Children at Independent Day School emphasized the Americas during their multicultural day celebrations in Thursday. Students researched ethnic foods and prepared them from recipes to serve during the event. School salsa dancers performed and students created PowerPoint presentations on their countries. ...more

November 14, 2009

When fat is cut from recipes, flavor can follow. That's when spices become the key to making lighter foods taste great. And if you want to get the most out of your spices, it's best to follow a few simple tips. ...more

October 24, 2009

Is it OK to freeze a birthday cake? We have more left than we can eat right now. ...more

February 8, 2009

There can be a silver lining to this economically induced return to simpler times, especially for food lovers interested in simply great food. ...more

January 24, 2009

Some of the most important ingredients to stock in your pantry are canned beans and legumes. They're quick to prepare and can be made into myriad dishes including salads, soups and entrees. Each bean variety has its own flavor, texture and appearance. ...more

December 27, 2008

A Kashmiri man collects saffron flowers at a farm in Pampore, India, about 13 miles south of the city of Srinagar, on Sunday. Saffron, one of the world's most expensive spices, is used as a flavoring and coloring agent in recipes. ...more

October 27, 2008

Can any pie be frozen? When should the pie be baked - before or after freezing? ...more

September 10, 2008

While recipes can be tweaked to better fit your individual tastes, ingredients can be changed to give dishes a healthier twist. ...more

September 4, 2008

I made guava jelly with added pectin and it did not set. I added more lemon juice for a second batch, but that didn't set either. Now what? ...more

August 27, 2008

The sweet e-mail, featuring a wagging dog, read: "I read your May 20 article on 20 Reasons to Love Gordon Ramsay," wrote Suzy Machamer of Brooksville. "We have another reason. Our granddaughter is one of this season's last three finalists, the culinary student Christina." ...more

June 25, 2008