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Best to avoid those cheap weight-loss gimmicks

Dear Heloise: I’m tired of all the scam ads I see for weight-loss gimmicks on TV, on my computer and in magazines. Someone is always selling some “cure” for those of us who need to drop some weight. It all comes down to some product they’re trying to sell ... a pill or a cream. One company swears that their earrings help people to lose weight. These are nothing but scams that desperate people tell themselves they need. So many people buy the item that’s supposed to help them lose weight, but needless to say, the only thing losing weight is their wallet. The scammers make it ...

Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ve been hurt before, but instead of making you fearful, it made you brave. You can’t protect your heart against everything. Trying to do so would mean living a very small life. Experience keeps making you stronger. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re a loving person, but that doesn’t keep dear ones from occasionally getting on your nerves. Even so, you’ll have a charming way of turning friction into humor. Also, some solo time is warranted to recharge. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s really OK to have a number of problems. It means you have a ...

Today in History

Today is Monday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2023. There are 27 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: On Dec. 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins gathered for the first and only time for a jam session at Sun Records in Memphis. On this date: In 1783, Gen. George Washington bade farewell to his Continental Army officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York. In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson left Washington on a trip to France to attend the Versailles (vehr-SY’) Peace Conference. In 1942, during World War II, U.S. bombers struck ...

Stay warm with a hot breakfast

By Bev Kauffman Hello from the kitchen and welcome November! Seems like this year has moved at a very fast pace. The mornings are cool and crisp and the campfires and sweatshirts are a must. We enjoy hot breakfasts this time of year so I’m sharing a few of the recipes of breakfast foods we like. I’m also sharing a breakfast recipe from my Aunt Bessie. Remember that a recipe shared is always passed on to another generation. My recipes include granola cereal and vegetable juice. Stay warm and be kind. Granola cereal 6 cups quick oats 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup coconut 1/4 ...

Elevate your tailgate with these easy-to-make recipes

Family Features Concoct a winning game plan, gather the parking lot games and call the biggest fans you know — it’s tailgating season. This year, before you root on your favorite team, make sure your pregame party matches the intensity of the fourth quarter with recipes that really fire up the crowd. For a pregame meal that gives diehards the energy they’ll need to stay on their feet, turn to easy-to-prepare Kielbasa and Veggie Kebabs. This tailgate-friendly recipe relies on smoked pork sausage from Coleman Natural Foods that’s blended with flavorful spices, naturally cured ...

Serving flavorful, sustainable seafood

Family Features Whether seafood night at your house means sauteed shrimp, baked fish or anything in between, it’s an exciting excuse to bring the family together for favorite meals. Delicious recipes abound when seafood is on the menu. However, this is no longer your grandparents’ seafood. Today, more than half of all seafood consumed in the U.S. is farm-raised - a practice known as aquaculture. While the industry has made strides throughout the last few decades, from increasingly sustainable farming practices to technological advancements that can help feed a growing population, ...