Dear SarsDad,
My husband and I just got married, and are starting to save funds for a first home.Do you have any recommendations for a savings plan that gives you the most bang for your buck?Something’s …

Hiya Sars!
I think your “Ask The Expert” series is a fantastic idea. Already I’ve put
new knives on my Christmas list. My question is for your financial expert
father: I’m looking to give stocks to my young …

Dear Sars’s Dad —
I need to pay off some credit debt, and was considering taking some of the money out of my 401k to do it.I realize this will incur a penalty, but the …

Dear Mr. Bunting,
What would you do with a windfall right now?
I recently got some money from a relative’s life insurance policy. I
don’t have any debts other than my mortgage, which is at a fairly
competitive rate. …

Sars,
This is a genius idea.I’d like to ask Keckler a simple question: How do I
cook chicken breasts in the oven so that they aren’t too dry, or so pink that
my small intestine cramps just looking …

Hi Stephanie:
I am asking really nicely if you can give me some help.It’s a very basic question, but one I feel sure others have as well.
I’ve heard the debate of red wine with beef, white …

Dear Sars and Chef Stephanie,
First, Sars, love your site, Ghost Monologues, and The Vine.
My question for your Chef expert is this: I am considering making a
cheesecake for Thanksgiving this year.This is my first try at …

Hello,
This isn’t so much about food itself but about etiquette about food.Do you professional food people enjoy receiving gifts of homemade food from non-professionals?I’m wondering about the success I’ll have giving a friend who bakes …

Hello Expert!
Can you tell me why, oh why, my popovers do not pop? I’ve tried starting them in a cold oven, and a hot oven. I’ve tried heating up the pan first, I’ve tried using …

I have a confession: I’m afraid of fish.I blame my parents and all the nasty processed fishsticks they tried to feed me when I was a kid.
I’m trying to eat healthier and I’ve read all …