On Your Table: Top food trucks at Chaddsford Winery
Some of the region’s top food trucks to compete this weekend
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Sophia Mamalis and son George offer outstanding crabcakes from their food truck Rigatoni’s Mobile Crab Cakes
Last weekend I had the opportunity to visit the Chaddsford Winery’s “Back to Back” competition among 14 different food trucks, which will be held again this coming...
The joy of unrealistic reality shows
My husband and I watch completely different, yet equally frightening shows
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My husband and I share many common interests, which is the key to any successful relationship, in my opinion. However, when it comes to our preference in TV programs, we do not see eye to eye. As everyone who reads my column on a regular basis knows, I am addicted to reality television....
On Your Table: From the husk to the grill
If you grill it, it will come…
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Add a little spice to your summer meals by grilling your corn instead of steaming it. Using different methods of preparation, you can unlock different flavors and textures in the late summer staple.
All the farm markets are offering fresh corn right now and there are so many ways to prepare it. Of course everyone...
Get the most from your dental insurance
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Like anything in life, if you want to get the most out of something you need to know how it works. People fortunate enough to have dental insurance should take the time to know what their policy covers and what it’s limitations are.
Never assume your dental office’s business staff knows everything. Every employer group negotiates their...
A clean up with a positive mission
Reduce clutter and benefit HIS Mission this month
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
How often do you open a closet or drawer at home and find it overflowing with things you never use? Just the other day, my husband had a (little) meltdown about the number of cups we have in the kitchen cabinet.
Can you picture it?
He attempts to grab a glass for some iced tea and six others come tumbling...
Your body language may say more than anything
You can say a lot even when you’re not speaking
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Have you ever wondered what your body language is telling the world?
Research tells us that 93% of all our communication is non-verbal, and that most of our non-verbal communication is through our posture, gestures and facial expressions. As I warn my clients, even as they are walking into a restaurant,...
Super Six: August means time for fall fashions
Back to school shopping shouldn’t be just for the kids
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Well, it’s August. How did that happen so fast? Summer is on the slow decline into autumn and, as much as I hate to see this season end, I always get excited for fall fashion. Lucky for us the annual Nordstrom sale rolls around just in time for a little “Mommy Back to School Shopping.”...
What makes someone a hero?
Caitlin Jenner shows courage deserving of the Ashe award
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Lots of people have lots to say about Caitlyn Jenner. What bothers me the most are the backward, bigoted people who have lots to say. But, that always seems to be par for the course, doesn’t it?
I have not been in my graduate program very long, and I am by no means qualifying myself as an expert...