During the middle of the 20th century, Norman Rockwell became America’s artist. He captured the best of what America represented: freedom, friendship, and family, these typically encapsulated with a sense of patriotism. Yes, it was Rockwell who captured all that with his artistic realism, but the depth to which he captured that reality depended heavily…
Buy a Tree in a Pot or Balled and Burlapped?
Q: We have been looking at some shade trees at a few nurseries and have a question. Is it better to buy a tree in a large pot or one that is already dug up and is what they call “balled and burlapped”? A: As a general rule, I would say it shouldn’t matter as…
Book Review: ‘The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder’
Author David Grann is no stranger to writing engrossing and compelling historical narratives. His previous title, “The Lost City of Z,” was made into a 2016 film telling the tale of British explorer Percy Fawcett and his quest for an Amazonian civilization. “Killers of The Flower Moon” is scheduled for film release in October of…
Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva Once a Grand Resort for the Rich, Now a Laid-Back Venue for Vacationers
By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service That Einstein. He really got around. It seems just about everywhere I’ve visited, he was there first, among them Prague, Singapore and Williams Bay, a small community only 15 minutes from Lake Geneva. No, not that Lake Geneva on the border of Switzerland and France, but the…
Enjoy Bold Flavors From This Easy Chicken Recipe
Butter chicken should be rich and creamy but also vibrant and complex, so we started by softening onion, garlic, ginger and chili in butter followed by aromatic spices such as garam masala, coriander, cumin, and black pepper. A combination of tomato paste and water provided a bright acidity, punch and a deep color, while a…
Mississippi Mud Cake Makes Marshmallows the Star
We don’t use marshmallows as much as we should. They’re often reserved for cereal bars, like in delicious cookies-and-cream Rice Krispies treats or for cups of hot chocolate. But I’m here to say that we need more marshmallows! I’ve shared my recipe for Texas sheet cake on TheKitchn.com previously; I make it all the time, because it’s both easy to…
Lessons in Cooking and Hospitality From a Life of Eating Between Italy and the South
Susan Gravely, like so many others, fell in love with Italy at first visit. “I was enamored by the colors and the smells. I loved the gardens and fruit trees. I loved the gentleness of people and their enjoyment for life and living,” she said of her first trip to the Amalfi coast, with her…
How to Clean an Outdoor Umbrella to Remove Unsightly Buildup
By Nafeesah Allen From BHG.com Outdoor umbrellas pull double duty to keep us dry from rain and shaded from the sun. However, dirt, tree sap and bird droppings can accumulate over time, and your colorful umbrella shading the patio table or deck can be one of the last things to get a good power wash….
‘Our Biggest Blessing, Our Greatest Reward’: Triplets Graduate As Co-Valedictorians and Salutatorian of Their Class
Triplets from Ohio, who were born prematurely, are looking toward a bright future after graduating as co-valedictorians and salutatorian of their high school class. Eighteen-year-old siblings Gage, Sadie, and Caydin Barker were born at 34 weeks gestation on Sept. 30, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. Currently, they live in Sebring, Ohio. On…
‘Our Biggest Blessing, Our Greatest Reward’: Premature Triplets Graduate As Co-Valedictorians and Salutatorian
Triplets from Ohio, who were born prematurely, are looking toward a bright future after graduating as co-valedictorians and salutatorian of their high school class. Eighteen-year-old siblings Gage, Sadie, and Caydin Barker were born at 34 weeks gestation on Sept. 30, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. Currently, they live in Sebring, Ohio. On…
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