Thin is in

Does your food storage take up too much storage space? Tupperware has come to the rescue with its new Flat Out! container, which expands to hold 4 cups of food, but flattens to less than an inch when its not in use. It costs $18.99 and is available at Tupperware shops or online at www.tupperware.com.

By the book

What’s cooking in your town? Tabasco wants to know. It’s time to enter your nonprofit’s cookbook in the 15th annual Tabasco Community Cookbook Awards. Last year, an entry from Monhegan Island placed in the top three. This year, award winners will receive donations in the amounts of $2,500, $1,000 and $750. For an entry form or information, visit www.tabasco.com or send a SASE to Tabasco Community Cookbook Awards, c/o Hunter Public Relations, 41 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010. Deadline is Oct. 1.

Oh my cod

Something fishy’s going on at the Portland Public Market – the annual seafood festival, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. Among the highlights will be the unveiling of the market’s new lobster display, the opening of Scales restaurant, and a cod-tossing contest. For information, call 228-2006.

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