Home & Food

Work drugstore sales to save big on personal items

By John Ewoldt • McClatchy Newspapers • 3/4/2009

Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (MCT) - When Paula Berge tells acquaintances how much money she saves at CVS, they assume she spends hours and hours racking up the savings. Not true. Last year she estimated 30 minutes a week gathering coupons, but the Woodbury, Minn., resident saved about $8,000 at CVS ...

Shelters stand guard for pets abandoned by desperate home owners

By Heather Svokos • McClatchy Newspapers • 3/4/2009

McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - She was all ribs, except for a bloated stomach filled with babies. In her back yard, she and her two playmates waited. The September days stretched into a week. They were hungry, thirsty and flea-bitten. The dogs kept waiting. But their owner wasn't coming back. A ...

Writing on the wall: Ready-made lettering makes rooms pop

By Mary Lou Aguirre • McClatchy Newspapers • 3/3/2009

McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - The saying "the writing's on the wall" has taken a literal turn. Some homeowners now personalize their homes with phrases using vinyl wall lettering. Whether you prefer a serious tone ("Life is a journey and only you hold the map") or silly ("Drop your drawers here" for ...

A doll for the ages: Change has been a constant for Barbie's 50 years

By Kathy Flanigan • McClatchy Newspapers • 3/3/2009

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MCT) - Little girls worship her; adult women want to be her. Iconic fashion model and doll Barbie turns 50 on March 9. Does that make Barbie over the hill? Before you answer, consider this: She still has the supple skin of a teenager, the idealized body of a woman in her ...

Make perfect pancakes every time

By June Naylor • McClatchy Newspapers • 3/2/2009

McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - Is there anything better on a lazy weekend than a big pancake breakfast? OK, maybe a pancake supper. The key to the best-tasting, tender pancakes lies in using malt instead of sugar, according to the experts at King Arthur Flour _ and they should know. They share this ...

Tips brewing at Coffee Fest: Baristas talk about what to buy and how to make it

By Monica Eng • McClatchy Newspapers • 3/2/2009

Chicago Tribune (MCT) - Coffee Fest Chicago chugged into town last month, showcasing the latest in coffee trends and cafe wares at Navy Pier. The aisles were packed with the latest roasters, espresso machines, fancy teas, chocolates, urns, smoothie mixes and pastries. Baristas, salespeople and ...

Perish the thought of outdated food

By Kathy Mangold • McClatchy Newspapers • 3/2/2009

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MCT) - When you stop and think about all the food stored in your kitchen, it's hard not to get a little panicky. The news is full of food safety horror stories. To make matters worse, just about every package you buy is stamped with dates and times, like time bombs just ...

Perish the thought of outdated food

By Kathy Mangold • McClatchy Newspapers • 3/2/2009

A taste of the wild life: Hunters, anglers find winter is the perfect time to enjoy their past success, in all kinds of dishes

By Karen Herzog • McClatchy Newspapers • 3/2/2009

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MCT) - Outdoor enthusiasts do lots of fishing in the freezer this time of year. And if they're lucky, hunters and anglers also have a stash of good recipes to tide them over until the next season opens. Those tired of the same old venison chili and pan-fried fish may ...

Foods that do a heart good

By Sharon Thompson • McClatchy Newspapers • 3/2/2009

McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - We're tempted by high-calorie foods, but they should always be an occasional treat, not everyday fare. Eating too many foods high in fat and sodium can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...