If you process too much meat at one time, the meat will mince unevenly. Place enough meat in the bowl of a food processor to cover the base (about one-third of the quantity for a large processor) Breadcrumbs give a slightly lighter and more tender result, but rusks are good if you are looking for a yeast-free option. If you decide to make your own mince, it is important to use a cut of meat that has some fat - chuck steak is ideal. If you decide to buy ready-made mince, look for a regular...

As subdivisions and retail centers continue to fill the gaps of undeveloped land in the tri-county area, a few city folks are doing their best to hang on to a pastoral lifestyle. On her property north of Tallassee, professional animal lover Rea Cord keeps horses, donkeys, goats and sheep. Breeding horses, raising sheep for wool or raising any livestock for food are strictly forbidden. They never cause any problems, though the donkeys with their loud braying might disturb her neighbors --...

Tradition and politics Tradition governs everything at the Salon, from the way wine looks and tastes and smells to the shapes of the cheeses, how a young man braids a red ribbon into the tail of his horse before it goes on display, even who is the first official visitor through the doors. Across the hall in the sheep area, 6-year-olds from the city stare wide-eyed at a hairy-chested man as he grabs a sheep and shears it. Fair showcases the rural roots of France Paris exhibit is an annual...

The original test section on the west side of McCallie Tunnel is now being extended 100 feet south on city property as well as adjacent private property to the north, which will not be at taxpayers' expense "The partnership will be a real plus for us, because kudzu spreads like wildfire," said Jerry Jeansonne, self-described "official goat dude" for the Chattanooga Public Works Department. Pendergrass hastened to add that llamas are better known for protecting goats from any predators,...

Story Highlights While doing advertising shoot in London, Kenyan worries about herd Maasai tribesman selected for ad for AIDS awareness campaign Kenyan used $5,000 payday to increase herd, build house Adjust font size: OLOOMUNYI, Kenya (AP) -- She's in a glamorous swirl of red dress and blond tresses. Story Highlights While doing advertising shoot in London, Kenyan worries about herd Maasai tribesman selected for ad for AIDS awareness campaign Kenyan used $5,000 payday to increase herd,...