Now that summer’s over, we can let the secret out: If August is Florida’s best-kept secret, the same can be said for September, when it’s equally hot but with fewer tourists since … more

Labor Day is just around the corner and that means the official end of summer; for me, it’s one of the sadder days of the year! All seasons are the same number of days … more

When I was a kid, I always wanted the red lollipop, the one that was sure to be cherry. I even fought my brother for the red Lifesaver and feigned a cough so I could have cherry … more

There is something about bright, tart lemons and hot, humid days that seem to go together perfectly. Remember that lemonade stand you had as a child? I once earned 35 cents … more

The other day, a friend asked me what I was making for dinner. The truth was that I had no plans for dinner at all. I was still sore and exhausted from non-stop gardening and had been so busy that I … more

This is a fun activity for kids. Help younger ones make their sodas. You can even make a party around this theme. Make some ice cream sodas and turn on a good movie for a fun evening! … more

America loves ice cream. Worldwide, it is so popular that the industry sells over a BILLION gallons every year. (The number one country of ice cream lovers is New Zealand where people gobbled up … more

Summer eating is the best eating of the year, as far as I’m concerned. It’s light and quick and relaxed and far less labor-intensive all the way around. The foods of summer are perfect in … more

From Le Chocolat on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst to Cacao Hagalil in Northern Israel, Chanie Koenig has shared sweets and positivity globally. “I love working with chocolate and I enjoy … more

Garlic will soon be ready to harvest all over the country, but nowhere more than in Gilroy, California, the town known worldwide for its garlic. In fact, Christopher Ranch in Gilroy supplies America … more