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…
Bold and Beautiful Buenos Aires
My husband and I recently had an opportunity to spend a long weekend in the “City of Fair Winds” in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This current name is an abbreviation of the city’s original name, Ciudad de Nuestra Senora Santa Maria del Buen Ayre by Spanish explorers who recognized the fresh air in the original malaria-free…
Obesity Epidemic Linked to Unexpected Factor: New Study
A new study published in Nature Metabolism (pdf) has revealed that the basal metabolic rate (BMR) in people in the United States and Europe has decreased over the past three decades, potentially contributing to the growing obesity epidemic in both regions. Basal metabolic rate, or basal energy expenditure, refers to the energy required per unit of…
FDA Approves First Pill Containing Human Feces
Patients needing a fecal microbiota transplant for recurrent Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections now have the option of getting stool in pill form. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Vowst, the first oral biologic drug for fecal microbiota that was shown in clinical trials to be as effective as fecal microbiota transplants given rectally. Biologic…
Crispy Pork Chops With Arugula Salad
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette How did you eat pork chops growing up? If you’re of a certain age, I’ll bet it was with a side of applesauce or maybe homemade mashed potatoes. Both pair perfectly with pork, so I’m not throwing shade on mom or grandma. But since it’s spring, when fresh greens…
Depression Affects 1 out of 10 People in the US–Know the Symptoms
Depression is a subtle yet prevalent disease that affects people’s ability to work effectively and have unhealthy relationships—to be an active part of society. In 2020, nearly 1 in 10 Americans suffered from depression, with 1 in 5 cases among adolescents. According to the World Health Organization, in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Celebrating spring with Pike Place Market Pasta-Maker Michela Tartaglia + Recipe
By Bethany Jean Clement From The Seattle Times Seattle—MIchela Tartaglia is the extremely charming proprietor of Pasta Casalinga in Seattle’s landmark Pike Place Market. There, in a tiny space that’s open on one side to the Market’s airy atrium, she and her staff purvey big plates of extremely good pasta, prepared with ingredients that change…
9 Tips to Dress up Your Kitchen
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service When it comes to entertaining, the host often dresses up a dining table to enhance food pairing or to create a decorative tablescape. But why not dress up your kitchen and even casual dining areas year-round? If you are looking to showcase decorative elements in your home in…
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