Columnist Jenn Harris and her late grandmother, Phyllis Harris. She has her grandmother to thank for her love of food. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times) My most vivid food memories involve overcooked ...

There’s no denying it, there’s something so special about grandparents. They add a touch of magic and nostalgia that brightens every moment you get to share with them. From the simple joy of baking ...

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Ricardo Yancey Jr. kisses his grandmother, Frances Lee Bell, who died in 2017. He has written a children’s book, “My Best Friend Granny,” about their times together. Courtesy of Ricardo Yancey Jr.

Teenage girls are often inspired by historical heroes such as Amelia Earhart, Mother Theresa and Sally Ride or even superheroes such as Wonder Woman, Ms. Marvel and Queen Ramonda. Aaliyah Jocque’s ...

This heartwarming video captures the love between a grandma and a big dog and will surely melt your heart. The clip ...

My most vivid food memories involve overcooked spaghetti in a wooden bowl, and my grandmother Phyllis. For decades, my grandmother’s wooden bowls sat stacked in the cabinet next to the refrigerator in ...

When people ask why I became a food writer, I often credit my grandmother. Phyllis Harris was a force in the kitchen, and I have her to thank for my fondest food memories. My grandmother taught me to ...