You don't necessarily need a pioneering spirit to whip up a basic, yet delicious, batch of country-style fried chicken. ...more

November 9, 2009

Time To Take Down The Bird Feeder I bought a bird feeder. I hung it on my back porch and filled it with seed. ...more

February 27, 2009

Bear Naked Native All-Natural Whole-Grain Granola Available at Whole Foods and health food stores; $4.89 for 12 ounces ...more

December 6, 2008

As prices for crude oil and other commodities ease, consumers have gotten a small dose of relief at the gas pump. But don't expect less pain at the grocery counter. ...more

August 25, 2008

The "America Idols Live" tour defies criticism because it's a love fest for the undemanding teen fans of the various singers. The "Idol" finalists could be singing the nutritional chart off the back of a box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes and get screams and squeals. ...more

August 22, 2008

The "American Idols Live" tour defies criticism because it's a love fest for the undemanding teen fans of the various singers. The "Idol" finalists could be singing the nutritional chart off the back of a box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes and get screams and squeals. ...more

August 21, 2008

There are few things I dislike more than moving. ...more

January 3, 2008