College of Wooster lecture series to examine poverty
The College of Wooster’s 2014 Spring Academy of Religion will explore the issue of poverty.The academy includes six lectures at 7:30 p.m. on six consecutive Thursdays, beginning March 27. The first...
View ArticleSome animals born to be wild
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: A guy and his pet tiger walk into a bar ...From the “fact is stranger than fiction” file, this story out of the Chicago area isn’t a joke. A Lockport, Ill., man did...
View ArticlePriest dismissed from Episcopal Church after panel finds misuse of funds
Despite losing his orders as an Episcopal priest, the Rev. Brian S. Suntken is continuing his pastoral ministry.Suntken, who said he resigned as pastor of Christ Church Hudson and renounced his orders...
View ArticleClowning around
Circus informationThe Tadmor Shrine Circus is this weekend at the Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N. Times for performances today are 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday’s shows are at 1 and 5...
View ArticleReports of clown shortage, like all things clown, are greatly exaggerated
Where’s Bozo?A New York newspaper recently reported that there was a clown shortage — honking off some painted-faced merrymakers with size 20 shoes. But some were secretly delighted to be the brunt of...
View ArticleRain barrel exhibit opens at Cleveland museum to raise awareness about clean...
CLEVELAND: Back in 2011, local artist and Cleveland Institute of Art graduate Linda Zolten Wood received a free rain barrel from the Mayor’s Youth Opportunities Unlimited program to store rainwater for...
View ArticleLocal history: Akron acrobats hit heights with tightrope-walking elephant
When tightrope artists Gustave and Alma Brandt went on tour, they always packed their trunk.Their novelty act, featuring “Rajah the Wire Walking Elephant,” was a routine that audiences never...
View ArticleMobile app, feedback help cancer survivors lose weight
When it comes to losing weight, using a mobile app to track progress and getting feedback from a doctor, dietitian or exercise specialist could heavily influence success. A new study by Summa Health...
View ArticleHealth Bulletin Board: Local school recognized for fitness efforts
Anthem and Radio Disney are rewarding a local school for its commitment to fitness as part of an ongoing effort to battle childhood obesity.Erwine Intermediate School in Coventry Township is among 20...
View ArticleCook it Light: Low-fat chicken with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and basil
Dear Jeanne: A friend made this, and I had to have the recipe. But when I saw that it called for heavy cream, I knew why it was so tasty and also not good for my cholesterol! — Jeff, Waconia,...
View ArticleBeer Notes: RateBeer executive director to speak at Ohio Brew Week
Joe Tucker, the executive director of RateBeer.com, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Ohio Brew Week.The 10-day event, a massive celebration of Ohio beer held each year in Athens, is July...
View ArticleCooking Classes — week of March 26 and beyond
Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus, Highland Hills, www.tri-c.edu.Baking Bread, with Giovanna Mingrone, 7-9:30 p.m. April 10. $39.Roasting Meats, with Kellie Geiger, 6:30-9 p.m. April 16. $39....
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Hearty, yet fresh soup fit for cool spring nights
SPRING CORN SOUP WITH ASPARAGUS1 tbsp. olive oil¼ cup chopped shallots3 cloves garlic, minced1 large sweet onion, diced2 medium carrots, peeled and diced3 celery stalks, diced6 cups low-sodium chicken...
View ArticleFood tip: What are the basics of brining chicken?
Brining, or soaking food in a mix of salt and water, adds moisture and flavor. A good formula is 1 ounce of salt to 20 ounces of water, or 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt to 2½ cups of water.You can...
View ArticleNew in food: PB Pop-Tarts
The two newest flavors of Pop-Tarts are Pop-Tarts Gone Nutty! (Before I go any further, I must point out that, like the exclamation point in Chips Ahoy! cookies, the exclamation point in Pop-Tarts Gone...
View ArticleCookbook: An introductory guide to gluten-free cooking
What you get: Readers new to a gluten-free diet will appreciate Gluten-free 101: The Essential Beginner’s Guide to Easy Gluten-free Cooking by Carol Fenster ($19.99, paperback). It includes the...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Bouillon and cayenne give strong flavor to potato soup
Have you noticed how the broth, stock and bouillon section of the grocery store has blossomed and expanded over the past few years? I can remember when there was one national brand and one house brand...
View ArticleDetails: Countryside Conservancy anniversary market
The Countryside Conservancy will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its farmers markets with an indoor market at two downtown Akron locations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5.Roughly 40 vendors — offering...
View ArticleFood notes: Great Lakes Baking, other vendors will join Conservancy celebration
Baking bread was a mere pastime — a way for John MacMillan to spend unhurried time with his three young daughters on Saturdays.Then the hobby grew serious, as he envisioned perhaps someday owning his...
View ArticleDinner comes with a side of accordion music at Gusto
Ricardo Salerno of Gusto Restaurant in Cleveland’s Little Italy is either a musician with a day job in a restaurant, or a restaurateur with a side job as a musician. When diners at Gusto sample the...
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