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Tastes of son evolve, much to mother’s chagrin.

The road to a cure begins with a journey of discovery for George Mason professor

I was bowled over when I opened my August/September 2009 issue of Food Network Magazine and saw five of my published recipes. It is very difficult to claim originality of a recipe.

Through the hot summer, Cajuns take to the bayous in their air boats, pirogues and flat-bottomed mud craft in search of patches of lotus flowers floating in the shallow swamps and marshes of coastal Louisiana.

Twitter and Facebook are helping Rocco DiSpirito write his new cookbook.

A bright pink RV is parked outside a Manassas Park restaurant on a humid August afternoon. Inside are two men with a talent for radio and the outspoken personalities to match.

Good Morning Prince William. I have the perfect reason to take off on Friday and have fun while helping those terrific folks at Project Mend-A-House.

"There's a little bit of geek and hero in all of us."

Graduation taxes parents’ pocketbook

Long before pomegranates became the darling of the cocktail and smoothie scenes, the ruby red fruit enjoyed near sacred status in Jewish tradition.

At FancyFastFood.com, dashboard dining gets a serious — and seriously upscale — makeover.

With apples nearing peak season, it’s easy to want more than one a day regardless of any plans to see your doctor.

This side dish is a great accompaniment to poultry, from a simple roasted turkey or chicken to more elaborate Middle Eastern Jewish favorites.

One of the more unique items sold at the Manassas Farmers Market on Thursdays is Pane alla Ciocolatte.

As her husband climbed the corporate ladder, Colette Young noticed that many other executive spouses were looking for advice.

Good Morning Prince William and happy Labor Day weekend.

I'm watching my son eat. I'm already finished—I ate two slices of my spinach and feta pizza, and that was enough.

Virginia has launched a new interactive fall travel Web site to help visitors plan trips and keep up with fall foliage.

Fast food may be cheap, but it almost always comes at a hefty dietary price.

I've been thrilled meeting many of you at the farmers market in Manassas during my little cooking gig on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It's a great opportunity to share ideas, exchange recipes and experience new ones.

Chris Pearmund had a new idea of how to run winery so he's going to make a go of it.

Labor Day weekend is a special time of year. School is back in session and the fall foliage display is just around the corner. For local classic Volkswagen owners, it signifies a time to pilgrimage to the semi-annual BugOut VW car show in Manassas.

I have a confession to make. To all my friends, co-workers, and family who are cheering me on, checking my progress, and no longer sounding surprised: when I tell you that I’m swimming every other day, when I share my growing number of laps … um, I’m kickboarding more than I’m swimming. Way, way more kickboarding than swimming.

Ronald (RJ) and Mary Ellen Burns (Borst) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 29, 2009. The couple met while attending Portland High School in Portland, Maine. The phrase “stampede” has a special and happy meaning for them. They were married on Aug. 29, 1959, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception soon after graduating.

I know it’s hard to believe but fall is right around the corner and those super folks at Historic Manassas are very busy gearing up for the 27th Annual Fall Jubilee on Oct. 3.

Cooking at the Manassas Farmers Market with seasonal produce has afforded me a new venue for creating and testing recipes.

Talk about family friendly. Jo Jo’s Original Softserve ice cream stand on South Main in Dumfries even caters to the family pet.

For many of its patrons, the Philadelphia Tavern in Old Town Manassas is a one-of-a-kind icon.

Good Morning Prince William. Well, I thought we had escaped the usual D.C. area summer heat and high humidity but I was wrong! It is mid-August though, so I think we lucked-out for the most part.