Make these eye-catching green dips your holiday party alternative to hummus, delicious with crostini, veggies or pastry twists from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Generous readers of the Mail Tribune in Southern Oregon are making the holidays happier for struggling families through the newspaper's annual Light One Candle project.

"Faux cassoulet" is one of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon's most-requested recipes. Try this version for an easy side dish, or add more meat to make it a one-pot meal.

In this episode of "The Insider," host Ryan Pfeil talks to reporter Damian Mann about his recent story on a sizable, multi-step transportation project coming to Jackson County.

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak discusses why it's important to practice regenerative, or ecological, gardening.

Cranberry-Cheesecake-Chocolate Tartlets are a unique and decadent addition to your holiday repertoire. Make an extra dozen of these cookies, a favorite of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Cranberry sauce and baked brie are the perfect holiday-season pairing. Make both easy recipes with instructions from Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak (who also loves her horse Kidair!) ruminates about horses and plants having the same basic needs.

It's time to transform the Thanksgiving turkey into stock with this play-by-play from Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon, who simmers hers into post-holiday pozole.

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak shares her plan for avoiding the use of plastics for gardening.