“When I feel like I’m being understood too easily by people, then I pump it up a little bit … make it a little bit tougher.” Editor’s note: David Ireland passed away on May 17, 2009. Internationally ...

In October 2009, the production model of Spark changed, moving from a stand alone series of original programs to the production of Spark segments, which will be premiered throughout the year as part ...

In October 2009, the production model of Spark changed, moving from a stand alone series of original programs to the production of Spark segments, which will be premiered throughout the year as part ...

In October 2009, the production model of Spark changed, moving from a stand alone series of original programs to the production of Spark segments, which will be premiered throughout the year as part ...

“There needs to be a connection between the audience and the artist ….”— Lauren Shera Lauren Shera has a lot to be excited about. In 2003, she opened for former Grateful Dead bass player Phil Lesh and ...

Video produced by Mike Klozar.

A reminder of U.S. vulnerability in the polar seas? The retired Coast Guard icebreaker Glacier prepares for its final voyage. Glaciers are slipping away everywhere. It was tough to see this one go.

The Navajo Generating Station is coal-fired power plant in Arizona, just outside the Grand Canyon National Park. It’s one of two coal plants that supplies more than 40% of Los Angeles’ power. So… you ...

Too often we plan a meal around the protein and forget that delicious sides can stand alone… Jacques demonstrates a step-by-step recipe of Risotto with Vegetables that can make a perfect vegetarian ...

A ballottine is a whole chicken that has been boned and stuffed. Showy enough for company, it can be prepared up to a day ahead. (Freeze the bones and the neck, gizzard, and heart for later use in ...

Brandade is a puree of salt cod, garlic, and potato emulsified with olive oil. You can prepare the brandade ahead and reheat it in a gratin dish at serving time until hot, bubbly, and brown on top.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. FOR THE CAKE: Grease a 3-inch-deep 9-inch round cake pan or springform with 1 teaspoon of the oil. Combine the chocolate, butter, the remaining 5 teaspoons oil, and ...