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Festive fall cut-out cookies from Cates Bakeshop in Madeira are almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Decorator Mary Riefski creates intricately detailed sugar cookies that look like strutting turkeys, a sailing Mayflower, brightly colored Indian corn and proud Pilgrims. Cates' cutouts are $2.50 each. 6927 Miami Ave; 561-9866.

What Is This?

Wheat-free tamari is a Japanese condiment similar to - but usually more mellow and less salty than- Chinese soy sauce. Tamari sauce is primarily used for dipping at the table, and for basting and marinades.

Tube Food

Sara Moulton dishes Roast Turkey with Sauerkraut; Creamed Spinach with Crispy Shallots; and other favorites at 7 p.m. today on Sara's Secrets on the Food Network.

Hot Date

TV star-chef Ming Tsai signs his new cookbook, Simply Ming (Clarkson-Potter; $32.50), beginning at 7 p.m. Friday at Books & Co. in Kettering, near Dayton. Information and directions: (937) 298-6540 and www.booksandco.com.

Cool Stuff On The George Foreman Grill

Brush ham steaks with pineapple juice prior to placing on grill. Grill pineapple slices alongside ham.

Geri Kajzer, Fairfield

E-mail favorite George Foreman recipes and tips: cmartin@enquirer.com. If we use yours, we'll send you a cookbook.