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Setting the Table for the Rising Popularity of Home Brunches
GREENWICH, N.Y. — A 2024 survey found 59% of consumers cut back on dining out, including brunch. Instead, people are rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty in the kitchen. Thanks to social media inspiration and a desire for healthier options, brunch at home has never been more popular. In today’s pricey brunch…
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Almost 700 people were killed 100 years ago this week in the deadliest US tornado
Almost 700 people were killed 100 years ago this week in the deadliest US tornado The Daily Nonpareil
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Your grass-fed burger isn’t better for the planet, new study finds
Your grass-fed burger isn’t better for the planet, new study finds The Washington Post
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Daffodil Day Festival to Feature Over 50,000 Blooming Daffodils!
SUMMIT, N.J. — Spring’s most anticipated celebration is back! Reeves-Reed Arboretum invites visitors to experience the magic of its Daffodil Day Festival on Sunday, April 13, 2025, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, a beloved community tradition that showcases one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey. With over 50,000 daffodils in bloom, the Arboretum’s…
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Gardens could be safer from slugs this year thanks to cold weather
Gardens could be safer from slugs this year thanks to cold weather MSN
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Sheep, Stoats, and Songbirds: The Effects of Agriculture on Wildlife
Sheep, Stoats, and Songbirds: The Effects of Agriculture on Wildlife MSN
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Farming Simulator 25 NEXAT Pack is out: A revolution in virtual and real farming
Farming Simulator 25 NEXAT Pack is out: A revolution in virtual and real farming Univers Simu
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Is Red Wine a Healthier Choice Than White Wine? Uncorking the Cancer Risks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A common perception is that not all alcoholic beverages are alike. Red wine, for instance, is often considered a healthier choice, with many believing its high resveratrol content — an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties — offers protection against cancer. Researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health, however, have put this…
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Brambles for the Home Fruit Garden
FRANKLIN CO., Pa. — Brambles are a group of plants in the genus Rubus that includes raspberries and blackberries. For the home gardener, brambles can be one of the easier and more rewarding fruits to grow. The aroma of a warm sun-ripened raspberry or the flavor of a just-picked ripe blackberry is not something you…
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Bold, Pure, Unforgettable: The Maple Magic Awaits
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for one of New York’s most delicious traditions—Maple Weekends! Join us as we celebrate the magic of pure New York maple syrup on March 22-23 and March 29-30, 2025. Hosted by the New York State Maple Producers Association and proudly funded…
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How the Color of St. Patrick’s Day Went From Blue to Green
KENNESAW, Ga. (THE CONVERSATION) — St. Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color green: green clothes, green shamrocks, green beer and green rivers. So my students are often surprised when I tell them that St. Patrick’s Day was once a solemn feast day when you’d be…
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Michigan Maple Syrup Weekends celebrate state’s oldest agricultural activity
Michigan Maple Syrup Weekends celebrate state’s oldest agricultural activity SooLeader
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Consumers concerned about tariff impacts on food prices
A University of Illinois study shows most consumers expect tariffs to increase the prices they pay for food. “People that are worried about tariffs are also much more worried about short-term inflation.” Maria Kalaitzandonakes tells Brownfield when it comes to the economy, there are two things consumers pay close attention to. “Food prices and…
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Learn How to Make Your Own Mead
MONTROSE, Pa. — Are you interested in making your very own homemade mead? Then check out this class: 401 Mead-Making 101 with Instructor Dan Schreffler. Mead is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages ever made, as it was consumed as far back as 4,000 years. Interestingly, it was common across ancient cultures around the world…
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Harvest All Season Long with Succession Sowing
ST. LOUIS – With a little bit of planning, gardeners can enjoy small amounts of fresh produce throughout the season by succession sowing, says University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Eliza Pessereau. Succession sowing, sometimes called relay planting, means planting seeds of a particular crop at regular intervals so that the plants mature at different…
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USDA funding cuts affect local food pantries
USDA funding cuts affect local food pantries MSN
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Do you know the food Americans eat more than anything else? See the top 50, according to the USDA.
Do you know the food Americans eat more than anything else? See the top 50, according to the USDA. MSN
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Ideas for Spring Flower Plantings
MADISON, Wis. — Here are a few flowers that tolerate cooler temperatures and light frosts. They can be transplanted in early spring (whenever that may be in Wisconsin). Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) always seem to be described as flowers that will make you smile. I guess it’s because they come in so many festive colors.…
