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Freshmen enrolled in Clarkson University's School of Business class in entrepreneurship have learned and applied the concept of "innovative adaptation" in the launch of their new business, Piece of Cake. Three months after their grand opening in Clarkson's Cheel Arena complex, Piece of Cake broke even from the sale of gourmet desserts, specialty coffees, teas and drinks, as well as other delectable sweets. The business is open during the evening hours and saw significant business during hockey games. The company has also developed an on-campus delivery service and delivers gift baskets on campus. Innovative product line; not necessarily, but the fact these students have partnered with local Potsdam businesses, including Scoopuccinos and the new St. Lawrence Chocolates, is a unique approach to the course requirement to launch a student-run business during their first year at Clarkson.
Today's Special: Chicken, Mushroom, and Goat-Cheese Burritos
Isn't it fabulous fun to think outside the box? Generally when making burritos I stick to the usual Tex-Mex inspired ingredients of beans, rice, and pepper jack cheese, but today I was in the mood to jazz things up a bit. Instead of using my usual chicken with tomato salsa and cilantro mixture, how about using mushrooms, green salsa, spinach, and goat cheese? Sound deliciously gourmet? Well it's made with store bought chicken making it easy and quick! I've never had goat cheese on a burrito before, but can imagine that it will be creamy and crumbly. The spinach will add a fresh crunch making this burrito a perfect on the go meal that you can scarf down before you meet the girls for cocktails. Get the recipe and Chicken, Mushroom, and Goat-Cheese Burritos From Martha Stewart 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat), minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 10 ounces white button mushrooms, trimmed, thinly sliced 1 rotisserie chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds), skin removed and meat shredded (about 4 cups) 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels 1 cup prepared green salsa, plus more for serving 6 burrito-size (10-inch) flour tortillas 1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, thick stems removed (3 cups) 1 log (5 ounces) soft goat cheese, crumbled In a large skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium.
SLI mix keeps Nimmo at top of funds heap
Harry Nimmo, who runs Standard Life's £346m UK Smaller Companies fund, has achieved the longest run at the head of The Herald's table of top-performing asset managers with Scottish investment houses. Nimmo made it six months in a row even though his UK-wide ranking dipped from second to a still-impressive fourth when investment performances for the three years to March 31 were compiled by financial publisher Citywire. This was the longest run since The Herald began publishing the monthly table in summer 2003. .
Barbecue fanatic starts group to promote NC's cooking tradition
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Jim Early thinks North Carolina hasn't done enough to show its love for barbecue. So the Winston-Salem man formed the N-C Barbecue Society. The group's goal is to promote all styles, cooking methods and regions. The rolls of the organization include names like Maya Angelou and Bob Timberlake. Early says in the past the state has bowed to other barbecue hot spots like Memphis and Kansas City. He's established a historic barbecue trail that promotes 25 restaurants. He plans additional barbecue festivals and wants to produce documentaries on the Tar Heel cuisine. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. .
Getaways that give
In November, Toronto residents Kate Woolmer and boyfriend Jeff Cole jumped on a plane to Bolivia for a vacation they had booked through G.A.P Adventures, a company that specializes in off-the-beaten-path trips for those with a serious case of itchy feet. On the itinerary: exploring a country largely untouched by tourists — and spending a few hours at the travel company's Hogar Sucre project, an orphanage for boys. The orphanage is partly funded by G.A.P's Planeterra Foundation, a charitable arm that collects donations from travellers for projects that better the lives of the people they may be visiting. When Woolmer and her dozen or so companions arrived in Sucre, a World Heritage Site, they wanted to give something to the kids right then. So they ducked over to a market, bought a TV for the kids and jumped into a cab with it.
She's sold on QVC, the Quirky Viewing Channel
What's all this hoo-ha about online gambling? Who needs it? You want to sit on your butt, stare at a screen, burn up your savings account and call it entertainment? I've got your fix right here, baby — it's called home-shopping TV. And it's just as maddeningly addictive as dopeyslots.com or even your neighborhood tribal casino — plus, less emphysema. My personal favorite is QVC (Quirky Velvet Clothing), the 20-year-old shop-from-home stalwart. I love their homey Pennsylvania sets, their color-coordinated graphics, their silly celebrity guests (Carson Kressley! Marie Osmond!) and, most of all, their goofily likable hosts. Topping my list: Mary Beth Roe, a 16-year veteran, who is so sweetly sincere, you believe it is her pleasure to talk to caller Henrietta from Harrisburg.
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