I knew our readers cared about Michelle Obama's fashion sense, but I had no idea how much. ...more

March 27, 2009

ROAST YOUR OWN This just in: Not everyone likes their coffee the same. One way to find your own coffee groove, other than perverting it with sweeteners and half-an-udder of cream, is to roast the beans yourself. The i-Roast 2 from Hearthware Home Products lets you do just that. The result: You add the level of flavor boldness you want and save up to $5 to $6 a pound by buying green coffee beans. Yes, the price for the gadget is steep at $199, but you make your money back over time, and you enjoy your coffee more. Available online at www.sweetmarias.com, www.burmancoffee ...more

March 15, 2009

A collection of kitchen-related gadgets that we'd like to have. ...more

March 11, 2009

Pakistan angrily condemned a raid on a village that killed at least 15 people Wednesday, claiming U.S.-led troops flew in from Afghanistan for the first known foreign ground assault against a suspected Taliban haven in this country's wild tribal belt. ...more

September 4, 2008

Writing and editing more than 100 recipes for a cookbook that I'm doing is no easy task. In fact, it's quite a bit more intense than I had ever imagined. The more-than-occasional brain farts and writer's block are tough, and usually I can deal with those moments by distracting myself with a massive, industrial-sized roll of bubble wrap. It's uniquely satisfying, covering three out of five senses in less than two seconds. Pop! Pip! Pop! ...more

July 1, 2008