3+ day, 26+ min ago  (520+ words) DEAR ABBY: I never want to eat my husband's cooking again. He refuses to follow recipes because he says they are "too hard." He doesn't use seasonings " or he uses the wrong ones. An example: He recently put cinnamon and…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (414+ words) Juicy steaks, grilled chicken breasts, and kebabs on the grill: nothing makes the mouth water quite like barbecued food. If you're shopping for a new grill, one of the most important decisions you need to make is whether you want…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (828+ words) Every summer, millions of people across the United States celebrate Independence Day with cookouts, picnics, barbecues, backyard parties and of course, fireworks. It's a day of celebration for family and friends, and many of us will gather outdoors with our…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (832+ words) Dear Eric: My husband and I always disagree about when to throw out food. This has been a 21-year battle. He went to a four-day conference and left our dogs ground chicken which made them very sick for three days....

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (471+ words) A zingy mojo marinade should be in your grilling repertoire " one that does double duty as both a marinade and a vibrant finishing sauce. "Mojo" is the Spanish word for sauce, and it traces its roots to the Canary Islands…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (612+ words) By KATIE WORKMAN, Associated Press Father's Day is just around the bend, and there are decisions to be made. Some dads want to eat out, some want to eat in. Some want a big old meat-and-potatoes meal, some dream of…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (600+ words) By Kristen Wood, Associated Press International Falafel Day, observed every June 12, highlights the enduring global appeal of the deep-fried chickpea fritter beloved far beyond its Middle Eastern roots. Once a humble street snack, it appears today on menus from small…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (998+ words) Whether you have never tried strawberry rhubarb pie or you love to experiment with new desserts with a combination of delicious flavors, this tasty pastry doesn't disappoint. That's because the flavors of the two key ingredients complement each other perfectly…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (135+ words) The Mercury News Stroll and sample restaurant bites along Lincoln Avenue in San Jose's Willow Glen district on Wednesday, June 10, and the proceeds will go to good causes. The Willow Glen Lions Club is hosting the Taste of Willow Glen,…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (963+ words) It's Sunday morning at the farmers market in downtown Campbell, and John Shimek is selling citrus to a crowd of customers " tight, juicy oranges, plump grapefruit'and O. J. in condensation-beaded bottles. A woman shoves a wad of cash into his hands. "My…...