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The jaguar-balam, in Maya-stares down from the mantel, its glass eyes catching the light of Seattle's setting sun through the living room windows. The eyes glow a nearly fluorescent green,...

About now, in the dreary depths of winter, I begin to dream of a vacation in Hawaii. Or Mexico. Somewhere warm-anywhere warm-where children don't have to be wrapped in layers...

Most recipes in cookbooks are geared for families of four or more. It is unusual to find recipes that serve one or two. To help fill the gap, here are...

This recipe from "Simply Light Cooking" by Weight Watchers, offers a generous amount of protein, little fat and lots of flavor. SCALLOPS WITH CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE Preparation time: 20 minutes...

The first time I took my daughter on an airplane, I was a nervous wreck before we left the runway. I was exhausted from days of planning and packing and...

Here is a quick recipe from "Italy in Small Bites" that uses canned ingredients. SPAGHETTI AND SWEET PEPPERS Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Yield: 4 servings 1...

Six years ago, Jean and Tolbert Moore, owners of a beauty college in Santa Rosa, Calif., heeded the advice of an investment newsletter and entered a Federal Communications Commission lottery...

We were on a long drive through the empty spaces of Arizona. There wasn't a town for miles-no truck stops, no gas stations, not even a historical marker-just an endless...

The feast was in our honor. A peasant soup tinted red with a splash of country wine; heaping plates of ravioli floating in homemade tomato sauce; more wine, platters of...

Here is a quick recipe for an unusual combination: APRICOT-MUSTARD SPREAD Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Yield: About 3/4 cup This recipe is adapted from "Grilling from...