Just in time for "Days of the Dead" so joyously celebrated in Mexico, Latin America and across the Latino diaspora, how to make Diana Kennedy's authentic bread recipe for Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead), the yeast bread with distinctive "bone" shapes to help communicate with loved ones who have passed on. Traditional Bread for Days of the Dead on November 1 & 2.

A quick read, a not-so-scary collection of recipes and ideas for the fun that is Halloween and the week before and after. Is anyone else reading Testaments, the new Handmaid's Tale sequel?

A simple, rustic apple cake from my Estonian friend Pille, made from scratch in just one bowl with so many fresh apples, you'll be wondering if they're too many . The old-fashioned cake itself is moist and scented with cinnamon, the topping is thin and crackly-sweet. Approachable, Homestyle Seasonal Baking, Perfect for Fall & Apple Season. Mix In One Bowl, No Mixer Required. Extra Welcome When "Supper's a Little Skimpy". Budget Friendly. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Fits an 8x8 Pan, a 9x13 Pan, a Round Cake Pan, Even a Sheetpan. Rave Reviews. What're you waiting for?! So Good!!

Quick recipe ideas, a couple of book suggestions, managing multiplying mugs.

Inspiration for the week to come, recipes, planting garlic, rescuing barn swallows and more ...

How to Make Swedish Rye Bread with a Bread Machine or by Hand My dad's favorite homemade bread is a traditional Swedish Rye, a yeast bread that's slightly sweet and bright with orange zest, anise (or fennel) and caraway. So I adapted our old family recipe for Swedish Rye Bread for the bread machine, that means he can make it too! He's a popular guy at potlucks, walking in with a warm loaf of just-baked bread. All the widows swoon! But me? I knead the bread by hand and shape my own loaves. Whether made in a bread machine or by hand, either way, Swedish Rye Bread is a welcome treat, plain, spread with a little butter or toasted. Homemade Bread, Fresh & Comforting. Great for Meal Prep & Hostess Gifts. Rave Reviews.

To promote Breast Cancer Awareness, some personal news, gulp, news that too many of us share ... breast cancer.

Just Mac n Cheese with Chicken, Just Mac n Cheese with Protein. Take your best recipe for mac n cheese, then add chicken. That's it. Instant heartiness. Instant protein. Often I take it one step further and add cooked sweet potato – though not for the obvious reason (you know, nutrition) but instead for familiarity (it mimics the color of Kraft Dinner). One-Pot Comfort Food. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Long-Time Family Favorite. High Protein. Great for Meal Prep.