By Katie Workman The Associated Press Quite often, I think a simple Greek salad is perfect as is, no adornments needed. But you may notice that in many eateries, from diners to higher-end restaurants, you often get a choice of added protein, usually chicken, shrimp or steak. And it’s true, […]
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By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press The produce aisle is a healthy budget cook’s best place to start a supermarket shopping trip. By loading up the cart with bulky, nutrient-filled produce, you’ll visually make the cart smaller, and you’ll spend be less likely to fill up the cart with (less […]
By Alicia A. Caldwell And David Koenig The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. government, citing unspecified threats, is barring passengers on nonstop, U.S.-bound flights from eight mostly Middle Eastern and North African countries from bringing laptops, tablets and electronic devices on board in carry-on bags. Passengers flying to the […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press With two big feast days looming Easter and Passover I thought I’d offer up a simple but delicious side dish. I’m talking about the lemony roasted potatoes that are one of the dependable delights on the menu at a Greek restaurant. They’re crispy on […]
By Alicia A. Caldwell And David Koenig The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is temporarily barring passengers on nonstop U.S.-bound flights from eight Middle Eastern and North African countries from bringing laptops, iPads, cameras and some other electronics in carry-on luggage starting Tuesday. The ban was revealed Monday […]
By Fabiola Sanchez The Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela — For the past 25 years, after he immigrated penniless to Venezuela from Portugal, Eduardo Dos Santos has personally taken care of the loyal clients at Mansion’s Bakery. But now the downtown Caracas corner store is in the hands of die-hard socialists, […]
The Associated PressMalcolm Ritter NEW YORK–Matt Garlock has trouble making out what his friends say in loud bars, but when he got a hearing test, the result was normal. Recent research may have found an explanation for problems like his–something called “hidden hearing loss.” Scientists have been finding evidence that […]
By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A new report shows Norway is the happiest country on Earth, Americans are getting sadder, and it takes more than just money to be happy. Norway vaulted to the top slot in the World Happiness Report, released Monday, despite the plummeting price […]
By Robert Burns The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Air Force is quietly shrinking its deployed force of land-based nuclear missiles as part of a holdover Obama administration plan to comply with an arms control treaty with Russia. The reductions are nearing completion despite President Donald Trump’s argument that the […]
By Laurie Kellman And Jeff Karoub The Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. — Zahraa Ballout isn’t “white,” and she certainly isn’t “some other race.” If the government gives her the choice of checking a new “Middle East/North Africa” box on a census form, would she? Yes, she says, despite some reservations […]
By The Culinary Institute Of America The Associated Press Whatever your spring food traditions, you likely have a family favourite dish that is the star of your dinner table. Or maybe you have memories of a treat you enjoyed as a child, but the recipe has been lost to time. […]
The Associated Press ORONO, Maine–Researchers are testing a technique they say could determine the age of lobsters. Lobsters can live to be more than 100 years old. Their ages typically ARE estimated based on size since they shed their shells and grow larger as they get older. University of Maine […]
