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A One-Day Adventure to Ocracoke Island
If you have just one day for an adventure, Ocracoke Island just might be your destination. The island is an excellent choice for the off-season when rates are low and crowds have diminished.
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Easy Seafood Chowder
This easy seafood chowder recipe uses condensed potato soup as a thickener to make a quick and simple version of a classic creamy soup. Serve it up in less than an hour with a loaf of crusty warm wheat or white bread. This chowder is both warming and belly satisfying.
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Wintertime New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder is a hearty hot soup, served with a loaf of crusty bread for dunking. Its great on a cold winter night or for an afternoon lunch paired with an oakey chardonnay or a cold beer. The best place to eat this cold weather favorite is in front of a crackling fireplace
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What is Pill Esophagitis?
Pill esophagitis is caused by taking pills that can injure the muscosal lining of the esophagus. The symptoms can last for days or weeks and if not treated can develop into ulcers in the esophagus. Prevention requires following the instructions for safe pill ingestion.
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A Fall Festival and Other Reasons to Visit Bedford County, Pennsylvania
A fall festival, secluded mountain parks, apple orchards and covered bridges weave together a vista of the northern tip of Appalachia. Bedford County is the birthplace of renowned authors Dean Koontz and David Bradley and the host area of the Bedford Springs Hotel, visited by ten U.S. presidents.
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Irish American Shepherd's Pie for St. Patrick's Day or Anytime
Shepherd's pie is a pot full of comfort food. Beef or lamb, vegetables, and potatoes come together in this hearty dish ready to scoop up on a blustery winter night.
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Home Sweet (Paid Off) Home
We had just six years to pay off a thirty year mortgage before we retired. Working until seventy was not an option we desired so we set the retirment clock to sixty- seven and began our journey to be debt free. We achieved our goal in a little over five years and here is how we did it.
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How Do You Express Your Love Language on Valentine's Day?
Are you wondering how to express your feelings this Valentine's Day? The five love languages, words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service and receiving gifts, communicate what you feel in a way that is underdstood by your lover.
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Grandma's Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
This quick and super easy chocolate cake is moist enough to serve without frosting. I like it as a grab and go snack cake that won't leave a trail of crumbs behind.
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How to Help an Older Parent Recover From Joint Replacement Surgery
Caring for an aging parent following joint replacement surgery can be challenging, especially if the care occurs at home. Awareness of and planning for the unique needs of this age group and the challenges of at-home care can greatly improve the eventual outcome.
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Stuffed Cabbage and Quinoa Soup
Quinoa is substituted for rice in this healthy soup. Cabbage is packed with vitamins C and K and is considered a superfood. Combine the two for a delicious soup reminiscent of stuffed cabbage dishes.
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Grandma's Turkey Stuffing Recipe
This recipe for turkey stuffing is easy to prepare with ingredients you will find in your cupboards. It might be called filling or dressing but it's a family tradition passed down from one generation to the next.
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Tropical Pineapple Dessert Bars With Coconut and Cinnamon
These pineapple bars have a buttery crumbly crust, reminiscent of shortbread. Add coconut for a tropical flair and cinnamon to give it a bit of a spicy warmth.
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Warm and Spicy Pumpkin Custard Cake
Autumn transitions our taste buds from wanting cool and crisp summer treats to the warm and spicy sweets of fall. Pumpkin custard cake delights the senses with the wonderful combination of the season's favorite fruit and the sweet woodsy aroma of cinnamon.
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How to Get Your Blood Pressure Down and Keep It Down
High blood pressure is often undetected until it's too late. A healthy lifestyle including diet, exercise, and stress management can help to ensure that your blood pressure remains within safe limits, which can ultimately prevent a stroke, heart attack, or renal failure.
