Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era: FOOD BITS

Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era

FOOD BITS

n A Bpost (Belgian post) worker uses a magnifier to check the quality of newly printed chocolate stamps at the Bpost stamp press in Mechelen, Belgium, on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Bpost began production of chocolate postage stamps. When you lick the gum on the back of the stamp, you can taste chocolate flavor and the stamps also have a chocolate smell, which is blended in with the varnish in the form of essential cacao oils. It's not the first time distinctive-smelling postage stamps have been issued, but for the first time smell has been combined with flavor. The five postage stamps depict chocolate in various forms: sprinkles, pralines, chocolate spread, pieces of raw chocolate and bars.

-- Associated Press

n The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday, 6-10 a.m. Cost is by donation. Call 336-6767 or visit SchoeneckFire.com for more information.

n Lancaster General Health's Wellness Center will offer healthy shopping grocery store tours with a registered dietitian. These tours will benefit people who want to reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes or achieve a healthy weight with a special focus on foods that lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Cost is $10 (reimbursed in the form of a $10 store gift card after the tour).

-- Tonight, 6:30-8, Giant, Lancaster Shopping Center)

-- Tuesday, Feb. 19 (6:30-8 p.m., Weis, Stony Battery Road)

Registration is required. For more information or to enroll, call 1-888-544-4636 or visit LGHealth.org/Classes.

n Auntie Anne's, known for its hand-rolled pretzel treats, is encouraging its fans' inner bakers to shine this winter through its second annual Baking Kit Recipe Challenge. Now through March 31, individuals have the opportunity to develop original recipes for appetizers, entrees and desserts using the Auntie Anne's At-Home Baking Kit for a chance to win up to $1,000 and have their winning recipe featured on Auntie AnnesRecipes.com. Visit the website for more information.