The home Pakita Daughma now calls "home" came as a complete surprise just over a year ago. ...more

November 24, 2009

With Kristina Vanni ...more

November 19, 2009

I inherited the whip-up-something-out-of-nothing gene from my mother, a talent for creating ingenious meals out of necessity. We grew up in a woodsy, secluded neighborhood in Minnesota, and my father drove our only car to work. That meant Mom had no way to get to the supermarket during the week and had to improvise. ...more

November 11, 2009

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse started working on a cookbook a little more than a year ago, just as the economy took a nosedive. His worry: People would lose sight of cooking fresh and putting out good meals. ...more

November 8, 2009

Although I walk regularly, I don't do any other form of exercise. I do clean the house, garage and lanai; trim small palms; wash the car; cook meals; do the laundry; tend my garden; help friends with a few chores; and run errands. Shouldn't that be enough to keep me limber? Evidently not! As one senior friend put it, "When I drop something on the floor, I need to plan how I'm going to pick it up." Boy, does he have a point! ...more

November 4, 2009

You know how information overload is like Kryptonite to decision-making? Too much stuff in your kitchen - like snacks on the counter or in the glove compartment, or platters with enough food for a swim team - messes with your brain's ability to make smart choices. But healthy can be easy if you change your "kitchenscape" in these simple ways: ...more

October 31, 2009

Making Yourself Beautiful Inside and Out. ...more

May 18, 2009

The Rev. Bob Panariello of New Port Richey, pastor of Covenant Christian Church, says his congregation is continuing to serve those in need, despite a recent rash of break-ins. ...more

January 17, 2009

Some of the most important ingredients to stock in your pantry are canned beans and legumes. They're quick to prepare and can be made into myriad dishes including salads, soups and entrees. Each bean variety has its own flavor, texture and appearance. ...more

December 27, 2008

Local charities note bright spots as economic woes grow ...more

November 27, 2008