Knowing the amount of carbohydrates in food is critical for diabetics trying to control their condition. ...more

July 25, 2009

Several months ago, I wrote about my new-found weakness for Meyer lemons. After the column was published, I pried a few dozen of the extraordinary citrus from my personal cache and sent a box to my sister, Janet, in Georgia. I wanted to share a good thing but hated to part with those lemons. In the end, familial love won out. ...more

March 18, 2009

Is it necessary to refrigerate cakes that have dairy ingredients? This cake starts with a mix, but I have to add sour cream to the batter. And the frosting has milk in it. Must it be refrigerated to be safe? ...more

March 1, 2009

3 large marshmallows 3 toothpicks Edible Black and Orange markers(can find them at the craft store) or Black and Orange Tube writing frosting 2 small thin pretzel sticks 1 Sheet rolled fruit snack(such as a Fruit Roll Up) cut into a 1/4-1/2 inch long strip 1 Hershey's Kiss Place 1 toothpick in the center on 1 marshmallow. ...more

January 8, 2009

Gumdrops, cookies, sprinkles and frosting were flowing freely at Quail Hollow Elementary School Dec. 18 when students and their parents gathered in the cafeteria to create dozens of colorful gingerbread houses. ...more

December 24, 2008

The father of 3-year-old Adolf Hitler Campbell, denied a birthday cake with the child's full name on it by one New Jersey supermarket, is asking for a little tolerance. ...more

December 16, 2008

I just read an article about a man in India who created a tree that grows 300 varieties of mangoes. ...more

June 10, 2008

Serving sweets to your sweetie this Valentine's Day? ...more

February 8, 2008

Remember the enchanting gingerbread houses we used to make from pint-size milk cartons plastered with frosting, graham crackers and gumdrops? This past weekend, I picked up something similar, a slightly larger version - a gingerbread house kit. ...more

December 17, 2007

Remember the enchanting gingerbread houses we used to make from pint-size milk cartons plastered with frosting, graham crackers and gumdrops? This past weekend, I picked up something similar, a slightly larger version - a gingerbread house kit. ...more

December 10, 2007