure to please. — Family Features EASY RECIPE: Chicken Breasts with Tomatoes and Olives Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup multicolored cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons oil and vinegar dressing, divided 20 olives, halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Combine tomatoes, dressing and olives in skillet over medium heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cut each chicken breast half into 3/4-inch slices. Top each chicken breast half with 1/4 cup tomato mixture. — Family Features NUMBER TO KNOW 4.5-by-4.5 feet: The largest commercially available pizza is a mammoth 4.5-by-4.5-foot creation crafted by Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizza in Los Angeles. The Giant Sicilian pizza features 200 pieces, and it can serve as many as 70 pieces. — More Content Now FOOD QUIZ Kolaches are a specialty pastry from which country? A. Denmark B. Norway C. The Czech Republic D. Poland Answer at bottom of rail. WORD TO THE WISE tasso: Tasso is highly spiced cured and smoked pork shoulder that is sometimes mistakenly referred to as “ham.” This Cajun specialty is generally not eaten on its own, but used to add a deep kick to dishes like gumbo and red beans. — Cookthink THE DISH ON… ‘Clodagh’s Irish Kitchen’ by Clodagh McKenna With Ireland’s rich culinary history, it’s understandable that internationally recognized dishes such as Colcannon and Soda Bread should be representative of the country’s identity, but there is far more to discover about Irish cooking. Let Clodagh guide you through this tempting collection of 150 recipes. With everything from soups and stews to preserves and sophisticated dinner party dishes, “Clodagh’s Irish Kitchen” is a mouthwatering adventure around this sumptuous cuisine. — Kyle Books FOOD QUIZ ANSWER C. Kolaches hail from the Czech Republic, and are popular in states like Texas and Minnesota. The pastries are filled with various types of fruit. 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