What's in a name? Ask Portia DeGeneres.

According to Diva Magazine which is Europe's hot lesbian mag since 1994 lovely Portia De Rossi who is Ellen's wife will be taking Ellen's last name.  Of course, I am sure this information was all over the US news via TMZ but it was much more interesting to read it in a glossy UK edition devoted to hot lesbian women. So here it is...without pics, darn.

Having filed a petition with the Los Angeles County Superior Court to change her name, the actress formerly known as Portia De Rossi is now Portia DeGeneres.

The request for a change of name was granted Thursday in LA County Superior Court, report TMZ.

The Australian actress, who found fame on the TV series Ally McBeal, was born Amanda Lee Rogers, and changed her name to Portia de Rossi whilst still in her teens.

She married Ellen Degeneres in 2008.

In other news, according to Advocate.com, the star is writing an emotional tell-all autobiography that will describe the 37-year-old’s past struggles with anorexia, her sexuality and her marriage.

Jamie Oliver Food Revolution at U-District Farmers Market Demo for Kids April 17th

The University District may not be the same after Jamie Oliver provides a two hour cooking lesson for kids on Saturday.  His approach has taken schools by storm and has critics a bit dumbfounded as they try to explain lousy diets.  I know that many of us on this list are a bit a head of the curve about food and it's impact on our overall health and lives.  If anyone is able to go, I would love to hear your feedback.  Read more about Jamie here.  Ms T.

We are happy to join the thousands of other folks in Washington State who have joined the Jamie Oliver Food Revolution “to localize the fight for better food at home, school and work.”  This Saturday our Chef In Residence program is back for the season with a kick-off event featuring local chefs offering one-on-one/hands–on cooking lessons for kids.  The featured technique this Sat. will be how to make a simple salad and vinaigrette.  First come, first served from 10am to noon!

University District Food Market
Corner of 50th and University Way NE, in the University Heights lot

Thanks to Seattle Farmers Market for this great post.
On the Seattle Announcements Calendar.