A Southern Illinois farm is the site of the sixth annual Pepperfest, a celebration of all things chile. The spicy event, organized by Jerry and Carol Jimenez, will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Ran

Shopping at Trader Joe's is often like going on a treasure hunt — and on this particular hunt, we found mozzarella di bufala, the specialty buffalo-milk mozzarella that makes the ultimate caprese sa

Yield: 4 servings

Dear Dr. Donohue • A patient brought me your column on stopping Pap smears after a hysterectomy. You cited the recommendations of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. However, these di

Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie

Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie

I've been trying to re-create this recipe at home for months. They're the perfect green beans with so much flavor. Now that green beans are fresh and beautiful at the local markets, I really want a ne

Reading the newly released "The Wild Vine: A Forgotten Grape and the Untold Story of American Wine" (Clarkson Potter, $25) a few weeks ago put me in the mood for finding some Norton wines. Although No

Sometimes we find things at the farmers market that range from somewhat unfamiliar to "what the heck is that?" And when we find out what it is, it begs the question: "What do you do with it?"

The Jewish New Year, which begins at sundown Sept. 8, is one of the most important occasions on the Jewish calendar. A central part of its observance is the Rosh Hashana dinner, which emphasizes sweet

Ann Cuiellette-Walter Marr's career in human resources is about making connections. "Finding the right opportunities for individuals and helping someone realize their full potential is what I like bes

Cobden, Ill. • You can get almost any chile fix at Darn Hot Peppers, Jerry and Carol Jimenez's family business in Southern Illinois. Their farm store is the heart of Rancho Bella Vista Farm, a 16-ac

There's a buzz among hiking and bicycling groups about the newly opened length of trail at Matson Hill Park in St. Charles County. It's being described as an off-road bicyclist's dream.

Strasburg Children, 26 The Boulevard in Richmond Heights, has marked down a large selection of heirloom, silk and formal dresses to $33 (originally $99 - $159), through Thursday, Sept. 16.

WebMD offers a few tips.

Sedalia, Mo. • When the biggest decision you have to make all day is whether to judge cream- or fruit-based pies, the day is bound to be a good one.

FRANKLIN COUNTY – A woman whose horse was attacked by pit bulls last month said she was bitten by one of the same dogs as she took out trash this weekend.

Conceive magazine has published its list of Top Ten fertility trends, of which I find three to be very encouraging:

Registered dietitians and local health educators recommend that children should help decide what to pack in their lunch boxes.

People of all ages want to move their feet - and even more - to rhythm.