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Sales of fruitcake have rebounded after years of decline.

‘Fruitcake is having a moment’

Sales of fruitcake have rebounded after years of decline.

December 21, 2024, 5:46am Food

It was around Christmas in 1989, when Johnny Carson held a small box up to the “Tonight Show” cameras. Read story

The pastry case at Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe in Battle Ground displays cardamom buns, cinnamon rolls and Earl Grey scones.

Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe gets bagels right in Battle Ground

The pastry case at Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe in Battle Ground displays cardamom buns, cinnamon rolls and Earl Grey scones.

December 20, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

A seaside vacation inspired Joylyn and Devin of Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe to make bagels. Read story

Tomato vegetable soup is served at Madison Spring Hut in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Monday, June 11, 2007. (AP Photo/Robert F.

Winter great time to experiment with food

Tomato vegetable soup is served at Madison Spring Hut in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Monday, June 11, 2007. (AP Photo/Robert F.

December 20, 2024, 5:28am Food

Winter is settling in across much of the U.S., erasing the freshness and vibrancy of months past. Read story

Luxury foods great stocking stuffers

December 20, 2024, 5:25am Food

If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your gifting opportunities these days are vast and deep. There are authentic ingredients and creative concoctions in brick-and-mortar shops and online. The global pantry beckons. Plus, in many cases, the packaging is gorgeous! Read story

This creamy hot cocoa with marshmallows and Ovaltine will warm your tummy and your spirit.

Make your own glow as 2024 comes to an end with homemade hot chocolate

This creamy hot cocoa with marshmallows and Ovaltine will warm your tummy and your spirit.

December 18, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

It hasn’t been a good year in Monika’s kitchen. Recipe after recipe went terribly wrong (see last week’s “madeleine madness,” for example). I flubbed so many attempts I began to suspect I was under some evil cookery hex. I started to call it The Curse of 2024. Read story

Spicy Chickpea Soup.

Pureed soup elegant starters

Spicy Chickpea Soup.

December 18, 2024, 5:59am Food

Generally speaking, I’m a chunky chicken soup kind of person. Read story

Red, golden and Chioggia beets on display at the Bloomfield Saturday Market in October. (Hal B.

Singing the praises of versatile beets

Red, golden and Chioggia beets on display at the Bloomfield Saturday Market in October. (Hal B.

December 18, 2024, 5:58am Food

Beets are divisive. To some, their earthy depth and sly sweetness are irresistible; to others, the root vegetable tastes like dirt. Read story

Marinated olives are quick and easy to pull together for an appetizer.

5 great appetizer recipes for party season

Marinated olives are quick and easy to pull together for an appetizer.

December 18, 2024, 5:57am Food

To say that entertaining can be stressful isn’t breaking news. There are so many decisions to make, starting long before the day of the event. At first, you’ll probably have a lot more questions than answers. Read story