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Food Dude: Deadly Oklahoma tornadoes make it tough to think about cooking out May 22, 2013 Maybe when all the tears have dried, the debris cleared and we pull together to stuff chaos back into its box again, we'll be in the mood for a cookout in central Oklahoma. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Area's restaurant community steps up to support relief efforts May 21, 2013 Local chefs, restaurateurs and food service professionals banded together Tuesday to support the relief efforts of storm-ravaged Oklahoma communities. Read More

Top chefs offer up fresh takes on taco night May 21, 2013 When salsa overtook ketchup as America's favorite condiment in the 1990s you had to know that "taco night" wasn't far behind. Simple, satisfying and inexpensive, hard or soft tacos filled with meat, cheese and a what-have-you of veggies have become a staple for busy families. Sales of taco shells, seasonings and... Read More

Summer rolls help squeeze veggies into the picnic May 21, 2013 When it comes to packing a picnic basket, sandwiches are almost always the stars of the menu. And why not? They are easy to eat with your hands, pack well and are versatile enough to keep everyone happy. And for the rest of the meal, we tend to lean toward yet more finger food — chips, cookies, hopefully some... Read More

Sarah Hyland shares her beach-bound thoughts May 21, 2013 You might not be able to take the New Yorker out of Sarah Hyland, but the actress — and now swimsuit model — is happy to be parking herself at the beach. Hyland, of ABC's "Modern Family," lives in Los Angeles, blocks from the ocean, and she stars in the OP ad campaign. The 22-year-old, who has done film,... Read More

AP Photos: Fashion captured by Cannes cameras May 21, 2013 Nicole Kidman is the chameleon of Cannes. As a judge at this year's Cannes International Film Festival and a fashion-world favorite, Kidman has proven her style savvy in a colorful and cheerful embroidered L'Wren Scott dress, a regal black Alexander McQueen, and a white-ground floral dress by Christian Dior... Read More

Billy Graham: Don't discard old family Bible May 21, 2013 May 23 Billy Graham Read More

Dear Abby: Money spent to keep kids from smoking is no bribe May 21, 2013 May 23 Dear Abby Read More

Fashion types bring flair to prince's polo game May 20, 2013 Bring on the white pants: Memorial Day rule be damned. Many in the invitation-only crowd of about 400 who gathered to watch Prince Harry's team win the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup at the Greenwich Polo Club on Wednesday brought out their summer clothes, including white pants, floral sundresses and even some... Read More

Wineries want to help raise a glass to veterans May 20, 2013 If you're looking to raise a glass to veterans this Memorial Day you might consider filling it with wine that will raise funds for them, too. A number of wineries are making the veterans-and-vines connection. And if you're not so fine on wine, there's even a liquor — Wild Turkey — that's gotten into the spirit... Read More

What do we eat? New food map will tell us May 20, 2013 Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Same goes for soda. Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which can lag behind the rapidly expanding and changing food... Read More

The careless art of the wonderful summer cocktail May 20, 2013 The art of the summer cocktail is something I take most seriously. Because several years ago I realized what surely is obvious to most people... But I can be a bit slow. Summer is better with a signature cocktail. Not a fancy dinner cocktail. Not a party cocktail. And certainly nothing that anyone who goes by the... Read More

Dior presents cruise fashions amid stars in Monaco May 20, 2013 The glittering star power of Cannes migrated up the coast to Monaco for front-row seats at Dior's colorful, sexy cruise fashion show. With the Mediterranean Sea the picturesque backdrop, Dior showcased its 2014 collection on Saturday night. It was a wet, cold and generally miserable outside the white stage, but... Read More

Helen Ford Wallace: Parties, Etc.: May 19 May 19, 2013 Junior League 85th Anniversary Gala, Wedding Showers, Baby Shower, Ribbon Cutting Reception, Spring Picnic, Read More

20-40-60 Etiquette: Do I give to panhandlers May 19, 2013 A reader wants to know how to handle panhandlers, and the 20-40-60 Etiquette panel offers some suggestions, with Features Editor Matt Price as guest. Read More