Tag: Lifestyle

The Family Table: A Labor of Love From a Farm Wife With ‘a Heart of Gold’

Submitted by Susan Schmid-Burton, Texas My siblings and I collaborated on a family cookbook in 2010 and self-published it in 2011. It is our family history told in the language of food—our family recipes. I am submitting one of my entries to share with my fellow Epoch Times readers across this nation and the world. My…


Found a Rat in Your House? Here’s How to Get Rid of It

By Hunter Boyce From Atlanta Journal-Constitution It’s the middle of the night, and you’re sound asleep. A noise jolts you awake, and you hear the pitter-patter of tiny, scurrying feet. A quick, anxious inspection of your space reveals a pile of droppings under your bed. You have rats living just feet away from where you…


What happens when mRNA tech is used in flu vaccines? Higher effectiveness or higher danger?

The two mRNA vaccines – Pfizer and Moderna – had no impact on overall mortality a re-analysis of trial data shows. While they prevented some Covid-19 deaths this was offset by higher cardiovascular-related deaths for the vaccinated. The jury is largely out on how big the cardiovascular fallout of the mRNA vaccines will be pending…


Breakfast Quesadillas

View the print-ready version of this recipe. If you love breakfast food, and breakfast for dinner, as much as we do, don’y miss my Huevos Rancheros, Quiche, or my favorite 5-minute Blender Whole Wheat Pancakes. Breakfast for dinner (Brinner) is my go-to when I’m struggling to think of something to make for dinner. You can…


Tomato Mozzarella Flatbread Is an Easy-to-Make Vegetarian Dinner

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Looking for an easy dinner, I remembered some flatbreads I saw on several restaurant menus. The flatbread crust was traditionally made without yeast, but now several types of crusts are used, including pizza dough. For a quick vegetarian dinner, I decided to use a thin crust ready-made pizza…


To Get Your Foundation Right, Know the Soil Beneath It

My college major was geology. At the time I was in school, I had no idea how valuable this degree would be once I became a full-time builder. There’s a very good chance I was the only builder in Cincinnati who knew soil maps existed and how to interpret them. A little-known fact about Cincinnati…


Lessons Learned in the Long War on Cancer

Cancer is a disease as old as recorded history, and yet modern science still hasn’t managed to cure it. There’s certainly a huge incentive to find a cure. Cancer has been a leading cause of death worldwide for decades. In the United States and other industrialized nations, cancer is second only to heart disease in…


Community Is Central to Recovery in Nation’s Addiction Crisis, Says Treatment Center Founder

International treatment ministry leader Andy Partington grew up in a rehabilitation center, where his parents worked, and witnessed both the destruction wrought by addiction and the hope born out of recovery. This led Partington to spend a year as a missionary after high school before continuing his education and eventually pursuing his doctorate at the London…


Grilled Chicken Breast, Juicy and Tender

The Grilling Hero Among the many grill selections of the summer, one humble hero emerges, sizzling and succulent: the grilled chicken breast. This lean poultry machine is both healthy and tasty, as it doesn’t compromise flavor for fitness (our favorite kind of meal). With its smoky char and tender juiciness, grilled chicken breast is a staple of backyard barbecues. Get ready…


Protect Wood Door With Proper Finish

Dear James: My wood front door is still in good condition. When I tried to refinish with a clear coat, it flaked off. What type of finish will last longer this time?—Wendy L. Dear Wendy: A properly stained and finished natural wood front door is beautiful and should remain that way for many years. Over…