September 3, 2010

Let's Eat!

  1. May 7, 2010

    2nd Saturdays in downtown LaPorte is back for a 2nd year, with more businesses participating

    2nd Saturday Brochure 2010

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       Downtown LaPorte businesses will once again open their doors to showcase musical talent, fine art, unique shopping, and great food and drink this spring and summer season. Called 2nd Saturday, it’s an evening of entertainment, an opportunity to mix and mingle and enjoy an evening stroll in historic downtown LaPorte.

       The first of four 2nd Saturday events is May 8, Mother’s Day weekend, from 5 to 8 p.m. New additions to the lineup of participating LaPorte establishments include Engstrom Jewelers, The Vintage Rose, Crows in the Cupboard, and Ruby Slippers.

       The Thaddeus C. Gallery will present “The Art of Jewelry,” introducing new works by seven jewelry artists. Temple News Agency will host live music, and Urban Thunder will host a Spring Cleaning Rack Sale. Try your hand at indoor archery at LaPorte Sporting Goods, and sample the 2nd Saturday specials at the Indiana Deli.

       Additional participating businesses include Goose Feathers, The Pink Elephant, Urban Fitness, The Cookery, Trattoria Enzo, Antique Junction Mall, Mucho Mas Mexican Grill, Rocky Mountain Café, As Time Goes By, Downtown Dawgs, Hillbish Etc., and Dick’s Bar.

       Upcoming 2nd Saturdays include June 12 (Cruise Night), July 10 and Aug. 14.

       Platinum sponsors for this event include LaPorte Urban Enterprise Association, Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte Savings Bank and Handel Design.

       For more information on becoming a participating venue or sponsoring 2nd Saturday, please contact Laura Cutler at (219) 326-8626.

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    A downtown LaPorte scene from a 2009 2nd Saturday. Photo by Laura Johnson

    Posted in: Arts & Music, Let's Eat!, Marketplace, What's Going On?

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  2. April 21, 2010

    Sweet treats bring benefits for chocoholics

    By Sam Holifield, LPHS Hi Times writer

    chocolate   Chocolate is a favorite food for most people. The sweet taste is more addicting than most. But the sweetest secret of all is out: Chocolate can be healthy.

       “I would consider myself a moderate chocolate eater. If there is chocolate in the house, I will definitely gorge myself on it,” said LaPorte High School junior Rachel Osborn.

       Chocolate is made from plants — a key reason for its health benefits.

       “I would think either milk or white is healthiest,” said sophomore Sam Keehn.

       But actually, dark chocolate is the healthiest chocolate, according to Ask.com. It contains eight times more antioxidants, which help combat heart disease, than a strawberry. The darker treat also helps keep blood pressure and cholesterol low.

       The addicting sweet also contains serotonin, an antidepressant, and other stimulants. But some people experience negative side effects.

       “It gives me migraines,” said Keehn.

       Any fats in chocolate generally won’t affect cholesterol or weight because the fats are the same as those found in olive oil — they have neutral effects. There is only one main fat that has a negative effect, but it is found in small quantities.

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    Writer Sam Holifield

       Chocolate has unfairly earned a negative reputation because of myths about acne breakout. But luckily for chocoholics everywhere, scientist have recently proved that chocolate and acne have no direct relationship.

       Scientists have also discovered that milk chocolate is one of the few snacks that is least likely to cause tooth decay.

       But eaters beware: Even though chocolate has health benefits, scientists have yet to find a way to make a chocolate bar low in calories.

       Still, “It makes me feel less guilty knowing these health benefits,” said Osborn.

       Chocolate experts agree that dark chocolate is the healthiest choice, but milk chocolate is a better choice than white chocolate.

       White chocolate contains no chocolate liquor and is composed mostly of sugar, vanilla and cocoa butter, bringing little to no health benefits.

    WNLP IS PROUD to occasionally feature the work of LaPorte High School journalism teacher Angela Saoud’s students.

    Posted in: Education, Let's Eat!, Local Stories

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  3. March 22, 2010

    Baked goods by Sharon Sawaya now available at Temple

       Temple News Agency of LaPorte is proud to offer fresh-baked creations by local baker Sharon Sawaya each Monday. Well known for her wedding and birthday cakes, Sharon puts the same care and quality into everything she makes.

       So far she has done cinnamon rolls and chocolate chip cookies for Temple, both items still warm from the oven when delivered early Monday mornings. Future offerings may include cake, scones, cupcakes and more.

       Temple News is located at 816 Jefferson Ave. in downtown LaPorte and opens at 6:30 a.m. seven days a week.

       For more information, contact Michael Sitar at (219) 362-2676 or tmplnewz@csinet.net.

    Posted in: Let's Eat!, Marketplace

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