This is my first year to actually try a turkey for the family, and they're all coming! How far in advance do I start roasting it? How big should it be? There will be nine people. ...more

November 22, 2009

Nazdar, There will be a musical presentation at 11 a.m. today during service at the First Baptist Church of Masaryktown on Kollar Street and Roosevelt Avenue. The Gulf Ridge Quartet Singers will be singing several Southern Gospel selections. On Sunday, Dec. 21, the church will present its annual Christmas Cantata at the 11 a.m. service. This year's selection is "Jesus, There's Something About That Name." Pastor Bob Gant thanks all who donated, helped and came to last weekend's estate sale. ...more

December 14, 2008

A tough economy might make the holidays less than happy for cash-strapped Pasco families. Salvation Army officials anticipate more people will need help this Christmas. ...more

October 25, 2008

After waking up Thanksgiving morning and getting my 26-pound turkey stuffed and in the oven, I took the rare opportunity to sit down with my lovely new bride, Michele, and peruse that morning's Tampa Tribune over a cup of strong coffee. As Michele enthusiastically plunged into the pile of post-Thanksgiving sales ads, I made my way through the sports, national and local news and eventually to the obituaries, which I check with regularity to make sure I'm not listed. ...more

December 3, 2007

Buying a few staples for Thanksgiving Day? Prices overall are lower now than six weeks ago, but availability problems can push prices back up. The Tampa Tribune checked prices at five Tampa grocers during the past six weeks and found that sometimes, pricey organic produce or larger packages were the only options available. ...more

November 17, 2007