Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:04:15 -0700

One of the initial irritants during my short stint with European living was shopping. If the ol` list read, say, "handsaw, lye, toothpaste, thick rope, sponge cake, tarp large enough to wrap person in," I`d have to go to six different stores to get the shopping done.

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:50:52 -0700

More than 50 supporters of the American Red Cross of Ohio Hills came to outbid each other for Mission Red on Wednesday evening at Raven's Glenn Winery and Italian Restaurant.

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:30:24 -0700

Which knife sharpeners cut the mustard? Home cooks know that when they're cutting vegetables, the difference between professional precision and a homey hack job lies in the tools. You absolutely need a few good knives to work efficiently and safely in the kitchen. Unfortunately, at home, knife maintenance is often neglected, leaving would-be chefs with what amounts to an arsenal of butter knives.