Charity events — week of Dec. 10
This WeekFridaySanta Night Carols Through Medina “Fun”draiser — Forty of Santa’s Helpers (Medina Kiwanis Club members and guests) will sing carols at 10 Medina-area restaurants to raise money for the...
View ArticleLocal history: 1970s Christmas display wreaks havoc in Bath Township
The glow over Bath Township was so bright that the Three Wise Men might have been tempted to take a detour.Bumper-to-bumper traffic clogged streets for blocks as family automobiles crawled to a stop...
View ArticleBeth El Congregation celebrates Hanukkah with dedication
The Feast of Dedication took on a deeper meaning Sunday for those who gathered for Beth El Congregation’s Hanukkah Festival at the Shaw Jewish Community Center.The festival highlighted significant...
View ArticleRestore the Runway supports Habitat for Humanity
In Gone with the Wind, Scarlett O’Hara made a ball gown out of the parlor drapes. However she had nothing on the students at the Kent State University Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of...
View ArticleKardiac Kids support Medina Community Fund
It was a comeback reunion for the Kardiac Kids. Several former Cleveland Browns players and coaches gathered Saturday evening at the “Fall into Winter” event for the Medina County Community Fund. The...
View ArticlePeople Helping People — Dec. 10
People Helping People is a list of charitable causes in our area that need donations or volunteers. The Beacon Journal has not investigated these causes, so donors should verify their worthiness and...
View ArticleAkron General installs magnet for planned intraoperative MRI
A 40-foot crane with a boom of 60 feet recently delivered the latest heavyweight tool in Akron General’s growing arsenal against brain cancers and neurological disorders.A 16,350-pound magnet for a new...
View ArticlePeople Helping People — Dec. 11
People Helping People is a list of charitable causes in our area that need donations or volunteers. The Beacon Journal has not investigated these causes, so donors should verify their worthiness and...
View ArticleAnnual public celebration of Hanukkah occurs at Summit Mall
A giant menorah made of hundreds of cans of food was the centerpiece of the annual public celebration of Hanukkah on Monday at Summit Mall.The lighting of the menorah candles symbolize the victory of...
View ArticleGroup formed in wake of Ohio foster-care deaths
CINCINNATI: An advisory group has been formed to improve Ohio’s foster-care system in the wake of several shocking child deaths, Attorney General Mike DeWine said Monday as he released a report that...
View ArticleOhio ranks 35th in overall health, study finds
CINCINNATI: Ohio ranks in the middle of the pack in overall health in an annual study.The United Health Foundation lists Ohio as being 35th in the nation in its annual review, released Tuesday.Michigan...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Tomatoes Provencal
TOMATOES PROVENCAL4 large tomatoes½ cup buttermilk1 tsp. salt1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheesePreheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking dish with nonstick...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Can you freeze heavy cream?
Q.: I purchased too much heavy whipping cream and half-and-half. Can I freeze them?— R.K., HudsonA.: It’s not a good idea to freeze either.Heavy cream, once frozen and thawed, will no longer be able to...
View ArticleGo whole hog for the holiday: Pork in all varieties is right on Christmas...
If ever there was a time to go whole hog, Christmas is the holiday to do it.A beautifully glazed ham will be on many holiday dinner tables, but the traditional ham is not the only pork option.Pork...
View ArticleCooking classes — week of Dec. 12
The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, Canton, www.gervasivineyard.com. Holiday Cookies for Children and Parents, with Ellen Conrad, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. $125.Fishers Foods, North Canton, 440-729-1110,...
View ArticleMario Batali: Earthy, complex parsnips make for the perfect side dish
Parsnips are a quintessential cold weather vegetable. They look like carrots but are white and somewhat sweeter, characteristically starchy with a hint of citrus.Like many of the tastiest foodstuffs,...
View ArticleFood tip: Take a few tips on roasting chicken
I could write a whole story breaking down all the finer points of roast chicken. But here are a few things to consider:First, I start chickens in a hot oven, around 425 degrees, for 15 minutes, then...
View ArticleKitchen Scoop: Lighter-than-air Snowflake Cookies a hit for the holidays
Last week I shared with you my Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies, which are perfect for sharing. This week, we are turning to another holiday favorite — Snowflake Cookies. You may have heard them called...
View ArticleCookbook: ‘Flour Water Salt Yeast’
Author Ken Forkish gave up a 20-year career in Silicon Valley to become a baker. In 2001, he opened a bakery in Portland, Ore., followed by a pizza place in 2006. Now Forkish shares his secrets for...
View ArticleLisa Abraham: Lisa’s List has gifts for the cook
It’s time for Lisa’s List, my annual compendium of gifts to make every cook and food lover on your shopping list squeal with delight when they open your present.Of course, these gifts don’t have to be...
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