The race for the establishment of tricks is a key feature of notrump contracts. Given enough time, each side would be able to develop and win more tricks than it might in the ordinary course of events. In this deal, for example, South starts with eight tricks and would have no trouble making ...

The green salad in this recipe calls for two types of greens, turnip and mustard. A mess of greens, whether they be turnip, collard or mustard, have been staples in the homes of African Americans for hundreds of years. Collard leaves are large; mustards have a slightly peppery taste; and ...

The results of the most respected San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition were just released. Thousands of bottles of wine are entered each year. It is the biggest judging of its kind in North America. Distinguished panels of the most respected judges in the entire worldwide wine community ...

Hello readers! This is Verena writing again. This is something I wrote a few days ago. I like to write my thoughts on paper. I don't share this to get pity; I share this as I know many of you may find this encouraging or many of you may want to understand how Muscular Dystrophy works. As a ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m one of those people who talks to her dogs like they’re little roommates. I don’t mean baby-talk nonstop, but yes, I tell them, “Good morning.” Yes, I apologize if I step over them. And yes, I know exactly which squeaky toy means “play” versus “comfort.” I ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m one of those people who talks to her dogs like they’re little roommates. I don’t mean baby-talk nonstop, but yes, I tell them, “Good morning.” Yes, I apologize if I step over them. And yes, I know exactly which squeaky toy means “play” versus “comfort.” I ...