View the print-ready version of this recipe. I love salads that have a lot of “stuff” in them, and the classic Cobb salad certainly fits the bill. It has everything you could want—lettuce, chicken, bacon, avocados, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and blue cheese, all tossed in tangy red wine vinaigrette. The origin of the salad has…
What to Know Before Traveling to the Galápagos Islands
By Lacey Pfalz From TravelPulse The Galápagos Islands are a bucket-list destination for many travelers, bird lovers and nature enthusiasts, and it’s no wonder why: The biodiverse region of the world has been famous for centuries as a natural paradise. Like all destinations, the islands offer a unique list of requirements and considerations for travelers…
Why Summer Heat Is More Likely to Ground Your Flight Than Cold Weather
By Nikki Ekstein From Bloomberg News The summer travel season got a rocky start in late June when thunderstorms, coupled with airport staff shortages across the US, caused as many as 7,700 flight delays and 2,200 cancellations in a single day. But a lightning strike isn’t the most likely way travel plans get snarled. Passengers…
Simplify Your Dinner With Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta
This combination of slightly smoky grilled eggplant and sweet tomatoes is delightful. The eggplant-tomato mixture served over whole-wheat pasta with fresh basil and a bit of salty cheese makes an easy, healthy weeknight dinner. Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta Serves 4 Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped…
The Only Vinaigrette I Use to Make the Best Summer Salads
When life gives you too many fresh strawberries, make a margarita first, then make this zesty, sweet strawberry vinaigrette. Juicy strawberries get macerated with a little sprinkle of sugar and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to become the foundation of a delicious strawberry vinaigrette that makes your salads so much better! And you only need a few…
A Short Message for College Students and Those Who Will Be Soon
Remember the days when to get a loan you had to qualify and prove you had the capacity to repay the debt? Well, for college students, those days are history. They do not need to have a job or a cosigner to get huge amounts of money in federal student loans. From what I discovered…
Silver-Haired and Golden-Hearted: Gifts for Good Grandparents
First, a quick quiz. Which of the statements below is more likely to belong to a grandparent than to a parent? “Of course, you can have another bowl of chocolate chip ice cream. You’re a growing boy.” “Here’s 20 bucks. Buy yourself something fun.” “We’re going right by the clothing store. We’ll just pop in,…
Pressure Wash a Deck
The effects of weather can take a toll on a deck, so keeping it clean is a good way to preserve its quality and endurance. A basic cleaning every year is a good maintenance routine, because the dirt and mildew that accumulates can be surprising and damaging. It’s an important job, whether you hire a…
History Lives on in Notable Locations
Talk about new dining experiences! World travelers Ron and Debbie Newmark have sampled countless cuisines in a variety of settings, but nothing like the meal served at the Bors Hede Inne. First, they were treated to “genteel lavering” (hand-washing). Then they received “trenchers”—half-loaves of bread that doubled as plates. That was followed by dishes prepared…
Come and Learn During Reservation Visits
The man scowled menacingly as he danced toward members of the crowd who watched him in fascination. Feathers adorned his headdress, and he clutched something that looked like a club in his right hand. Then, prancing just a few feet from the onlookers, he broke into a grin, took several more steps in time to…
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