1. Six clubs. Partner’s four-notrump bid is the equivalent of a strong takeout double, so you should assume that he has adequate trump support for at least two suits. When he next bids five spades, you should assume that he is void of spades and that diamonds is not one of his suits, as ...

Aspiring to save money in retirement makes perfect sense. Once professionals call it a career and are no longer drawing a paycheck, cutting back on expenses can be a sound decision that ensures seniors won't outlive their money. And housing remains a significant expense, even for retirees who ...

Michael Anthony learned to love leeks and their rich and mild flavor while in cooking school in Paris. He includes a recipe for the Leek Quiche he learned there in his cookbook “V Is for Vegetables.” The quiche consists of three main components: dough, filling and an egg mixture. It’s ...

Every great wine region has garnered respect for its vintages by growing quality fruit and developing winemakers serious about their craft. Those are certainly givens, but are truly only part of the story. In our area, as we seek to move from regional respect to national acclaim for our ...

It is a dreary April morning with no sun in sight. We had a thunderstorm during the night with lots of strong wind and rain. My garden beds are still empty and I haven't even started with getting seeds, plants etc. around. I should have onions and potatoes already in the ground. Time has a ...

DEAR ANNIE: My husband and I are raising a surprise baby at a stage in life when we thought our child-rearing years were mostly behind us. Our older children are already teenagers and young adults, and while we adore this little one, I would be lying if I said the large age gap has not brought ...