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According to statistics published last year by the University of Scranton, about 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year's resolution.

Admittedly, pot roast is not a particularly beautiful dish. But when done well, it is a delicious dish - flavorful, succulent, rich and comforting.

When you think of butterfly gardens, the first plant that comes to mind is probably butterfly bush .

For that seasonal red and green we have come to expect from our Christmas treats, we top the finished cake with warm red currant jam and chopped pistachios.

As the filling cooks, this extra layer will protect the pie dough from absorbing too much moisture.

For sharp-elbowed New Yorkers accustomed to walking where they need to go at a big-city pace, the holiday season is hardly the most wonderful time of the year.

A bottle of Cole Cold Pear D fruit drink manufactured in the Caribbean which contained a lethal amount of cocaine A 33-year-old man has died after drinking a pear drink manufactured in the Caribbean which contained a lethal amount of cocaine.

'Tis the season for giving-and accumulating random coffee mugs and paper weights.

Christmas time is here. And whether you're baking a batch for a holiday party, plan to give them as gifts or just want to enjoy them with your family, there's always room in your repertoire for a new cookie recipe-or five.

Cuisine: You don't have to rub a lamp with a genie at this Magic Lamp to take a joyous journey back to old Beirut with a menu of Middle Eastern favorites served in a fantasy setting at very reasonable prices.

If you know you are going to a party in the evening, experts advise eating a healthy breakfast and lunch.

Last week, Sharon in Redondo Beach was looking for a recipe for English muffin bread.

The birds have been keeping residents awake at night, and have been spotted popping to fast food restaurants for their dinner.

The problem with holiday potlucks is the travel factor. The season tends to inspire us to make fancy -- or maybe just fanciful -- foods.

After you've stuffed yourself with turkey and taters and gravy and pie and - of course - stuffing, you might be ready to do penance before the next rush of holiday calories.

The 14 senators and 73 representatives were awarded 100 percent scores based on their voting record on food-related policy issues such as global food aid, food stamps, farm subsidy reform, safety standards, the use of antibiotics and food labeling.

Ari Solomon, spokesman for the animal rights group Mercy For Animals, speaks Tuesday at a news conference in Milwaukee about the results of an undercover investigation at Wiese Brothers Farm in Greenleaf, Wis.

The holidays are a perfect time to gather friends and family together for a good meal.

Intrepid travelers need not leave the United States to find distinctive cities, spectacular open spaces and wide beaches to explore.

People should lose their sweet tooth if they want the best chance of keeping a full set of molars, say scientists.