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Meals from the heart

Make a romantic dinner this Valentine's Day using these tips, including recipes from three local lovebird couples

February 9, 2010 4:00 am

It's easy to make reservations at a restaurant for a romantic dinner for two. But this Valentine's Day, or anytime you feel like a little alone time with your sweetheart, consider creating a special table for two at home. We checked in with celebrity ....MORE

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15 ways to go green without going broke

February 8, 2010 4:00 am

15 ways to go green without going broke,

It doesn't take switching to solar panels or buying a hybrid car to live a more environmentally friendly life. For every budget, there are things people can do to reduce their energy consumption and....MORE

Home

A classic, but remodeled

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

Stephanie and David Lawrence have owned their Black Butte Ranch home for a decade, but they were ready for a change. They wanted to expand and remodel their 1970s-era home to accommodate their....MORE

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Less stuff, more fun

Declutter and organize with author and TLC host Peter Walsh

February 9, 2010 4:00 am

Less stuff, more fun, Everything a child needs to learn in life about being a responsible human being can be learned from his or her toy bins says Peter Walsh: Give to charity. Don't be materialistic. Put your things away. And take care of the stuff you own.

Look around your house. Do you like what you see? Do you feel relaxed, nurtured and at home?Or....MORE

Seeds or seedlings?

February 9, 2010 4:00 am

Those eager to join the vegetable gardening revolution this season have a decision to make. Are you ....MORE

Tips for pruning a cherry tree

February 9, 2010 4:00 am

Q: We have a sour cherry tree, and we use the fruit for preserves, pies, eating out of hand and....MORE

A winner at the Olympics, and in your garden, too

February 9, 2010 4:00 am

Taishan marigolds were stars at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and this spring you will have the....MORE

Rise of the romaine empire

The popularity of Caesar salads plucked the lettuce from obscurity

February 9, 2010 4:00 am

A lot of times when food writers praise an old-fashioned ingredient such as romaine lettuce, they....MORE

Slurp happy in a hurry

February 9, 2010 4:00 am

Does this sound familiar? It's cold. You're ending a long, busy day. You're harried, hungry and....MORE

Learning about the stuff we use

February 9, 2010 4:00 am

It’s well worth learning more about some of the products we take for granted, such as the....MORE

Garden

4 more winning flowers (and a fruit!)

February 9, 2010 4:00 am

“News flash from AAS” was the message that popped up when I checked my e-mail recently. ....MORE

Students make the cut in culinary contest

Bend High’s team of top chefs is headed for national competition after victory in Portland

February 8, 2010 4:00 am

Four Bend High School students will represent Oregon this year in a national high school cooking....MORE

Wedding cake’s look sets the tone for the occasion

February 7, 2010 4:00 am

This is the time of year when couples who got engaged over the holidays (or who may be getting....MORE

Heinz’s new ketchup packet a dunker’s delight

February 7, 2010 4:00 am

For decades there was only one way to use the humble ketchup packet, and it was messy. Now, fast-....MORE

The kitchen is still king among home shoppers

Plus, find out nine other ‘must’ features in homes

February 6, 2010 4:00 am

LAS VEGAS — Americans want smaller houses and they are willing to strip some of....MORE

Schools learn to put recess before lunch

Research shows it results in better eating habits, fewer disciplinary problems

February 4, 2010 4:00 am

Can something as simple as the timing of recess make a difference in a child’s health and....MORE

Snowballs for eating, not tossing

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

Take a break from skiing and toss a few snowballs. Or just sit at home and eat these incredibly....MORE

Mashing potatoes

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

Q: I made mashed potatoes for potato dumplings, but they are too starchy and gummy. Is there a way....MORE

The lowdown on laundry

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

Of the many household tasks, doing the laundry seems to be a no-brainer: Put clothes in the washer, ....MORE

Redmond Greenhouse offers series of talks

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

Gardening experts will present a series of free talks Saturdays at Redmond Greenhouse, 4101 S. U. S. ....MORE

Knead? Who needs it?

Crafting this crust days ahead can make pizza night easy (and save a little dough, too)

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

What night is pizza night at your house? Is it Friday, when everyone is chilling out from a hectic....MORE

Recipe Finder

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

Editor’s note: The Recipe Finder feature will return. If you are looking for a hard-to-find....MORE

A stone wall can provide beauty - and, at first, exercise

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

If you feel like getting your blood moving — and with longer-lasting effect than lifting....MORE

Food

For versatile and tasty rice, choose jasmine

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

With so many varieties of rice in the world to choose from, it would seem ridiculous for me to pick ....MORE

Yay sugar, nay salt, and more taste tips

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

This time of year, we’re filled with the best of intentions. I won’t try to guide....MORE

Need to feed Super Bowl fans fast? Think subs

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

If you're looking to feed a Super Bowl crowd fast and cheap, giant subs are the way to go.....MORE

Garden

Toil for soil

Making your own for spring planting can ensure quality - and save money

February 2, 2010 4:00 am

Even in the dead of winter, there are tasks that can be done to prepare for spring and keep eager....MORE

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