By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service This sweet and tangy mustard sauce goes perfectly with these pork scallopini slices. The scallopini is made by pounding slices of pork tenderloin to about 1/2 inch thick. I find that without any fat, the tenderloin or bone can be very dry. This easy sauce takes care of…
2023 Father’s Day Gift Guide
All year long, dads work hard to make sure we have great lives, so we’ve collected an assortment of gifts to fit all budgets that they are sure to enjoy. (Courtesy of Word Teasers) Dad the Comedian Word Teasers Dad Jokes $14.95, WordTeasers.com For the dad who loves to crack corny jokes, this collection of…
Taking the Kids: Camping
Tent, RV or cabin? Many people I know, who once were devoted backpackers, eventually saw the wisdom of camping with a trailer or a recreational vehicle (RV), especially when young kids were part of the equation. I know because I was one of them. “If we are just camping in Colorado, we love tent camping….
Refinish an Older Linoleum Floor with Paint
Dear James: Our kitchen linoleum floor is discolored and worn but is still sound. Can a linoleum floor be refinished with paint, and can I do it myself?—Nora H. Dear Nora: Yes, a linoleum floor can be painted with a solid color or a unique pattern. People often rip out linoleum because it is scuffed…
Paradise in Phuket: Trisara and the Art of Luxury
I am midway up a tropical hillside, up to my neck at the far edge of my private infinity pool and staring out into the Andaman Sea. A light breeze rises up to me over the palm trees below, and the only other sign of humanity I see from this angle are a couple of…
Your Own Yellowstone
Fans of the television drama “Yellowstone,” as well as those who simply long for a quiet way of life far removed from the stress of the city, may be intrigued by this property. Located in Cora, Wyoming, roughly 60 miles south of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Bar Cross Ranch is a working ranch approximately 12,000…
Desperate Times
When I recently opened a book of meditations given me by a friend, this line jumped at me from the page: “Desperation is better than despair.” At first, this comparison confused me, as both desperation and despair seem synonyms for hopelessness. But as I thought it over, the distinction between the two became clear to…
Pool Party Etiquette: How to Have Well-Mannered Fun in and Around the Water
Summer’s almost here, so that means it’s time to dust off pool party manners to make sure everybody has a great time. Safety First The combination of water and splashing leads to slippery situations, making it important to literally tread carefully around the pool. If there are children present, enforce the rules of no running,…
When Holiday Debt Lingers Long After the Gifts Are Forgotten
Got debt? I could be wrong, but if you’re revolving a big credit card balance, I’m guessing at least some of it is holiday related. Sadly, holiday debt can hang on long after the gifts are forgotten. So, what’s the problem here? Procrastination. When it comes to Christmas, the longer you wait to shop, the…
Cats Require Meat-Based Diets
Q: I am a vegan, and I want to feed my cats a vegan or vegetarian diet. What’s your advice? A: Veterinarians who specialize in nutrition recommend against feeding vegan or vegetarian diets to cats because research has shown that these diets are not nutritionally adequate and therefore not safe over the long term. Moreover,…
-
Recent Posts
-
Archives
- May 2025
- April 2025
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- September 2013
- July 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- December 1
-
Meta