From a song published in 1832... More >>

July Fourth spreads often consist of large buffets of homemade items that take lots of effort and cost, as well as the obligatory red-white-and-blue themed recipes. However, what if you could combine lots of your favorite July Fourth ingredients in a single, easy one-pot meal that's much more dazzling than those individual time robbers? More >>

'As American as apple pie' could be an unofficial slogan for the culinary part of the July Fourth holiday. But why limit it to pie? Try the quick renditions that follow... More >>

Once again, I have to thank you for depositing 'little pearls' in my wife's brain... More >>

While filling out a Father's Day card for my dad, which talked about the wisdom a father gives, got me thinking about a particular incident that now, later in life, was a great life lesson... More >>

In honor of Father's Day... More >>

There was once a boy who was born in 1935 in Forest Hills, New York and went on many fun adventures... More >>

As Father's Day approaches I think about my Dad - he died when I was 8 years old - 48 years ago... More >>

The first Father's Day celebration was held in June of 1910. In 1972 President Nixon finally declared the third Sunday in June a national public holiday... More >>

...Soda pop, in fact, can be an impressive accomplice at the grill and in other dishes when it comes to easily and economically infusing flavor... More >>