An old Missouri saying advises, "On the 25th of July, sow your turnips, wet or dry." This axiom sprang into the national spotlight during the presidency of Missouri native Harry S. Truman. Evidently, ...

WESTPORT — With the turn of the seasons, as fall settles in, it's time to turn to comfort foods. This is the time of year when we start thinking about hearty dishes, and winter vegetables start ...

FLORIDA — The first annual Florida Mountain Turnip Festival last night drew about 170 area residents to celebrate what are claimed by Florida people to be the nation's, if not the world's, sweetest ...