Hoarding paid off, big time, for this lottery ticket hoarder

East Orange, New Jersey - Jimmie Smith of East Orange, is a lottery ticket hoarder.  He has old tickets going back many, many months and doesn't check them very often. 

Cakes for dinner

Scottsdale, Arizona - Yes, you can have your cake and eat it for dinner. Savory cakes and fritters are an excellent way to eat fish, shellfish and seasonal vegetables. Keep them healthy by baking and minimizing the filler.

Bella and her bears

Yuma, Arizona - Little Bella Miller of Plainwell, MI told her family she wanted teddy bears for her sixth birthday- lots of them, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].  She wanted enough of the stuffed animals to hand out to fire, police and Emergency Medical Service personnel in her community.  It seems they were running low on the cuddly bears they used to comfort kids in trouble.  She received more than 300 of them.

Beet and walnut salad

Yuma, Arizona - This beautiful side salad mixes the flavors of sweet beets, savory gorgonzola and tangy vinaigrette. Chopped apple, celery and walnuts add crunch:

Shrimp can save your weeknight dinners

Yuma, Arizona - Shrimp may sound fancy, but it cooks in minutes. So it's a surprisingly good choice for weeknight cooking. Switch up your usual chicken routine, and pick up some shrimp from your favorite seafood market or grocery store.