March 2002 Spec. Marc A. AndersonBrandon, Florida, U.S. Chief Petty Officer Matthew J. BourgeoisTallahassee, Florida, U.S .Tech. Sgt. John A. ChapmanWaco, Texas, U.S. Pfc. Matthew A. CommonsBoulder City, Nevada, U.S. Sgt. Bradley S. CroseOrange Park, Florida, U.S. Sr. Airman Jason D. CunninghamCamarillo, California, U.S. Chief Warrant Officer Stanley L. HarrimanWade, North Carolina, U.S. Petty Officer...

My mom’s a little under-the-weather, so tonight I’m making some soul food. Soul food, in case you’re wondering, is not just delicious Southern fare. It’s the food you were raised on that has the power to heal you when you’re body needs a little health boost. We have a few items that we make when...

February 2002 Spec. Thomas F. AllisonTacoma, Washington, U.S. Spec. Curtis A. CarterLafayette, Indiana, U.S. Spec. Jason A. DisneyFallon, Nevada, U.S Staff Sgt. James P. DorrityClarksville, Tennessee, U.S Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jody L. EgnorMiddletown, Ohio, U.S. Maj. Curtis D. FeistnerWhite Bear Lake, Minnesota, U.S. Sgt. Jeremy D. FosheePisgah, Alabama, U.S Staff Sgt. Kerry W. FrithJamesville,...

January 2002 Capt. Matthew W. BancroftShasta, California, U.S. Lance Cpl. Bryan P. BertrandCoos Bay, Oregon, U.S. Gunnery Sgt. Stephen L. BrysonMontgomery, Alabama, U.S. Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Ross ChapmanFort Lewis, Washington, U.S. Staff Sgt. Walter F. Cohee IIIMardela Springs, Maryland, U.S. Staff Sgt. Scott N. GermosenQueens, New York, U.S. Sgt. Nathan P. HaysWilbur, Washington, U.S...

There is nothing better than a store without a bunch of crazy advertisements and bells and whistles that I know are simply raising the prices on my corn flakes. The first time I walked into a Fresh and Easy I thought they might have climbed into my find to retrieve my idea of the perfect...

Renwood 2006 Zinfandel “Old Vine” Amador County www.renwood.com

I know it’s only January, but I live in Phoenix, Arizona where it is always planting season. With rain in the forecast for next week, I decided to take time to plant some seeds both inside and out. For the indoor seeding I decided to reuse some Styrofoam egg cartons I came across. Here’s a...

I did it. I feel like I’ve accomplished a pretty big culinary goal. I made homemade croissants. I used the recipe dear Julia offered and they came out beautifully. Here’s the book the recipe came from. While it did, indeed, take about 12 hours. It did not take 12 consecutive hours. It’s one of those...

This year I am trying to eat healthy and make as much of our food as possible. We love to go out for pizza, but it’s a shame to spend money when I have a capable little pizza stone just waiting for action. We also have a lemon tree that’s full of those beautiful yellow...

The world lost an extremely brave woman who changed our lives for the better and yet there was little fanfare. Miep Gies, the woman who helped keep Anne Frank and her family hidden from the Nazis, kept Anne’s famous journal safe until her father was able to retrieve it. He would be the only surviving...

If you don’t know who Miep Gies, than you may be young enough to have suffered from America’s failing educational system. Miep was the brave Dutch woman, who helped Anne Franks family stay hidden away from the Nazis. She risked her own life to ensure their care and remained loyal saving Anne’s diary hoping to...

My husband is a bit under-the-weather, so I decided to make a roast to bring up his spirit and boast his health. There are some foods that just make you feel better, and this is one of his. I could have also made some homemade rolls on the side, but we had these hiding in...