DEAR ANNIE: I have a neighbor whom I used to enjoy very much. We would chat at the mailbox, exchange holiday cookies and occasionally sit on each other’s porch for a friendly visit. She was the kind of neighbor everyone hopes to have close by. Lately, though, things have changed. She now ...

Cookbook author Jeffrey Eisner has an Instant Pot Jewish brisket recipe with tender meat in a simple sweet and savory sauce. Brisket is a classic dish for Passover and Eisner says it’s a good addition to other holiday dinners too. He leans on ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic and lots ...

Hello readers! This is Lovina's daughter Verena writing once again. Mom has been extra busy preparing for church services, so I decided to help her out by writing the column and give her an extra week of not having to worry about writing. When she has to, she does a very good job to sit down ...

DEAR HELOISE: I wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I received a copy of your book “In The Kitchen with Heloise” at my bridal shower, and I’ve tried some of your ideas for cooking. You mentioned using beer as a substitute for wine in stews to get a delicious, rich sauce. I ...

The sun has finally begun to periodically emerge. And on those days, clouds are puffy white and the sky is a brilliant blue. The dandelions begin taking over our lawns, maple trees shed their red bud covers, willow trees show the first new, soft green colors and everyone is out walking their ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 35-year-old female. My doctor did a Pap smear and a human papilloma virus (HPV) test that was positive for one of the “risk types” (16, 18 and 45 according to my chart) — but not one of the really bad ones. I am otherwise healthy. My Pap smears have always been ...