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An Olympian’s tips for older swimmers returning to the pool

Rowdy Gaines, 66, won three gold medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Games and is widely known as the “voice of swimming” for his coverage of the Olympics.

Why routine eye care is vital for people with diabetes

Diabetes is a systemic disease, which means it affects many organs, including the heart, blood vessels, nerves, kidneys and eyes.

Try this right-size solution for Thanksgiving turkey

Whole turkeys can be a lot: a lot of space, cooking time, carving and leftovers. And that’s not for everyone.

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Phat Phrank’s seems intent on keeping itself a secret

I don’t usually confuse all that easily — especially when the subject at hand is food-related — but I sure am confused about Phat Phrank’s.

Taste of the Town: Canfield’s Diet Chocolate Fudge soda? Check Smith’s

Some things have been frequent requests in Taste of the Town over the years, as availability has shifted from place to place and, in some cases, drifted in and out of the market. One of those is Canfield’s Diet Chocolate Fudge Soda, most recently sought by Terry Marrone. Ellene Hohmann and Scott Kagan both said it’s still available at the Smith’s store at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd., Hohmann adding that it’s in the kosher section. …

Mozen Bistro achieves a serene experience — and great food

On the surface, Mozen seems like kind of an unusual name for a restaurant. Think Mandarin Oriental — that’s the MO — and zen. And, yes, commence the eye-rolling, not for the former but for the latter. Except that in the case of Mozen Bistro, the “zen” part really isn’t a conceit.

Readers hip to fried zucchini

In a month or so gardeners in other parts of the country will be trying to get rid of a surfeit of zucchini, but that’s one problem we don’t have in the desert. Still, there’s clearly a lot of interest in the squash; when Dean B. Pomerantz asked for suggestions for restaurants that serve long, thin, battered and fried zucchini, readers were all over it.

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