Lay’s newest flavor: Cappuccino?
NEW YORK: American palates have changed considerably over the years, but is the country ready for cappuccino-flavored Lay’s?Frito-Lay, the snack division of PepsiCo Inc., will announce on Wednesday the...
View ArticleNortheast Ohio hospitals earn national recognition
Akron’s adult hospitals are among the nation’s best in two specialties each in this year’s U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals listing.For the second consecutive year, Akron General Medical...
View ArticleWine of the Week: 2011 Four Vines ‘Biker’ Zinfandel
The 2011 Four Vines “Biker” Zinfandel (about $20) is a jazzed-up zin from California’s Paso Robles district that incorporates splashes of grenache, tannat, mourvedre, syrah and petite sirah to good...
View ArticleCooking Classes — week of July 16 and beyond
Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110, www.lpscinc.com.An Italian Summer, with Loretta Paganini, 6 p.m. Monday. $45.Bolder Burger Bash, with Tim McCoy, 6 p.m. July 24. $45.Italian Favorites, with...
View ArticleBananas and pudding combine for a cool summer treat
Some recipes are practically sacred. Take banana pudding, for instance. I have friends who swear their banana pudding is the best and their procedure is the only way to make it.When I ask them, “Is it...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Fresh tuna is a treat in summer salad
TUNA PESTO SALAD4 tbsp. reduced-fat vinaigrette dressing3 tbsp. prepared reduced-fat pesto sauce2 tsp. olive oil¾ lb. fresh tunaSalt and freshly ground black pepper4 cups washed, ready-to-eat...
View ArticleEnter to win passes to Vintage Ohio
The Beacon Journal is giving away two pairs of day passes to Vintage Ohio, the annual festival celebrating the state’s wine industry. It takes place Aug. 1-2 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland and...
View ArticleColorful grain salads are potluck pleasers
Thank goodness for potluck gatherings. We attend or host these easy repasts all summer long. Sharing meal preparations removes much of the stress. That is, unless everyone brings the same dish.When the...
View ArticleBeer notes: Great Lakes growing again; SweetWater comes to Ohio
Great Lakes Brewing Co. is growing again.The Cleveland brewery — already the largest craft brewery in Ohio outside of Samuel Adams in Cincinnati — installed two 600-barrel stainless-steel bright tanks...
View ArticleFood Notes: Homemade ice cream comes to Akron neighborhood; Blue Door in...
At age 65, Royce Lewis is turning his hobby into a sweet venture.The retiree has long made ice cream for family and church events, and now he has opened Suntonio’s homemade ice cream and baked goods...
View ArticleKim Hone-McMahan: Cozy Crafters create dolls with clothes of loved one to...
Dorothy Jacoby’s grandson, Robby, was distraught when her husband, Tom, died. The little boy, who was 7 at the time, cherished the man who used to play marbles with him, especially if they played with...
View ArticleOnce a niche, local foods becoming big business
PHILADELPHIA: Once a niche business, locally grown foods aren’t just for farmers markets anymore.A growing network of companies and organizations is delivering food directly from local farms to major...
View ArticleNew brain protein tied to Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have linked a new protein to Alzheimer’s disease, different from the amyloid and tau that make up the sticky brain plaques and tangles long known to be its hallmarks.The discovery could give...
View ArticlePets’ amenities rising trend for homebuilders
LOS ANGELES: These homes are set apart by their amenities — for dogs.Standard Pacific Homes is building and selling homes in 27 developments from Florida to California and is believed to be the first...
View ArticleAkron Symphony Guild hosts boat tour of Portage Lakes homes
Pat Nilsestuen promised a beautiful sunny day and temperatures in the mid-70s for the 17th annual Portage Lakes Boat Tour of Homes, sponsored by the Akron Symphony Guild.Nilsestuen chaired the event,...
View ArticleHop to it: Plant what you need to brew beer
You don’t need a garden to succeed as a home brewer, but growing your own ingredients is a flavorful step up.Much of the creativity involved in crafting a custom-made beer starts with the plants you...
View ArticleOriental rugs: Art you can walk on
Persian carpets and other “rugs of the East” are firmly established as elegant design elements — subtle and often-unheralded — that loudly whisper refinement and good taste. Historically, many of us...
View ArticleUnderstated rooms: Finding beauty in subtlety
Paint your walls a bold color and friends will likely praise your creativity. Invest in a standout piece of furniture or striking work of art and your decorating is bound to earn compliments. But...
View ArticleShipwrecks, lighthouses, ore boat in spotlight at Toledo’s National Museum of...
TOLEDO: There have been 8,000 shipwrecks on the Great Lakes.A few of those are spotlighted in the expanded and relocated National Museum of the Great Lakes, a new Toledo attraction that opened in the...
View ArticleThe To-Do List — week of July 20
Eat, drink, shopHardesty Park in West Akron turns into a cultural center this week.Four days of activities kick off Thursday with Taste of Akron, when local restaurants will serve sample-size...
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