The well-traveled ketchup
That divine sauce required for french fries and barbecues has a long and exotic history that doesn’t involve tomatoes. The first documented ketchup recipe…
Month: March 2023
Meet the guy paid to watch paint dry
For paint R&D technician Matthew Risbridger, no day is ever quite the same. After clocking in at the laboratory, he’ll look at requests from clients,…
The global hobby with millions of fans
They look exotic, like butterflies and ballerinas. They have faces like monkeys, or figures like humans, or long trails of petals like hair. They smell…
Reducing the pain, increasing function with wrist arthritis
Wrist arthritis is common in older adults. Often, it develops as the result of a past trauma or fracture, but there are simple steps that can reduce pain…
Caregiving: How to talk to someone with Alzheimer’s disease
It can be difficult to know how to communicate effectively with a parent or relative who has Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s some advice from experts quoted…
Kid-friendly gardening tasks
With spring around the corner, there’s no better time to get kids of any age involved with gardening. Whether they help with landscaping or complete their…
Want to eat fresh? Buy from the farmer
Buying meat directly from a farmer has been around as long as farming, but these days, the grocery store is about as close as most people get to the farm….
Looking for great deals on great stuff? Try estate sales
If you’re an antiques lover, a bargain hunter looking to upgrade your home, or just interested in unique finds, then an estate sale might be a great way…
Replace worn bicycle parts each spring
Early spring is a good time to replace bike parts that may be worn out so you can start the new season with critical components in top-notch shape. Here…
Spring revelry: An ancient and riotous tradition
Soon it will be that time of year that delights students and worries parents. Spring break is upon us. Florida will see hundreds of thousands of revelers,…