Local history: Akron librarian entertained children as ‘Story Lady’ on WAKR...
Akron librarian Harriet Leaf entered thousands of living rooms every day to read to children.As narrator of Tip Top Tales, a program that aired for nearly 20 years on WAKR radio, Miss Leaf earned the...
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This WeekWednesdayTaste of Ancient Greece and Rome — 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crystal Room Bistro, Gallucci Hall on Grant Street, University of Akron. Will feature tastes and experiences associated with...
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The Akron Chapter of Jack and Jill of America presented the following young men at the 32nd Beautillion Militaire: ■ Michael Singletary, son of Frank and Mary Singletary, Cuyahoga Valley Christian...
View ArticleFormer addicts help other women struggling with drugs and booze
La Salle Harris knows what it’s like to be in trouble. Over two decades, she racked up 23 felony convictions and even bore two of her four children while in prison. Her existence was a dangerous roller...
View ArticleTaco Bell again pokes fun at McDonald’s in new ad
NEW YORK: Taco Bell is taking another jab at McDonald’s in a new ad for its breakfast menu.The fast-food chain will begin airing a TV spot that is set to the tune of “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” and...
View ArticleAmerican Medical Association won’t stop Medicare doc data release
WASHINGTON: The nation’s largest doctors’ group said Monday it won’t try to block Medicare’s release of billing records for 880,000 physicians, although it continues to oppose the government’s recent...
View ArticleDonations coming in to buy first lady Ida McKinley’s tiara
A Canton museum’s drive to buy a tiara once owned by first lady Ida McKinley is drawing interest — and in some cases, donations — from around the country.The William McKinley Presidential Library &...
View ArticleSandberg back with new ’Lean In’ for graduates
NEW YORK: It’s been a year since Sheryl Sandberg came out with “Lean In,” her best-selling manifesto for working women. Since then, over 1.75 million copies have been sold; the book’s out in 28...
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Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus, Highland Hills, www.tri-c.edu.Baking Bread, with Giovanna Mingrone, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday. $39.Roasting Meats, with Kellie Geiger, 6:30-9 p.m. April 16. $39....
View ArticleCook It Light: Clafoutis made lighter
Dear Jeanne: This is absolutely yummy, but it has way too much fat! Can you tell me how to make it lighter? — Christina, Peoria, Ariz.CLAFOUTIS4 eggs; 2 egg yolks; ¼ cup butter, melted; ½ cup sugar; ¼...
View ArticleBeer notes: Catawba Island expands into cans; homebrewing class scheduled
Catawba Island Brewing Co. is expanding into cans.The production brewery and tasting room just outside Port Clinton hopes to release its Whitecap Wit in mid-May or earlier with the help of Buckeye...
View ArticleFood tip: Prices for limes double after Mexico storms
The lime, a staple in many eateries and grocery stores, has doubled in price over the last two months after heavy fall storms in Mexico knocked blooms from trees.According to the U.S. Department of...
View ArticleAsk a Cook: Does baking soda stop gas from beans?
Q.: A friend says I should soak 2 pounds of white beans in water with ½ cup of baking soda to get rid of the trouble with gas. I’m concerned about reducing the nutrition. Is this worth doing?A.: The...
View ArticleNew in food: Cookies that scream ice cream
If you’re a fan of cookies-and-cream ice cream, the latest offering from Chips Ahoy might pique your interest.Dubbed Ice Cream Creations by the Nabisco mix masters, it’s a line of cookies based on...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Soybeans and lemon juice make delightful salad pairing
Black soybeans are all the rage, and even Dr. Oz says the bean is a powerhouse of nutrients. But how do you prepare black soybeans?I bought a few cans at my local grocery store and thought I’d give...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Chicken Curry in a Hurry
Chicken Curry in a Hurry1 cup white rice1½ tbsp. olive oil1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced2 tsp. curry powder½ cup plain yogurt¾ cup heavy cream or 1 (14-oz.) can coconut milk½ tsp. kosher salt¼...
View ArticleFood Notes: Major facelift at House of Hunan in Fairlawn
You’ll be encouraged to have your iPad with your pad Thai at House of Hunan in Fairlawn, which has just undergone an extensive renovation.The Asian restaurant — a local food institution — now has a...
View ArticleA matzo-stuffed chicken is comfort food for any time
Why is it that we only stuff poultry one day a year?Let’s face it, stuffing takes an already delicious dish — roasted poultry — and makes it even more so by adding flavorful, fat-soaked carbs to the...
View ArticleIt’s not just your grandmother’s matzo anymore
When Amy Kritzer was growing up in Connecticut, her mother made lasagna from matzo each Passover.The holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery for the Hebrews in ancient Egypt, calls for Jews to...
View ArticleU.S. bacon prices rise after virus kills baby pigs
MILWAUKEE: A virus never before seen in the U.S. has killed millions of baby pigs in less than a year, and with little known about how it spreads or how to stop it, it’s threatening pork production and...
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