Quick & Easy: Polenta Wedges with Tomato Tapenade
Polenta Wedges with Tomato Tapenade1 (16- to 18-oz.) tube prepared polenta, ends trimmed and cut into 12 slicesCanola or olive oil cooking spray⅔ cup soft sun-dried tomatoes (see tip)4 tsp....
View ArticleBreakfast for dinner is a trend with a new name: Brinner
Maybe it’s time for brunch to make way for brinner.The “brunch” concept has been around since the 1890s, when British college students came up with the word for having a later Sunday breakfast after...
View ArticleStudy supports five-second rule, but should you? Probably not
A new study appears to validate what every 12-year-old knows: If you drop food on the floor, you have five seconds until it becomes contaminated. Biology students at Aston University in Birmingham,...
View ArticleHalf of U.S. adults 40 to 75 eligible for statins
Almost half of Americans ages 40 to 75 and nearly all men over 60 qualify to consider cholesterol-lowering statin drugs under new heart disease prevention guidelines, an analysis concludes.It’s the...
View ArticleSpring may seem late, but it’s all relative
Today is the day we winter-weary Northerners have been pining for.It’s spring.Really, it is, at least as of 12:57 this afternoon. Never mind that the temperature isn’t supposed to climb much above...
View ArticleWhat’s for dinner? Try Vietnamese stir-fry for a change
Savor the sweet and sour flavors of Vietnamese cooking with this simple chicken stir-fry. Nuoc mam, a fish sauce made from fermented anchovies, used in many Pacific Rim countries much as we use salt....
View ArticleLife in Brief — week of March 23
Checkout 51 rewards savers with cash back There’s a new website and app that rewards shoppers for taking advantage of its deals: Checkout 51.Shoppers either sign up on www.checkout51.com or load the...
View ArticleJohn Rosemond: Consequences don’t always work
Q.: My 6-year-old son is a bright and friendly kindergartner. Each day, a color-coded chart is sent home about his behavior. This year, he’s gone through several spells during which he will have a “bad...
View ArticleSpring fashion: Crop tops, high waists, wide legs
It’s still chilly in much of the country, but stores are clearing out coats and sweaters to make way for spring’s bright colors and lighter clothing. And if you’re looking to update your wardrobe this...
View ArticlePop reviews — week of March 23
MEJo Dee MessinaJo Dee Messina opens her new album, Me, with a song title that declares she’s Not Dead Yet. The veteran country singer proved just that when fans rallied behind her Kickstarter...
View ArticleBook talk: ‘A Long Good Walk,’ ‘Trolling Big-Water Walleyes,’ ‘The Adventures...
Barberton native’s 1950s tale is suspenseful and believableA Long Good Walk, a novel by Barberton native Ron Meszaros, is an odyssey through industrial Barberton of the early 1950s, populated by...
View ArticleRap disrespect of black icons raises concerns
Malcolm X and rap music have always fit together like a needle in the groove, connected by struggle, strength and defiance. But three recent episodes involving the use or misuse of Malcolm and other...
View ArticleSome question Sheryl Sandberg’s Ban Bossy campaign
Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg and the Girl Scouts recently declared a campaign to “Ban Bossy,” complete with Beyonce, Jane Lynch and Condoleezza Rice on video, a website full of tips and thousands...
View ArticleIf you go: Indians Player Development Complex
The Indians’ complex is on South Wood Boulevard in Goodyear, Ariz., near South Ballpark Way. There is no admission charge. Players start showing up around 9 a.m. The major-leaguers typically take...
View ArticleSpring training: Fun for people who aren’t baseball fans
Believe it or not, some people have yet to catch baseball fever. For them, Arizona offers choices.The Grand Canyon is two to three hours away, depending on which section of Phoenix you are leaving...
View ArticleSpring training: Eating and socializing
Eventually, the sun goes down and the baseball stops in Arizona. Here’s where to dine and find other fans.• Black Bear Diner, 980 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear, 623-932-2968. Yes, it’s a chain, but some of...
View ArticleDisney inviting ‘small world’ sing-along videos
Disney has launched a website to create a global sing-along for “it’s a small world,” marking 50 years since the attraction with the unforgettable earworm of a song opened at the 1964 World’s Fair in...
View ArticleThe To-Do List — Week of March 23
Photo workshops at zooIf you are a beginning photographer, intermediate, or kid 8 to 15 years old, join others on Saturday at the Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., for a photo workshop.Start by working...
View Article‘Back fields’ of Arizona hold warm spot in baseball hearts
GOODYEAR, ARIZ.: Perhaps it came with the pothole that jolted your car out of alignment.Maybe it was when you slipped and fell in an icy parking lot.Surely the latest weather report made you dream of a...
View ArticleCritter Corner: Growling can signal health problems
Q: We have a 6-year-old Shweenie (Shih Tzu-dachshund mix) that has some very bad habits. The most serious is that she growls when she is being petted. We know she likes it, but can’t figure why she...
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