If you’ve ever wandered into the cheese section with the innocent intent of “just picking up some mozzarella,” you know it’s not that simple. What was once a single white orb in plastic wrap is now an entire category. Fresh, low-moisture, smoked, buffalo, burrata — mozzarella ...

We are having lovely fall weather! The trees are getting prettier each day and are in their autumn splendor. Only our Master Artist could paint such a lovely scene. Before we know it, our yard will be flooded with leaves of every color. We have over a dozen trees in our yard, so we get to rake ...

DEAR ANNIE: My granddaughter dated a young man for four years before breaking things off about a year ago. During that time, he became part of our family in many ways. Even after the breakup, he continued coming to church with us every Sunday. In fact, we’ve grown closer in the past year, ...

DEAR HELOISE: Here’s a suggestion to dog owners: Before leaving your yard, have your dogs do their business in your own yard. I’ve asked dog owners who have allowed their dogs to use the lawn in the front of my home to do their business, “Why don’t you use your own yard for the dog to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Several years ago, in my early 80s, my gynecologist told me (like all women who mainly stayed indoors) that I should be taking 4,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily. Yet today, I read an article warning that many people are overdosing on vitamin D. Is this really a concern? — ...