Lifestyles Columnists
A fresh take on Father’s Day surf and turf meal
By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor When I think surf and turf, I think rich and overwrought. It’s not that I mind big and bold. It’s just that I prefer them when paired with fresh and vibrant, especiall...
Jun 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Good watering makes good gardens
By LEE REICH The Associated Press Plants need water to keep cool, pump minerals up to their leaves and grow. And in many regions and many seasons, they can fend for themselves getting water. Plants...
Jun 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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High school students get summer research at ULM
By SARAH EDDINGTON The News-Star MONROE (AP) — Forty-eight high school students from Marrero to Monroe got hands-on experience in the diverse field of molecular biology as part of a summer research...
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Maple, bacon added to decadent cookies for dad
By ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press These cookies aren’t exactly a healthy treat for dad. What with ½-cup maple sugar and ½-cup bacon fat, not to mention the bacon itself. But it’s not as if choc...
Jun 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Horticulturist: Take care of roses now
By DAN GILL LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Summer heat stresses many plants in our landscapes. Along with other plants, most roses are not especially happy during the extreme heat of mid- to late summ...
Jun 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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A lighter take on a classic steakhouse fare for Father’s Day
By SARA MOULTON The Associated Press My family has been weaning itself from red meat for years. We still love it, but the portions and frequency are less than they used to be. Still, when I started...
Jun 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Horticulturist: Take care of roses all summer
By ALLEN OWINGS LSU AgCenter horticulturist HAMMOND — Spring blooms on roses came late this year due to unusually cool conditions in March and April. But May flowering has been outstanding througho...
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Get It Growing: Use caution with insecticide
By DAN GILL LSU AgCenter Horticulturist As the weather warms up, insect problems increase. Many gardeners still feel they should immediately get an insecticide and begin spraying when they see inse...
May 20, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Club House Burger mixes two kinds of meat
The American Table: Secret to a great burger? Less is more!
By ELIZABETH KARMEL The Associated Press When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off the grill. So what makes a great burger? There are a f...
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Marci’s Medicare Answers: Will Medicare pay for depression screening?
Dear Marci, I suffer from bouts of depression. Does Medicare cover screenings for depression? —Christopher Dear Christopher, Yes. Medicare covers yearly screenings for depression. These screenings...
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rose of Sharon adds to summer landscapes
By ALLEN OWINGS LSU AgCenter horticulturist HAMMOND — Althea goes by the scientific name of Hibiscus syriacus. When they look at althea, most gardeners are reminded of the hibiscus family, to which...
May 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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A tapas-style take on Mother’s Day brunch
By ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press A tapas-style meal made up of a variety of small, appetizer-like bites is something we tend to associate with evenings and cocktails. But we thought the same i...
May 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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