Behind every blue ribbon awarded at the Florida Strawberry Festival, there's at least one judge making the call, and sometimes two. ...more

March 10, 2010

The comments from friends started immediately after word got out that I would be judging a water tasting test. ...more

March 7, 2010

Once again, celebrity chef Jon Ashton was a big hit in Plant City with his mixture of cooking tips spiced with humor. ...more

March 3, 2010

While some bars are reducing their prices, others are catering to a different clientele. Cusworth Arms, a beer and wine bar inside the Kenilworth Lodge, is serving imported beers and premiums wines for those who know the difference. ...more

October 30, 2009

The man with the best job. ...more

April 28, 2009

The percussion of the congas and timbales put a swing in Maria De Souza's arms and hips. ...more

March 1, 2009

The percussion of the congas and timbales put a swing in Maria De Souza's arms and hips. ...more

February 28, 2009

Sampling beer is a lot of fun. But Salade Nicoise made with a scoop of runny tuna salad on greens drenched in mundane ranch dressing is not. ...more

February 25, 2009

Sampling beer is a lot of fun. But Salade Nicoise made with a scoop of runny tuna salad on greens drenched in mundane ranch dressing is not. ...more

February 25, 2009

The floral industry survived the Great Depression. It did so because people tend to be gushier and more romantic during difficult times, said Trish Bechtelheimer, owner of Westover's Flowers and Gifts. ...more

February 13, 2009