Our little column on backyard farming continues, this time letting you in on the early days of tending a small flock of egg-laying chickens.

Let’s talk about the birds and the bees. Chickens and beekeeping, to be more precise. In this column I’ll get into some of our experiences with backyard beekeeping, hen keeping, gardening and more, and hopefully some of what I found will help or at least entertain you.

Got a lot of old bread? This French Toast Pudding will use it all up and satisfy your sweet tooth as well.

Want to squee with joy as you watch previous vegetables turn into tiny fibers and glorious health nectar in milliseconds? Then the Breville Juice Fountain is for you.

This quick and easy way to make pasta is the perfect weekday dinner that your kids will love.

The Food Network cook says she’s not going to change her show just because she has diabetes. Good for her.

Having never cooked sole before, and being up for something a bit different in the fish department, I happened upon a simple recipe that’s just a little more beautiful to look at than it tastes.

Believe you me: Eggnog you create your ownself is far, far superior to any of that crap you pour out of a carton.

Sure, I eat salad all year round, but there’s something about summer that makes every type of salad universally appealing.

Why exactly do restaurants try so hard to impress me? And why do they always do it with arugula?