Tag: Lifestyle

Irish Stew

By Linda Gassenheimer from Tribune News Service There are many versions of Irish Stew. A traditional stew calls for mutton, a sheep that is over 1 year old. This is a quick version using leg of lamb for a tasty and tender dish. Helpful Hints: You can use yellow potatoes instead of red potatoes. Countdown…


Inspiring Spring 2023 Trends

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service After the past few years of nonstop neutrals trending, in 2023 we’re anticipating a return of color in home decor, paint colors and bedding. With the return of color, we’re seeing that creating sumptuous, inviting spaces is top of mind for designers and homeowners alike. There’s a focus…


What’s to Eat in Kalispell?

As long as humans have gathered in groups, the question of what’s to eat has been a serious topic of conversation—from a freshly killed wooly mammoth to the prixe fixe menu and matching wine flight at the French Laundry. With the growth of cities and global migration, our ability to decide what we’re in the…


Intermittent Fasting–is It Right for You?

Intermittent fasting as a means of weight loss and improving overall health has become a popular practice. The diet involves eating only during specific times and fasting for longer periods between meals. Is intermittent fasting right for you? Understanding fasting and an evaluation of your current state of health can help you know. Some benefits…


Esophageal Cancer: One of Least Studied Common Cancers, 5 Ways to Prevent

While esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer worldwide, and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related deaths, it is one of the least studied cancers. It sounds counterintuitive. However, there are many reasons why there is a lack of study, including this cancer’s aggressive nature, poor survival rate, and the great differences in how…


Cream of Celery Soup, with Daikon Radish & Potato

View the print-ready version of this recipe. A cream of celery soup is like the less popular cousin of a cream of mushroom soup. Salty. Savory. Earthy. Creamy. It’s comfort food that satisfies the tummy on a cool day. I just might have to blame Campbell’s Soups for my hankering for a luscious cream of…


Daily and Weekly Tips on Using BHA, Retinol, and Masking to Reduce Pores That Just Won’t Minimize

When our pores are feeling a bit stuffed, clogged, and suffocated, what can we do at home to help? Learn which products, skincare steps, and tools can help unclog pores, including the UFO 2 by Foreo, to achieve that professional facial treatment at home here: https://foreo.se/g0ga Leave your favorite pore-minimizing tips below—sharing is caring! Check…


COVID-19: A Wakeup Call for Our Dying Microbiome

Our microbiome is dying. This essential collection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in our body and on our skin is disappearing. Herbicides like glyphosate are partly to blame, but special attention must be paid to certain medical interventions, research suggests. Enough warning signs have arisen that researchers are raising alarm to fix, protect,…


Skin-Like Material for Health Trackers Created to Wear and Forget

Researchers from the University of Missouri’s College of Engineering have invented a soft, breathable, and stretchable material that is nearly undetectable on a person’s skin, for use in the development of wearable health monitoring devices. The device would be able to track multiple vital signs in tandem, such as blood pressure, heart activity, and skin…


Chocolate Covered Strawberries

View the print-ready version of this recipe. Everything tastes better dipped in chocolate, and I have so many favorite chocolate-dipped desserts on my website. Some of my favorites include these Caramel and Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods, and these simple Cookie Dough Truffles. Despite being one of the easiest and cheapest desserts to make, chocolate covered strawberries are one…