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The secrets to summer grilling

By Bill Daley , Tribune Newspapers — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Whether novice or seasoned griller, these do's and don'ts will help make a safe, delicious Memorial Day

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and millions of Americans will rush outdoors to light up a grill in celebration. Take some simple steps before, during and after the party to minimize any hangover, gastronomic or otherwise.

Culinary Giant: Ada Boni

By Bill Daley , Tribune Newspapers — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Wrote the must-have cookbook for generations of Italian women

Ada Boni's cookbook "Il Talismano della Felicita" is considered to be the Italian "Joy of Cooking." It's easy to see why: Published in 1928, the book (which translates as "the talisman of happiness" in English) quickly became a must-have for generations of Italian women and went through multiple editions and revisions. It arrived in the United States in 1950 as "The Talisman Italian Cookbook" and was among the few authentic Italian cookbooks in English at the time. The book influenced and inspired home cooks and food professionals alike.

Four ways to slow down and let summer linger

By Heidi Stevens , Tribune Newspapers — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:22:00 PDT

Find time to be lazy this summer by cutting back on cooking, email and other time sucks

Bananarama was right: Summer is cruel.

Instagram now lets you tag your photos

By Scott Kleinberg, Tribune Newspapers — Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

With the Photos of You feature, you can tag and be tagged in your favorite shots — and control who sees what

Now, Instagram's plan for tagging is coming into focus. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Las Vegas: New thrill ride to zip guests between Rio towers

By Jay Jones — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:30:00 PDT

Thrill seekers may anxiously await this summer’s arrival of Sin City ’s newest adventure, the VooDoo Skyline, coming to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino .

Report: Insolvency looms for Social Security, Medicare

By Noam N. Levey — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT

The nation's Social Security and Medicare programs are sliding closer to insolvency, the federal government warned on April 23.