Spring Into New Recipes! Who wants to be indoors cooking when you want to be outdoors enjoying spring! This yummy recipe is also gluten free! Ingredients 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, About 3 large1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper, Fresh ground1...

Science News: Research stimulate areas vital to consciousness in monkey's brains--and it wakes them up Science Daily:  Date:February 12, 2020Source: Cell PressOne of the central questions in neuroscience is clarifying where in the brain con...

Antibiotics discovered that kill bacteria in a new way Date:Source:McMaster UniversitySummary:A new group of antibiotics with a unique approach to attacking bacteria has been discovered, making it a promising clinical candidate in the fight against a...

Spring Into New Recipes! And Oh How Easy!  Asparagus Sald with Reduced Balamic Vinaigrette! INGREDIENTSFOR THE DRESSING: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon honey1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 small garlic clove, very finely minced1/4 cup olive...

1. Sear the pork chops first. Giving the pork chops a quick sear in the skillet before adding to the crock-pot isn't just for the color. It helps trap in some juices and gives it a nice almost caramelized crust which adds tons of flavor.  2. Don...

Monday Spoonful of Positive Quotes! "Here's to a productive Monday & Strong Coffee!" "My coffee machine is the most beautiful person in the world to me."  "Sometimes I stay up so late that I have my morning coffee before I go to bed." "Seven...

Spoonful of Positive: Sunday Thoughts!  Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s I had a lot of messages about Love & Peace. Yes, we were in Vietnam, reminded on evening news, having a brother serving there ... a paratrooper, my parents not knowing...

Spring Into New Snack Recipes! Lime Avocado Hummus Recipe  Ingredients1 teaspoon whole peppercorns1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted1/2 cup fresh parsley sprigs1/2 cup olive ...

Spring Into New Recipes! Springtime Crockpot Minestrone!

Now, when we think of springtime, usually a crockpot doesn't come to mind. Hey, it's easy, yummy and healthy! Giving you time to get out and enjoy Spring! Springtime Crockpot  Minestrone  INGREDIENTS 1 sweet onion, diced3 garlic cloves, min...

​Kids and learning online, What? So many times parents worry about the time their kids spend online.  PBS offers a safe environment where kids can learn while playing entertaining games! Clifford the Big Red Dog is an interactive game that ...

 Once you get the hang of container gardening you might find yourself growing more and more pots each year.  Here are some of our best tips for successful container gardens. Don't Skimp on DrainageWhile this may sound like an odd first tip,...

Spring It On! Hey, Healthy can be tasty!  Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a healthier fruit dessert made with fresh strawberries, whole grain butter crumb topping, and a lightly sweetened vanilla glaze. This healthier oatmeal bars recipe is a favori...

Spring is just around the corner! Time to get some yummy, easy, healthy recipes together! Grilled Salmon with Greek Salad You can whip up this light and refreshing dish in just 20 minutes. It doesn't get easier than that! Grilled salmon pairs perfect...

We, the People, recognize that we have responsibilities as well as rights; that our destinies are bound together; that a freedom which only asks what's in it for me, a freedom without a commitment to others, a freedom without love or charity or duty ...

Science Daily: Citizen science discovers a new form of the northern lights Date:January 29, 2020Source:University of Helsinki Summary:Working together with space researchers, amateur photographers have discovered a new auroral form. Named 'dunes' by ...

So, up until about five years ago, I didn't really consider myself a "Boomer." I have older brothers and a sister that I did think of as a different generation from me.  My oldest brother was 14 when The Beatles first appeared on live ...

Stem cell study finds malfunctioning brain cells in patients who were diagnosed before age 50; researchers test potential new treatment Science Daily  Date:January 27, 2020Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterSummary: People who develop Parkinson'...

WNC Nature Center Director Chris Gentile attributes the growth in attendance to a combination of planning and partnership. "When I first started at the Nature Center in 2010, we created a '2020 Vision' master plan to shape the future of the center. &...

Spring Into New Recipes!  Wow, is Spring really just around the corner? It is, so let's get ready with yummy recipes! This recipe is tasty and since it's all in one pan,  easy to clean up! Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a litt...

Spring is just around the corner! Time to get recipes ready, set, go! Soups for Spring? Sure Thing! French Onion Soup Gratinee Recipe Recipe by:Jersey Tomato "About as good as it gets! This is the version of French Onion Soup that people seek when th...