Lori Borgman

Daffodils

Vintage containers always suit the look of daffodils. (Courtesy iBulb.org/MCT)

Granola

Granola rounds are soft and chewy due to quick-cooking oatmeal. (Sharon K. Ghag/Modesto Bee/MCT)

Stencils

Stenciling has become bolder and more of a statement. This Springtime in Paris Letter stencil is by Royal Design Studio. (Akron Beacon Journal/MCT)

Leather

Recycled leather from EcoDomo, embossed in a crocodile design, is used to cover a door. (EcoDomo/MCT)

Leather

Top stitching adds richness to a recycled leather wall created by EcoDomo. (EcoDomo/MCT)

Leather

The living room of this Costa Rican condominium has a recycled leather floor from EcoDomo. (EcoDomo/MCT)

Spinach Stracciatella Soup

Spinach stracciatella soup is a quick, dinner offering with minimal ingredients. (Ellise Pierce/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

Chicken tinga

Chicken tinga is a spin on tacos that is quick and the whole family will enjoy. (Ellise Pierce/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

Dried beans

The Chick Pea Stew is topped with lemon wedges and drained yogurt. (Juli Leonard/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT)

Egg rolls

Fanny Go's egg roll is served at her home in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

cauliflower recipes

Top chefs offer a few helpful tips on developing flavor in the sometimes disrespected vegetable, the cauliflower. (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

pear recipes

Pears can be used in breads, chips, salsa, and pies. Here, pear bread with chunks of pears. (Debbie Noda/Modesto Bee/MCT)

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini can create a variety of tasty summertime dishes like Zucchini Fritters. (Glenn Koenig/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

CHICKEN SAUSAGE

Chicken sausage is joining the many varities already in the supermarket, and is a fast growing product. (Jarrad Henderson/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

Corn recipes

One small jalapeno adds spice to this corn, shiitake and bacon salsa. (Joe Bonwich/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)

Peter Goldmark: Wrestling the ‘what to do’ economy

Peter Goldmark, of Newsday, is a new MCT op-ed columnist. (MCT)

Make-ahead breakfasts families can enjoy

A new way to try eggs is by baking them. (Joan Barnett Lee/Modesto Bee/MCT)

In winter, pick fruit from the freezer

A classic French dessert, cherry clafoutis, is easy to make with frozen cherries. (Michael Gross/Newsday/MCT)

All chocolate, all the time

Chocolate desserts make Valentine•s Day a little sweeter. (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

Choking deaths

Fred J. Sasaki talks about his father, Fred Y. Sasaki, who died from choking while dining at his favorite restaurant. The son is shown at his father's home on May 16, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois. (Alex Garcia/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

Pretzel bread

While the innards of a sandwich naturally get the most attention, stacking them inside a strikingly contrasted pretzel bun doubles the pleasure. (Tom Wallace/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)

Meat cut names

Cuts of meat will soon be getting new designations in grocery stores with pork seeing the biggest change. These pork chops are being prepares for sale in Akron, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal/MCT)

Daffodils

Daffodils look at home in Mason jars lined up on a vintage bench. (Courtesy iBulb.org/MCT)

Daffodils

Delicate branches complement the look of daffodils in fine glassware on a silver tray. (Courtesy iBulb.org/MCT)