Honoring the extraordinary in the ordinary is what Kayleigh does across her embroidered wall hoops, photo frames, hair clips, ...

Courtney Mercer believes a functional space makes life easier. That’s why, after years as a nurse practitioner, she turned ...

Looking for the ideal patio this summer? Buffalo News food writer Francesca Bond is kicking off her new video series, Francesca Finds, with a tour of some of Western New York's best spots to dine and ...

Kids want to play. Better yet? It’s good for them. Over and over, research from sources like UNICEF, Harvard Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that children benefit from engaging ...

Out at the dig site, dozens of aspiring paleontologists crouch over the rocky landscape with trowels, picks and brushes, carefully scanning the rubble for signs of prehistoric sea life. With thrilling ...

Planning a wedding can have a way of morphing into a full-time job, complete with mood boards, spreadsheets and a countdown that often starts a year before you ever walk down the aisle. It’s easy to ...

Levi Zhang has a refined palate. He describes a dish’s texture and aroma. He isolates subtle differences in flavors. He knows when something needs more acid. He also happens to be 5 years old, but ...

There’s a simple joy to walking Western New York beaches, because you never know what you might find. Anyone who has spent time beachcombing here knows that Lake Erie is often kind enough to share its ...

Chef Michael Dimmer of Marble+Rye pairs sweet-as-candy local beets with tangy, oniony chive yogurt to create a scrumptious take on beet carpaccio. Topped with homemade croutons and pickled shallots ...

The rural town of Marilla on the eastern side of Erie County might not strike you as a shopping destination—but the Marilla Country Store would say otherwise. “If we don’t have it, you don’t really ...

With a teenager and a tween in our household, my wife and I are always looking for (relatively) brief road trips that offer a little something for each member of the family. One of our favorites, ...

As summer gets into full swing, farmers markets and vendors are gearing up for another season of local, fresh and often one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re a dedicated market-goer or a newcomer ready ...