BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Who can resist a fluffy baked potato or a creamy potato gratin? Few foods are as versatile, delicious, or as nutritious as the potato. A member of the night shade family, it was once thought to be poisonous. We can thank Sir Walter Raleigh for debunking …
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BY DEBRA J.MORRIS Farmers Market Week highlights the vital role that farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. We celebrate it the first week in August and this year it takes place from August 6th to August 12th. Each year a different theme is highlighted, featuring one of the …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS Cauliflower has recently become the trendy, go-to vegetable since keto and other low-carb diets have taken over the diet-crazed world. Its low-carb versatility is what sets it apart from other cruciferous veggies because it can be turned into any number of dishes and prepared much as …
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The passing of William “Bill” R. Sharkey III on June 25, 2022, marked the end of an era for the Sharkey family after Bill passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Martinez, California. Four generations have lived and been active in the Martinez community dating back …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS The season for citrus is here, and in California, that means a chorus of quintessential, show-stopping fruit, from itty-bitty kumquats, tangy lemons, and red-fleshed blood oranges, to easy-peel mandarins, tart grapefruit, and giant pomelos. We grow it all! This month the spotlight is on the differences …
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BY XAVIER JOHNSON Nostalgia is a powerful tool that bands use both consciously and subconsciously to affect their audiences in different ways. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, even though oftentimes peddling nostalgia for its own sake can yield lackluster results. When done right, playing upon the idealized past can …
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BY KAYLA BEIRNE Did you know that camping comes with many hidden costs? Don’t spend all your cash on one experience; try these money-saving tips for camping on a budget. Camping seems like an inexpensive activity since you’re likely trying to live off the land. However, many hidden costs take …
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BY KAYLA BEIRNE Going on a road trip is exciting, but you must do a lot of preparation for it. Here are a few factors you need to take care of before your next road trip. Road trips are exciting, and while they can be grueling, they’re also very rewarding. …
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BY KAYLA BEIRNE It is never too late to make a career change, especially when it aids others. That is one of the many reasons why you should consider nursing school. Some have no greater aspiration than to devote their time and energy to others in need. The healthcare industry …
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BY KAYLA BEIRNE Engaging in these everyday activities that might be hurting your feet may be unavoidable, but there are measures you can take to help reduce the pain. We stumble through life, going through the motions without considering what it’s doing to our bodies. For example, our feet take …
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