Wedding cake designer’s heart is in Ohio
You may not know Wendy Kromer-Schell’s name, but if you’ve ever glanced through Martha Stewart’s Weddings magazine, chances are you’ve seen her work.Kromer’s cakes routinely grace the pages of the...
View ArticleFood Notes: Local food tours and theme dinners abound
Canton Food Tours is sponsoring Corks and Forks, a wine education-focused dinner and downtown walking tour that concludes with a multicourse meal and dessert at the Canton Club Event Center.Dave Baloun...
View ArticleShirley Temple visited Akron in 1938; local publisher printed her books
Editor’s note: Shirley Temple died Tuesday at the age of 85. The story below was adapted from a story originally published June 18, 2000. For more coverage, read the story on Page A2 or go to...
View ArticleThe Scene: Law, Love and Chocolate for SmArts program
Law, Love and Chocolate proved to be a winning combination at the Canton Club Event Center on Thursday evening as guests enjoyed specialties offered by celebrity chocolatiers. The event was sponsored...
View ArticleCharity and social events — week of Feb. 17
This WeekWednesdayJewish Community Board of Akron 100th Anniversary — 5-7 p.m. at the Shaw JCC, 750 White Pond Drive, Akron. Champagne, cake and ice cream to honor the history and accomplishments of...
View ArticleLab tech observes evolution of Akron General for half its history
For more than half the 100-year life of Akron General Medical Center, Nancy Irby was there to see the hospital change and grow.When Irby, 75, of Clinton, joined the hospital’s lab after graduating from...
View ArticleLocal history: Woman executive led Akron hospital out of Great Depression
Eva P. Craig shunned the limelight. She was much too good at her job, though, not to be noticed.As one of the first women executives at a U.S. public hospital, Craig earned national attention while...
View ArticleAkron General seeks partner to celebrate another century
As Akron General celebrates its 100th anniversary this week, the health system is continuing to look for a partner to thrive for another century.In a recent interview, Akron General Health System...
View ArticleHealth Bulletin Board: Study tackles question of football helmet benefits
Think football helmets protect players’ brains against hits from all angles?Think again.A study released Monday found that the most commonly used helmets might offer little protection from hits to the...
View Article2014 Delta Sigma Theta debutantes
Debutantes presented Sunday at the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Akron Alumnae Chapter Cotillion:Caelyn Janelle Boyd, Green High School, daughter of Michael Sr. and Carla BoydCorsha Camille Carter,...
View ArticleThe Scene: Les Belles Perles Cotillion
The Akron Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held its 33rd annual Les Belles Perles (The Beautiful Pearls) Cotillion on Sunday evening at Akron’s Quaker Station Inn. President Torey...
View ArticleHBO’s ‘Questioning Darwin’ documentary includes Akron-area questioners
The differences between evolution and divine creation are regularly highlighted, not only in national conversations but in local ones. A debate between scientist and TV personality Bill Nye and Ken...
View ArticleOlder Americans are early winners under health law
CHICAGO: For many older Americans who lost jobs during the recession, the quest for health care has been one obstacle after another. They’re unwanted by employers, rejected by insurers, struggling to...
View ArticleOhio fruit growers wait to assess winter damage
MANSFIELD, OHIO: Ohio fruit growers are holding onto hope that this snowy, often brutally cold winter hasn’t ruined all of their crops.The president of the Ohio Fruit Growers Marketing Association,...
View ArticleWine of the week: 2012 Argyle Pinot Noir
Our high opinion of pinot noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley was kicked up another notch when we tasted the 2012 Argyle Pinot Noir, which can be found in the $23 range. This is a superb and pure...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: What are raw nuts?
Q.: I’m confused about the term “raw” as it pertains to nuts — raw cashews, raw pecans, raw almonds, etc.I understand that the roasted nuts are not raw, but how do I know if other nuts I purchase at...
View ArticleNew in food: Crunch counts in zesty mustard
Mustard lovers searching for a bit more attitude in their sandwich spread might try Triple Crunch from Kozlik’s Canadian Mustard. We enjoyed the pungent bite in this (one of the 33 different mustards...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Strata makes a delicious dish for breakfast or dinner
Egg strata is perfect for weekend guests or for an entertaining brunch. But I had all but omitted it from weeknight dinner possibilities. And it’s been a terrible oversight. Eggs are a delicious...
View ArticleCooking Classes — week of Feb. 19 and beyond
Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110, www.lpscinc.com.Speedy Suppers, with Stefanie Paganini, 6 p.m. March 3. $45. A Fish Tale, with Loretta Paganini, 6 p.m. March 10. $45. Market Garden Brewery,...
View ArticleFood notes: Local eateries make it into ‘Roadfood’
Food writers Jane and Michael Stern are out with the ninth edition of their classic book Roadfood, and plenty of local eateries are once again included.The Sterns have written more than 40 books, are...
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