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The secret to quick, tasty meals

While hiking through the Colorado Rockies on a beautiful summer day, I decided to take a shortcut on the way down from the mountain. I knew ... continue reading


Homemade lasagna: Seasoned with family memories

The first aroma that would waft into my childhood bedroom on a Sunday morning was the smell of onions and garlic frying. That scent would ... continue reading



The battle over bottled vs. tap water

Image of GREENER BOTTLES - In response to consumer concerns, manufacturers are creating bottles from biodegradable plastics, such as these, said to break down in landfills more easily. (Courtesy of Tom Balla Nature Works)

Medford, Mass. (The Christian Science Monitor) - For most of the past seven years, Kate Daniel was "a fiend for bottled water." Believing ... continue reading


The winter way to enjoy raspberries

On summer mornings, I used to eat my cereal outside. Holding my bowl in both hands, head tilted to one side, I walked carefully down the ... continue reading


Super Bowl party? Chili, wings, and rings!

Image of A SUPER MEAL - Onion Rings a la Beer makes a great complement to a good spicy chili, hot buffalo wings, and a great Super Bowl game.

It doesnÂ’t matter whoÂ’s playing, what the score is, what new commercials are being shown between timeouts, how good the halftime show is, ... continue reading


In the kitchen with love

When I was growing up, I always gave my mom an apron on her birthday. Whether I settled on red and white checks, neon stripes, or a ... continue reading



Nuts about English walnuts

Are you someone who likes nuts in your brownies or Christmas cookies? Have you ever wondered where those nuts come from or how they're ... continue reading


The cranberries I relish

(The Christian Science Monitor) -- Every family has its own unique holiday fare that varies with ethnicity and tradition. My family tree is ... continue reading


How I learned to love gelatin salads

(The Christian Science Monitor) -- In a world that prizes celebrity chefs, handcrafted cheeses, and locally grown vegetables, few foods get ... continue reading


Imperfect carrots, perfect bread

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Geese winged their way south high above scarlet maples. Their persistent honking was my command, "Hurry, hurry, hurry." I worked in the ... continue reading


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