Bruce Barbour, the managing partner of BioDiesel Works in Bellingham, left, demonstrates the procedure for making biodiesel with a BioDieseler that blends methanol, lye and vegetable oil together with heat to create biodiesel that can be used in diesel engines. Bruce Barbour, the managing partner of BioDiesel Works in Bellingham, left, demonstrates the procedure for making biodiesel with a BioDieseler that blends methanol, lye and vegetable oil together with heat to create biodiesel that...

When 15 big spenders flew to Bangkok and paid $A32,000 a head for the thrill of having six three-star Michelin chefs prepare their dinner, it was judged perhaps the most expensive meal in the world. The 1867 banquet in Melbourne was to welcome Prince Alfred, who, on the first royal visit to Australia, was fed wallaby pie, emu-egg omelette, turtle, kangaroo-tail soup and Murray cod. Bilson is a fan of offal, which has played a part in other of her feasts, including a 1991 banquet for the...

The house was so constructed that a drainpipe ended at the bottom of a pillar of the courtyard where the owner placed a huge earthen container to collect rain water. The ceilings were high, there were many windows and sunlight shone into the courtyard, making it unnecessary for lights to be switched on in the daytime. For nightsoil was used to fertilise vegetable gardens and fruit orchards. But if the youknow- what remained uncollected for five days, then even the high-and-mighty would...

University Drive, TempePhone: (480) 968-4712Website: thechuckbox.comCuisine: American Rating: Price: $What the symbol means:Stars based on food, service, ambienceFive stars - excellent Four stars - very good Three stars - good Two stars - fair One star - poorPrice of a three-course meal, without beverage, tax or tip. University Drive, TempePhone: (480) 968-4712Website: thechuckbox.comCuisine: American Rating: Price: $What the symbol means:Stars based on food, service, ambienceFive stars -...

The $15 game and party ticket includes admission, access to the rooftop, food and drink specials, and participation in one of many themes. It is a deep-fried, golden-brown pocket of dough filled with mozzarella cheese and homemade tomato sauce. The photos will be posted on phillies.com, where they will be available to purchase. Bleacher seating is available; however, guests will not be assigned a specific seat. Any oversized vehicle that takes up more than one spot wil lbe charged $19....