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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

View the print-ready version of this recipe. Like most kids, my daughter prefers “kid food” to “grown-up food” any day of the week. Occasionally, it works to my advantage—a trip to McDonald’s makes excellent bribery—but most of the time I’m just dealing with a picky eater. Rather than desperately trying to coax her into eating…


The Merchant in the ‘Canterbury Tales’: Not All That He Seems

One of Geoffrey Chaucer’s most celebrated works, “The Canterbury Tales,” features characters from all walks of life. Through a collection of 24 tales and a unique storytelling framework, the author paints the portrait of Medieval English culture, giving readers a fascinating insight into 14th- century English society. Back then, a new class was emerging: the…


Where’s the Best Place to Park Your Savings?

Besides under the proverbial mattress, knowing where to keep your cash can be challenging. This is especially true with the latest bank failures. Of course, you want your money to earn interest, but you also need it to be safe. And there are numerous choices. When deciding to park your savings, it’s best to examine…


Catholic School Senior Arrested for Affirming Biological Gender Files Religious Discrimination Complaint

High school senior Josh Alexander, 17, won’t graduate this year. The Ontario student was suspended after protesting transgender bathrooms in St. Joseph’s Catholic High School and hasn’t attended class since February—not since police escorted him out of the building for trespassing. The teen was on Tucker Carlson a few weeks back and has made the rounds…


‘Always Seen With a Smile’: Dad With No Arms or Legs Raises Two Girls After Their Mom Abandons Them

A Paraguayan father of two with no arms or legs found the strength and determination to raise both his girls, despite his limitations, when their mother abandoned them. Pablo Acuña was born with a limb deformity, causing his arms and legs to not grow properly. Yet he’s a happy, grateful man who lives in the…


Gut Microbes Versus Today’s Top Killer Diseases (Part 6)

In this series, we’ll share how the latest developments in this medical frontier are transforming our approaches to illness and offering new strategies to heal and prevent disease. Previously: Short-chain fatty acids—created by the microbiome—are the main metabolites it makes that link the gut to disease.  Mind-blowing studies are revealing miraculous qualities of our gut…


Microorganisms in the Gut Decide How Well Your Body Fights Cancer (Part 6)

In this series, we’ll share how the latest developments in this medical frontier are transforming our approaches to illness and offering new strategies to heal and prevent disease. Previously: Short-chain fatty acids—created by the microbiome—are the main metabolites it makes that link the gut to disease.  Mind-blowing studies are revealing miraculous qualities of our gut…


Mother’s Day Giftables

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service I’m fortunate to have three generations of women from the same family on my team, and I’m thrilled to introduce them to you today. For Design Manager Carlie Goss, Nell Hill’s has been a part of her life since childhood. Her mom, Kathy, is a bedding department manager…


Jerk Shrimp with Rice and Peas

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Scallions, thyme, allspice and (most important of all) scotch bonnet are the essential ingredients in jerk cooking. Jerking is a long process of spicing and cooking meat and fish over an open fire. We can enjoy jerk flavors without the long preparation and cooking times using prepared jerk…


Get Ready for Your Next Adventure

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Are you ready for a new adventure? Here are five ideas to consider. Sample sports at Sand Valley Resort, Rome, Wisconsin Set among tumbling prehistoric sand dunes, Sand Valley Resort is a year-round retreat offering an expansive menu of outdoor adventures paired with farm-to-table culinary experiences. Three, distinct, award-winning golf courses serve as the…