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Fireworks bundt cake: Confessions of a very amateur baker
“My bundt hole’s too big,” I said. I was alone in my kitchen. My inner Beavis laughed out loud. This was supposed to be an “easy, colorful July 4 recipe.” That’s what I’d jotted on our editorial list...
View ArticleA bite of nostalgia, in the form of ham and cheese sliders
Beth Dooley | Star Tribune (TNS) What’s a no-fail recipe for summer gatherings? My dad’s old-timey ham and cheese sliders never fail to deliver. There’s nothing fancy about these mini sandwiches, but...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for July 05, 2024
General Daily Insight for July 05, 2024 A newfound emotional equilibrium opens doors for everyone. The nurturing Moon supports disciplined Saturn, encouraging us to embrace dedication and stay...
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A beginner’s guide to homemade cheese ravioli
Gretchen McKay | (TNS) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Making Italy’s favorite dumpling from scratch can give even practiced home cooks reason to pause. Homemade ravioli requires mixing and rolling a mixture...
View Article‘MaXXXine’ review: A porn star goes Hollywood as Ti West’s horror trilogy...
Sorry to report: Even a mostly glossy cast can’t prevent Ti West’s “MaXXXine” from being a bring-down. It’s a peculiarly static and distant third in the trilogy begun with the ripe and crafty 1979-set...
View ArticleAdopting a dog? It helps to do some homework first
David Wharton | (TNS) Los Angeles Times Local animal shelters have plenty of dogs waiting for new homes, but if you choose to adopt from a private rescue group, it helps to do some homework first....
View ArticleHow timeshare presentations earn me cheap travel
By Craig Joseph | NerdWallet The most avid travel hackers often shoot me a skeptical glare when I utter the words “timeshare presentation” as a way to get discounted hotel stays and piles of points to...
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Mushroom-spiked chocolates, gummies sold in Maryland recalled after dozens...
A California company is recalling all flavors of its mushroom microdosing edibles, including chocolates and gummies, after the products were found to contain higher-than-normal amounts of a potent...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for July 06, 2024
General Daily Insight for July 06, 2024 Emotional struggles can stop us in our tracks. Jealous Venus jabs sore Chiron at 2:33 am EDT, which can incite disagreements with the people we care about. The...
View ArticleWave of retailers and restaurants begin to arrive in Annapolis’ Beacon Square
The first two businesses recently moved into Beacon Square, a new retail and housing development in Annapolis — with more soon to come. Aspen Dental and GNC, two nationwide chains, opened their doors...
View Article‘The dust is flying’ in East Baltimore’s Johnston Square
A renewed part of Baltimore is about to rise at the corner of Biddle Street and Greenmount Avenue. There’s a batch of heavy construction equipment standing ready on a cleared lot that will soon house...
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Patrice Drago: The magic of summer can be found in local art galleries
“Everything good, everything magical, happens between the months of June and August.” — Jenny Han, from “The Summer I Turned Pretty” The middle of summer is the magical sweet spot, with a combination...
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Michael J. ‘Mike’ Farabaugh, Evening Sun sports reporter, dies
Michael J. “Mike” Farabaugh, a former longtime Evening Sun sports reporter, died June 25 at Stella Maris Hospice from complications of a fall. The Rosedale resident was 80. “Mike was a very gentle soul...
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Jeff Holland: New living shoreline at Franklin Point State Park is a sign of...
It was with a little chagrin, but no surprise whatsoever, that I read recently of the Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts failing to meet the program’s ambitious goals by the 2025 deadline. While this might...
View ArticleSummer heat waves are hitting Europe. Here’s how to handle them
Scott Hartbeck | (TNS) TravelPulse Europe is hot. And I’m not just talking about what’s happening on your favorite social media feed. Indeed, the momentum from 2023 — a year when seemingly everybody...
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Gretchen’s table: Lasagna replaces pasta with low-calorie zucchini
Gretchen McKay | (TNS) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette I’m a pasta fanatic — pappardelle with Bolognese and clouds of Parmesan is a particular fave — but I’m no longer running mile after mile each week to...
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‘Starry Fight’ documentary tells ‘love story’ behind Florida van Gogh house
When Nancy Nemhauser painted her Mount Dora home to resemble Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” in 2017, it set off a legal battle that captured people’s attention worldwide. A new documentary centers...
View ArticleColumn: How can we get people to eat vegetables? Denmark has a way
Howard Chua-Eoan | Bloomberg Opinion (TNS) One of the most traumatic moments in my life was being forced to eat a tangle of bean sprouts. These were not mung beans: They were thicker and twisted...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for July 07, 2024
General Daily Insight for July 07, 2024 Keeping our thoughts to ourselves could be a challenge. The gentle Moon faces off with chaotic Pluto at 2:16 am EDT, building tension and amplifying emotions....
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Maryland’s oldest resident, a fan of crosswords and Scrabble, plans to live...
America just turned 248 years old. Mary Payne Franklin has been alive nearly half that long. Franklin, of Chestertown, is 111, although, to a reporter, she won’t admit it. “I don’t tell my age,” she...
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