Free Comic Book Day reaches kids, collectors, movie fans
Christmas is coming to comic-book stores. And the stores are playing Santa.Free Comic Book Day, an annual event in which comic-store operators give away products to customers, is Saturday and it is...
View ArticleThe Edge in southern Ohio is known for its beauty, wildness and biodiversity
WEST UNION: The Edge of Appalachia Preserve may be Ohio’s greatest natural treasure.The 16,000-acre private preserve in southern Ohio is known for its beauty, its wildness and its biodiversity.The...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in the Sky: Astronomy for May
Saturn is May’s morning “star.” She sets at 6:35 a.m. on the first of the month. Mercury is not visible until later in May. You may spot it about 9 p.m. May 18 after sunset. At that time, Mercury,...
View ArticleChildren’s other top dog — senior executive brings his gentle giant to visit...
Every Saturday afternoon, a senior executive at Akron Children’s Hospital sheds his shirt and tie for a different role: Doggie Brigade volunteer.When Shawn Lyden enters the hospital on these days, he’s...
View ArticleCharity events — week of April 29
This WeekWednesdayHistory in Blossom Spring Luncheon — 10 a.m. at the Galaxy Restaurant, 201 Park Centre Drive, Wadsworth. Vendors, luncheon and program. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Summit...
View ArticleLocal history: South Akron cop walks to different beat in early 20th century
Akron Patrolman Arthur A. McClister rarely made big arrests or solved major crimes.He considered that a badge of honor.In the early 20th century, the police officer commanded respect as he walked the...
View ArticleAdults without children gain most from proposed Medicaid expansion
TOLEDO: The debate over whether Ohio should make health care coverage available to more low-income residents has been framed largely by numbers and dollar signs. Behind those figures, though, are...
View ArticleAkron Walk MS draws hundreds, raises thousands
About 800 people took steps recently to help thousands of area residents with an incurable neurological disorder. So far, nearly $92,000 has been raised through this year’s Akron Walk MS, which took...
View ArticleGerm-zapping ‘robots’: Hospitals combat superbugs
NEW YORK: They sweep. They swab. They sterilize. And still the germs persist.In U.S. hospitals, an estimated 1 in 20 patients pick up infections they didn’t have when they arrived, some caused by...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Blood spots on eggs are harmless
Q.: When making a meringue recently, I failed to separate my eggs in individual bowls and unfortunately, the last one I cracked had some blood in it. Can you use this egg for anything? — L.H., Cuyahoga...
View ArticleCooking classes — week of May 1 and beyond
Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110, www.lpscinc.com. South of the Border, with chef Mia Humphrey, 6 p.m. Monday. $45.Hot and Spicy Thai, with chef Brad Miller, 6 p.m. May 8. $45.Simply Seafood,...
View ArticleFood notes: Book now for dining out with Mom
Now is the time to consider making a restaurant reservation for Mother’s Day.Yes, it’s still 11 days off, but Mother’s Day is the biggest day for dining out on the entire calendar, so it’s not too soon...
View ArticleBig flavor — not effort — in honey-paprika chicken
Sweet and smoky and spicy are three flavors that work wonderfully together, and this recipe for roasted chicken thighs is a fast, easy and delicious way to make that point.I start by combining a mess...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Juicy chicken gets zippy, crunchy coating
HORSERADISH ENCRUSTED CHICKEN¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 tbsp. prepared horseradish¼ cup panko bread crumbs2 tsp. olive oilSalt and freshly ground...
View ArticleFood bookshelf: Pepper’s history spiced with dark moments
Marjorie Shaffer, a science writer and editor at the New York University School of Medicine, thoroughly examines a culinary friend in Pepper: A History of the World’s Most Influential Spice (St....
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Crabmeat gives mac and cheese rich flavor
Gourmet and artisanal macaroni and cheeses are all the rage.I first sampled a lobster macaroni and cheese dish in a New York restaurant two years ago. As culinary trends have moved south, I started...
View ArticleHoly guacamole! Break out avocados for authentic taste of Mexico
The first thing you need to know about Cinco de Mayo is that it is not Mexican Independence Day.That’s Sept. 16.Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of...
View ArticleLisa Abraham: Herb is my friend, even when no one else will cooperate
May is here with sunshine and tulips and warm temperatures, and I am left wondering how I can be so overjoyed with its arrival and at the same time so overcome with a feeling of dread.My annual dose of...
View ArticleIt’s not hard to reduce fat in raisin bread pudding
Dear Jeanne,I made this bread pudding once, just to try it. It was wonderful, but it had too much fat. Can you reduce the fat and keep the “wonderful”? Love your column! — Caitlin, Silver Spring,...
View ArticleSelect Medical closes unit for long-term stays at Robinson Memorial Hospital
A specialized unit inside Robinson Memorial Hospital for patients requiring long hospital stays to recover from serious illnesses or injuries has closed.National specialty hospital operator Select...
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