LA Fiesta

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

Your Guide to Buying Meat in Bulk

In the last few years, I’ve become that person who has a chest freezer full of meat, fish, and poultry. I frequently am asked by friends, family and acquaintances about buying meat in bulk, and I’ve compiled all the answers to those questions right here. Your Guide to Buying Meat in Bulk The majority of these questions are intended for purchasing a ‘side’ or ‘share’ of beef, pork, or lamb. That

Report explores post-recession meat-eating trends

Omnivorous consumers had several reasons to rethink their meat-buying habits during the past five or six years, as the recession hit grocery budgets, droughts drove meat prices higher and the federal government replaced the Pyramid with MyPlate, a model for nutrition that calls for veggies to make up at least half of the meal.

What Should You Do If You're Bitten by a Venomous Snake?

Bites from venomous snakes can be dangerous, but are not always fatal. Steps taken soon after the bite can greatly reduce the threat from the venom..

Can you spot this snake before it bites you?

Before you cheat and look at the next photo in the gallery, see if you can spot the Copperhead hiding in this forest scene. If you had some trouble don't worry, everyone at Chron.com did too.

How to Butcher a Cow: Every Steak Explained

From filet to brisket to Denver steak, this is how to butcher a cow to get to the cuts you love.

​The Way to Reheat Pizza Is in a Skillet

Some people already know this; this is for the people who do not. I had been eating leftover pizza for decades before it occurred to me.

Top 10 festivals and fiestas in Mexico

How to Eat Healthy at a Mexican Restaurant

The chips, margaritas, mounds of refried beans and rice... With Mexican cuisine, overdoing it seems unavoidable. But it's not impossible! Learn how.