DORIS REYNOLDS

Although numerous pepper sauces are on the market, none has achieved the success of Tabasco.

Throughout the Christian world, Easter is considered the most solemn holiday of the year. On Sunday, Christians will mark the day with prayer and reverence and family gatherings.

Monday was Presidents Day, when we paid homage to two of our greatest presidents: Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. While there were celebrations throughout the land honoring these distinguished gentlemen, there was nary a mention of Washington’s contribution to the ...

Monday was Presidents Day, when we paid hom­age to two of our greatest presidents: Abraham Lin­coln and George Wash­ington.

I feel it is my civic duty to inform you of a very important culinary event that is taking place today. It's not too late to get out your pie tins, butter or shortening and flour and take a family ...

Germanfest is ending but not without delightful memories of its rich beers. You can add that savory taste to beer bread.

Monday was the 60th anniversary of my arrival in Naples. I arrived in Naples on Oct. 1, 1952, and began my life in what was considered America's last frontier.

Many of our residents in Naples come from the North where the fish offered were totally different from our subtropical varieties. Many people were convinced that cold water fish were more nutritious and better tasting than those offered in local ...

Confucius once said: “Eat more shrimp. It will make you healthy, wise and well nourished.” Centuries later, shrimp is still regarded as a universally favorite seafood and a delicacy for which we can thank our Chinese cousins.

Chicken is a populist dish, but you can dress it elegantly as well as barbecuing it for the backyard crowd.

Here at the height of summer, Floridians are made aware of the mysticism and beauty of the mango. Little wonder since the mango is so delicious and satisfying.

What do Ben Bova and George Washington have in common? `They both loved pepper pot soup.

Although yogurt is con­sidered a low-fat food, one must be aware that there are three types of yogurt, with varying amounts of milk fat.

While the chestnut trees are blossoming in Paris and the swallows are winging their way to Capistrano, the sweet on­ions are being harvested in Vidalia, Ga.

Every state has an of­ficial dish or dessert but, alas, there is no national dish that represents typi­cal American cuisine. However, there is no dish more American than macaroni and cheese.

I have come to the con­clusion that biscuits are the food of the common folk; a culinary gift avail­able to those dedicated to simple, but delicious, vittles.

I’m sharing my favorite crab recipes with the hope that sev­eral ambitious cooks will prepare a splendid feast.

Truffles may win ac­colades in the taste cat­egory but only the most scrupulous gourmand is willing to overlook its ugly appearance.

Mother Nature must have had tongue in cheek when she created the oyster. Jona­than Swift, although an ad­mirer of the oyster, wrote: “He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.”

Here is my favorite way to prepare corned beef and cabbage.

Although curious day­trippers from surrounding cities have been attracted to New York City's Arthur Avenue, the mer­chants and restaurateurs remain dedicated to their regular customers. Here, those dedicated to genuine Italian products find every food product nec­essary to create one ...

It’s the top of the season and residents and visitors alike are under the spell of perfect weather and a time filled with the good things to savor and relish. What a joy to see oranges, grapefruit, coconuts, car­ambola, calamondins ...

Doris Reynolds shares a recipe for Chocolate Valentine Cake, a surefire way to inspire marriage, engagement or any other romantic scheme you can conjure up.

This month is Black History Month and an ideal time to recognize the significant contributions early African-Americans made to our nation's gastronomy.

It’s not surprising that the open-air food markets in France compete with tourist attractions.

I have been on a mission to Russia. My assignment: Find the best beef stroganoff.

Russia is the largest country in the world with a diverse population that has resulted in many re­gional dishes.

The market shelves are filled with vittles and nostrums that will melt away all those layers of fat that have accumulated during the holiday orgies.

Even if you weren’t born beyond the Mason-Dixie Line, assure yourself and friends and family of good luck in the new year by fixing a pot of Hoppin’ John or conjure up a mess of Mississippi Caviar.

What better time than the Christmas and New Year’s holidays to indulge in one of the loveliest ex­periences ever devised.

Here are some recipes for fruitcake, which can be a healthful and satisfying holiday treat.

I’m here to remind you that, if you’re planning an opulent and tasty Christmas pudding, time is running out. The best of the puddings must age and ripen to full flavor before being served at the holiday feast. Our cousins ...

The Christmas holiday season conjures up memo­ries of many experiences, relationships and nostal­gia for events long gone. Among my fondest mem­ories are those of prepar­ing special gifts for special friends.

National Pie Day is celebrated on Jan. 23, but there is no better time to create this all-American favorite.

If you are planning an all-American feast, it is imperative that you have included sweet potatoes on the menu.

Cranberries were supposed to have been served at the first Thanksgiving feast and have remained a culinary tradition for 380 years.

Although the Swiss are credited with originating fondue, there are other food mavens throughout the world challenging them.

Long before Viagra was introduced to the willing but unable, there was pumpkin. Now there is proven evidence that there is a more delectable and delicious way to in­sure lust. One can now depend on pumpkin pie to replace the ...

They were made for each other. For centuries, they have brought flavor and zest to the most rudimentary foods. Wars have been fought for them; explorers have traveled to the lengths of the Earth in search of them. And yet ...

It is difficult to imagine a well-stocked pantry without vinegar. This tangy, useful and flavorful product is one of our commonest ingredients, and one we are seldom without. In recent years, this common, ordinary substance has been elevated from its ...

September is not my favorite month of the year, except for a bountiful fig season. Much to my delight, fig season is at its height here in the good old U.S. of A. California figs are available at most supermarkets ...

Labor Day is an all-Ameri­can holiday, and what better way to celebrate the long weekend than with ice cream.

Throughout the country, amateur and professional cooks are constantly seeking new and more outrageous foods to fry.

Little wonder that bread is known as the staff of life. The history of bread is a fascinating continuing story, which follows the development of civilization. When archaeologists unearthed a village in Iraq in 1948 they found artifacts that dated ...

As an admitted buttermilk addict, I must confess that the genuine article is unforgettably delicious, but unless you live in a rural community, one cannot find real buttermilk.

Even the most ardent and dedicated cooks get steamed these hot summer days. Those are the times when it’s time to get thee to the kitchen and conjure up delicious and refreshing cold soups.

Indeed, the artichoke is one of the most intriguing and beautiful vegetables to ever come out of Mother Nature's bountiful garden.

No sooner had the Daily News been delivered last Wednesday that I got an email from John Wilhelm, who hails from southern Indiana. Sheila Mesulum’s entertaining and informative article about hot dogs inspired him to complain about the lack of ...

Horseradish is the first cousin to mustard and has a colorful history.

During these warm summer days in South Florida one needs all the help we can get to be vigorous, youthful and daring ... and hopefully consuming refreshing, invigorating and nourishing salads will do just that.