LOCAL Columns YOU CAN TRUST.
The peril of great expectations
Charles Dickens famously wrote, “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” I guess those sentences can be used to describe…
Raw asparagus makes a lasting impression in this spring salad
With the change of seasons, it’s time for a fresh approach to your lunch/dinner prep. This vibrant salad features raw asparagus, rather than a roasted…
What are fibroids?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 27 and have heavy menstrual cycles. In the past year, I have begun to have more pelvic pain, especially during…
Cozy up with this Irish-American classic
This old-school take on Irish stew layers pork sausage, bacon, onions, potatoes and stock to “coddle,” or slowly simmer.For a more flavorful version of this…
Exercise safety in cold weather
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I work out at least three days per week at the gym, but I also like to exercise and run outside. Although…
How can hospice care provide comfort to those with terminal illnesses?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a loved one who was referred for hospice care. I’m not sure what this means. Can you share more about…
This soup recipe uses a whopping 17 cloves of garlic, for good reason
There are three qualities you want in a weeknight meal: quick, simple, and delicious. Lucky for you, this creamy soup recipe, developed for our “Five-Ingredient…
China: the floggings will continue until morale improves
Xi Jinping was confirmed in a third term as president of China at the National People’s Congress last week, and not one of the 3,000…
St. Patrick travelled a long road to the celebration we see today
Everyone will be at least a little bit Irish tomorrow when St. Patrick’s Day comes along. Well, that’s true of those folks who choose to…
The necessity of lightening the load
Just as you can age a tree by the rings in its trunk, I am pretty sure you can age an outdoorsman by the weight…
