Breaking News

Lifestyles

What you don’t know about grilling could actually hurt you this summer

By Tiffany McCauley Wealth of Geeks Americans are obsessed with barbecue, particularly in the southern states. And who can blame them? Grilled meats and vegetables are on a whole other level when cooked to perfection over an open flame. The smoky flavor is unequaled. According to a study done by Bid-On -Equipment.com, Atlanta, Kansas City, and Tampa are the top-rated cities for eating barbecue. With the summer months upon us, lots of people will be standing in front of their grills with a beer in hand, flipping steaks, burgers, and hot dogs to celebrate the lazy days of summer. ...

Get yourself in a pickle!

Hello from the kitchen! It’s the time of year when I get myself in a pickle! I love canning pickles. Crisp sweet pickles, hot dill, and pickled green tomatoes. A family favorite is hot pepper rings. As a child I don’t recall ever eating pickles. Or anything spicy. Meat, potatoes and corn and more of the same! My taste buds have evolved over the years. I’ll share my grandma Kuhn’s recipe for lime pickles also. When canning pickles I like to find small cucumbers. I think they pack nice in the jars. The produce stands are filling up with fresh and local fruits and vegetables. Crisp ...

Elevate summer with an enjoyable crunch

Family Features As families and friends gather on patios and decks to enjoy the warmth of summer and meals fresh off the grill, many are searching for that perfect ingredient that can complement salads, appetizers, main courses, desserts and more. This year, you can turn to pecans to elevate meals and give your guests something to rave about. Iconic for their flavor versatility — shining in a wide range of profiles from sweet and spicy to salty, smoky and savory — they’re a tasty addition for favorite summertime recipes. From an enjoyable crunch to comforting creaminess and a ...

With fresh or frozen berries, this crumble tastes summery all year

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Fresh, in-season berries always make the best crumble, but we always keep a bag of fruit in the freezer to have the taste of summer any time of year. Both options will taste great with this recipe from our book “Cook What You Have,” which draws on pantry staples to assemble easy, weeknight meals. The mixture of oats, cardamom, ground coriander and brown sugar does double duty here. We add a small amount to the berries to sweeten and thicken the filling; into the remainder we add sliced almonds and softened butter to make a crumble topping ...

Bring your brunch favorites to the table this weekend

Family Features Few things go together like the weekend and brunch. Whether that means gathering with family, friends or a combination of both, it’s the perfect time to slow down and bring your loved ones together for a lighthearted meal. Catering to a variety of different palates requires a diverse menu of dishes ranging from fresh fruit and baked goods to proteins and more. A key ingredient to bring any spread together: Envy apples, which are a natural cross between Braeburn and Royal Gala apples. With their beautifully balanced sweetness, uplifting fresh aroma, delightfully ...

Flying machines take wing in Paris

LE BOURGET, France (AP) — Just a dot on the horizon at first, the bug-like and surprisingly quiet electrically-powered craft buzzes over Paris and its traffic snarls, treating its doubtless awestruck passenger to privileged vistas of the Eiffel Tower and the city’s signature zinc-grey rooftops before landing him or her with a gentle downward hover. And thus, if all goes to plan, could a new page in aviation history be written. After years of dreamy and not always credible talk of skies filled with flying, nonpolluting electric taxis, the aviation industry is preparing to deliver a ...