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December 1, 2009

Celebrate 50 years of fun this summer with big names in country, Latin and classic rock. ...more

July 3, 2009

For months, the gourmet cooking team at Riverview High worked to perfect three recipes they would use to compete in a statewide culinary contest. ...more

February 25, 2009

For months, the gourmet cooking team at Riverview High worked to perfect three recipes they would use to compete in a statewide culinary contest. ...more

February 25, 2009

Half the romance of Valentine's Day is in the dessert. ...more

February 11, 2009

Herbert Wadsager of Brandon has a simple request. "I am writing to see if you know of any single recipes, or if there is a book out," he writes. "I am a 75-year-old single guy who can follow directions." ...more

September 10, 2008

It's always nice to hear from readers who have been helped by this column. Elaine Bolack of Lutz e-mailed recently to say thanks to everyone who responded to her request for a kumquat marmalade recipe similar to one her grandmother used to make with fruit from a backyard tree in Miami. ...more

September 3, 2008

APPETITE FOR SEDUCTION Tripped across this list of chef pickup lines at Eggbeater, a food blog by Shuna Fish Lydon at eggbeater.typepad.com that I enjoy and read regularly. I liked the list because there are lots of in-jokes that only chefs can appreciate, such as the references to burned forearms, the lack of free time away from work and, of course, specific cooking techniques and seasonings. Great metaphors, all. ...more

July 30, 2008

Throw the words "fish cakes" around and people respond. And respond. And respond. ...more

June 25, 2008

I bought a carton of pasteurized egg whites and see on the label that I can't use them to make meringue. Why not? ...more

May 20, 2008