Rain may put pumpkin pie in peril, Nestle says

Nestle — which sells nearly all the canned pumpkin in the U.S. — says poor weather hurt its harvest, creating a potential shortage of its Libby’s pumpkin pie products through the holidays. More

Potatoes featured at farmers market

Organizers of the Certified Farmers' Market have chosen potatoes as the Pick of the Week. More

Packaged stuffing can taste fresh

If you want the taste of homemade with the convenience of prepared, try for a middle ground with stuffing. More

Chilies add Mexican flair to roast turkey

Marcela Valladolid, author of “Fresh Mexico,” uses a version of this glaze to combine her Mexican roots with the classic Thanksgiving staple. The turkey also can be stuffed, but will take longer to cook. More

Cut out the crust for a healthier pie

At most Thanksgiving dinners, a selection of pies is almost as traditional as the turkey. But that slice of pie doesn't have to tip the scales of dietary regret. It takes moderation and common sense. More

Follow tips to ensure your turkey is the star

Whether you're a pro or a novice, when it comes to choosing and cooking the main event for Thanksgiving, everyone can use some expert tips. More

• Brining, classic roasting is key to the perfectly cooked bird

Brining, classic roasting is key to the perfectly cooked bird

Deep-frying. Wood-smoking. Sous vide. The mind-numbing number of suggestions for mining flavor from the typically unforgiving Thanksgiving bird have proliferated in recent years. More

• Follow tips to ensure your turkey is the star

If Johnny Costa is good enough for Ol' Blue Eyes ...

In case you didn't know, there really is a guy named Johnny Costa. Born in Naples, he has been a restaurant owner and chef for more than 30 years in Palm Springs. More

Let there be paklava at fest

Our little melting pot in the Coachella Valley keeps expanding, bringing more foods of the world to our patch of the desert. And that can be a very tasty experience. More

Learn about healthy fats at cooking demo

Henry's Farmers Market is scheduled to host a free seminar and cooking demonstration on “healthy fats” from 6 to 7 p.m. today. More

Residents invited to enjoy free cup of coffee

Indian Wells residents are invited to Coffee & Conversation from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. today at the IW Club, 44-500 Indian Wells Lane. More

Sample variety of foods at Palm Springs Mall

The International Food Festival is scheduled to take place in the Palm Springs Mall from Friday through Sunday. More

Persimmons featured at La Quinta farmers market

Persimmons are the Pick of the Week at the La Quinta farmers market. More

Fajitas make for a fun, easy meal

Southwestern fajitas filled with meat and colorful vegetables make a delicious, light meal. They're fun to eat and easy to serve. More

Festival to highlight Armenian food

Our little melting pot in the Coachella Valley keeps expanding, bringing more foods of the world to our patch of the desert. More

Don't embarrass yourself with a bad Thanksgiving pie

Frozen pies — they're the dirty little secret of many Thanksgiving buffets. Hey, we're not judging. We've just had some terrible pies over the years, from gooey fillings to inedible crusts, and we don't want you to embarrass yourself. More