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Curling, Southern style, on the menu in LeBauer Park

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Without meaning to, Mike Barok stood out from the group gathered around at the outdoor rink in LeBauer Park. But between “encouraging” his friends who took the ice first in their Tuesday night curling league — it’s a fine line between constructive criticism and heckling — and his very bright orange-and-black Cincinnati Bengals gear, Barok managed to stick out in a noticeable way. “Nice block,” he offered helpfully to a player whose 38-pound-stone slid into an advantageous position. “If you actually meant to do that.” Odd as it sounds, ...

Why culinary tourism is an essential part of traveling

By Chelsea De Angio Culinary tourism is one of the hottest trends in travel. Experts estimate interest in gastronomic tours will increase more than 16 percent a year for the next ten years. While some people travel to see historic sights or hit the road in search of boutiques and souvenirs, more and more people are getting bit by the culinary travel bug. It’s not hard to see why; culinary tourism allows visitors to engage in a sensory, artistic expression of a destination’s culture. Whether you plan to travel solely for delicious eats or just hope to pepper some delectable ...

UPMC to host “Cooking with a Cardiologist”

MECHANICSBURG — Studies have shown that stress management and dietary changes can have a significant positive impact on patients with heart disease. The Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC in Central Pa. will soon launch an innovative evidence-based holistic program for heart health management. The program combines modern and alternative medicine pathways to create an integrated lifestyle program of nutrition, fitness, stress management and psychosocial support for a patient’s overall cardiovascular health. As part of a series of these holistic programs, UPMC hosted the ...

Baked Bread to celebrate St. Patrick’s

Culinary.net From hearty stews to minty pies, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are all about enjoying the flavors of the holiday. Whether you’re cooking up a full meal or simply serving appetizers, this Irish Potato Bread makes for a simple, tasty snack to feed your crowd. Irish Potato Bread • 2 medium or large russet potatoes • 1 egg • 1megg white • 1/3 cup canola oil • 3/4 cup milk • 2 tablespoons green onion, minced • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting and kneading • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking ...

Caper relish lightens weeknight sausage, lentils

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Braised sausages and lentils are classic French comfort food, but many recipes are unnecessarily fussy. Many call for boiling the lentils and sausages separately, then assembling them together for a final bake. Instead, the cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street use one skillet, start to finish. They use Italian sausages that already come seasoned with spices — hot or sweet, depending on your heat tolerance. After browning them, they simmer dark-green French lentils du Puy to infuse them with the flavor from the fond ...

A St. Patrick’s Day sandwich

Culinary.net In honor of the day when everyone is Irish, welcome family and friends to a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch with this Reuben Sandwich recipe. Reuben Sandwich Servings: 2 • 2 tablespoons butter, softened • 4 slices rye and pumpernickel swirl bread • 4 slices swiss cheese • 6 ounces corned beef • 2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons, Thousand Island Dressing, divided • 4 tablespoons sauerkraut Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread 1 tablespoon butter on one side of two bread slices. Place buttered side down in heated skillet. Add ...