Since Paris Bistro closed, there has been a certain je ne sais quoi missing in the Northwest dining scene. But with the opening of Bar Lizette, classic French bistro fare has returned. more

Milk and cookies may be fine for Santa, but the rest of us deserve something stronger to take the edge off all that shopping, gift wrapping and wondering what the cat did with the tinsel. more

Nothing beats a festive centerpiece for the dining room table when it comes to holiday hosting. more

Did you ever wonder who in the world first came up with the idea of stuffing a bird? It was divine inspiration, no doubt. more

With so many tragedies and horrors on the front pages of every major newspaper and the 11 p.m. TV news, it is reassuring to know that there are also uplifting stories. more