Archives » August, 2008

Map points way to fresh, home-grown produce

Rising food costs and recent vegetable recalls have some residents looking for ways to buy from local sources.

Food for Thought: To butter or not to butter

Cooking Tip: Butter or oil? Should you saute with butter or oil? Butter with 80 percent fat tastes better than oil, but it is not a good choice for those on a diet or who must limit their cholesterol.

Kashmir simmering

Kashmir is being suffocated more by the hartals called by the local leaders. Snapshots of life in the valley as the unrest unfolds And the bandhs have affected tourism too, one of the mainstays of the Kashmir …

Clayton officials give in, allow young girls to keep veggie stand for now

Clayton leaders decided Tuesday night that two girls can re-open their vegetable stand - the one city staffers said two months ago violated zoning regulations and was immediately shut down.

Battling tomato blight should start early

About this time of year, you might hear complaints about the sorry state of tomato plants.

Roast tomatoes for deep flavour

One of the easiest ways to add depth to a vegetable dish is to slowly roast the ingredients.

Job-poor Phillips County wants to reverse course

Phillips County — 1 of the poorest in the country — has set out to reverse course, embarking on a barrage of projects to beautify historic Helena-West Helena, encourage small businesses, improve schools, and …

Raised bed gardens are a good alternative to bad soil

T he only thing we can really count on in life is change. When the challenges come hard and fast, it’s time to get back to basics.

4-H expo becomes tech savvy

In his five years with 4-H, 13-year-old Steven Salzmann of Marshfield has done everything from raise cattle to graphic design and dabble in mechanical sciences.

Healthy Eating Quick Start

No calorie counting or following complicated rules are necessary. Once you’ve mastered these six steps, you’ll be ready to smoothly transition into a more advanced plan to optimize performance and weight …

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