His name remains infamous, and immediately evocative. Perhaps no figure is so instantly identified with a West that was wild, and dangerous, and still looms large—dream-like, full of big character and even huger stories—in our collective imagination. Yes, there are others: Bonnie and Clyde, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok, and Buffalo Bill Cody. (Tim Johnson)…
A Morning Mountain Tour in Zululand
It had been a very nice drive, already. Sitting in the open air in the back of a safari Jeep, rolling along winding roads that curved and curled through a dramatic mountain range, the vibrant, verdant flanks giving way to craggy peaks. The morning chill is cut by warm blankets, and there’s the promise of…
Anti-Cancer Soup: Creamy Broccoli
This creamy soup is relatively low in fat and calories. Broccoli is so good for us; we should eat as much of it as possible. The baking soda in the recipe preserves the green color of the vegetables. Ingredients Serves 4–6 1 pound broccoli ¼ cup butter or Smart Balance ¾ cup diced potatoes ¾…
Cambria Is For the Birds and a Lot More
They call themselves birders, and they come in almost as many varieties as the avian species they find so fascinating. There are the most serious, the semi-scientific birders who take part in highly coordinated documentation research and tracking. Their favorite app is eBIRD, where every day’s (and night’s) sightings can be recorded and compared. Then…
The Magnificent Mango
The mango (Mangifera indica), a member of the cashew family, originated in the Himalayan foothills of India more than 5000 years ago. The mango has been prized in indigenous medicine for its myriad healing properties. All parts of the mango including leaves, bark, flesh, peel, roots, and flowers have pharmacological potential. There are more than 300…
How to Eat Meat
In 2003, a remarkable article appeared in the journal Lipids, titled “Fat, fishing patterns, and health among the Bardi people of north Western Australia.” According to the authors, the Bardi people hunted and fished selectively in order to obtain meat and fish containing as much fat as possible. To the Bardi, foods lacking in fat were considered…
What’s Long, Dark Purple, Sweet, and Packed With Nutrition?
By Judith Prieve From Bay Area News Group “All fruits are beautiful, but the mulberry is the king of fruits.” –Persian Proverb Move over cherry, there’s a new berry in town. Thousands of cherry lovers throughout the Bay Area make their way each spring to one of dozens of U-pick farms in Brentwood, California, for…
Grilled Lemon Chicken
Grilled Lemon Chicken If you’re looking for an easy way to make your chicken dinners more exciting, add this Grilled Lemon Chicken to the menu on your next grill night. Just don’t be surprised when your guests ask for seconds. Made of fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, the marinade keeps the chicken juicy…
This App Is Fighting Food Waste With Discounted Mystery Bags From Dallas Restaurants
By Claire Ballor From The Dallas Morning News Dallas—Instead of tossing leftover pastries and surplus meals, some Dallas bakeries and restaurants are now selling them at discounted rates to reduce food waste. Mystery bags of baked goods, groceries and prepared meals from more than 95 local food businesses can now be purchased from a new-to-Dallas…
The Easy, Life-Giving Power of Gratitude
Research into gratitude has skyrocketed in the past 10 years, finding that a daily gratitude habit can have an enduring positive effect on our mental health, happiness, and physical well-being. An article in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology from 2003 looked at three different studies in which participants were asked to write down what…
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