E D I T O R I A L

Now THAT'S Pioneer Spirit... In this age of high-tech warfare, it's good to remember the brave men and women who deployed their hosiery against the British in the War of 1812.

F E A T U R E S

A Valentine's Day offering from poet Ethan Gilsdorf - Afternoon, Even Early Evening

Attack of the Wi-Fi Girls, Part III - Review of the Kensington Wi-Fi Finder, a few more Wi-Fi Priceliners converted, and a little mill town mixes amazing espresso, wi-fi and books and instantly becomes tolerable.

Riverman, I presume? Living in Congo - Part II.

Bruce Alderman takes an Alaskan taxi ride to the wilds of Homer Spit

T H E C A S U A L C O O K

The groundhog's scientific prediction tells us we have six more appalling weeks of winter, so hunker down with some good warm winter fare: The Casual Cook's ultimate guide to grilled cheese sandwiches.

A Valentine's Day Dessert Party features clever, easy to prepare treats (hardly any of them pink) for your loved ones.

Cocktail hour! What the hell is that cup in your hand? In our most exhaustive portable food feature yet, we bring you Ice Shots, Jell-o Shots, Puddin' Shots, Custard Shots, Cucumber Sake cups, and rustic, cheap little home-made chocolate liqueur cups - all in all, a revolting and juvenile collection of barware, just in time for Valentine's Day. (Did we mention that Martha Strom is off this month? She's not? Well, she said the Casual Cook had someplace to go when we brought out the Everclear.... Mom?)