New pope revives question: What is a ‘Latino?’
He is being hailed with pride and wonder as the “first Latino pope,” a native Spanish speaker born and raised in the South American nation of Argentina. But for some Latinos in the United States,...
View ArticleCharity events — week of March 25
This WeekFridayLee Spencer Photography Wishes Can Happen Picture Party — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lee Spencer Photography Studio, 440 N. Main St., Suite B, North Canton. Benefits Wishes Can Happen. Guests...
View ArticleLocal history: Tallmadge Circle is center of creation
Around and around they go. Where they exit, nobody knows.On an average day, more than 45,000 vehicles pass through Tallmadge Circle. Daring motorists wait their turn to go for a whirl on the...
View ArticleHeart repair breakthroughs replace surgeon’s knife
SAN FRANCISCO: Have a heart problem? If it’s fixable, there’s a good chance it can be done without surgery, using tiny tools and devices that are pushed through tubes into blood vessels.Heart care is...
View ArticleChristians begin journey toward Easter
Worshippers in many Christian churches marked the beginning of Holy Week on Sunday by waving palm branches to celebrate the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.Holy Week is traditionally a week of somber...
View ArticleKent State public health students plan food drive
A group of Kent State University public health graduate students is applying classroom lessons to address a real-life need in their community.Students in the Public Health Programs: Planning,...
View ArticleJewish faithful gather to retell the story of Exodus as Passover begins
Jewish families gathered on Monday night to share the story of their ancestors’ journey from bondage to freedom during the Passover Seder.Passover, which began at sundown Monday, commemorates the...
View ArticleFood tip: Peppercorns 101
Peppercorns come in a variety of colors, and each spices and flavors food in its own way:Black peppercorns (Piper nigrum) are the most common type. The spice is actually a dried berry. The berries are...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: What kind of butter should I use?
Q.: I have about seven different recipes for shortbread cookies. They all say to use butter, but none say what kind of butter. Should I use salted or unsalted?— Mary Michaels DoylestownA.: When a...
View ArticleNew in food: Way Better snacks
Change up the snack lineup with Simply Sprouted’s Way Better Snacks tortilla chips. Sprouted ingredients (quinoa, broccoli and daikon radish seeds), join corn in the six-flavor lineup that includes the...
View ArticleHam loaf, the darling of Pennsylvania, is a good way to use up leftovers
t started out with a simple post on my Facebook page in January, where I noted that I had made a ham loaf with Christmas leftovers.In the comments section, two friends asked: “What is ham loaf?”I was...
View ArticleA simple, stunning tart for a sweet Easter treat
CREAMY LEMON-BERRY TARTLETS½ cup creme fraiche2 tbsp. purchased lemon curdPinch cinnamon15 frozen baked phyllo cups1 cup fresh berriesPowdered sugar, to sprinkleIn a small bowl, whisk together the...
View ArticleFood notes: Still time to find Easter foods; whatever happened to Casa (Mimi)...
There’s still time to enjoy local specials for your Easter table.Barb Talevich, owner of the West Side Bakery, 2303 W. Market St., is offering her family’s special recipe sweet bread, which is made...
View ArticleLisa Abraham: What is it about Peeps?
Recently at my dinner table, I witnessed an exchange between my 82-year-old mother-in-law and my 2-year-old niece about eating Peeps. The 82-year-old has been eating them for many years and harbors a...
View ArticleDelicious twirls too savory to not share
I literally dreamt these delights into existence. OK, that does sound a bit dramatic, but the night before I was to be in the test kitchen developing new recipes, I really did dream of a hot salami and...
View ArticleCatholic Health Partners in talks to buy a third of Summa
Ohio’s largest hospital system is in talks to buy about a third of Summa Health System, the organizations’ leaders confirmed on Wednesday. Under a proposed 10-year deal, Catholic Health Partners plans...
View ArticleNew advertising feature
■ Beginning today, the Beacon Journal launches Project Home, a weekly advertising special section on home and garden.
View ArticleSummit County-area pets to breathe easier with help from students
BARBERTON: After reading news accounts of donated oxygen masks for pets earlier this year, Barberton fire Chief Kim Baldwin realized his department also lacked the equipment necessary to revive...
View ArticleAsk Mary Beth: Don’t microwave melamine dishes
Q: Can you microwave old melamine dishes?— M.W., AkronA: You should not, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Melamine dishes are made from melamine resin, a hard plastic made from the chemical...
View ArticleHome tip: Buy the right paint before grabbing a brush
Choosing paint should involve thought, but too many of us just run to the home center, pick a color and start slapping it on. Here are things to consider:1. Go online before hitting the store....
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