News to know NFL fans – and players – already upset by replacement referees got more fodder during “Monday Night Football.” The game between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks ended sensation…
GateHouse News ServiceBaseball season may be nearly over, but fans can enjoy the national pastime in bottled beer form all year round with Cooperstown Brewing Company. Like nearly everything in the l…
Those of you longing for the days when mayonnaise was not a diet roadblock can take heart. If you can find it, mayonnaise made with olive oil solves a lot of problems. The blend cuts fat and calories…
GateHouse News ServiceIt took some creative thinking and extra labor, but Ohio farmers rescued their 2012 pumpkin harvests from the ravages of severe drought. Yes, there will be a happy Halloween. At…
So you’re visiting Italy, and you taste the tomato sauce. What’s that herb? It’s not basil. It’s not oregano. Travelers always are shocked at Italian tomato sauces. They’re like nothing your mother t…
GateHouse News ServiceWhat do you do when you get to the bottom of your bar of soap? Do you toss that last little sliver in the trash? Most people do, but imagine all those little slivers piled up ov…
Q: This summer we had trouble cooling our second-floor bedrooms. I had a window unit installed, but it takes away from the charm of my older home. However, I can remove it in the winter. I tried open…
Scripps Howard News Service One of fall’s most pleasant chores is collecting, drying and saving the seed from my favorite garden flowers and vegetables. It’s relaxing, and fills me with anticipation …
Q: I am constantly boiling water to prepare meals for my family. To speed things up, I’m thinking about having a hot-water dispenser installed on the kitchen sink. I have an under-mount kitchen sink …
The average American home has something like $7,000 worth of electronics gear, or more. Add it up: computers, networking gear, HDTVs, music systems, DVD players, plus at any time, tablet and cellphon…