God goes by many names in Scottsdale, more so now than ever.

God goes by many names in Scottsdale, more so now than ever. The city’s growth has brought with it adherents of many faiths, who pray in their own ways and often in different languages.

April 12, 2005

March 9, 2005

Fondue has had more comebacks than Cher.

"Kudos to Lloyd Eskildson, ‘Forum-12/7’, ‘Schools should follow what works’ ... We’d return to our former fourth in the nation high standard of education if more folks thought as he does."

A week from today, The Melting Pot will celebrate its relocation to a venue nearly two times the size of its existing Scottsdale facility.

Gather around the table, pick your favorite color skewer and start dipping, because fondue is back in a big way. The popular tradition of the 1960s and '70s has been rediscovered as the latest trend in home entertaining.

Chef Cat Cora's TV career started on Food Network shows like "Melting Pot" and "Kitchen Accomplished," and she's the only woman to secure a top spot on "Iron Chef America." Cora, who will soon star in a new series on Oprah Winfrey's upcoming OWN network, visits Wednesday for a cooking demonstration and signing in support of her new book, "Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist."

It's tempting to gloat over France's predicament with mobs of rioting immigrant youths — what with all the insults the bereted ones have slung our way since President Bush ended their profitable relationship with Saddam Hussein.

AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS

Of all of the awards shows I love to watch (and I love to watch them all), the Oscars is my favorite. And it's a great excuse to throw a party. Many of my friends do the "red carpet" thing for their own parties and ask guests to dress in their black tie best. But I prefer watching in comfy clothes and snacking on simple but satisfying nibbles. After all, it's a very long show!

People often stare in disbelief when I suggest buying a plant from a nursery thousands of miles away. Surely no plant could survive such a journey!

SANTA FE, N.M. -- Rose Williams can't understand why her family keeps telling her to slow down, take a break, get the rest her 94-year-old body has earned.

Yield: 6 servings

One of the great joys of parenthood is, maybe not so surprisingly, getting away from the kids. As in "date night." Secure a baby sitter, make dinner reservations, check the movie schedule and flee the scene at home.

Barack Obama will be America’s first black president. But wait, we can’t call him that — his mother was white. And race had nothing to do with Obama’s election, except for the fact that America was eager to elect its first black president.

Tribune editorial

Tribune editorial

Tribune editorial

If the thought of a handmade gift takes you back to that horrible sweater from grandma, get ready for an attitude adjustment.

The Arizona Restaurant Association — the same group behind fall’s popular Arizona Restaurant Week — has a new deal for diners looking to save a buck.

Let’s settle this right now: It’s a Christmas tree.