Northeast Ohio hospitals recognized as nation’s best
RANKINGSAkron General Medical Center• 39th in ear-nose-throat • 43rd for pulmonologyCleveland Clinic• 4th overall• 1st in cardiology/heart surgery• 2nd in diabetes/endocrinology, gastroenterology/GI...
View ArticleAkron General ranks among nation’s best hospitals
Akron General Medical Center ranks among the nation’s top hospitals when it comes to caring for patients with lung conditions and ear, nose and throat problems.This year’s U.S. News & World Report...
View ArticleHealth bulletin board: Local hospitals named ‘Most Wired’
Several Northeast Ohio hospitals recently received national recognition for their efforts to adopt technology.Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron-based Summa Health System and the Cleveland Clinic...
View ArticleKent’s beloved Ray’s Place will open second location in Fairlawn
Ray’s Place, downtown Kent’s most beloved hangout, plans to open a second location in Fairlawn this fall.Ray’s owner Charlie Thomas said if all goes as planned, he will open by October at the former...
View ArticleFood notes: Taste of Akron is coming up
The eighth annual Taste of Akron takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. July 25.More than 20 local restaurants and food purveyors will gather at Hardesty Park to cook up their favorite fare.Food tickets are $2...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Is buttermilk substitute OK?
Q.: I’ve seen several recipes lately that call for buttermilk. Since that isn’t something I keep on hand, I searched for a way to quickly make a substitute. I found that white vinegar or lemon juice, 1...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Toasted sesame oil gives cucumber salad distinct flavor
Some sort of fresh cucumber salad always graced the dinner table during my childhood.Often it was as simple as sliced cucumber, apple cider vinegar and a good dose of ground black pepper. Other times...
View ArticleA fresh — and refreshing — take on iced coffee
Simply put, I love coffee. My morning coffee is my favorite part of the day. I even travel with a mini espresso maker so that all my mornings can start with a steaming shot.And last summer I became...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Speedy Gazpacho for kids’ lunches
SPEEDY GAZPACHO½ cup purchased tomato soup (not condensed)½ cup chunky salsa½ cup diced cucumberSalt and ground black pepperCombine the soup, salsa and cucumber in a food container with a water-tight...
View ArticleCooking classes — week of July 17 and after
Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110, www.lpscinc.com. Great Greek Vegetarian Dishes, with chef Tim McCoy, 6 p.m. Monday. $45.Cooking With Fresh Herbs, with chef Loretta Paganini, 6 p.m. July 24....
View ArticleLisa Abraham: Lettuce enjoy these salad days
A friend of mine told me the other day that this was the time of year when she could have salad for dinner every night.Between farmers markets and her garden, there’s just an abundance of fresh foods...
View ArticleThis week’s harvest: Green beans
Green beans are showing up at farmers markets and it’s always good to have a new recipe on hand for cooking up the new crop.Green beans are the perennial side dish for chicken, fish or steaks, but they...
View ArticleTry making ice cream at home for a summer treat
his is the time of year when a lot of folks get inspired to try making homemade ice cream.It’s not difficult, but the creamy, dense treat that results might make it difficult to enjoy the grocery store...
View ArticleMemory decline may be earliest sign of dementia
BOSTON: Memory problems that are often dismissed as a normal part of aging may not be so harmless after all.Noticing you have had a decline beyond the occasional misplaced car keys or forgotten name...
View ArticleGolden years shorter, sicker in Southern states
ATLANTA: If you’re 65 and living in Hawaii, here’s some good news: Odds are you’ll live another 21 years. And for all but five of those years, you’ll likely be in pretty good health.Hawaii tops the...
View ArticleAsk Mary Beth: Who can replace a luggage wheel?
Q: My niece travels frequently, and her suitcase lost a wheel. Where can she take it for repair?— Maureen Sega, WadsworthA: The only place I could find locally that said it can replace a luggage wheel...
View ArticlePlant a Row drop-off sites
Got a bumper crop to share? You can give your extra vegetables and fruit to someone in need through Plant a Row for the Hungry. Here are sites that accept donations.Crown Point Ecology Center, 3220 Ira...
View ArticleKeep your cool when air conditioner is on fritz
The sun is ablaze in the bright-blue sky above. The Weather Channel promises several days of hot and humid weather. As beads of perspiration appear on your forehead, you turn on the...
View ArticleHome and garden happenings — week of July 20
Love looking at houses? Now’s your chance to indulge.Homes across the area will be open for three weekends starting today during the Portage and Summit Counties Parade of Homes. The scattered-site...
View ArticleDestroy plant debris infected with foliar nematodes in the fall
Q: My hosta leaves have a strange pattern on them, and after looking around on the Internet, I wonder if the problem is from foliar nematodes. The veins are browning, like short stripes, with yellow...
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