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So many things to tell you today.

Thanks go to YUM reader dougk, who sent me an email yesterday revealing that the folks over at the New Oxford Dictionary have deemed the word "locavore" the Word of the Year. Looks like we'll need to adapt the spelling that the editorial staff at BR chose to use which is "localvore", though in our defense both terms were used interchangeably until now. I like the new one better! Unfortunately, this fine word is in the company of a few runners up which aren't quite as lofty including "taze" or "tase" which means to stun someone with a Taser, and "cougar" which refers to older women that search out younger men! I don't know if that sullies the news for you or not.

In other news, Bel Cibo has opened its doors. Operated by the folks that brought you Mode, this family friendly restaurant will…

Girl Scout cookies went on sale yesterday. Those little, over-priced boxes of Peanut Butter Patties and Mint Delights beckon from the desks of our co-workers who are supporting little Sophie or Emily in her effort to gain a badge. For the next few weeks you’ll find them, shivering in the cold of an early Saturday morning outside our supermarkets, standing at attention in their kelly green pinafores behind battered folding tables, all the while plying you with their sinful little cookies. This year they're adding to the pressure by offering a new variety- the Lemonade. Shaped like a lemon slice, this sandwich cookie made of shortbread is topped with lemon icing. Yesterday was just the beginning; take heed. And while you're at it, could you grab me a box of shortbread?

In the weeks ahead there appears to be a lot of opportunities to contribute to charity a…