When you stop and think about all the food stored in your kitchen, it's hard not to get a little panicky. ...more

May 9, 2009

Several months ago, I wrote about my new-found weakness for Meyer lemons. After the column was published, I pried a few dozen of the extraordinary citrus from my personal cache and sent a box to my sister, Janet, in Georgia. I wanted to share a good thing but hated to part with those lemons. In the end, familial love won out. ...more

March 18, 2009

Meals on Wheels caters to older, disabled and homebound people. For a "normal cost," the volunteers bring a hot, delicious and ample meal to your door. They take time to stop and chat before their next stop. The combination of food and friendliness is a welcomed joy. ...more

December 18, 2008

We are childless parents of six furry babies, feline and canine alike. But little things like retirement and becoming elderly invalids concern us. Who will take care of us when we can no longer feed ourselves? More importantly, who will cook for us so that we are not relegated to a life of Armour heat-and-eat processed frozen dinners? ...more

August 20, 2008

THREE TIMES AN HERB POT Sure, you can grow your culinary herbs in the garden, but it's a plus if you have a few in the kitchen, too, for easy access. The Sagaform Stoneware Triple Herb Pot helps keep bunches of herbs fresh longer. Clean lines make it a nice addition aesthetically, but the design is smart, too. It's easy to fill with water, and cleanup is a breeze (you can even stick it in the dishwasher). $40 at the Sur La Table store in Sarasota and online at www.surla ...more

May 27, 2008

As years go, this one was not off to a promising start. It was around 7 in the morning, which meant it was still dark in the North Carolina mountains we had come to, hoping to relax for a few days before getting back to a new year and the daily routine. ...more

January 6, 2008

From global warming to sucking the life out of our nonrenewable resources, we Earthlings have been working fast and furious to cripple our home planet. But, one by one, we're getting the message of salvation: If everybody makes an effort to save a gallon of gas, a gallon of water or an extra tree, we can come closer to conserving our riches and preserving the rock on which we all live. ...more

December 27, 2007

TAMPA - The newest trend in real estate may be touring homes that aren't real. At least that's what officials at realty company Coldwell Banker hope. ...more

September 11, 2007