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Chipotle Mushroom and Cauliflower Tacos
Can anything meatless be delicious and satisfying? The chefs at America’s Test Kitchen literally wrote a book on using deep flavors and cooking techniques to create vegetarian dishes to satisfy even avowed meat eaters. These Chipotle Mushroom and Cauliflower Tacos showcase delicious “meaty” meatless flavors. Meaty roasted...
Seeking Truth in ‘Sculpting History’
A new exhibition at the Valentine museum’s Edward Valentine Sculpture Studio showcases the sculptor’s art and shows how it helped glorify the Confederacy and elevate the iconography of the Lost Cause mythology. “Sculpting History at the Valentine Studio: Art, Power, and the ‘Lost Cause’ American Myth” opens to the public on Jan. 26, 2024.
A Man of Great Character and a Chatty Passenger
What if that chatty passenger on your nine-hour flight turns out to be someone famous? What if he turns out to be an ex-president of the United States? Colin M. Kelly shares his unexpected meeting of George H. W. Bush. I was boarding a nine-hour flight from Frankfurt to Houston....
Visit Oslo for the Viking Spirit
From the Viking spirit through other seafaring ventures, museums on Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway, show off Norwegian adventure and accomplishments. Travel writer Rick Steves takes us there. While I’ve enjoyed a lot of adventurous travel, nothing in my journals would rival the adventure my grandparents had as they sailed...
Behind the Train Scene in ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning’
Finding a location and getting permissions was the first challenge of shooting the epic train scene in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning.”* Starring Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell, the film was released in theaters on July 14, 2023, and released on Paramount Plus streaming service on Jan. 25, 2024.
Is There Hope for a Marital Reconciliation?
Eight years after their split, a man wants to repair his broken marriage, and his ex-wife seems open to a marital reconciliation as well. But now she’s been seen on a date. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson has to say. Dear Amy:. I was married to a wonderful...
Five Food Secrets for Longevity
It’s no secret that what we eat matters, and these five food secrets for longevity highlight foods that are tasty and easy to incorporate into a daily diet. According to Dr. Poonam Desai, a U.S.-based osteopathic physician double board certified in lifestyle medicine and emergency medicine, there are five food secrets that many of the world’s longest living people share. Taking to TikTok, the social media-savvy physician explained that these food secrets have helped elders not just live longer, but live better lives.
Flavorful Fashion: Exploring Culinary Trends with On-Demand Apparel
For a long time, culinary trends and fashion have been closely linked. Chefs don stylish outfits to showcase their expertise using their style and presentation as a form of expression. Food enthusiasts are not only captivated by the taste but also by the visual appeal of mouthwatering dishes. As culinary arts push boundaries with flavors, the fashion industry thrives on styles and trends. In this post, we will delve into the connection between adventures and on-demand clothing, creating a delightful fusion of taste and style.
More What’s Booming RVA: Jan. 18 to 25
No need to go stir crazy! Besides live music all around town at our breweries, music venues, and elsewhere, you’ll find entertainment and edification in our active boomer-inspired events listings. More of What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, January 18 to 25, 2024. Boomer Top 5 picks in RVA,...
What’s Booming RVA: Inspirations
Inspiration comes in many forms this week: the music and messages of Max Roach, young athletes in “The Boys in the Boat,” movie star and maker Gene Wilder, and more musicians, centuries apart, Johannes Brahms and Burt Bacharach. All in “What’s Booming RVA: Inspirations.”. Honoring Max...
Can You Treat SAD with food?
If you get the blues in wintertime, your relationship with food might change with the season, too. Registered dietitian nutritionist Carrie Dennett examines the evidence behind the ways we may treat SAD with food. Winter’s relative lack of daylight and sunshine, especially in cloudy or more northerly climates, may make...
Ground Beef Nachos
These hearty ground beef nachos aren’t simply for appetizers or parties, though they’re great for those occasions. They are hearty and filling enough to be the main course!. Who says nachos can’t be dinner? When they’re loaded with seasoned ground beef and pickled jalapeños, they’re sure to be...
William Shennan at War
Canadian writer and community planner shares memories of his father, William Shennan, who served with the Canadian Army during World War II. In the photo above is my dad William Shennan on the left, with his buddy Alf Pellant on the right, sitting on their Norton 16H motorcycles. My dad was a dispatch rider for the Canadian Army during WW2, and the picture was taken probably in Belgium, 1944. He stormed Juno Beach, in Normandy, France, June 16, 1944, 10 days after D-Day.
Austria Is for Music Lovers
From Vienna to Salzburg and the country’s tiny towns, Austria is for music lovers. The people and places are alive with musical performances, whatever your budget. Music lovers find special delights in Austria. In Salzburg at my favorite hotel, I lie in bed a hundred meters from Mozart’s dad. He’s just outside my window in the graveyard of the St. Sebastian church. When in town, I like sleeping within easy earshot of its bells. The bells of Salzburg ring with a joyful exuberance. They wouldn’t if its citizens didn’t like it that way.
Space-Saving Tips for Your Home
Baby boomers who are downsizing may move from a spacious, roomy house to a smaller, more compact space. These space-saving tips from Cathy Hobbs of Design Recipes can help transform a new house into a beloved home or simply maximize space and aesthetics in an existing home. With space at...
Jumble Puzzles for Chow Time
Play this week’s Jumble puzzles for chow time. Unscramble the words and the humorous bonus answer. Start with the Jumble for Kids as a warm-up – or share the challenge with a favorite youngster. Build your brain. Mental exercises and games, like these Jumble puzzles for chow time,...
Using the Oxford Word of the Year to Sound Smarter
Using the Oxford word of the year can surely make one sound smarter, right? Humorist Greg Schwem puts the theory to the test with the 2023 word, “rizz.”. Forget weight loss. My 2024 New Year’s resolution is to sound um … wait, uh … the word is on the tip of my tongue … sound …
Is a Hurtful Joke OK?
Is a hurtful joke OK, especially in a marriage or other close relationship? A wife writes to Ask Amy for advice and gets a special response from a real comedian, Josh Gondelman. Dear Amy:. I’ve been with my partner for almost 16 years. Throughout this time, he has said some...
More What’s Booming RVA: Jan. 11 to 18
More of What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, January 11 to 18, 2024. Honor Religious Freedom Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Fill your ears with music, from jazz to rock, and fill your mind with new knowledge and ideas. Grow, explore, learn, enjoy!. Boomer Top picks in RVA, browse...
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