Before the pandemic, I never really understood the “foodie” culture. As a travel writer, I enjoyed cooking classes when they were on the itinerary, but the classes were lost for me once the last dish was served. I was more intrigued by the chefs’ personalities than the actual ingredients. But with travel on lockdown, something … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Petunias are one of the most common annuals in garden centers each spring. Its colorful flowers adorn tubs, hanging baskets and garden beds all summer long. In this article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach gardeners answer questions about growing petunias in your landscape. What Types of Petunias Can I Plant in … Read more
A more universal combination than pizza and beer is hard to imagine. Both are celebrated for being good even when they are bad. Both are also beneficiaries of a fanatical fan culture that drives innovation, tradition and an intense exploration of nuance. If you want to break down the gram scale and discuss dough hydration … Read more
On March 10th at Philadelphia City Hall, I spoke with Congressman Brendan Boyle and Mayor Jim Kenney for Philadelphia’s celebration of the life of Harriet Tubman: beloved abolitionist, conductor of the Underground Railroad, entrepreneur and my personal leader. Ironically, all the walls of the City Hall chamber where I spoke were adorned with portraits of … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster for children ages 5 to 11. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to make recommendations on which children need the booster vaccine. Vaccines are the best way to prevent serious illnesses in … Read more
Spain is preparing to welcome back unvaccinated travelers from non-EU countries in the coming days – meaning Britons who have not received all or some of their Covid-19 vaccinations will soon be able to visit the country. While fully vaccinated travelers have been able to visit Spain without having to quarantine on arrival or even … Read more
Surrounding the Leon County Extension Office are demonstration gardens that have been maintained by Leon County Master Gardener Volunteers since 1999. I believe these gardens are a Leon County treasure. If you’ve never seen them or didn’t know they were here, you should head to the Extension Office. Things to do:Allman Family siblings, guitarist Selwyn … Read more
Numerous studies have shown that strong family ties reduce the likelihood of bad outcomes in children, such as risky behavior and substance abuse, but this study showed there can be positive outcomes, too, said the study’s lead author, Dr. Robert Whitaker, director of the Columbia Bassett Research Program at Columbia University in New York City. … Read more
A date at the pub will always be a staple as it allows you to relax with a drink, chat and get to know the person in front of you. But let’s face it, sometimes the conversation doesn’t flow straight, and if you always meet up at a bar, you only get to see one … Read more
25 years ago – 1997 David Bartz, a fourth-grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School in Mandan, was voted one of the “coolest” teachers in Prairie Public Television’s 1997 KidZone Cool Teacher Contest. Beginning in March, the station began encouraging students across the region and Canada to nominate their favorite teacher. Bartz, nominated by student Kyle … Read more