A trio of terrific pies take local contest

Well, Marianne Schaefer, of Millstadt, did it again, winning top honors in the annual Pie Day Contest at the Pie Pantry in downtown Belleville. She took the top spot last year as well with a lemon meringue pie and second the year before that with a coconut cream. Marianne said she used rhubarb from her garden that she had frozen. She found this recipe on the Denver Post website. It had won a ...

Substitute and Solve: Reena to the rescue with a trick to keep any berry fresh longer

I have been asked to make a strawberry, chocolate cake. I want to buy the strawberries five days ahead of time because I live in the country and won’t make it back to the city for awhile. I am worried that the strawberries won’t last.

A Lowry Hill deli gets diners talking

Is Rye is the dream come true for deli-starved locals? It depends. But it's worth a visit.

Review: A Lowry Hill deli gets diners talking

Is Rye is the dream come true for deli-starved locals? It depends. But it's worth a visit.

Smoothies Can Be Refreshing, Nutritious Treats In Winter, Too

It's a simple, classic recipe: Throw a banana, some yogurt, a few ice cubes and a handful of berries in a blender, whir until creamy and voila: a smoothie. Except that fresh berries are a little pricey in the winter, not to mention a little peaked. Not