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Cooks' Books: Spago alumni's dessert book still takes the cake

There are lots of dessert-themed baking books -- cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream. As tasty as they may be, my favorites are always the ones that feature the personal favorites across the board of acclaimed chefs, while telling sweet stories from their lives, as well.
 

Nutrition News: Fruit and veggie power

We all know we need to eat more fruits and veggies. Yet despite the scores of studies that have linked fruit and vegetable consumption with myriad health benefits, only 6 percent of Americans meet the daily recommended target for vegetables and 8 percent achieve the goal for fruits.

After-Work Gourmet: Short-cut spring shower cakes that make the cook happy, too

If you are busy at work, the last thing you probably have time to do is bake an elaborate cake or other goodies for the bridal or baby showers that are often a part of spring. Although memories might conjure up a house filled with the scent of just-baked cakes or cupcakes, it all can be much simpler than that. 
 

Wine Talk: Discovery at Concours Mondial

The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is unique among the wine competitions I regularly attend as a judge. For one thing, it skips from country to country each year. The 2012 Concours was staged in Portugal, while this year, for the first time, it took place in an Eastern European nation, Slovakia. Next year, for its 20th anniversary, the tastings will take place in Belgium. 
 

Not-quite-world-famous doggie treat reprised

One of our most requested recipes is for dog biscuits.

Grill the best burgers on Memorial Day

There’s one holiday you needn’t worry about fat in your burgers.

Taste of Travel: New England’s hottest summer spots

Summers in New England offer something for everyone, whether you’re seeking a romantic weekend, family vacation or girls’ getaway. Here are three New England favorites.

Garlic mustard is more than just an invasive plant

While it often is despised for its invasive nature, garlic mustard also is appreciated for its culinary uses.

Healthy Eating: Everyone must watch what they eat

Many overweight people tend to believe that normal-weight people pig out all the time and yet are still able to maintain a healthy weight. This is a misconception.

Tuna on the grill — no beef in this steak

Grill steaks for your Memorial Day patio party, but not the beef kind.

Try these fun, easy Memorial Day treats

Scrambling to add more red, white and blue to your menu? We can help.

Food for Thought: Give tacos an international twist

Our weekly Food for Thought, with tips on tacos, summer rolls and chimichurri.

Kitchen Call: A meal fit for a Gatsby

Paris of the Roaring Twenties -- the era of the Fitzgeralds and Hemingway and Isadora Duncan  -- inspired this classic meal.

Wing Fling in Saugerties is Coming June 2nd!

Cooks' Books: Peterson's primer has the solution

 

Year after year, one of the questions food editors report getting asked most is, "What is duck confit?" 
 

After-Work Gourmet: White chocolate is a pretty - and tasty - way to lighten up for spring

 

Everything lightens up for spring and chocolate should be no exception. Want to give your seasonal baby shower, wedding, graduation, tea or potluck an airy look and flavor? Prepare recipes that feature white chocolate or just substitute it for milk chocolate in favorite recipes.
 

Wine Talk: Wining and dining on the Danube

 

BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Upon my arrival in the beautiful capital of Hungary, often described as the Paris of Eastern Europe, I planted my travel-weary bones on a bar stool at the swank Le Meridien hotel in Pest and told the bartender I would like a glass of dry, white Hungarian wine of his choosing. 
 

Nutrition News: Exercise to reduce breast cancer risk

 

For postmenopausal breast cancer, there's a strong body of evidence that shows exercising reduces the risk. But cancer can take years to develop. So how can exercise help? A new study suggests that when young women jog and are aerobically active it causes changes in estrogen metabolism, which then plays a role in reducing later breast cancer risk. And the study shows that just a half hour a day of exercise can make a difference. 
 

Ground cherries: Be prepared for some old-time, amazing eats

Ground cherries are not really cherries. Once you get over that shock, you’re in for a treat.

Hot dog! Rolling machines back by popular demand

Hot-dog rolling machines return. Buy your own for less than $40.

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