by Robin L. Flanigan   My 10-year-old daughter wanted to make the angel food cake for Easter. She doesn’t care for recipes, but to appease me on a holiday, when my mother will be visiting from Maryland, she has consented to use one.   I want her to be interested in what the Betty Crocker …

by Linda Quinlan  It’s no wonder these ladies are such a success. Recent research, reported in Psychology Today, finds that people in a lighter mood experience more “eureka!” moments and greater inspiration. In other words, humor is important when it comes to encouraging creativity and problem solving.   Spend even a couple of hours with …

by Breanna Banford Whether you’re on the hunt for a romantic getaway or a leisurely day excursion, there are a number of nearby wineries that offer a fabulous sipping experience. Here are eight Yelp-recommended wineries, pressed together by Breanna Banford, Yelp’s Rochester community manager. Come for the wine, stay for the view at these wineries …

by Christina Gray, Dresden Engle Fall fun fills family calendars every October. And as parents pick and choose from a long list of Halloween activities, they may pause to decide if an event may be too scary for their kids. So as you ponder the tricks and treats of Spooktober, remember that many of today’s …

by Susan Henninger   Children squeal with excitement as one trots out of the woods. Adults beam when they spot a small group grazing peacefully by Route 96A a few miles south of Geneva. Whenever a “ghost deer” materializes, it’s a thrilling sight for anyone who appreciates nature’s wonders.  Why are they white?   White …

by Dresden Engle   Crunch on this: the annual Wayne County Apple Tour celebrates its 20th year this fall, running the month of October and crunching it up a bit with a Tasting Weekend on Columbus Day Weekend, Friday through Monday, Oct. 6-9.   Apple lovers throughout western and central New York have long explored …