Rose Levy Beranbaum thinks she knows why so many people despise fruitcake. It isn't the cake. ...more

December 20, 2009

With each basket, each dunk, the South Florida men roared into their home basketball season Monday night at the Sun Dome. ...more

November 17, 2009

On June 29, with my car hood up on Brandon Boulevard at Gornto Lake in the Outback Steakhouse parking lot, I was waiting for roadside assistance when a man in a well-kept Tahoe stopped to ensure I was OK. ...more

July 5, 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

as millions of inspired souls know - was that time when the Lord picked you up and carried you. It's a metaphor, people: He is there when you need Him most, and so is the ubiquitous poem known as "Footprints in the Sand," shared around the world on posters, plaques, Bible covers and all things decoupage. ...more

June 15, 2008

Here are some tips for buying grouper. ...more

December 25, 2007

With less than a week of holiday baking and shopping left, many of us are thinking about how to create a festive dessert for our family gatherings. ...more

December 20, 2007

A group of West Pasco women, and one man, make dolls for children in need. The Angels meet each week at the CARES Hudson-Bayonet Point Enrichment Center. ...more

November 7, 2007

'Shortcomings,' by Adrian Tomine (Drawn & Quarterly, $20) ...more

October 14, 2007