MARILYN HAGERTY: Snow balls set for tonight; Frozen Feat Saturday

You know winter is on the wane when you hear from snow birds, also known as winter visitors in Arizona, planning their annual breakfast in Mesa. Yep, they are expecting 200 at the Golden Corral in Mesa for the Grand Forks gathering March 7.

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Study: More U.S. adults told by physicians to exercise

A government survey found nearly 33 percent of adults who saw a doctor in the previous year said they were told to exercise. That was up from about 23 percent in 2000. More than one third of U.S. adults are obese, a statistic that's held steady for nearly a decade.

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CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Steak Creole

This is an easy, foolproof and budget-friendly dish — even for a novice cook.

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MARILYN HAGERTY: As UND's Roebuck makes last stand, hearts heavy for fans

"It seems like only yesterday," columnist Marilyn Hagerty writes, "I looked out on the basketball court at Hyslop Sports Center and saw Gene Roebuck show up as coach of the UND women’s basketball team. It actually was 25 years ago."

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CHEF JEFF: Baking Whoopie

Thinking of making something homemade for your sweeetie on Valentine's Day? Herald Food Editor Jeff Tiedeman may have just the thing for you.

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CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Sweet Potato Grits

This recipe from down South comes from “Basic to Brilliant, Y’all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company” by Virginia Willis.

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THE EATBEAT: About Pizza Ranch

JEFF TIEDEMAN: Amazing avocado

This creamy fruit not only tastes good but is good for you.

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• AVOCADO RECIPES: Red and Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette . . . Avocado, Turkey and Brie Panini . . . Guacamole

AVOCADO RECIPES: Red and Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette . . . Avocado, Turkey and Brie Panini . . . Guacamole

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SMORGASBORD: More than a vinaigrette . . . Mailing magnolias . . . Pie perfection, etc.

There are vinaigrettes, and there is the richly flavored Woodford Reserve Bourbon Sorghum Vinaigrette.

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THE EATBEAT: Many choices make eating at Pizza Ranch an adventure

For me, eating at Pizza Ranch was an adventure. I liked the fact that the slices of pizza are narrow enough, so you can try different kinds. There is a wide choice.

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CDC: Bread, rolls biggest source of salt in American diet

The surprising finding comes in a government report released today that includes a list of the top 10 sources of sodium. Salty snacks such as potato chips, pretzels and popcorn actually came in at the bottom of the list compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even CDC officials were amazed that just 10 foods are responsible for 44 percent of the sodium consumed.

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And the winner of the Twitter Bowl is....

Here's the Twitter world's take on Super Bowl XLVI: Doritos is the most popular brand that advertised on Sunday; pizza is the favorite food of tweeters; beer was the beverage of choice, and broadcaster Cris Collinsworth was the top on-air personality during the game.

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'Economy class syndrome'? No proof clots greater risk, study finds

Travelers' blood clots have been nicknamed "economy class syndrome" but the new advice suggests this is a misnomer. The real risk is not getting up and moving during long flights, whether flying coach or first-class - and sitting by a window might actually lend to an increase in risk.

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CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Lemon-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

This recipe shows that Southern food doesn’t have to be all fat and butter.

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