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Summertime Baked Beans: Vegan Style
Dried beans are simple to use, have no added salt and are really inexpensive. They can stay on your cupboard shelf for an extended period of time and add nutrition to your meals. This is a vegan dish that is budget-friendly.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Dumplings: A Sweet Fall Treat
Apple dumplings are a fall treat in most southern Pennsylvania communities. Fall festivals highlight these tasty desserts with at least one booth serving up this combination of baked apples inside a flaky pie dough. Using a premade dough takes the labor out of making the pastry-wrapped apples.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Casserole Recipe
Leftover ham from the holidays? Here is a casserole recipe reminiscent of Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine that is both simple and thrifty. It's a delicious one-dish meal of ham, noodles, and a cheesy sauce over vegetables. Try making it with either broccoli or green beans.
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Apple Crisp Cake: A Pennsylvania Dutch Dessert
This apple crisp cake is made without oatmeal. The topping is lighter than the traditional streusel crust; it's more like a cake, moist with a bit of crunch. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream.
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How to Find the Best Senior Discounts
Tapping into senior discounts is one way to put a little extra money back into your pocket.
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Wacky Cake With Coconut Frosting: Depression-Era Chocolate Cake
This chocolate cake is made without milk and eggs, two ingredients that were scarce during the Great Depression. Vinegar gives the cake the lift it needs to make it light and airy. The broiled frosting gives a decadent flavor.
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No-Bake Drop Cookies: Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats
These chocolate peanut butter cookies take just minutes to whip up on the stovetop. No baking needed!
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The 5 Best Reasons to Visit San Clemente, California, in Fall
San Clemente, CA, is a treasure in the off-season months. With mild temperatures, amazing sunsets and smaller crowds leading to discounted prices on everything, this southern California gem is a must-go for autumn travelers.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Pork and Sauerkraut for New Year's Day
Pork and sauerkraut is New Year's tradition in Pennsylvania. Deep in Pennsylvania Dutch country, this dish welcomes in the New Year with a promise of prosperity, long life, and good luck.
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Why Biking on Vacation Is a Great Idea (And How to Do It)
Bicycling is a great outdoor activity. Coasting down hidden alleys is an adventure of exploration, and the best finds are found riding on two wheels.
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Gobs: A Western PA Version of the Amish Whoopie Pie
A gob is known as a whoopie pie everywhere but in the south-central/western region of Pennsylvania. It's a small handheld treat that sandwiches a layer of frosting between two chocolate cookie mounds.
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How to Choose the Right Walking Cane for You
Choosing to use a cane as a walking aid is a big decision. Here is a simple guide to getting the right cane for you
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Pennsylvania Dutch Ham Pot Pie Recipe
First things first: it's not a pie! Ham pot pie is a thick, hearty stew consisting of noodles, ham, and potatoes. The recipe comes from the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition.
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Bluebirds in Our Backyard
When we mounted a bluebird box on our backyard fence, we had no idea how much we would learn about the little birds and their natural instincts. It became a hobby that gave us hours of pleasure but also taught us some amazing lessons about life.
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Delicious Oatmeal Raisin Muffins Recipe
Chunks of apple and a handful of sweet raisins make these oatmeal muffins a favorite breakfast bread. Double the batch and freeze the extras (if there are any) to pack in lunch bags for a break from the monotony of the same old sandwich routine.
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Fun and Practical Ways to Repurpose and Reuse Glass Jars
Repurposing is not a new concept but reusing old glass and containers in unique ways is environmentally friendly and provides creative options for storage and decor.
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How High Heels Cause Foot Pain, and Ways to Relieve It
Do your feet ache while wearing high heels? Do you experience foot, knee, and back pain afterwards? Wearing high heels can directly contribute to your joint pain, depending on how often you wear them and for how long.
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Hunting for Ghost Crabs at Night in the Outer Banks, NC
Corolla, North Carolina, is home to a host of memories that will last a lifetime for me and my family. One of our favorites is seeing the legendary ghost crabs at night.
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How to Live with Schizophrenia
Can you live with schizophrenia? What choices do you have? Symptoms can be managed but never cured. Learn acceptance and speak out against the stigma surrounding this devastating illness.
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How to Refill a Draining Volunteer Pool
4 Steps to find and keep volunteers for your organization. Recruitment and retention can be a challenge for the busy volunteer coordinator. Insights into 4 key principles when working with volunteers.