story by Rebecca Giese One of my favorite things about spring is the blooms and how everything feels alive after several gray frosty months. Now is the time to plan and prepare for that colorful cutting garden or bountiful berry patch. I love reaping the reward of having a garden whether that means…
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The Classic Margarita
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The Most Irish Dish That’s Not
story by Doug Smith Come March, we will hear all about the corned beef and cabbage to be shared on St. Patrick’s day! This dish goes hand-in-hand with the “Kiss me, I’m Irish” shirts and green beer. It’s both delicious and for some, it may even seem like tradition. Upon planning this month’s…
Book Suggestion – Where the Crawdads Sing
If it’s a good read you are looking for, check out Dlia Owens’s Where The Crawdads Sing! For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark,…
FYRE – What’s All the Hype?
Streaming platforms offer thousands of movies and show options and sometimes it can be tough to know what to choose. Looking for recommendations? You no longer have to #askfacebook because we’re here to help! Both Netflix and Hulu offer different documentaries providing insider knowledge about the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival in the Bahamas….
How to Make a Charcuterie Board
A charcuterie board is great for entertaining and works year-round! Most people love a great charcuterie board. The word, pronounced “shar-cute-er-ree,” describes any kind of cured meat, but is typically associated with specialty and gourmet meats that are prepared using artisanal processes. The concept of charcuterie dates back hundreds of years. Curing and preserving is…
Give your heart a Valentine; Check your heart’s health
story by Donna Tracy, Communication Coordinator, HopeHealth Our hearts fill with joy when we are celebrating Valentine’s Day with our loved ones but is your heart filled with something more? This year, give your heart a Valentine gift and take a moment to reflect on its health. Many factors can have…
Love, Food + Valentine’s Day
story and recipe by Doug Smith Love, food, and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. Some of my best memories are in the kitchen; so many of our emotions are wrapped around food. Valentines’s day is just around the corner so why not make things more extraordinary for your special someone this year…
Did You Know?
Go Red for Women® Fast Facts story provided by the American Heart Association® Did you know… Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of one in three women? Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined. More than one in…