Thursday, November 23, 2006

Corn chowder packs Southwestern punch (Coffee grinder)

Two weeks ago, I traveled to a conference in Santa Fe, N.M., with my boyfriend, Bob. This Southwestern area is rich in history and culture.
Inside the Deals column: A recent trend in mileage awards is for airlines to offer merchandise that can be bought with miles. This is welcome news to frequent fliers, who have been begging for alternative awards to free flights. But is buying merchandise with miles a good deal? I put three airlines' programs to the test.
Q: What is the best way to protect roses for the winter? A: After lavishing attention on your roses throughout the growing season, you'll certainly want to protect them as the winter months draw near. Once the ground begins to freeze and the roses are dormant, pile 8 to 10 inches of garden soil around the bases of the canes (gather the soil from another garden location, as digging directly around