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Summer Concerts

As flip-flops hit the pavement and barbecue grills ignite, some of the biggest artists are packing their bags to get the summer concert season started. This year, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson, The Fray, Bob Dylan and Roger Waters are among those hitting the road.

Tutti-Fruity Pies Refresh Party Guests

A cool summer dessert is just five ingredients away in Tutti- Fruity Pie. Served chilled or frozen, it's a great sweet to serve at poolside barbecues, family reunions and neighborhood gatherings - and the recipe makes two pies, so it is helpful when you want to feed a crowd. The pies are called Tutti-Fruity because they combine canned crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling with the creamy ingredients. Be sure to thoroughly drain the pineapple in a colander before adding it to the other...

Plastic Store Bags Play Big Part in 'Green' Efforts

It seems everywhere I turn there is a new article or TV story about how to "go green" by taking an environmentally friendly approach to many areas of our lives. Increased media coverage of the topic, however, does seem to be changing my habits positively.

It Can Be Fun to Take Care of Dad On His Special Day

He's been taking care of you for years, and with Father's Day just around the corner, it's the perfect opportunity to say thank you. Here are some gift ideas and shopping tips to put some "pop" back into Father's Day:

Tv Networks Get Creative by Sneaking Ads

NEW YORK - Some of the most creative thinking in television these days has nothing to do with comedy or drama. It's about the commercials. Fueled by a growing sense of desperation, networks are inserting games, quizzes and mini dramas into commercial breaks. They're incorporating more product pitches into programming. Two experimental programs without traditional commercial breaks will premiere this fall. NBC has even called on Jerry Seinfeld for help.

Use Strained Yogurt Instead of Cream Cheese

If your healthful eating habits have left you hungering for cream cheese, take comfort knowing there is a healthful alternative. A simple technique for draining some of the liquid (known as whey) from nonfat yogurt produces a versatile and velvety soft cheese that often can be substituted for cream cheese and sour cream.

Make Dessert Part of Meal

I've always figured that everyone is as crazy about desserts as I am. Not a day goes by that I don't think about a new way to transform a box of berries or a bag of apples into something delectable. That said, I'm not talking about spun sugar or Rothschild souffle. Like everybody else, I've always got an eye on the clock, which means that whatever I pop into the oven or mix together in a large bowl has to be fast and easy.

Look Ahead

SUMMER ROCK Corey Smith is set to perform at the Imperial Theatre. We have an interview and concert preview.

Artichokes Pack Lotsof Nutrition

Some love them hot, some love them cold. Either way, artichokes are a part of our cuisine. Are they good for you? Here's a quiz to find out how much you know about the benefits of this glorious produce. 1. Artichokes are a good source of folate. True or false?

Get Fit!

There's no tap dancing around getting in shape. You have to sweat. Body weight exercises, such as toe taps, performed at a quick pace can dramatically improve your overall strength and your cardiovascular endurance. You can do them just about anywhere. All you need is a bench. GET TAPPING: Place your right foot on a bench so that your knee is at a 90 degree angle.

Shake Off Sand with Powder

Ah, beach season. A time for slipping on that new suit, lounging in the sun and cavorting in the surf. Now if somebody could please do something about all that sand!

Tutti-Fruity Pies Refresh Party Guests

A cool summer dessert is just five ingredients away in Tutti- Fruity Pie. Served chilled or frozen, it's a great sweet to serve at poolside barbecues, family reunions and neighborhood gatherings - and the recipe makes two pies, so it is helpful when you want to feed a crowd. The pies are called Tutti-Fruity because they combine canned crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling with the creamy ingredients. Be sure to thoroughly drain the pineapple in a colander before adding it to the other...

Tutti-Fruity Pies Refresh Party Guests [Corrected 02/07/09]

A cool summer dessert is just five ingredients away in Tutti- Fruity Pie. Served chilled or frozen, it's a great sweet to serve at poolside barbecues, family reunions and neighborhood gatherings - and the recipe makes two pies, so it is helpful when you want to feed a crowd. The pies are called Tutti-Fruity because they combine canned crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling with the creamy ingredients. Be sure to thoroughly drain the pineapple in a colander before adding it to the other...

As Flip-Flops Hit the Pavement... [Derived Headline]

As flip-flops hit the pavement and barbecue grills ignite, some of the biggest artists are packing their bags to get the summer concert season started. This year, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson, The Fray, Bob Dylan and Roger Waters are among those hitting the road.