Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has agreed to give workers for one of its Florida suppliers an extra penny a pound for tomatoes harvested, or a 64 percent increase. ...more

September 12, 2009

I'm considering trying to make some strawberry jam. I read the directions in the package of pectin and I'm curious; it says to crush the berries before measuring. Wouldn't it be quicker to just chop them in a food processor? Wouldn't doing it quickly keep them brighter red? ...more

March 15, 2009

A collection of consumer questions about kitchen- and food-related issues. ...more

March 11, 2009

At the State Fair, there was a booth about home canning. One sign said that we should add lemon juice when we can tomatoes at home. I've never done that! What's the reason for it? ...more

February 22, 2009

A nutritionist answers readers' question about kitchen- and health-related issues. ...more

February 16, 2009

Various and sundry tips to kitchen problems based on readers' questions. ...more

January 15, 2009

Is it just me, or do the fruits and veggies you grow yourself taste WAY better than the produce you get at the store? Even the (forgive me 'cause I love ya, Fresh Market, really I do) organic stuff. ...more

November 30, 2008

A group once known as the Gleaners of Hillsborough County is regrouping, and in the process it is seeking volunteers ready to pick tomatoes, grapefruit, strawberries or whatever else is in season to supplement food banks and church organizations. ...more

November 26, 2008

Beach Park School students have been heading south for lessons outside the classroom. ...more

October 15, 2008

I made guava jelly with added pectin and it did not set. I added more lemon juice for a second batch, but that didn't set either. Now what? ...more

August 27, 2008