A command from a two-sentence, unsigned postcard mailed in Austin, Texas: “Tell us the difference between zeal and zest.” Second sentence: “Please.” Well, since you said please . . . Zest is spirited ...

I love double meanings. The word pickled, for example, can apply to cucumbers or people, depending on the circumstances. Or think about these: blanch, dip, butter up, flounder or dough. But the best ...

The popularity of various foods, it seems to me, sometimes rests on the lure of their names. Catfish, for example, one of the most American of fish, immediately calls forth delectable possibilities.

On October 22nd, 2000, Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens threw a broken bat at Mets catcher Mike Piazza during Game 2 of the World Series. To recognize this On October 22nd, 2000, Yankees pitcher Roger ...