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“Our brands got stronger, our market share increased, our investments continue to pay off, and our margins improved sequentially from the fourth quarter”

Kraft Foods Inc., the nation’s largest food and beverage maker, said Wednesday its first-quarter earnings dropped 13 percent amid higher costs for the ingredients that go into its products.The profit decline … via WJLA-TV Arlington

Since cooking with tea isn’t entirely intuitive, here are details from local chefs and bakers on how to incorporate the flavors of your favorite teas into both sweet and savory dishes. via Inside Bay Area

By ALAN HALL, director of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County This week I want to inform you of the history and background for three more “curiosities,” a subject I began last week. via Weirton Daily Times

To wrap up and put a ‘hands-on’ twist to their unit on liquid and dry measurement, the second grade at Pittsville Elementary School brought in a guest speaker. via WisInfo

“You want to contrast the flavors, but you don’t want the flavor of the food or the tea to overpower. I think that pairing tea with food is very much like creating a recipe. You know it works when you keep coming back to it.”

Numi Tea Garden in Oakland offers tea and food in a peaceful environment to its patrons. via Pleasant Hill Record

“The church is very good to us”

The sweets, coffee and tea on the table at the New Life Pentecostal Church on Easton’s College Hill didn’t look like much. via Easton Express-Times

In a small bowl, mix chopped peanuts, granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside. 2. In another small bowl, stir peanut butter and powdered sugar until completely blended. via Seattle Times

“There’s no guarantee that we’re going to keep that $3. We could go up 25 cents, perhaps 50 cents.”

A year ago, John A. Vito paid $11.50 for a 50-pound bag of flour. Today, when he goes to bake a loaf of Sicilian bread or some of his famous chocolate chip cookies, he dips into a bag of flour that costs $28. … via Democrat & Chronicle

“This is like winning the gold medal”

Check it out Sweet and starchy, green peas are a great source of vitamin C, folic acid, dietary fiber and plant proteins. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

COOKIES/DESSERT Chocolate Chip-Raisin Cookies These are habit forming for chocolate chip cookie lovers who also love raisins. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel