• One pot meal is good way to start the year
Maybe it's the tepid weather we're currently enjoying or the lingering economic malaise, I'm not sure, but I'm having a serious case of the post-holiday blahs.

• Find some comfort in New Year
We here in Lower Alabama are not immune to the current economic malaise that grips the nation.

• Don't forget Santa's bribes treats
In our far-flung discussions in the run-up to the big day tomorrow, we've talked about a ton of topics.

• Looking ahead to New Year of eating
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• Ham is an economical, tasty choice
Don't look now but we've just rounded the clubhouse turn and are heading full bore for the finish line of this Christmas season.

• New Orleans food writers find, compile city's recipes
Nobody in this part of the world has to be reminded of the horrors wrought by Hurricane Katrina.