By KATIE WORKMAN The Associated Press You have to become a little crafty at this time of year about getting vegetables onto the table in ways that still feel interesting. In many places, the cold has settled in, farmers' market offerings have thinned out, and we're left with the hardiest ...

• 4:30 a.m. — Our alarm rings to awaken us for another day. Another day God granted to us. Are we thankful enough for his many blessings he sends? I pack my husband Joe's lunch with last night's leftovers of vegetable soup and fresh ham that was grilled last night. I also put an apple ...

This column previously appeared in 2023. Annie Lane is off this week. DEAR ANNIE: I’ve read a few letters in your column in which parents wrote about two of their children arguing and wanting there to be peace. And in all of the replies, you have advocated trying to remind people about the ...

DEAR HELOISE: I’ve been having issues with my underwear getting stained, and I’ve tried bleach to get the stains out. The bleach would damage the elasticity and render them too loose to wear, so from now on, I just use a smaller bowl and only soak the stained portion. — Johnny B., in ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why is it that when one sees the doctor, the nurse will take their weight and blood pressure but neglect to take their height? I find this very interesting as height is asked on medical forms when receiving a bone density test, MRI, scan, etc. How is one to know what their ...

At first glance, it might seem that South must go down one in four spades on this deal from a team contest. Because of the 5-0 spade split, he appears destined to lose two hearts, a diamond and a spade. But declarer made his contract with careful play, and there wasn’t anything the defenders ...