Except for some cherry tomatoes and a few zucchini, my garden was a bust this summer. I blame the deer who consider m…

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Even when they are tasty, creamy pasta sauces can be unappealingly heavy. A few bites and you’re done.

I’m a sucker for eggplant in any form, but really adore it in Chinese food, especially when it’s tossed in a spicy ga…

Much of the country has experienced drought and extreme heat this summer, and turfgrass lawns are feeling the pain.

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Tacos are a terrific midweek meal because they cook up fast and don’t require a lot of preparation, other than some c…

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In a 6-3 decision, the Killingly, Conn., school board recently said “no” to establishing a mental health center at it…

Sometimes the best way to change the way you cook is to not cook at all.

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“The goal of parenting is not to control, coerce or punish children into being ‘good.’ The goal of parenting is to gr…

It’s time to stop thinking about the difference between sweet and savory spices. Many cooks around the world don’t ma…

It’s peach season. That means it’s time to pull out your rolling pin and celebrate the juicy stone fruit with the fre…

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Q. I have been divorced from my children’s father for 10 years. He cheated and even though we explored therapy, he ke…

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I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about harvesting potatoes, as a lot of gardeners aren’t quite sure when, …

Q. My husband and I have been married for three years. He and I both had sons about the same age from previous marria…

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The name of this first dish is now written in English as “gong bao shrimp,” and this recipe takes inspiration from th…

Ice cream is the best of desserts any time of year, but it really hits the spot on a warm and balmy summer evening.

Q. My ex’s partner just moved in with my ex. She’s not why we broke up, but they are just so happy it makes me cringe.

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If you missed out on growing a summer vegetable garden — or are enjoying homegrown produce right now and would like t…

For a sophisticated summertime dessert, it’s not always necessary to reinvent the wheel. A classic ice cream sundae w…

Q. My husband talks too much to his ex. Every time there is the slightest issue with the kids, they are on the phone …

Some parents, I have discovered, believe in the parenting slot machine theory.

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Many people try to save water just to do the right thing (and save money too). But when serious drought hits, and sta…

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Q. The pandemic affected my income and although I can still afford my child support, it makes me furious that my ex i…

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Blueberry season is upon us, which means berry-studded muffins, pancakes, salads and smoothies.

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Correlation does not prove causation, drummed my grad school statistics professor.

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Spiralizing zucchini into “noodles” often translates into a wan and watery dish, a poor imitation of the pasta it att…