“Essence of the Human Spirit” is the latest presentation from the Fairmont Street Gallery. Artist Jeff Hukill has “a touch and an eye whose terse, bright and contemplative work echoes some of the great modern artists of the past including Joachim Patinir (1480-1524), Caspar Friedrich (1818) and Salvador Dali (1904-1989),” Alan Barnes, from the gallery, […]
By Chic DiCiccio True crime is so hot right now. From podcasts to documentaries, there’s an unlimited supply. This includes last year’s Netflix doc, “Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes,” which was as popular as any have been in recent memory. The creator of that documentary, Joe Berlinger, decided that four hours in […]
By Sara Newberry Poke, for me, is the perfect middle of the road option for when I’m in the mood for sushi, but either don’t have the time to sit down in a sushi restaurant, or don’t want to spend $30-$50 on a sushi meal. I predicted about two years ago that poke would be […]
By Dr. Beth Leermaker Can you imagine a world without almonds? Without honey bees, there would be no almonds. Honey bees are essential for pollinating many flowers, fruits and vegetables. About a third of all the food Americans eat — including citrus fruit, berries, pears, apples, avocados, broccoli and cucumbers — depend on honey bee […]
8 ounces dried angel hair pasta 4 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups grated fresh Parmesan cheese Salt Bring 3 quarts salted water to a boil and boil pasta just until al dente. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with black pepper. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup […]
By Chic DiCiccio If you strip away much of it, “Long Shot” is an old-fashioned romantic comedy. The high class, straight-laced person falls for their exact opposite, who of course is a flaky underdog that’s completely out of their league. So really, “Long Shot” is just like “Notting Hill” … if you remove the English […]
By Stephan Sardone Lately, while always happy to build new additions or improve outdoor entertainment areas, we have been asked to consider renovations of older properties. Some classic homes require major work, but others can be impacted positively with a few cosmetic changes. There are quite a few things to consider, and they don’t all […]
By Sara Newberry When Jerry’s Wood-Fired Dogs closed in 2016, I know a lot of people wondered what would pop up in its place. I’m sure most, like me, just assumed it would just be another pub or tavern, similar to the Cock & Bull, or another family-friendly fast-casual spot like Liberty Burger. I could […]
By Chic DiCiccio Eleven years. Twenty-one movies. That is the buildup for “Avengers: Endgame,” which is this week’s Most Anticipated Movie of All Time. The fact that Marvel Studios and Disney made it this far is almost unimaginable and this 181-minute epic faces near impossible expectations. “Avengers: Endgame” surpasses any and all expectation. This happens […]
By David Mullen So you may have just received that whopping three-digit tax return check from the IRS. You are thinking about fulfilling a dream and becoming an owner of a major league sports franchise. Think again. Forbes magazine just came out with a study that stated all Major League Baseball teams are now worth […]