Sue Mesko's enthusiasm for the St. Joseph's Feast Day Italian luncheon and fundraiser hasn't waned after more than two decades. ...more

March 18, 2009

Diana Boggs of Tampa wrote a few weeks back for a recipe for the North Dakota Norwegian dessert krumkake. As we noted with her request, the waffle cookie is a Christmas treat made around the same time of year as sandbakkelse and rosettes cookies. ...more

November 23, 2008

Readers share recipes for krumkake in time for the holidays. They also uncover the way to make "Old Sour," a traditional Florida drink. ...more

November 18, 2008

Leila Thompson of Tampa used to eat at the Maas Brothers department store restaurant in downtown Tampa. The store is long gone, but the delicious red French salad dressing still sticks in her memory. ...more

November 16, 2008

When I try to fry scallops, they steam instead because they lose moisture and the pan ends up containing a lot of water. What can I do? ...more

September 24, 2008

Extreme Recipe Makeovers from the Hillsborough County Health Department. ...more

September 8, 2008

It's Memorial Day weekend, the official start of the backyard barbecue season. If you'll be hosting a get-together, chances are you may end up with some picnic leftovers - not a bad thing in my book. I like to create salads and pasta dishes out of grilled leftovers, adding a few new ingredients or spices to liven it up. ...more

May 23, 2008

Cases of spaghetti sauce, pasta and ramen noodles are marked with "5-20" and awaiting distribution for those in need at the Santa Maria Mission. ...more

May 10, 2008

Who doesn't love a good bowl of chili? ...more

January 25, 2008

SEBRING — Would the last snowbird please close the door behind them? According to local chamber of commerce directors, subdivision managers and snowbirds themselves, the number of Highlands County residents has nearly reached the annual peak. While snowbirds still straggle in, most landed in the county in time to enjoy Florida sunshine and pleasant New Year's Day temperatures. ...more

January 3, 2008