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What is 'American' cuisine? You'll know it when you eat it

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Frankly, it depends on whom you ask. We've posed the question to cutting-edge chefs, revered authors, hungry hell-raisers and ordinary folks. Their answers ranged from broad statements about what we eat in general across the country, to regional cooking styles such as Carolina barbecue, to specific foods such as fried chicken, hamburgers and steaks.

Mango brings slice of enjoyment to quick entree

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Diced cucumbers mixed with kidney beans and some crusty whole grain bread complete this simple summer supper.

Whip up a low-fat frozen dessert

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

This recipe uses a combination of nonfat vanilla yogurt and fat-free frozen yogurt as a base for the dessert then injects pureed frozen peaches into the mix.

10 easy ways to add zing to your foods and sauces

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Summer is all about chillin' outdoors, powering up the grill and watching stars sparkle in the night sky. Put some of that fun into your meals year-round with these simple tips for jazzing up familiar foods.

Carolyn Hax: Listen to your priorities - it may be your heart speaking

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Carolyn: My girlfriend is moving away at the end of the summer to start a grad degree in another state. Since she began applying, we have discussed staying together regardless of where she ended up, but now I am beginning to have second thoughts.

Ask Amy: Boyfriend wants space? Give it.

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Dear Amy: My boyfriend has told me that he needs space, which I know is the classic line for, "I don't want to be with you any longer," but in the next breath, he will say, "I'm not breaking up with you."

The You Docs Tip of the Day: Don't assume no news is good news

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Haven't heard back from your doctor after a recent medical test, so you assume everything's fine? Brace yourself. A new study of 23 medical practices found that as often as 7 percent of the time, people weren't notified that their results - including from screenings for breast, colon and cervical cancer - were abnormal.

Recipe: GRILLED CHICKEN, RED ONION AND MINT KEBABS

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:00 MDT

This delicious summer meal not only takes advantage of the herb garden's bounty, but it also is light and healthy. It was discovered on Epicurious.com.

IdahoMom2Mom.com: Preventing sports injuries

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:53:00 MDT

IdahoMom2Mom.com: Preventing sports injuries

Are you ready for the Harry Potter movie?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

If it's been a while since you've read the book, here are some new names you should remember:

Divas for a Difference: Save green by going green at the Expo

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Are you feeling the heat? The heat of rising temperatures? The heat of tighter economic times? The heat of increasing energy costs?

Carolyn Hax: Is an adult visit too much to ask?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Carolyn: (About Monday's active toddler): Please throw in a perspective from someone without children. I have many friends who pick and choose when they decide to rein in their children so they can actually hold a conversation. It can be done and, if the parent wants to be a good friend, it should be done, otherwise it's rude.

Ask Amy: Who is the victim when marriage ends?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Dear Amy: I have been married for almost 30 years to a perfectionist who is also a controlling and underemployed musician. As a college professor, I pay almost all the bills, and I have been the one primarily responsible for raising our teenage daughter.

Notable neighbors

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

News of note about your friends and neighbors in the Treasure Valley

Ada County Pet of the Week

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Trixie is a 2-month-old, spayed female, domestic shorthair cat with eye-catching calico markings.

Are you killing your knees?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Football stars and soccer-mad teens aren't the only ones with knee problems. You can wind up with a bum knee (or two) without knowing how you caused it. Here's what to watch out for so you can keep walking, dancing and drop-kicking a few cans:

Carolyn Hax: Toddlers disrupt adults' conversations

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Recipe: SAUSAGE FLOWERS

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:57:44 MDT

Local cook Nancy Blanchat prepared these appetizers for a recent Fourth of July brunch, where they were one of the hits of the buffet.

Jason Wanlass: Have a hole in your golf swing? Try getting in shape.

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Golf is a highly athletic event. Approximately 90 percent of peak muscle force is reached when hitting a ball.

Carolyn Hax: Keeping your child alive isn't a personal slight

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Carolyn: Last weekend, I drove four hours round-trip, with my 1-year-old, to visit my sister (my husband stayed home to have a well-deserved break from baby care).

The You Docs: The surprising vitamin you might be missing

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

We're all for crossing niggling tasks off your list and getting rid of the stress they cause. But sometimes, you need to ignore the laundry and that overgrown lawn and make a date with your best friend.

Ask Amy: Is it OK for 'kissing' cousins to kiss?

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Dear Amy: My boyfriend and I have been together for almost four years. We were at a party at his sister's house, and I noticed that one of the cousins at the party had a jacket on with the same last name as my great-grandmother's.

The You Docs Tip of the Day: Easy salad toss-ins that make you healthier

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Why let the fresh peas, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, toasted walnuts and sweet raisins on your salad do all the heavy lifting? The greens you pile underneath them can boost the big favors almost any salad does for your health. Toss these in your next salad bowl: