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It was Christmas Eve several years ago. Everything was ready. Our overnight company would be arriving in a matter of hours. I opened the refrigerator to discover the inside had reached a balmy 70 F. This could not have ...Read more

Growing up in Stockton, California, Amielynn Abellera didn’t see herself reflected in the mainstream media. “The only Filipino actors I remember during my childhood were Dante Basco as Rufio in the film, ‘Hook,’ ...Read more

In Rome, 2025 is a Jubilee Year – so if your travel plans include the Eternal City, it's important to know what the Jubilee is all about, what to expect … and how to prepare for increased crowds.

Since the year 1300, ...Read more

This simple, yet flavorful, chicken cabbage soup is perfect for enjoying on a cold day. Sherry vinegar adds a touch of brightness and pairs well with the medley of vegetables. Serve with crusty bread.

One-Pot Chicken & ...Read more

Coffee has gone from a morning wake up or a drink to have with dessert to a dessert itself. On its own, coffee has about five calories per serving, as well as no fat or sugar. But between sugary, flavored syrups, whipped ...Read more

As a professional cook, I often try to come up with different versions of traditional dishes. Take chili, for example. I have prepared all kinds of meat chilis along with bean and poultry chilis, and sometimes I want the ...Read more

Every January I vow to be someplace other than Chicago, but I often find myself stuck at home. Oh well! The house will warm nicely with an oven full of the flavors so beloved in the Yucatan: fresh lime, habanero and ...Read more

Bibingka is a traditional Filipino cake made with rice ...Read more

Unless you’re feeding a crowd — or have a very hungry family — when you make lasagna, there’s a good chance you’ll have leftovers. ...Read more

Fears that the U.S. auto industry could face monopolistic pricing and dwindling investment into its preferred steel production are mounting after President Joe Biden on Friday blocked a Japanese company from acquiring U.S....Read more

As a youngster, I attended a Catholic grade school. In those days we gathered for morning Mass every day. When I was in second grade I was allowed to receive Communion, but that meant I had to fast for 3 hours in advance...Read more

The Detroit auto circus is back to its January roots — a new show for a new era.

After an epic, media-stuffed, celebrity-encrusted, 30-year run as the world-renowned North American International Auto Show, Motown’s ...Read more

Those stabilized home insurance costs that industry leaders and state insurance regulators touted over most of 2024?

It looks like premiums might be heading up again.

That’s what a South Florida Sun Sentinel analysis ...Read more

The idea of investing can be intimidating if you’re just starting out, but it’s an important part of saving for various financial goals and building wealth. You’ll encounter many different market environments ...Read more

A Roth IRA is considered by many financial experts to be the best retirement plan out there. Workers can invest money on an after-tax basis and then withdraw their funds in retirement (after age 59 1/2) tax-free. They can ...Read more

Q: I own a 2014 Toyota Highlander. I'm having a problem with the automatic rear liftgate. Last week when the car was in the garage, with the garage door down, I mistakenly pressed the tailgate open button on the ignition ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS -- Isabella Carlson’s potato rolls are the stuff of legend.

Each holiday season, her four children and 12 grandchildren savor the fluffy rolls, which bake together in a pan and come out the size of baseballs...Read more

I love Cheetos.

All kinds, all shapes and sizes. But when I learned Cheetos has a Simply line of baked snacks with no artificial flavors, color or preservatives, I was truly in love. Add to that the fact that these taste...Read more

Sometimes, hitting the road means traveling with your pets.

The American Kennel Club suggests the following tips ensuring the journey goes smoothly.

Carry the correct paperwork. Especially for long trips, it’s ...Read more