This special sweet potato pudding recipe is from Leneice North Talmadge´s The Sweet Potato Cookbook. Sometimes a recipe just lends itself to creating tradition. This wonderful Christmas Pudding is one of them.

As a parent, it can be frustrating to have your child come home with an uneaten lunch, or find out it’s been traded with a schoolmate. To ensure your child eats what you pack, try some of these tactics.

Potato-Chorizo Tacos with Avocado Salsa. These spicy tacos are easier to make that they sound.

Hot& Spicy Foods @ BellaOnline Monthly Newsletter Vol. One, Issue Five

Having a big crowd over for a football game? Serve pasta. The National Pasta Association (NPA) suggests Tamale Casserole, a Mexican-inspired dish featuring egg noodles, corn, black olives, cheese, chili powder, and tamales.

Thanksgiving is uniqely an American holiday, first celebrated in the early 1600's, Thanksgiving was proclaimed a national holiday in the 1800's. Although not a religious holiday, there is no better time to give thanks for family, friends and abundance.

Collard greens with ham hocks. A wonderfully delicious southern vegetable dish steeped in Sunday dinner and holiday tradition. Bella's host of African American Culture shares her special recipe.

FDA Advises Consumers About Fresh Produce Safety. As holiday season approaches you will be handling more food and may become careless because you are rushed. The Food and Drug Administration reminds consumers to practice safe food handling and preparation.

How would like to to help the Zagat folks with their new 2005 restaurant survey? Just log onto http://www.zagat.com and you will be able to review and rate your favorite or not so favorite New Jersey restaurants.

Weekly Alert for Hot and Spicy November 9, 2003 Issue