Opinion

Evaporated and condensed milk are cousins but are not the same

Sat, 04/22/2017 - 6:00am

I am sometimes asked whether evaporated milk can be used in a recipe that calls for condensed milk and vice versa.

The answer is no and here is why:

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Protect yourself and home from lightning

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 6:00am

When I was very young I remember standing at a large plate glass window in the living room and seeing a flash of lightning.

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Safeguarding the ‘public’ in public office

Thu, 04/20/2017 - 12:48pm

Democracy depends on voters developing discriminating judgments about policies and politicians. They can’t do that if vital information is withheld from them.

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Pasta with vegetables equals tasty, healthy dishes

Sat, 04/01/2017 - 6:00am

Having been cautioned by my doctor to watch my carbs, I have made an effort to eat the kind of carbs that also deliver fiber, iron, calcium, phytonutrients and antioxidants — in other words, vege