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Trapped in time

May 13 at 11:09 a.m.

At 6 years old, Owen Wild says "dada" and "mama" on a semi-regular basis, and his parents think they've heard "bus" and "more."

Gifts for grads equipping a starter kitchen

May 12 at 12:05 a.m.

When your favorite student graduates and starts his or her new life, they'll appreciate culinary gifts that will equip them to set up their new home. I am often asked for suggestions for those striking out on their own. What would a great gift be for a graduate's starter kitchen?

May offers plenty of reasons to ride on

BY KAREN SHIDELER, The Wichita Eagle | May 19 at 5:41 a.m.

May is National Bike Month, next week is Bike-to-Work Week and May 21 is Bike-to-Work Day, according to the League of American Bicyclists.

Pedal mettle

BY KAREN SHIDELER, The Wichita Eagle | May 19 at 5:41 a.m.

Janice Snow doesn't need to ride her bicycle for fitness. Six days a week, she teaches at least one class at the West YMCA, so she gets plenty of exercise. Yet seven days a week, as long as the weather's cooperative, she rides her bike.

Coming up rose gold

By Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Times | May 10 at 8:24 a.m.

Rose gold, first popularized almost a century ago, has made a comeback. The blush-hued version of the precious metal is showing up in status watches, engagement rings, necklaces and more. The feminine pieces look delicate on their own but can also bridge the gap between white and yellow gold when all three are worn together.

Tech gifts for modern moms

By Buzz McClain, McClatchy Newspapers | May 6 at 8:16 a.m.

Nearly a century after Mother's Day became an official holiday, it's managed to keep its dignity as an occasion for gift-giving thanks largely to our sentimental streak for Mom. Breakfast in bed, gooey poetic cards and handcrafted presents assure that mothers know that the day is theirs. That said, the Modern Mom relies on technology to get her through the day, and to that end, we've come up with a few things she might not know she even wants. Such as:

Food key to Cinco de Mayo fun

By Susan M. Selasky, Detroit Free Press | May 5 at 12:03 a.m.

A sure sign that Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is upon us is May's collection of food magazines featuring a plethora of Mexican fare. From tacos to tostadas to even making your own flour or corn tortillas, the recipe offerings make a terrific theme for entertaining at home.

The recipe for a perfect Mother's Day breakfast

May 5 at 12:03 a.m.

Freshly picked flowers, sweet gifts from children, sentimental cards and breakfast in bed — all precious parts of Mother's Day. My children are now grown, but I vividly remember the first time they treated me to breakfast in bed.

One-pot wonders

By Judy Hevrdejs, Chicago Tribune | May 5 at 6:52 a.m.

TV chefs toss pots here, skillets there. Saucepans bubble up on several burners. It's drama! It's intense! It's the foodie equivalent of "24."

A good stretch

By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times | May 4 at 7:49 a.m.

Yoga is more than just striking a pose. But how you strike that pose is nonetheless critical. Maintaining correct form is essential not only for building a solid yoga practice but also because improperly doing the same yoga poses repeatedly — even the most basic ones — can lead to strains, sprains and chronic aches.

Makeover Contest open to men, too

May 3 at 12:02 a.m.

It's spring, so it's time for a new look. And wouldn't it be fun to win a head-to-toe makeover? Go ahead and give it your best shot by entering The Wichita Eagle's annual Makeover Contest.

Called to duty

By Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times | May 3 at 7:51 a.m.

Khaki is back. But more than that, the humble military-inspired staple of the '80s preppy wardrobe — and hallmark of the '90s casual Friday era that followed — is marching upmarket. This spring, dusty brown cotton twill has moved far beyond the beige pant, riding the Army/safari trend deep into designer ready-to-wear territory.

Best houseplant for Mother's Day depends on the mom

By Ruth Kassinger, McClatchy-Tribune News Service | April 29 at 6:57 a.m.

Flowering houseplants make terrific Mother's Day gifts. Three — the anthurium, clivia, and "Mophead" hydrangea —are especially beautiful and easy. Unlike cut flowers, they will keep charming your mother for many weeks and, with the right care, bloom again year after year. But which one will be best for May 9?

Too young to wed?

By Monica Watrous, Kansas City Star | April 29 at 6:51 a.m.

Swoon season's here, and marriage is on the mind. You're young and in love. Why not seal the deal? But somewhere between pining for white gowns and wedded bliss, along comes Captain Buzzkill with The Stat.

Finding my favorite frozen spinach took some shopping

April 28 at 7:31 a.m.

When I had the task of making 35 spinach souffles for a cooking class, I opted to use frozen spinach — just plain, frozen spinach with no butter sauce, no cream sauce and no steam-in-the- bag kind.

Dill does it all

By Joe Bonwich, St. Louis Post-Dispatch | April 28 at 7:44 a.m.

The tension builds as the announcement nears. Will the 2010 Herb of the Year be mint or another perennial favorite? Has garlic — not really an herb, but a contender nonetheless — sufficiently ramped up its campaign?

Protect your skin

By Rachel Saslow, Washington Post | April 27 at 12:01 a.m.

A few weeks ago, I sat in a Maryland hotel ballroom, taking notes on a federal hearing about tanning beds. During the proceedings, a man described his late wife's 15-year battle with skin cancer, and a mother told the panel what it was like to bury her youngest daughter after she died of melanoma. Dermatologists presented graphs that showed the risk of skin cancer shooting skyward for people who visited tanning beds regularly.

Bistro dining can be easy, healthy and delicious

By Linda Gassenheimer, McClatchy Newspapers | April 27 at 7:29 a.m.

Bistro dining is very much in style. Poulet a la diable (chicken in mustard sauce) is a French bistro favorite. It's an easy, quick chicken dish with a strong Dijon mustard sauce.

Locks piled high making a comeback

By Elizabeth Wellington, Philadelphia Inquirer | April 26 at 12:05 a.m.

This year's biggest prom trend wasn't the dress. It was the tress. Literally. Hairstylists across the country have been accommodating teens wanting big hair — a la the bodacious raven-haired "Snooki" from MTV's "Jersey Shore."

Glaze adds smoky punch to salmon

By Linda Gassenheimer, McClatchy Newspapers | April 21 at 12:02 a.m.

A bourbon glaze gives this grilled salmon a smoked oak flavor without having to roast it on a wooden plank. The glaze also adds a little punch. The salmon gently cooks in the glaze, absorbing the flavor.

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