Taste of Belgium: Real old world crepes and waffles

Here in the exhibition kitchen at the Taste of Belgium, Jean-François Flechet's restaurant located in Over the Rhine, the historic German neighborhood of downtown Cincinnati, kitchen staff pour thin batter over crepe makers.

Things I learned from the Cake Boss

Here’s what I learned about Buddy Valastro, aka the Cake Boss: The first is that he’s warm and witty, the second he can whip up a multi-course dinner in an amazingly short period of time and the third is he doesn’t measure.

Richard Dawson as a Panelist on the Game Show "Match Game"

Richard Dawson, bottom row center, matches wits with fellow "Match Game" panelists Dolly Martin, Betty White, Allen Ludden, Brett Somers and Charles Nelson Reilly and host Gene Rayburn.

OFFBEAT: Game show great Richard Dawson dead at age 79

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Spring Out to Sunset in Valpo

The Good Life: Living the Life in Grand Rapids

Life in Grand Rapids is on the upswing. Despite the economic woes felt all over Michigan, there is an energy constantly buzzing in Gerald Ford's hometown.

The Good Life: Living the Life in Grand Rapids

Life in Grand Rapids is on the upswing. Despite the economic woes felt all over Michigan, there is an energy constantly buzzing in Gerald Ford's hometown. The city's Van Andel Arena has been named the Top Venue in 2011 by publications such as Billboard and Pollstar, and the arena's lineup th…

OFFBEAT: Happy 70th anniversary to commercial TV with nod to Carol Burnett

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OFFBEAT: Hammond Beatles fan excited about Paul McCartney Wrigley Field concert

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Betty White and Easter Pets

Betty White, shown in this 1963 photo in the living room of the Brentwood, Calif. home where she still lives today, has always made time for animals. She has a new book available May 4, 2011 called "If You Ask Me" (Putnam $29.95).

OFFBEAT: Betty White here next month to sign copies of her new 'Ask Me' book

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Betty White to host new NBC reality show

Super Bowl ad frenzy stretches far beyond the game

NEW YORK | The Super Bowl commercial blitz is extending beyond the usual talking babies and office chimps to engage viewers online and get more for advertisers' $3 million-plus investment.

OFFBEAT: Landmark Williamsburg Inn hosts wealth of notables

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The White Idea

Actress Betty White, 88, is shown on Oct. 18, 2010 during her visit to Colonial Williamsburg, Va. attending an animal charity event. (Photo courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation / NOT for sale via The Times or NWI.com)

OFFBEAT: Actor Harold Gould, famous as a TV father, equally famed for his stage roles

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Jonas Brothers ready to hit the road again

Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas are still young, but they're old hands at playing venues.

Leading Ladies

LEADING LADIES - - Jane Leeves (left), Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli and Wendie Malick are the stars of TVLand's new hit summer series "Hot in Cleveland" airing Wednesday nights on the network.

OFFBEAT: TVLand's 'Hot in Cleveland' with Betty White is great fun for all

Even though cable network TVLand's new and original comedy sitcom "Hot in Cleveland" starring 88-year-old Betty White has been on for three weeks, over the holiday weekend, I just finally caught up with checking it.