1+ mon, 20+ hour ago   (907+ words) PITTSBURGH -- One of the best parts of summer are the long and short car trips that get you out of town and into nature. Even better: The family-run farm stands featuring flowers, eggs, jams and seasonal fruit and veggies -- sometimes…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (750+ words) DUSSELDORF, Germany -- Skip the eggs when breading cutlets, simmer red cabbage in grape juice instead of water and cook pasta separately to keep your soup clear. These homespun tips -- once passed quietly from one generation to the next -- now reach…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (907+ words) BERLIN -- Most of us enjoy strawberries in desserts or jam -- but this versatile fruit works in countless more treats you may not have considered, says a strawberry farmer from Germany. She encourages us to look beyond regular jam. If you…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (217+ words) These quesadillas hide a delightful surprise inside that pairs well with the creamy, melted cheese. Thinly sliced apples and a swirl of fig jam add a gentle crunch and a touch of natural sweetness, creating a delicious contrast to the…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1707+ words) There's something about the letter A that just makes someone, or something, feel more important. It's the first letter a toddler learns in the alphabet song, as well as proof of a job well done from a teacher. It's also…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1469+ words) PITTSBURGH -- Recent sunny skies and warm temperatures offered a taste of what's to come -- the heady, gotta-be-outside first days of spring. After enduring an outdoor palette of dull grays and muddy browns, I can't wait for the bright pop of…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (853+ words) SUNDAY (Family) -- Make family day special and prepare broiled steak with cheesy polenta and pasta sauce (see recipe). Serve it with sugar snap peas and Italian bread. Buy a cherry cobbler for dessert. PLAN AHEAD: Save enough beef and cobbler…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1767+ words) PITTSBURGH -- John Bundy has a golden touch when it comes to selling people on a product. At age 13, he was helping his father, David, sell Corvettes at the family auto business in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania. By the time he was of…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (342+ words) Here's a simple, foolproof way to cook fish so it stays moist and tender every time. Gently poach the fillets in barely simmering water for just 4-5 minutes. The secret is to make sure the water is at a low simmer....

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (808+ words) When the temperature dips and dinner needs to happen fast -- or a bowl of comfort is in order -- a pot of soup can feel like a small miracle. But just 30 minutes on the stove is all it takes to coax…...