When a cold snap hits and cabin fever sets in, spending time in the kitchen creating delicious comfort foods can be just what the doctor ordered. Southern comfort food immediately brings to mind dishes like chicken and dumplings or grits, but this recipe for “Fried Catfish Po’ Babies With Creole Rémoulade Sauce” from Denise Gee’s
The weather is getting colder, I’m seeing pumpkin spice everything, everywhere…I guess that means fall is here! The best part is, is that Halloween is today! Speaking of Halloween, I picked all the winners for our Halloween contest Congratulations to the following winners of our Counting Candy Corn Contest! – Noah Clayton – Cashlin Rogers
Halloween is one of the most joyous and fun holiday occasions for youngsters. It is a great opportunity for them to dress up and show creativity in the costumes they wear as they go trick-or-treating. It is also a time that requires some steps to ensure that that the Halloween experience is a safe and
It’s not the weather that keeps your eyes open these days. It’s not the paper skeletons that appear in your neighbor’s windows or the pumpkins that grin from their stoops, either. No, what really makes you howl are all the new Halloween-themed books for everyone in the family… Candy isn’t the only thing the smallest
For children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses, the experience can be almost unbearable and an unhappy one, but one local organization seeks to lighten their burdens and make their lives a little more bearable — that organization is “Magical Memories.” It is a 5013 c3 non-profit organization that is run completely by volunteers, and there
The Raven By Edgar Allan Poe Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. “‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at
In recent years, throughout the area, food trucks bearing a wide variety of foods and snacks have sprung up almost like mushrooms. The DuBoistown Volunteer Fire Company has found a way to showcase these food trucks and their various bills of fare, and at the same time act as a fundraiser to benefit the financial
Halloween isn’t just for humans; four-legged friends have plenty of opportunity to get in on the fun, too. However, it’s important to take some pet precautions that allow the whole family to enjoy the holiday safely, as the costumes and excitement can be overwhelming and some of the candy is even dangerous. As you’re filling
There’s going to come a time, and it should be fun, that our pets will be able to communicate to us with more than a mere bark or meow. Some type of app, linked to their brain, plugged into our laptop or cell phone will expose their thoughts, channel and funnel them, then translate them
When it’s time for a sweet treat, look for seasonal goodies that complement fun fall activities. For example, reach for an option like whole-grain, fluffy and crisp popcorn which can be an easy, DIY snack. Combine sweet and salty flavors to create something delicious to devour like delightful Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn. To better
After sporting a pixie cut for seven years, I’ve been letting my hair grow out. During this 18-month growing period, I have been relearning through trial and error how to maintain longer locks. As I reached chin-length, I thought I had fine hair, but it turns out the mistakes I was making in my hair
What has more value, gold or water? Before you answer that question, let me tell you a little story. Wilbur had done his research. Native American folklore, geological surveys and several productive scouting trips had him convinced that there was gold in the high desert. He sold nearly everything he owned to finance his expedition
