As elegant as risotto, but without all the stirring [recipe included]
I frequently serve asparagus solo. But I love to play with the vegetable and pop it into other dishes. Do it right, and even the simplest dishes can be made to seem luxurious. That's what happens with...
View ArticleThe best cruises for families
The secret's out that value-packed cruises make for great family getaways, what with fun-for-everyone, multigenerational appeal at every port, and via the plentiful activities, entertainment, and...
View ArticleModular construction is an increasingly popular way to grow
Modular construction, in which a complete home or an addition is built in a climate-controlled factory and then delivered to the home site, has been around since the early 1900s, when Sears and other...
View ArticleDr. June: Relationship fights should not occur daily
Dear Dr. June: I know it's normal to fight with your boyfriend or girlfriend. I just don't know when it's too much. My boyfriend and I fight almost every day about something. Sometimes it's a big deal...
View ArticleShayne Looper: The story of God (Biblical version)
National Geographic is currently showing a five-part television miniseries titled, "The Story of God." That a geographical society (rather than a theological one) is telling the story leads me to...
View ArticleLight, fluffy popovers are a favorite comfort food
Popovers are made with a simple batter, but the way they are baked turns them into one of my all-time favorite comfort foods.
View ArticleLadies Auxiliary Unit 81 visits Veterans Home
Four members from the Gonzales Auxiliary Unit traveled to Jackson to the Veterans Home to help with bingo and to serve residents the food brought by the Sixth District. The things Gonzales...
View ArticleIn Sin City, an old vice gets snuffed out
Here in the place known as Sin City, where vice normally calls the shots, there was something refreshing about the scene. You could almost call it healthy. Nobody was smoking.
View ArticleProtect your home from fire and storms with tough-as-nails exterior products
Investing in your safety pays off, whether you live in a coastal region prone to hurricanes or in a place fires can occur and storms inevitably strike. Preparing your exterior with fire-resistant,...
View Article5 ways to stay fit at work when you sit at a desk all day
We’re sitting an average of 9.3 hours a day, and this lack of activity has been linked to health problems like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. However, there are ways that you can be fit and keep...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Sex and social media
As parents we have been alerted to the dangers of bullying and sexual predators on social media. Two newly published books discuss the issue from a different perspective and give us something more to...
View Article7 things young moms don't yet understand
Each stage of life comes with its own challenges -- so enjoy the beauty in each one.
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Worship sites hold infusion of prayer
On Providenciales in Turks and Caicos, I sit inside a tiny storefront that serves as a church. Four small disco lights on a 1980's speaker light up to amplify a preacher who stands in front of purple...
View ArticleAscension Fund grant helps students excel in math
St. Amant High School received $1000 from the Freeport McMoran Foundation Endowment Grant through Ascension Fund to purchase a set of 11 TI-84 graphing calculators. Ninth grade Algebra I and...
View ArticleWill a visit to the Vatican help Bernie Sanders?
The democratic presidential candidate will speak at a Vatican conference on Friday, April 15.
View ArticleNurturing child's innate spiritual nature is a huge hedge against depression,...
One of the nation's premier experts on spirituality says it's part of "the core human endowment" and nurturing it in kids and adolescents provides strength to either avoid or to overcome a host of...
View ArticleThe 10 best places to live in the US if you want to save money
Large cities like San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles have become unaffordable for many residents, and some have chosen to relocate in search of economic stability, home ownership and a less...
View ArticleHow to make over your parkway garden
I first noticed the trouble with our parkway when the family dog started avoiding it. And honestly, as much as I see the need for a makeover, it's a little daunted. The thing is, I'm not alone. Here...
View ArticleAddicted to my smartphone — here's what surprised me the most when I ditched...
That first morning, I felt a little naked without my phone. I even had phantom buzzes in my right hip pocket. And after a few phoneless days, I felt more relaxed — and less rushed — without that...
View ArticleWe've been avoiding the wrong 'unhealthy' ingredient for decades
For many of us, low-fat diets don't work. Why? Because our bodies also need fat, protein, and fiber to function properly. And when food companies remove the fat from their ingredients, they substitute...
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