Cameron Hughes Wines will be served at a five-course dinner featuring turducken at 7 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at The Barnwood Restaurant & Catering, Ripon.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats — when eaten in moderation — can reduce bad cholesterol and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Monounsaturated fats are also usually high in vitamin E, while polyunsaturated fats contain omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.

Looking to reduce your risk of heart disease, boost your immune system and do something good for the environment all at the same time? There's a fish for that.

For many households, a crucial ingredient in meal-making is a well-stocked freezer. Follow these guidelines for selecting the best items:

Pop Secret microwave popcorn is no longer a General Mills product. It's now made by California's Diamond Foods (the walnut folks).

Making dinner easier is the goal here. We can't fix the economy or cure global warming, but we can help make your weeknights a little less stressful and your eating throughout the week a little more healthful. (Consider it our contribution to health-care reform.)

One of the most popular events I staged while manager of the Columbia City Hotel was the Ten Years After cabernet sauvignon tasting. I would assemble eight to 10 decade-old bottles from the restaurant cellar, blind taste them with 20 others and pick the favorites.

You could win $100 and help feed people in the Dubyak Family Chiropractic office's annual Pumpkin Pie Contest. The contest is open to all local bakers.

The Smart Choices Program, launched in August, deemed Froot Loops nutritious enough to sport a big check mark on the front of boxes signifying that choosing the cereal was indeed smart. The news media and consumer advocacy groups had a field day with that one, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration vowed to protect the public against any misconceptions caused by the labeling system.

All-natural may be all the rage in the food world, but will candy lovers have a sweet tooth for beet juice and purple cabbage?

I discovered by mistake how well a Dewar's on the rocks went with some Hershey's Kisses.

It's down to the home stretch in the opening round of the National Pork Board's Great Pork Recipe Play-offs. The winner will get a chance to tailgate alongside NFL legend Emmitt Smith and attend the big game in February.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest, known for pointing out the caloric crimes of fast-food and chain restaurants, has turned its attention to the dangers of foods deemed healthy.

Q: How long does bottled salad dressing stay good in the refrigerator once it's opened?

Express your love of food to your kids and you'll promote good eaters. Don't feed them separate meals. Expose them to new tastes and culinary experiences as often as possible. And for goodness' sake, eat together.