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Hog heaven: In land of cowboys, pig rules

The signs all point to a love affair with pork.

Send us your recipe for any sugary delight

We’re calling for holiday cookies, pies, cakes, puddings, candies, muffins, etc., that give you a warm, fuzzy feeling ... and then a sugar high.

Andresky: Is lead decanter a concern?

Can you give some information on lead crystal decanters? I have a decanter set that was given to me as a gift. I use it to store my favorite scotch.

Holiday entertaining help on bookshelf

When cold weather meets a stubborn economy it’s time for a party at home.

Chocolate, caramel, cocoa make day complete

Everyone wins when these decadent ingredients team up for dessert.

Got plenty of apples? Make a pie with some serious heft

When a conventional apple pie just isn’t enough to satisfy an autumnal craving – or to use up all those apples you picked – go deep with a Dutch apple pie. This deep dish-style pie is easy to assemble and has a wonderful flavor.

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Scary out there

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Strategic trick-or-treating

I went trick or treating this year. My friend and I rushed home from volleyball, showered, straightened our hair, found the largest pillow cases we had, hid our costumes beneath sweatpants and fuzzy jackets and ventured out into what turned into an increasingly blustery evening.