Leftover berries and sugar soak into old-fashioned white sandwich bread for a simple breakfast version of classic summer pudding. (Caroline Marks / For The Times ) With so many of you having to stay ...

This time of year, I am always on the lookout for harbingers of spring. When I found beautiful, fresh blueberries on sale at the grocery store last week, I couldn’t resist snatching up a few pints.

Which bread machines are best? If you’re buying a gift for someone who loves to bake but doesn’t enjoy all the kneading and shaping that comes with baking bread, a bread machine is an ideal gift. It’s ...