Nature’s patterns offer hints to us as to how we might live our lives. In spring, we find an opportune time to be planting, seeding, and bringing forth new ideas; in summer, the conditions are ripe for working and playing; in fall, we can be harvesting and nesting; and in winter, we might just want…
Make Plov, Not War: The Rice-and-Meat Dish With Peacemaking Potential
Plov is a hearty and meaty rice-based meal from Central Asia. The dish is widely considered the progenitor of rice pilaf and a cousin to paella. Native to present-day Uzbekistan, plov has spread throughout the former Soviet republic, where it varies by region. Some renditions include chickpeas. Azerbaijani plov contains dried fruit. Ukrainian plov often…
USC Removes the Word ‘Field’ in Class Because of Implied Connotations to Racism and Slavery
January 17, 2023
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The University of Southern California’s (USC) Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work will no longer use the word “field” in its curriculum, as it may have racist “connotations” related to slavery. The word “may have connotations for descendants of slavery and immigrant workers that are not benign,” according to a letter from the department on Jan. 9….
Design Recipes: Traditional Touches
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Modern, sleek decor isn’t for everyone. For many, a touch of formality or other traditional elements is the ultimate in luxury. Creating a traditional feel doesn’t have to overwhelm a space or feel outdated. Touches of tradition can be elegant and elevate a space to feel timeless rather…
Festival of Tall Ships Coming to St. Petersburg Waterfront This Spring
By Sharon Kennedy Wynne From Tampa Bay Times Tampa—A flotilla of a half-dozen tall ships, including a replica of the iconic Santa Maria, will sail into the St. Petersburg waterfront for a festival onshore and off March 30-April 2. Tall Ships America, a nonprofit dedicated to maritime heritage and youth education, is bringing its annual…
Grape Families
Most people who drink wine on a regular basis have their favorite varieties. Most of us tend to stick with these grapes for years or decades, rarely straying from the familiar. More adventuresome wine people like trying wines from places they didn’t know existed or from grapes they know nothing about. Depending on where you…
Stuffed Potatoes Are Perfect One a Cold Day
When you want something to warm up, what could be better than a crisp, fluffy baked potato? For me, it’s a mashed stuffed potato studded with broccoli florets and crowned with a melted cheddar cheese topping. This is the dish you may want to eat on a chilly day: It’s creamy, comforting and satisfying. It’s…
Air Fryer Miso-Ginger Salmon Is Totally Irresistible
There’s a reason you’ll find salmon slotted into my meal plan on a weekly basis: It’s quick-cooking and everyone around the table is guaranteed to gobble it up. And while I tend to change up the recipe from week to week, I’ve been making this marinated salmon on repeat lately. Between the umami-rich miso paste,…
A Little-Known Fact About Earnest Money
Dear Monty: We want to make an offer on a home in Wisconsin. Our real estate agent wants us to put $10,000 down as earnest money. She said it would show the sellers how much we like the house and may be an influence if there is another buyer. While the advice could be accurate,…
Western Hypocrisy: We Are Failing Our Children
January 16, 2023
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Commentary Adults can do what they wish when it comes to surgically altering their bodies, but Western society has long considered the genital mutilation of children—particularly young girls—to be a heinous crime. Cutting and destroying the sexual reproductive organs of young girls to satisfy the religious and ideological marital demands of controlling men caused a…
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