Walt Disney World is introducing additions and changes to its upcoming Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, including a fresh new marketplace that’s indoors. It has also filled out most … Click to Continue »
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How to grow your own ginger, papaya, and pineapple – from food scraps
Temple University horticulturist Benjamin Snyder is something of a Dr. Frankenstein. For years, the greenhouse manager of Temple’s Ambler campus has experimented with growing fruits and vegetables from food scraps. … Click to Continue »
Chicago architecture river cruise ranks as one of the world’s top travel experiences
When it comes to the world’s best travel experiences, an architecture cruise on the Chicago River is near the top of the list. The kudos come from TripAdvisor’s recently rolled … Click to Continue »
Visit to Minnesota comes with a lesson in leaving
“Welcome to Joint Base Lewis McChord,” the young soldier said as I stopped my car at the DuPont Gate of Fort Lewis. “How’s it going?” I asked. “Living the dream, … Click to Continue »
Dr. Wood: Here are tips for helping the 1 in 5 Americans with a mental illness
Mental health issues are common and impact our quality of life. In fact, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) says that 1 in 5 Americans are affected by mental … Click to Continue »
Hot Property: Playing musical chairs in Encino
LOS ANGELES – Half a decade is plenty for Pete Wentz, who has put his Encino home of five years on the market for $2.395 million. The house has been … Click to Continue »
‘Endgame’ casts big shadow over ‘Spider-Man: Far from Home’
Anyone who saw “Avengers: Endgame” knows the serious casualties of the galactic battle with Thanos. You can add one more superhero to the list of those who have taken a … Click to Continue »
Big home, big deal: The Manor in Holmby Hills sets an LA County price record at $119.75 million
Los Angeles’ ailing luxury real estate market just received a shot in the arm: The Manor, a 56,500-square-foot chateau in Holmby Hills, has sold for $119.75 million – the highest … Click to Continue »
Style at Home: Doggy decor: Designing for a fur baby
Fur babies are very important members of the family. Yet I’ve had many customers tell me they feel like they must choose between their pets and their decor. It’s true … Click to Continue »
On Gardening: QIS Carmine gomphrena and Uproar Rose zinnia host a spectacle of nature
Carmine is not a word I grew up with describing color. By definition, it is a vivid crimson. The QIS Carmine gomphrena is a prime example. If you were partnering … Click to Continue »