A few contests for the New Year were giving away 52 cookbooks, one for each week. If you want to save time, you can look to your favorite cookbooks. You can pick one recipe a week, double or triple it, refrigerate or freeze the leftovers and think of simple variations... More >>

...I long ago decided that scents, too, enhance the flavor of any holiday dish as well as the atmosphere of any holiday home as the dishes are cooking... More >>

The holidays are a joyous season to celebrate with family for many people, yet for others, the gloomy weather, stress, busy schedules, financial pressures, and family expectations can trigger symptoms of anxiety and depression - commonly called the holiday blues... More >>

I wanted to express appreciation for your 'end of the year' party... More >>

A cornucopia doesn't have to only service your Thanksgiving table as a centerpiece, it can service the community and your family members as well... More >>

I wanted to chime in about holiday stress. You CAN have a holiday without stress. It can be done! Here's how we do it... More >>

Food writers often want to encourage you to become a master of every seasonal ingredient under the sun or snow clouds, depending on the time of year. That makes for a fairly long shopping list and lots of energy spent on various techniques... More >>

Just wanted to share a little tradition we do with our grandchildren. Every year at this time, we take them to the dollar store... More >>

I'm John an Army vet, and this is my song... More >>

I will not be able to tell this very funny blonde joke on Corny Joke Day, so this is a gift to one of my favorite people to share with her listeners... More >>