a hot, humid London, but London, nonetheless. A gray, constant drizzle of gloom. ...more

August 26, 2008

Sliders are savvy little burgers piled high with a spice-of-life variety of toppings, handcrafted chutneys and vinaigrettes. These petite patties celebrate all things ground-meaty, from Mexico to Morocco. ...more

July 23, 2008

bejeweled in red chilies, flavorful herbs and pearl-white slivers of Chilean sea bass. ...more

July 9, 2008

not my kitchen - on the Fourth of July. For those who, like me, need some lounge time, it's a day for small sparks of culinary ambition rather than bombs bursting in air. ...more

July 2, 2008

A CAMP OF GASTRONOMIC PROPORTIONS ...more

June 28, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- Freda Abrams looked shocked. "You've never heard of Hummels?" she asked, gazing at her visitor as if not quite believing an ignorance of Hummels is impossible. Abrams has a number of the figurines. ...more

June 25, 2008

Forget the blue box and mosey on over to this diva version of a spaghetti western: creamy mac 'n' cheese spiked with bits of smoky bacon and caramelized onions, then topped with a bubbly crust of pungent gorgonzola cheese. ...more

June 11, 2008

Salmon steaks are thick and juicy and a nice alternative to salmon fillets. The lemon dill sauce takes only minutes to mix together. Gentle poaching is a fail-safe method of cooking salmon - it remains moist, juicy and flavorful. ...more

June 11, 2008

A photo of the chin-length red hair and bushy beard Michael George had as a narcotics detective inspires a smile beneath his trim salt-and-pepper moustache. ...more

June 6, 2008

Michael George, 50, retires Friday after 29 years with the Tampa Police Department, finishing his career as one of two assistant chiefs. ...more

June 5, 2008