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Recently I entered myself in a chili cooking competition at my job and guess what? I won! This recipe was inspired by John Legend’s recipe, which originally calls for 2T light brown sugar. I …
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Claire Burns
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2/21/25
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The extremely cold weather lately has caused more of everything. More wood for the wood stove. More oil for the oil burner. More electric for everything. More lotion for how dry my skin has gotten. …
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Jim Boxberger
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2/21/25
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Years ago, if you were inclined to place a wager on a sporting event you might have looked for a bookmaker. Hopefully you knew somebody who knew one that could be trusted to pay off if you won. But …
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Hudson Cooper
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2/21/25
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I believed my son, Michael, was slamming doors when he asked me if I had heard that. Of course I had. Was he trying to rub it in?! But then we learned from a neighbor that an earthquake …
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June Donohue
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2/21/25
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Somewhere in the bible, I’ve heard it’s said, “Eat good food, drink good wine, anoint your head with the finest oils, wear fine clothing, and love the wife of your youth.” …
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Ramona Jan
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2/18/25
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One of my favorite meals on a special occasion are steaks basted in butter. This isn’t a weekly recycled meal, as it’s decadent and not exactly weight watcher approved, but my husband and …
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Claire Burns
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2/14/25
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In gardening you can learn something new everyday and still not know it all. Last year my wife and I took a trip to Scotland and on that trip found out some interesting knowledge about Vicki’s …
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Jim Boxberger
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2/14/25
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One of my earliest memories was the morning I mastered the art of tying my shoes. Learning how to tie your shoelaces is not just a practical necessity. It is a big step in developing hand-eye …
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Hudson Cooper
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2/14/25
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I’m about to relax in a warm bath surrounded by the sound of singing bowls on YouTube, but as soon as I submerge myself, the moment is interrupted by a commercial. Isn’t that always the …
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Ramona Jan
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2/11/25
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Sullivan 180 Senior Director of Prevention Programming
Guest Columnist
Are you looking for a heart-healthy snack for game day? This Layered Black Bean Dip is colorful, nutritious, and …
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Amanda Langseder
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2/7/25
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The talk in the news this week was the possibility of new tariffs on Canada and Mexico over immigration issues. Luckily, things got worked out at least for the next 30 days.
But if things …
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Jim Boxberger
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2/7/25
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This year I stayed up long enough to watch the ball drop for New Year’s in Times Square. Within an hour after the countdown, the news channels began another New Years Eve tradition. As the …
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Hudson Cooper
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2/7/25
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A swollen belly, headaches and gut problems is all I ever got from bread until I discovered ‘Bird Bread’ a dense, dark, sourdough sprinkled with pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Curious as to …
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Ramona Jan
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2/4/25
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What will life be like a century from now?
I know. You’re still trying to get through January. Who’s got time to think about 2125?
In 1925, one man made the time and thus …
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Barry Lewis
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1/31/25
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You might have heard someone say something was as slow as molasses before, but you probably have never heard someone say something is as healthy as molasses. Now, not all molasses is healthy, but all …
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Jim Boxberger
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1/31/25
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I remember the good old days. Those days of yore when, before the existence of devices at your fingertips that provide answers, you relied on the memory stored in your brain. When the internet and …
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Hudson Cooper
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1/31/25
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On New Years Eve, I tried chicken sausage for the first time, and I am never turning back. It is a lean protein source, lower in fat and calories than your standard pork sausage, and truly tastes …
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Claire Burns
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1/31/25
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As we step into February, the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) continues its mission to promote our region and strengthen its economic impact through tourism. The past month has been an …
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Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association
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1/31/25
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Sometimes even on a school night, Mom and Dad would play poker with friends, and so it must have been one of those nights because Dad was carrying me from the car to the house. As I floated, a limp …
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Ramona Jan
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1/28/25
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Feeling blah, got those winter blues, scratchy throat or maybe starting a cold, take some apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar has long been louted for warding off colds but it actually has many …
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Jim Boxberger
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1/24/25
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The history of beer in America goes back centuries, changing with the cultural and social fabric of the nation. The earliest European settlers in the 17th century who landed at Plymouth Rock …
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Hudson Cooper
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1/24/25
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I think we can all agree that friendship is one of the most cherished and fundamental aspects of human existence, transcending boundaries of culture, age, and circumstance. At its core, being a …
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Ramona Jan
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1/21/25
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I have a sweet topic this week and Winnie the Poohs favorite, honey. I’ve talked many times before about beekeeping, but honey is the reason we do it. We all know about using honey for cooking …
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Jim Boxberger
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1/17/25
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People often ask me how I come up with the subjects for my column. Some of my ideas are culled from overheard conversations I hear whenever I go out. Other column concepts derive from observations of …
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Hudson Cooper
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1/17/25
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Lentil soup is one of the most underrated soups of all time. The health benefits are numerous, as they are rich in iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, and have tons of fiber. This dish is simple and …
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Claire Burns
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1/15/25
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