Old shoes could mean the world to a family going through cancer.

Have you seen the size of caramel apples lately?

The trouble with late summer’s bounty of zucchini isn’t in the volume of the vegetable itself. Rather, it is in the lack of creative recipes for using it.

One of the great delights of autumn is the abundance of fresh, ripe, local and delicious apples. Of course, they’re available year-round these days, but they’re at their best right now, not least because there are more varieties to choose from in the fall, especially if you take advantage of your neighborhood farmers market or visit one of those pick-your-own orchards.

Many are braving the Phoenix heat for staycations this summer. If you go to the Arizona Grand Resort in Ahwatukee, be sure to check out this offering:

Phenology is the science of appearances, or knowing which plants can tell you when to start weeding, planting, fighting insects or tackling any other gardening priority.

Fall brings cooler weather, increased outdoor activities, and the upcoming holiday seasons create a lot of anticipation of joy.

Fall brings cooler weather, increased outdoor activities, and the upcoming holiday seasons create a lot of anticipation of joy.

I stood perched on a rock, my Merrell hiking shoes keeping me steady despite the power of the rushing cyan-shaded water doing its best to push me off, when one thought ping-ponged through my mind as fast as my nervous heartbeat.

World Week for the Abolition of Meat is May 21 to 28, a time when people around the globe reflect on the many reasons not to eat animal flesh.

World Week for the Abolition of Meat is May 21 to 28, a time when people around the globe reflect on the many reasons not to eat animal flesh.

As people spend more time in their yards the following tips should help with gardening, landscaping and more this spring and summer:

As people spend more time in their yards the following tips should help with gardening, landscaping and more this spring and summer:

April is a bit of a painful month for me. I am chomping at the bit for summer fruits to come in season. I love to make huge fruit salads, throw the bowl in the refrigerator and then the family eats off it for the next day or two. The downside is that everyone seems to pick out their favorites and, eventually, I'm left munching on whatever they all don't want.

April is a bit of a painful month for me. I am chomping at the bit for summer fruits to come in season. I love to make huge fruit salads, throw the bowl in the refrigerator and then the family eats off it for the next day or two. The downside is that everyone seems to pick out their favorites and, eventually, I'm left munching on whatever they all don't want.

What with its focus on a hefty ham or robust leg of lamb - not to mention all those chocolate bunnies - Easter dinner can be a heavy affair.

NEW YORK — Verizon Wireless says its new "4G" wireless broadband network will start accepting customers on Sunday in 38 cities.

Being nominated for a “Zoni” is one of the most exhilarating moments for Arizona theater actors.  Cecilia Iole can certainly agree with that.