If you have never tried truffles before, we highly recommend it. But be careful - they can be addictive. ...more

March 27, 2009

women are less able than men to suppress their hunger, a discovery that may help explain the higher obesity rate for females, a new study suggests ...more

January 20, 2009

Back in early September, Heather Adkins of Tampa asked readers for help in finding a brown sugar icing her grandmother used to make as a topping for chocolate cake. ...more

November 2, 2008

TAMPA Four-year-old Aidan LoCicero sat behind the wheel of a parked ambulance today, feet kicking above the pedals and imagination at high speed. ...more

October 25, 2008

Heather Adkins of Tampa probably had no idea what a force of nature she unleashed when she asked for a recipe for brown sugar icing similar to one her grandmother used to make for chocolate cake. We've had dozens come by mail and e-mail. ...more

October 5, 2008

Every school year, there are students facing the extra burden of being "the new kid at school," learning their way around, getting familiar with their peers and teachers and gaining a sense that this is "their" school. ...more

October 1, 2008

All That Glitters, the annual wine, beer and food tasting benefiting the MacDonald Training Center, will include new elements this year. ...more

September 17, 2008

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

Nazdar, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on U.S. 41 south has several projects they need supplies for: for the Ministry Center food pantry, they need: peanut butter, jams and jellies, 16 oz. canned veggies, canned meats, canned fruits, especially cans of soup of all kinds, and other nonperishable items. ...more

August 22, 2008

Most of the snowbirds have left the area, so those of you who have been sitting back and griping that the snowbirds are taking all the room and parking places can get out now. One of the places I would suggest you get out to is the Highlands Little Theatre to take in one of the performances of "Dearly Departed." It will surely take you mind off your worries, as it is hard to worry and laugh at the same time. ...more

June 12, 2008