Among the wide array of fruits available to us, I always regard the imported ones like strawberries, grapes, oranges, apples and blueberries as the most expensive and many could ill-afford to eat them. But alas, the price of durians has gone so high and it stinks to high heavens that I ask these questions: Who is controlling the supplies? Who are the middlemen and who are pricking our pockets so hard that we do not crave for the king of fruits anymore? Now, I will add the durians to the...

Runnin' Scared - News Blog. When the seasons overlap, we get the biggest days at the market, like right now, corn is still hanging on by a thread, all kinds of tiny potatoes are around, plus every sort of leafy green (wild arugula! Russian kale!), not to mention Brussels sprouts, Jerusalem artichokes, fresh young garlic, peppers in every color of the rainbow, gourds of all kinds, and apples. We don't make it a goal to sound like your mom over here at EfV, but if you have a chance to swing...

If you're like me, you can never quite get that apple that tastes just right -- the one that's firm and crunchy and tart but sweet. The apple is big, it sprays juice down your chin when you bite into it, the taste is as sweet as and the texture is as firm as well, honeycrisp, just as the name says. Manager Steven Smith told me they go from the orchards to the retailer's distribution centers, then to the stores. There were plenty at each store, but that bounty will run out. That's one...

Arrange all items on an appropriately decorated buffet (it could resemble an open coffin), dim the lights, light a few candles, put on some sound effects, and enjoy your GHOSTLY meal together. Slideshow Kids love to munch on spooky carrot fingers! Create great Halloween memories by inviting your grandchildren to a spooky Halloween dinner. The ages of your grandchildren should be considered as you determine the scariness of the menu, decorations, stories and activities. Spoon the mixture...

By Phillip Gomez Email this story . Print this story Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007 11:44 AM CST Acorns abound this season, including under an oak at the entrance to Calaveras Nursery near Valley Springs, where owner Mick Stockard cupped two handfuls in a minute for this picture. By Phillip Gomez Email this story . Print this story Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007 11:44 AM CST Acorns abound this season, including under an oak at the entrance to Calaveras Nursery near Valley Springs,...

Unfortunately, due to the low clouds and poor visibility no aircraft flew in for the one-day fly-in, however, Joe Lansden Sr, of Simi Valley flew his beautiful Russian Yak 52 in the day before and it was on display along with some of the Tehachapi based aircraft belonging to Harry Haas, John Tumilowicz, Ed McKay, Marc Zietlin, Dave Zwiegle & Bob Souza. Unfortunately, due to the low clouds and poor visibility no aircraft flew in for the one-day fly-in, however, Joe Lansden Sr, of Simi...

Fletcher credits former assistant director Hazel Jeffries, another inductee, with expanding the scope of activities at the center to areas outside of sports. Over the course of that weekend, the center will honor the contributions of the men and women who worked to shape the lives of every child who spent an after-school afternoon within its walls since 1927. The new wall in the main lobby of the center will include Collins Hinton, who helped secure funding for the construction of the...

Two little digits separate his and his wife's phone number from the hospital hotline, resulting in as many as eight misdials a day. Six people took the test to see if they score in the top two-thirds of IQ tests and, if they make the grade and join the chapter, can enjoy a full calendar of social gatherings and unfailingly intelligent conversation. On Monday, he showed up for his regular game at the city-owned Bartley Cavanaugh golf course, saw they were offering free games to veterans,...

Anyone who catches one of the tagged summer steelhead is asked to record the number printed on the plastic tag, without removing the tag from the fish, and notify ODFW of the date and location where the fish was caught and released by calling the Clackamas Office any time at (971) 673-6000. Anyone who catches one of the tagged summer steelhead is asked to record the number printed on the plastic tag, without removing the tag from the fish, and notify ODFW of the date and location where the...