“When I feel like I’m being understood too easily by people, then I pump it up a little bit … make it a little bit tougher.” Editor’s note: David Ireland passed away on May 17, 2009. Internationally ...

In October 2009, the production model of Spark changed, moving from a stand alone series of original programs to the production of Spark segments, which will be premiered throughout the year as part ...

“There needs to be a connection between the audience and the artist ….”— Lauren Shera Lauren Shera has a lot to be excited about. In 2003, she opened for former Grateful Dead bass player Phil Lesh and ...

Notch: It’s All About Stance and Style. My name is Ignacio Gonzales. People call me Notch. I build hot rods and I’ve got a thing for tiki bars. I build tiki bars on the side. I’m always moving around.

Video produced by Mike Klozar.

A reminder of U.S. vulnerability in the polar seas? The retired Coast Guard icebreaker Glacier prepares for its final voyage. Glaciers are slipping away everywhere. It was tough to see this one go.

The rich filling for these little pies is a mixture of bittersweet chocolate, corn syrup, eggs, and mixed nuts. Baked in a classic graham cracker crust in individual ramekins, they are easy and ...

Jacques helps his daughter Claudine relinquish her fear of making pastry with his easy Tartelettes Aux Fruit Panaches. She goes on to assist her father in the kitchen as he makes his variation of the ...

Too often we plan a meal around the protein and forget that delicious sides can stand alone… Jacques demonstrates a step-by-step recipe of Risotto with Vegetables that can make a perfect vegetarian ...

A ballottine is a whole chicken that has been boned and stuffed. Showy enough for company, it can be prepared up to a day ahead. (Freeze the bones and the neck, gizzard, and heart for later use in ...

Wine and mushrooms combine with the reduced juices of the chicken and Armagnac to make this dish rich and elegant. Capons (neutered and fattened chickens) are available during the holiday season in ...

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. FOR THE CAKE: Grease a 3-inch-deep 9-inch round cake pan or springform with 1 teaspoon of the oil. Combine the chocolate, butter, the remaining 5 teaspoons oil, and ...