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IT'S late Christmas morning and all of the presents have been unwrapped. Even if just for the moment, the kids are lulled into quiet. Southern California's bright winter sunshine floods in through the windows. Now it's time for the grown-ups to relax into...

Halloween is tomorrow so it's time to share my daughter's Halloween Boo Brew and Haunted Lava Bean Dip. These recipes are sure to add some scary spice and fun to your holiday. Yum Factor: They are easy to make, inexpensive and take minutes to prepare....

Growing up in Traverse City no one has to be told to "go outside to play." It's what they do in this area of Michigan. Anchoring the shores of East Traverse Bay and West Traverse Bay, you expect Traverse City to draw outdoor enthusiasts. Up on the little...

Sugar junkies were out in full force last night at SWEET, the marquee event of the New York City Wine & Food Festival. More a nightclub scene than a food expo, SWEET was all about indulgence in life's sweet pleasures. Most revelers came decked out in sexy...

APPLE RAISIN CHUTNEY Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and finely chopped 1 piece (2 in) fresh ginger, grated 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced 1 teaspoon each of: turmeric, cinnamon, cumin .5 tsp ground cayenne .25...

Use this list to find a pick-your-own pumpkin farm near you. Hartford County The Pickin' Patch Nod Road Avon, CT 06001-3820 (860) 677-9552 Hayrides in October to the pumpkins. Free on the weekends and by appt. only during the week. PYO small fruits and...

Dear SOS: I had lunch at the Restaurant at the Getty Center recently and had the most amazing Cobb salad that I have had in a long time. It was sort of a combination of a traditional Cobb and a Waldorf salad, and was beyond delicious. I would love to have...

Spiced Pepper Slaw With Warm Bacon Dressing Serves 4 1/2 medium head green cabbage, finely shredded (about 4 cups) 1 tablespoon salt 2 medium green bell peppers, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes 1 1/2 slices...

One of the little ironies of what lies ahead this weekend is that labor is the last thing anyone wants to think about, especially in the kitchen. What started as a commemoration of the working life is now all about sloth in the name of a send-off for...