Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 Tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon chili powder Pepper to taste Instructions: In large mixing bowl whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Add the honey and continue whisking until blended well. Stir in the curry powder, chili powder and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour or until chilled [...]

As a baby boomer, having healthy looking skin is more important than anything these days. It seems we have come full circle when it comes to defining beauty. As they say, less is more! Here are some beauty tips for baby boomers to keep your skin looking healthy and natural. Use sun block as often as [...]

Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix 1 cup lite mayonnaise 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated 6 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 2/3 cups water Assorted fresh berries Instructions: Place the cake mix, mayonnaise, eggs and poppy seeds together in a large mixing bowl. Carefully add the lemon juice and water. Using an electric mix beat on low [...]

Everyone knows how trusting children are when they’re very young. However, in today’s world we have to teach our children about trust and whom they can trust. We need to teach them about stranger danger. No matter what their age, these helpful hints may come in handy when having that conversation. Realize that you can’t relinquish [...]

Ingredients: 1 (14.5 ounce box macaroni 6 tablespoons of butter 1 small onion, diced 6 tablespoons flour 6 cups milk 1 (6 ounce) package provolone cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 cup red bell peppers, diced 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Pepper to taste 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese Instructions: Place the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Allow the butter to completely melt. Add the onions and [...]

One of the disadvantages of paper scrapbooking is that it requires a substantial amount of material. Each page requires a piece of paper or card stock for the background, plus paper used for die cuts, frames and other embellishments. Then there are the non-paper embellishments, and let’s not forget the scrapbook cover. The finished [...]

Ingredients: 1 cup pecans, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon season salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 (6 ounce each) chicken breasts, cut in strips 2 tablespoons butter, melted Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the pecans in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Place the butter into another shallow pan. Dip the chicken strips in the butter and then [...]

Are you tired of maintaining a big house and yard? Got empty bedrooms, a huge family room and utility bills that make you feel like you’re being robbed? You’re not alone. Today, mid-life couples and individuals of all ages are scaling back to more convenient living arrangements. That can mean fewer square feet, but an exciting [...]

Ingredients: 4 medium sized fresh beets 2 large red bell peppers 2 2mall zucchini 1 small eggplant 1 large red onion 1/4 cup canola oil 1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Instructions: Whisk the oil and the balsamic vinegar together in a large bowl. Add the salt and pepper and whisk until completely combined. Cut the beets and onion [...]

It’s summer and the kids need activities to keep them occupied. There’s an exciting new attraction in Washington D.C. The Newseum includes 250,000 square feet of theaters, exhibition galleries and television studios on seven levels. Its two-level Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater is equipped for 3-D and a 4-D experience that takes visitors on a time-travel [...]