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Celebrity Extra: Mandy Moore
When is the new drama series about the NFL coming out with Mandy Moore? Also, is Milo Ventimiglia from "This Is Us" going to be in anything new soon?
Best Bites: Swedish Pancakes
I went on a quest to find the best Swedish pancake recipe from my friends and their Swedish-American friends. I soon discovered that there are probably as many recipes…
Divas on a Dime: Showstopping Lasagna
Some recipes get dinner on the table. Others make you want to stand beside the table and announce, "I made this!" This butternut squash lasagna is shamelessly the second one.
The Pod Report: Oct 22, Podcast for every subject
If you care about a subject, there's a podcast for it.
Streaming Source for the week of October 26
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Oct. 26, 2026.
The Garden Bug: Candytuft
This plant's low-growing habit and captivating blooms make it a great choice for bordering garden beds and lining pathways. Its tidy growth adds definition and structure to the scenery.
Salome's Stars: October 22
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Having a weekend fun fest? Your friend or relative who's down in the emotional dumps could perk up if you find a way to include them in your plans.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Life begins now
Every minute of every hour of every day, life begins anew.
Autumn is a Magnificent Season: Apple and Maple Tart
Simple yet sophisticated, this flaky apple tart will delight all your guests.
Autumn is a Magnificent Season: Oatmeal and Pumpkin Cookies
Enjoyed with tea, coffee or a glass of milk, these delicious cookies taste perfectly autumnal!
Autumn is a Magnificent Season: Bolognese Sauce
Made with love, this meat sauce is a mouthwatering explosion of flavours. Enjoy!
Celebrity Extra: Riley Green
Who's the new judge on "The Voice" with the mustache? I've never seen him before.
Divas on a Dime: Autumn Dinner
Every autumn, apples get recruited for pies, crisps and cakes, as though their entire purpose is to be a delivery system for cinnamon. Today, we're giving them a different assignment…
The Pod Report: Oct 15, The difference you make
The true measure of podcast success is the difference you make in the lives of your audience, one episode at a time.
Streaming Source for the week of October 19
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Oct. 19, 2026.
The Garden Bug: Milk Thistle
Its purple flowers may seem pretty, but this spiny plant is classified as a noxious weed in several U.S. states, and has the potential to overwhelm established ecosystems and agricultural areas.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Unhappy customers
Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.
Best Bites: Easy Zucchini Soup
"Go pick anything that's bigger than your arm!" says Becca Newhouse, as 4-year-old son Ellis grabs a bucket and scampers off to the zucchini patch in their family garden.
Celebrity Extra: Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones
Has Catherine Zeta-Jones retired from acting? Also, has she ever starred in anything with her husband, Michael Douglas?
Divas on a Dime: Dinner to Spare
There's a kindness in opening the freezer at 5:30 and finding that someone has already started dinner. Even better when that someone was you, when you had a skillet out…