In The Kitchen

Lady Lake butcher Ralph Rao continues his family’s tradition of men doing the cooking.  Growing

Photos: Nicole Hamel Culinary instructor Lynn Beacher leads cooking classes in her Mount Dora kitchen.

Local chef teaches new, healthier twists on African heritage dishes. “These are foods we are

Photo: Nicole Hamel Diabetes Alert Day is March 26, and dietitian Jacqueline Griffiths offers Eating

Photo: Nicole Hamel Hospital dietitian advocates the DASH diet to improve cholesterol and blood sugar.

Photo: Anthony Rao Chef Dan Stimpson: ‘The best pharmacy is right out there in the

Local cooks share recipes that have become beloved holiday traditions.   Family recipes seem to

Andrea Dahler works round the clock—almost in her sleep—to whip up Southern sweet treats for

Photo: Volkan Ulgen Laurie Elliston: ‘Most people would be surprised by the sheer

Daughter-and-mother duo make gourmet grilling sauces and infused honey.   Renee Bryan, of Umatilla, didn’t

B&B proprietor Laura Wright treats guests to special delights. Tall concrete columns topped with urns

Photo: Nicole Hamel Extension agent Mia Wilchcombe turns salad greens into main summer

Firefighter Jeff Moore whips up comfort foods and award-winning chili and ribs. Leesburg firefighter and

Here are quick, easy meals with harried, working moms in mind. We’ve all been there.

Young sous chef has enjoyed travels and working on magician David Copperfield’s private island in

Hungry for some good eats? Mount Dora’s finest restaurants are ready to whet your appetite.

Photo: Fred Lopez and Volkan Ulgen Chefs share favorite recipes that make them

From whipping up favorite dishes to planning fun get-togethers, these families celebrate Christmas in their

Photo: Fred Lopez While the turkey may be out front, it’s the side

A stay-at-home mom finds success as an organic gardener and writer of entertaining children’s books