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Kale: the powerhouse vegetable
Kale is showered with superlatives in the media these days. It’s been called a super food and a powerhouse of nutrients.The reason for the praise: Kale is tied with collard greens and watercress for delivering the most nutrients per calorie of any food, according to the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index ...
Record crowd flocks to Bird Festival
The Audubon Miami Valley Bird Festival drew a record crowd of 597 to the event at Hueston Woods State Park on Saturday.Activities included bird walks, bird-banding demonstrations and educational crafts related to birds. A nesting eagle on the Acton Lake shoreline provided a thrill for the bird scope demonstration. The ...
Giant American crocodile arrives at Fla. park
This has been an exciting week for Gatorland as it has received dozens of giant alligators and crocodiles from Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs. None larger than Wednesday's newest arrival, Bonecrusher II, who measures in at 15-feet and roughly 1,400 lbs. The giant American crocodile is a direct descendant ...
55 cheap and healthy breakfast recipes
Doughnuts, and eggs, and quinoa bakes, oh my! At breakfast time, it's essential to fuel up with nutrient-packed ingredients to give you energy throughout the day (and may even prevent overeating and help with weight regulation). A healthy dose of fiber (think whole-grains and fruits and veggies) and protein (eggs, greek yogurt, lean ...
Habitat home being built in Oxford
Employees of Federal Home Loan Bank recently spent a day helping to build a house at 703 Carter Court in Oxford. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati provided a grant to help build the home, which is part of a $246,000 grant for five houses made in 2010 to ...
Cooking fresh asparagus: ‘the spring vegetable’
Asparagus is one of the delights of springtime. This time of year is even known in Germany as Spargelsaison (Asparagus Season).Fresh, local, and seasonal are the watchwords for tasty and nutritious asparagus. We know that the best-tasting corn is locally grown and freshly picked. It’s the same with asparagus.In the ...
Gardening: tackle weeds daily and prep for watering
“It is the perfect time for Weeds.” This phrase could not be more true for all of us in the gardening business. Weeds are growing like crazy. They are easy to pull because of the rain and they keep coming because of the perfect weather. Grass is a good indication ...
Search is on for Oxford’s ‘Unsung Heroes’
OXFORD — The search is on for the city’s “Unsung Heroes” and they will be honored in four categories as part of the kickoff celebration for the fall campaign of the United Way of Oxford, Ohio and Vicinity.The community is invited to nominate those who are “Unsung Heroes.”The traditional kickoff ...
Biking season: Rules for cyclists, drivers
National Bike to Work Day is today, so now is the perfect time for our community to review standard laws for bicyclists and cars. By Ohio Law, bicycle riders have the same rights and duties as drivers. By Ohio law, bicycle riders can ride on roads. In fact, riding on ...
Miss Oxford hopes to represent Ohio
OXFORD — The next Miss Ohio could be a Miami University student.Kat Howland, who will be a senior at Miami in the fall, was crowned Miss Oxford at the local pageant March 2 and will be one of 24 contestants in the Miss Ohio pageant June 19-21 at the historic ...
Creative message to grads ‘inspiring,’ dean says
OXFORD – Miami University School of Creative Arts Recognition Ceremony for graduating students took place Sunday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Goggin Ice Arena.Miami graduate Sandra Gross was the featured guest speaker at the event. Gross is a nationally recognized, award-winning artist, educator, and creative entrepreneur who is dedicated ...
87 cheap and healthy lunch and dinner recipes
Whether you're a veggie- or meat-eater, we've got a main dish (or 10) for you. From zucchini noodles to BBQ chicken, here are our Greatist-approved main dish ideas for a healthier lunch or dinner any day of the week. Scroll down for all of our healthy recipes, broken up by whether ...
7 ways to create a gorgeous outdoor room
It's spring! Long days, sunshine, birds, barbecues, flowers! For the next six months or so, it's outside time (sorry, people in the Northeast; your time will come). Which means, of course, that you should have an outdoor room, a place where you can do all the things you do in ...
Baby back ribs, wings featured at Kings Island’s new sit-down, Reds-themed eatery
Kings Island visitors have craved a full-service, sit-down restaurant for years. Don Helbig, the amusement park’s spokesman, says the Reds Hall of Fame Grille will deliver a home run. The menu includes fish and chips ($9.99), a colossal hot dog ($8.79), the Fielders Choice chicken wrap ($8.59) Bullpen spicy buffalo ...
Eating at Bobby Flay’s Cincinnati restaurant
When Cincinnati’s Horseshoe Casino opened on March 4 it wasn’t just a celebration for gamblers looking to try their luck at the tables, it was also a celebration for foodies looking for new tables at which to dine. The new casino has five locations to grab something to eat, most ...
THS junior makes orchestral debut
OXFORD — Talawanda High School junior Luke Lentini performed his orchestral debut as soloist with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra on Sunday.He performed the first movement of Mozart’s Concerto No. 4 in D Major under the baton of conductor Guy Victor Bordo. Lentini, who lives in Oxford, earned the honor to ...
‘Hog Island’ tales focus of AMV program
OXFORD — Join the Audubon Miami Valley Monday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. for “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Hog Island.”The program will take place in the Oxford Community Room, 30 Park Place West, Oxford. All meetings are free and open to the public.Ben and Lynne Mattox, ...
Column: Fair Trade chocolate a sweet alternative
Fair Trade Day is observed around the world on the second Saturday in May, this year on May 11. MOON Co-op grocery joins in worldwide events highlighting Fair Trade throughout May, including reduced prices on some Fair Trade products, samplings, and informative programs.Food co-ops like MOON promote Fair Trade in ...
Teens will create ‘Superheroes’ at OCAC summer camp
OXFOD — Area teenagers will have the chance to create their own “Superhero alter ego” at the Oxford Community Arts Center’s Storytellers in Action Camp this summer.This new, multidisciplinary camp that will cover three main areas of engagement that fit into the theme: superheroes and comic books. The three categories ...
This week in deals: 60% off at Easy Canvas Prints, plus more Mother's Day offers
Mother's Day is only 4 days away! If you haven't gotten your token of appreciation for mom which can be a variety of things, it's time to get moving. While Mother's Day shopping can be stressful because mom's got everything, it can also be a lot fun to see what ...
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