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Warm summer evenings were made for simple, satisfying meals from the garden. French country cuisine brings together the best that summer gardens have to offer. The fertile Loire Valley has...

Few things are so simple and deliciously useful as caramelized, pan-fried onions, cooked until deep brown with a sweet, mellow flavor. They classically top pork chops and steaks "smothered in...

If only living simply was a simple process. Then we wouldn't need the burgeoning new genre of books devoted to a simple lifestyle. Two worth adding to your shelf are...

America has the blues -- the decorating blues. There is more blue paint, china and fabric sold than any other color. The reasons are simple. Blue is cool, soothing and...

New home construction has slowed. But earlier this decade -- when builders had easier access to financing, tens of thousands of new homes sprouted across America's landscape -- townhouses, condos...

The 4th of July weekend is a time to celebrate the nation's birthday. What better way to get in the mood than with a traditional picnic at the beach or...

With the abundance of fruit now coming to market, what do you do to enjoy its goodness year-round? Build a "friendship jar"! Filled with brandied fruit, the friendship jar is...

Coconut? Aisle 5, Baking: Sweetened flakes and shreds for coconut kisses, custard cream pie and macaroons. But as cooks discover new ways of using coconut, markets have responded, offering fresh...

If you're like me, you probably use a bank card to withdraw local currency from foreign ATMs. More often than not, your restaurant, hotel and shopping bills are settled with...

America has the blues -- the decorating blues. There is more blue paint, china and fabric sold than any other color. The reasons are simple. Blue is cool, soothing and...