February Is National Library Lover’s Month
Local libraries are invaluable resources for residents, including students and their families. The value of libraries has been recognized for far longer...
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Dealing with Stress & Anxiety
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2024 to 2025: How to bring in the New Year
Unique New Year’s celebrations across the globe: It is time to turn the page on one year and usher in another. Each December 31, people all over the...
National Dental Hygiene Month
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Going Gluten Free for Celiac Disease
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Eyes See the World – Taking care of your vision & tools that can improve your sight
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Summertime Grill & Chill
GRILL SAFELY THIS SUMMER: Plenty of people can be found working their grilling magic year-round. But the vast majority of people do the bulk of their grilling over the summer, when warm temperatures contribute to a relaxed atmosphere that makes outdoor cooking and dining that much more appealing.The relaxing nature of summer can make it easy to overlook safety, particularly when grilling. However, the right safety measures when
Happy Father’s Day!
Dads do a lot for their families, and Father’s Day is the perfect time to acknowledge those efforts. The days when dads would receive a colorful necktie for Father’s Day are largely (and, for fathers, thankfully) a relic of the past. Modern Father’s Day celebrations tend to involve more careful planning, and the following are some ways to make this year’s day for dads one to remember.
Garden Fresh – April is National Garden Month
Inflation has garnered countless headlines in recent years, and much of that news has focused on the notably higher cost of food. Though the cost of some items at the grocery store has gone down in 2024, many items remain significantly more expensive than they were as recently as three or four years ago. In an effort to overcome rising food costs, some consumers have thought about gardening. According to Washington State University, the average household with a food garden spends around $70 per year on seeds and garden supplies. The reward for that small investment is roughly $600 worth of food. Though the financial investment associated with a food garden might be minimal, it’s important for prospective gardeners to recognize that the commitment of time required to establish and sustain a food garden can be significant.
17 Irish foods to try this St. Patrick’s Day
1.) Bacon and Cabbage
This dish consists of sliced back bacon boiled with cabbage and potatoes with some of the boiling juices added on top. The bacon is sometimes smoked instead of boiled and occasionally is served with a white sauce, which consists of flour, butter and milk, with an added flavoring of parsley or other herbs.
This dish is most traditionally associated with the working class of Ireland. Since most farmers grew their own vegetables and raised their own hogs, the ingredients were cheap and easy to come by.
2.) Barmbrack
Barmbrack is a bread made with fruit, raisins and spices. The most common fruit used is sultanas, which is a white or pale green seedless grape that is usually soaked in tea or whiskey overnight before being added to the bread.