What is a kombucha?
Is kombucha the new cilantro? As it rises in popularity, the fermented drink has gained its cult following – as well as its haters. Seems no one stands in…
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Amaranth: a seed-grain protein source
As demand rises for plant-based proteins, our vocabulary increases. Meet amaranth, a gluten-free grain rich in protein, fiber, and micronutrients. Or is…
Pineapples: Symbols of welcome for seafarers to hostesses
The sweet and juicy pineapple, a fruit fond of heat and tropical climes, has sailed the world’s cultures to become an iconic message of welcome and…
Seafarers connect the world
We don’t think about it when we pull on socks, slip into shoes, and grab the phone. But all these goods have traveled the open sea, courtesy of the…
Memorial Day: Honoring sacrifice in Vietnam–The wall and its history
What has become a treasured memorial to the sacrifice of troops in Vietnam was greeted with outrage when the design was unveiled in 1982. The Vietnam…
How’s the weather? May 9, 1780: ‘Unnatural gloom’
About noon on May 9, 1780, day turned to night. “It was very dark where I then was in New-Jersey; so much so that the fowls went to their roosts, the…
Life of military spouse can be uncertain
To be a military spouse requires learning a whole new lingo, observing military protocol — and taking care of everything while the uniformed spouse is…
Facts about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
* The 200-foot V-shaped wall contains 144 panels. * As of May 2018, there were 58,320 names, most in chronological order by date of their casualty. * The…
A Memorial Day tradition ends
The iconic Memorial Day motorcycle parade in Washington, D.C., Rolling Thunder “Ride for Freedom,” will end this year. Organizers say the event, which…
An Easter favorite goes back to Biblical era
It’s fairly easy to connect the dots on any number of Easter traditions — except for how a giant bunny became involved, perhaps — but what about jelly…