You don’t have to be a Halloween collector to know the symbols associated with the holiday. And there are a lot of them.


By the time you read this, many of us in cold-weather areas will be listening for — and dreading — the click sound that heralds the arrival of warm air through the furnace vents.




Roasted, riced, mashed or pizza crusted, cauliflower plays just about any role you ask of it, and today it’s stepping into the starring role in a creamy, cheesy gratin that will win over even the pickiest of eaters.


Crystal, amethyst, amber, emerald, ruby: Decorative glass is often made to capture the vivid color and intense sparkle of gemstones. It isn’t limited to transparent stones, either.


If you’re having trouble sleeping, if you’re stressed all the time, if you’re afraid or angry — all these things can be a result of watching too much of the news.