Food section round-up

The popularity of Spanish cuisine continues to grow.

Some local restaurants and bars are offering "recession specials."

San Francisco Chronicle has a good article on how to use leftover bread.

LA Times wonders if two people can eat on $67 for the week.

(Frugality, apparently, is the word of the day.)

Also:

Former "Top Chef" contestant Tre Wilcox (left), Seattle restaurateur (and Delaware native) Tom Douglas, Bryan Sikora, of Kennett Square, Pa.'s acclaimed Talula's Table, James Beard Foundation Best Mid-Atlantic Chef semi-finalist Jay Caputo, and New York City executive Chef Ben Pollinger, of Oceana, will be banging pots and pan at this year's Meals From the Masters Celebrity Chefs' Brunch.

The Meals on Wheels culinary fundraiser will be held April 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bank of America headquarters in downtown Wilmington. The cost is $175. The more casual Evening With the Masters celebration on April 17 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Center on the Riverfront will feature dishes from more than 10 area restaurants. Tickets are $75.

For more information, visit www.mealsonwheelsde.org.