Try these natural cures for a sore throat
Winter is the season for all sorts of illnesses, from the flu and colds to a cough and sore throat. It is not always necessary to run straight to the pharmacy at the first sign of these unwelcome seasonal surprises, especially a sore throat. Get ahead of it this year with some of the following [...]
Read More →Take a delightful and delicious trip to India with some retirees
DVDinner “The Best ExoticMarigold Hotel” 2011, Rated PG-13 2 hours, 4 minutes Directed by John Madden Some of today’s best English actors star in a film that’s a mix of comedy, pathos and social commentary. When a disparate group of elderly Brits are ready for retirement and find themselves short of funds to enjoy [...]
Read More →New restaurant, Bistro 524, opens in Tiverton
TIVERTON — Bistro 524, a new dining establishment in town serving lunch and dinner — and brunch on Sundays — opened its doors on Tuesday, Dec. 11. “We’ve had a really warm welcome from the community,” said owner Karen DeLeo, who with her “partner in life,” Steven Osman, the Bistro’s chef, are fulfilling a shared [...]
Read More →How to make the perfect hard-boiled egg
Hard-boiling an egg may sound like a simple task, but the truth is that many people do not know how to do it properly. Hard-boiled eggs are a quick way to incorporate healthy protein into your meal to help maintain stable blood sugars and keep you full. A few easy steps can mean the difference [...]
Read More →Start kids in the kitchen at an early age
I understand the Easy Bake controversy in theory, but find it a tempest in a teapot. A 4-year-old boy wanted an Easy Bake Oven for Christmas. His 13-year-old sister wanted to get him one, but they only come in pink and purple and are packaged for girls, she says. Who cares? And, who says pink [...]
Read More →Holiday gifts from the kitchen come straight from your heart
So, Christmas is fast approaching and there are still a few names on your list that haven’t been checked off. If you’re stuck for present ideas, consider making some. I’ve been making jams and jellies, relishes, candies and cookies and other goodies for gift-giving since I was about 12. I find that aunts and uncles, [...]
Read More →Don’t succumb to caffeine craziness
Sometimes when we hit that afternoon slump, many of us look for a source of caffeine to provide an extra energy boost. In moderation, caffeine can actually be beneficial to health. It not only increases energy and mental alertness, but also contains antioxidants to help combat disease-promoting free radicals. The key is not to overdo [...]
Read More →Find quick relief for digestive disorders
In the United States, 60 to 70 million people are affected by digestive disorders, including heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis and many more. These conditions can range from mild to severe symptoms such as gas, bloating, cramps, diarrhea and/or constipation. Quick relief can be found in places aside from the medicine cabinet. Here are a [...]
Read More →The Christmas cookies are coming, the Christmas cookies are coming
It’s that time of year again, when I break out the sifter and the cookie sheets, buy butter by the pounds and dig all my cookie tins out of storage. It’s probably one of the only times of year I make cookies. If I made them during the year, my husband and I would have [...]
Read More →Warren musician writes cookbook
Elwood Donnelly is one half of the husband-and-wife folk duo from Warren known as Atwater-Donnelly. In between playing guitar and dulcimer and tap-dancing, however, he spends a lot of time in the kitchen. Now he’s got a new cookbook, “A Place at the Table,” a collection of family recipes, found recipes and gifted recipes. “Aubrey [...]
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