Yogurt can be so much more than breakfast. As the base for a marinade, it does wonders for a piece of chicken, fish or meat. And because plain, nonfat yogurt is only mildly acidic, it is especially well suited for marinating delicate foods. And it's a healthy alternative to high-fat sauces. ...more

July 25, 2009

The economic recession gripping the country touches many businesses, but liquor retailers will tell you that business isn't bad. Perhaps consumers are sacrificing expensive clothes and jewelry just to save enough money for a bottle of wine. ...more

March 27, 2009

During the colder months we write more about red wine than white. But this week we take another direction to tell you about an underappreciated white grape called torrontes. ...more

March 6, 2009

At the State Fair, there was a booth about home canning. One sign said that we should add lemon juice when we can tomatoes at home. I've never done that! What's the reason for it? ...more

February 22, 2009

A nutritionist answers readers' question about kitchen- and health-related issues. ...more

February 16, 2009

How do I substitute honey for sugar in baking recipes? For each cup of sugar called for, use 3/4 cup of honey and reduce the other liquid in the recipe by 1/4 cup. In equal measures, honey is sweeter than sugar, so you'll have the same sweetness level. Be aware that not all recipes take kindly to honey. It browns more rapidly, so keep an eye on the batter while it bakes. If bread or cake looks like it is browning too rapidly but is not done, you can lay a sheet of foil loosely over the pan to protect the surface while it finishes baking. And store the final product carefully. Honey tends to draw moisture, so baked goods such as sweet breads can actually get beads of moisture on them, which make them look spotty. ...more

January 4, 2009

Canned, diced tomatoes are a favorite timesaver, and there are more organic options than ever. ...more

December 13, 2008

Wash your hands, folks, especially you ladies. A new study found that women have a greater variety of bacteria on their hands than men do. And everybody has more types of bacteria than the researchers expected to find. ...more

November 3, 2008

Producers of inexpensive wines struggle to keep their prices down and their quality up. But even that struggle pales in comparison to the day they try to convince consumers that they can also make expensive reserve wines. ...more

September 26, 2008

Coast guard boats and helicopters are searching today for 14 sailors feared dead in chilly waters off South Korea after their cargo ship was thought to have sunk in high seas. ...more

December 26, 2007