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by Monika Bartyzel, Posted May 15th 2009 @ 12:00PM

Can you have a wedding reception without a cake? A look at the evolving world of matrimonial sweets.
The Mark Twain House hosts a wine tasting in full, classic Clemens style.
When your main course is simple, try teaming it with an interesting side like broccoli-cheese casserole.
Chicken pot pie with drop biscuits is a good way to stretch a few ingredients to feed a family.
Creative ideas for showers of the wedding and baby variety.
Put down the pie and whip up some Pilgrim's Pumpkin Pudding instead.
Yet more critical praise for Francis Ford Coppola, whose Sofia Sparkling Blanc earns Wine of the Week kudos.
Microbrew reviews for Farmington River Brown Ale, Trout River Rainbow Red, Harpoon Leviathan, Ballast Point Sea Monster Imperial Stout, Trout River Chocolate Oatmeal Stout and Iniquity Black Ale.