CANTON — Following the death of longtime owner Garrison T. “Gary” Barcomb on Nov. 12, the future of The Cascade Diner is uncertain. Read More ⇒

FULTON - Santa and Buddy the Elf join local families for a pancake breakfast from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the CNY Arts Center in Fulton. Santa will hear Christmas wishes from children who will also make a Christmas art project and attend the holiday movie Polar Express. The Art… Read More ⇒

From leftovers in your lunch to planning a meal for family and friends, keeping food safe is important. Food poisoning — also called foodborne illness — is caused by harmful germs, such as bacteria, in contaminated food. Because bacteria typically doesn’t change the taste, smell or look of f… Read More ⇒

Everyone agrees a good breakfast is a great start to your day. All the better if you can make it ahead of time and carry it with you in the a.m. Grab-and-go breakfast burritos are a lifesaver on those busy mornings when just getting out the door on time seems like an accomplishment. Read More ⇒

Latkes — potato pancakes — are traditional fare during the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which this year ends on Dec. 6. Fried foods are symbolic of the small amount of oil that miraculously kept the ancient menorah burning for eight days instead of just one, more than 2,000 years ago. Read More ⇒

Four hundred years ago this fall, 50 Pilgrims sat down to eat with 90 members of the native Wampanoag tribe to give thanks for their first harvest in the New World. Read More ⇒

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — On-the-go eaters in South Florida seeking restaurant-quality food can now discover high-end eats in the oddest of places: fancy vending machines. Read More ⇒

I’ve been married for a gazillion years, but I still like to occasionally woo my husband with a great meal. Which is not to say I spend hours preparing a meal that reminds the guy how much I love him, because oftentimes the best dinner is the one that the cook can pull together without much effort. Read More ⇒

I said that I had seen some recipes claiming you can make croissants in just four hours. I scoffed, dismissively. Everyone knows the best croissants take three days to make. Read More ⇒

Nonstick pans are a godsend for frying eggs and flipping pancakes, and an enameled Dutch oven will never disappoint while cooking soups, stews and sauces. But when it comes to the workhorse of kitchen equipment, nothing beats a well-seasoned cast-iron pan. Read More ⇒

PITTSBURGH — Mike Sanders was destined for a career in the music business ever since he first picked up an acoustic guitar as a teenager in Erie, Pennsylvania. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO - Canale’s Restaurant will provide the next Salvation Army Guest Chef dinner at 4:30-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9 or until sold out. They will be serving baked lasagna, tossed salad with their house Italian dressing, and Italian bread and butter. Desserts and beverages will provide by me… Read More ⇒

OGDENSBURG — After nearly 14 years of business, River Myst Winery will be closing its doors. Read More ⇒

Planning meals on vacation is always a challenge. It’s a drag to schlep a week’s worth of ingredients to your destination, packed in the car along with your suitcases, and you never know how the vacation home’s kitchen will be outfitted. Read More ⇒

For breakfast, spread homemade tahini on toast with a drizzle of honey and a sliced banana with a dollop of yogurt. It’s also a great addition to smoothies. Read More ⇒

To the baking world, it’s an unthinkable suggestion bordering on blasphemy: When making certain desserts, it’s just fine to use imitation vanilla extract. Read More ⇒

Chocolate chip cookies win every matchup they face. Even during Christmas cookie season, they come out as the favorite 78% of the time in head-to-head matchups with sugar cookies, brownies, or any other variety. Read More ⇒

It’s no secret the U.S. depends on processed, packaged foods; they are convenient and affordable. Read More ⇒

These Tex-Mex style enchiladas take less than five minutes to make using a microwave oven. They’re filled with chicken and refried beans and topped with a spicy tomato sauce. Corn tortillas are the typical tortilla used for enchiladas. I like to use whole wheat flour tortillas for their nutt… Read More ⇒

SCRIBA - The first Tuesday of November not only brings Election Day but also the Election Day “take out” dinner at The United Baptist Church of Scriba. On Nov. 2 the church will serve a ham and scalloped potato dinner which will include butternut squash, a homemade dessert and a dinner roll. Read More ⇒

MASSENA — The griddle will be fired up again Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, 189 Main St., Massena. Read More ⇒

On Food Network, the roles have reversed and it’s the chef that’s on the chopping block. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO – Craft beers, ciders, wine and more await people at the Oswego Elks Beverage Tasting, being held Oct. 16 at the Oswego Elks Lodge. The event serves as a fundraiser for two of Oswego County’s nonprofit organizations; Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) PATH Transitional Living program a… Read More ⇒

PHOENIX - The Fourth Annual Sinner & Saint Chili Cook-off, originally scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 24, has been rescheduled to 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 at St. Stephens church hall, 469 Main St., Phoenix (entering from Main Street, and exiting onto Culvert Street). Read More ⇒

OSWEGO - Vona’s Restaurant, will provide the next Salvation Army Guest Chef Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 12, serving from 4:30-6 p.m., at the Worship & Service Center, 73 W. Second St., Oswego. The staff of the restaurant will prepare rigatoni and meatballs, tossed salad, bread, and assorted … Read More ⇒

PITTSBURGH — Kat Lieder admits she used to hate mushrooms because she thought they were creepy. Read More ⇒