One of the scariest things at Christmas is Jacob Marley’s ghost. Or, maybe, receiving a fruitcake. But I began to rethink fruitcake in 2008 after my book club read Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory.

Bread is a weakness of mine. Bread stuffed with sausage and cheese will make your body go weak in the knees. I would pick another piece of bread over dessert any day. Bread is my weakness, and I can’t ...

FARGO - Every holiday season, I Google like crazy to get ideas for new dishes to make for Christmas breakfast. I'm not crazy about egg bakes or quiche and making mounds of pancakes and waffles for a ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Learn how to make the best challah bread at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. This homemade challah is beautifully braided, soft, and light, with a tender texture and golden crust. If you're not ...

For novice challah makers, the braid can seem like the hardest part of the bread recipe. Follow these simple steps to make a six-strand challah round. Scroll all the way down for a how-to video on the ...

Challah changed Dr. Beth Ricanati’s life. More than 15 years ago, she started baking challah on Fridays as a self-care ritual, an experience illustrated in her memoir, Braided: A Journey of a Thousand ...

For Valentine’s Day this year, PBS chef and author Christy Rost has a flavorful approach with her recipe for sweet braided valentine bread. Drizzled with icing and garnished with a bow, this recipe is ...