Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - Page updated at 03:10 p.m.

Dining Guide with Nancy Leson

Leson takes us on a tour of Seattle's culinary scene

Researchers work on developing sign language for cellphones

A group of University of Washington researchers are working on MobileASL (American Sign Language) which would allow the hearing-impaired to use sign language on cellphones

Island of support in the teen scene | The Fund For The Needy

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Do-it-yourself clubs offer help with home projects

Study: 1 in 5 young adults has a personality disorder

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A&E Dispatch | Britney Spears to play Tacoma Dome April 9

Britney Spears' "Circus" is thoroughly entertaining

Pat Mora's "Fences" | American Life in Poetry

Meteorologist Cliff Mass examines Pacific Northwest weather in his new book

6 ideas for saving money on gifts and decorations

Best kids' snow boots on a budget

Mexican cookbook author Diana Kennedy is the diva of doing it right | Taste

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Researchers work on developing sign language for cellphones

Island of support in the teen scene | The Fund For The Needy

NEW - 12:33 PM

Do-it-yourself clubs offer help with home projects

Study: 1 in 5 young adults has a personality disorder

NEW - 03:09 PM

A&E Dispatch | Britney Spears to play Tacoma Dome April 9

Pat Mora's "Fences" | American Life in Poetry

Meteorologist Cliff Mass examines Pacific Northwest weather in his new book

6 ideas for saving money on gifts and decorations

Best kids' snow boots on a budget

Mexican cookbook author Diana Kennedy is the diva of doing it right | Taste

Food & Wine: Times Cooking School

Making the most of your produce

Seattle Times Cooking School

Farmers markets

Iowa cafe's "Obama cookies" flying off the racks

Toscano restaurant serves up old-world charm in downtown Bellevue | Restaurant review

Great Thai without the splurge at Sai Mai in Bothell | Dining Deals

Variety is the spice of Christmas cookies

Shortbread and sparkling wine? Grown-up cookie pairings beyond milk

Tradition bubbles up even in tough times | Wine Adviser

Costco has pumpkin pies down to a science

Olympia bladesmith, a cut above | Nancy Leson

Expanding your knowledge — and enjoyment — of Washington wines | Wine Q & A

Guest chef dinners at Shorewood High, a new local wine club and more

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Home & Garden

A magical library and toy land in Seattle are crafted through inspired collaboration | Northwest Living

The Seabrook community shows the way to a new urbanist future | Plant Life

Easy ways to make the holidays green and jolly | EcoConsumer

Martha's tips on holiday parties and icing cookies | Ask Martha

How to stop rainwater from running behind house siding

Make your home less inviting to mice

Recalls: Stockpots, pants for kids and an acidic cleaner

Katsura tree has lost its bark | Plant Talk

Garden calendar | A listing of garden events, classes and sales.

6 tips for saving money during the holidays

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Health

China says 300,000 babies sickened by tainted milk

Laxative helps clear up skin problems

FDA sets level for melamine in infant formula

Swiss likely to OK prescription heroin

Study yields new insight into aging process

Drops in new cases, death rates indicate U.S. turning corner against cancer

5 easy ways to minimize weight gain on Thanksgiving

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Nancy Leson

Seattle Times food writer Nancy Leson serves up the best info and tips on Northwest food, cooking, dining and restaurants. Check her latest thoughts in her All You Can Eat blog. Her column appears each Wednesday. Her restaurant roundups appear monthly, on Fridays, in the Restaurants and Entertainment sections.

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