My grandfather died in April. He was 100. The span of Philip Pines’s life is almost unfathomable, a century of service (World War II veteran, history teacher), family (father, grandfather and ...

Perfectly ripe, the pear is a paradox: verging on crisp, yet soft as velvet. With every juicy bite, its delicate flavor invites comparisons to nectar and flowers and meadows, but there’s no need ...

This pretty layer cake with gingerbread spices and molasses is an everyday snack cake disguised as something fancy. Instead of a loaf or rectangular pan, it's baked in two round layers and stacked ...