Tag: Lifestyle

Smoked Salmon Products Recalled Following Listeria Bacteria Concerns

Seafood firm Seven Seas International, Florida, recalls several of its smoked salmon products due to concerns that they might be contaminated with infectious bacteria. Ashville-based Seven Seas is voluntarily recalling 295 cases of Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon because of the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, according to a March 14 announcement by the U.S….


Install Wallboard

We learned a long time ago that, no matter how much you save installing wallboard yourself, the job is not worth it. But when you’re remodeling, and walls need to be replaced, it’s a job that can’t be avoided. Wallboard, drywall or Sheetrock, whatever you call it, are basically the same material: 4-by-8-foot panels made…


Should You Be Worried About Your Money in the Bank?

On the off chance you haven’t been paying attention to world news, several banks in the U.S. collapsed (gone broke, busted, washed up, taken down, bankrupt) in recent days. Now, others here and abroad appear to be threatening to follow suit. In A Nutshell What this means is that these failed banks accepted customers’ deposits,…


Fertilizer 101: Giving Your Plants a Proper Diet

We all know the importance of a balanced diet with proper vitamins and minerals to maintain our health, but plants need a proper diet too. There’s a lot more to fertilizer than grabbing a bag of 10-10-10. In fact, in many situations 10-10-10 would absolutely be the wrong one to use (for example, once fruits…


Early Spring Days Prove Perfect for a Hearty Vegetable Stir-Fry

By JeanMarie Brownson From Tribune Content Agency The inspiration for this stir-fry: curried noodles from our local takeout shop. The combination of crisp-crunchy vegetables with tender noodles pleases the whole family. For seasoning, simply mix bottled curry powder with chicken broth, garlic and ginger. I add shrimp for protein and offer hoisin-glazed tofu for even…


This Mediterranean-Style Side Dish Should Be on Your Dinner Menu

By Diane Rossen Worthington From Tribune Content Agency While I love creamy, soft sliced potatoes layered with cheese and cream, I have also learned to love simpler, healthier potato gratins. This gratin is full of rustic flavor without the need for heavy cream since it relies on vegetables, fresh herbs and cheese for its zesty…


Debunking Food Storage Myths

When it comes to emergency food storage, there are no “one size fits all” guidelines. More than a few people have ended up with strange foods in their closets and cupboards they don’t know what to do with. Germade, textured vegetable protein, and ABC soup mix are all featured on many well-meaning food storage lists….


Let Your Kids Be Kids

There is a significant connection between increased physical activity in children and decreased upper respiratory tract infections. In other words, the more active children are, the less likely they are to get sick. This observation is based on clinical research done by a team of Polish scientists. Their study, “Association of low physical activity with…


Remarkable Effects of Meditation on Chronic Diseases: Studies

Rooted in many ancient religious traditions dating back thousands of years, meditation has been increasingly used in our modern world to reduce stress and improve our quality of life. In addition to stress reduction, meditation brings many incredible benefits to us in unimaginable ways. But how do we meditate? What’s the optimal duration and best…


What I Learned Staying at an Eco Retreat in US Virgin Islands

By Chelsea Davis From TravelPulse It’s easy to forget that the Virgin Islands are a part of the United States. St. John in particular is so lush and untouched that it feels worlds away from the States, yet, in reality, it’s just a three-hour flight from Washington, D.C. One of the most surprising—and telling—facts about…