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Lifestyle
Friday, November 20, 2009 9:02 AM |
By Darrell Blackwelder
For the Salisbury Post
Jeff Wilson had a hunch he could make good use with one of the idle greenhouses at Patterson Farms Inc. this fall.
After a lot of research and with cooperation from a seed distributor, Wilson arrived at a way to grow a viable fall pepper crop.
These are no ordinary peppers — the seeds are bred and developed in Canada. Emulating Canadian growing c ... Read More
HEADLINES
In Faith: Packing 10,000 meals
Friday, November 20, 2009 11:06 AM |
Is it possible to package 10,000 meals in two hours?
Parishioners at St. Luke's Episcopal Church found out recently that the answer is a resounding "Yes!"
Read about the hunger project in tomorrow's Post. ...Read More
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:03 AM
Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey and Taters
By Ryan King
Associated Press
Don’t have the time or oven space to do the bird this year? With a sharp knife and a grill, you can free up your oven, cut your roasting time from the standard three to four hours down to one, and get some tasty taters ...
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Britney Spears' ex sentenced to jail
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Cokesbury bookstore comes to seminary
Lifestyle | Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:16 AM |
A Cokesbury store may not make everyone stand up and take notice, but it's big news in religious circles.
Cokesbury is the retail division of The United Methodist Publishing House, a publisher and distributor to The United Methodist Church and th ...Read More
Nelson column: Sweating it out
Lifestyle | Friday, November 13, 2009 3:35 PM |
We all know what it means to "sweat something out." It's a phrase that implies that a lot of hard work was required to get a difficult job done. Sometimes it is used to describe a condition that is akin to a lot of worrying.
Recently a tragic event ...Read More
Faith briefs
Lifestyle | Friday, November 13, 2009 3:20 PM |
First United Methodist Church is celebrating the first anniversary of journey@first worship, which began Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in the chapel of First UMC at the corner of Church and Bank Streets.
This service takes place on the third Sunday of eac ...Read More
Catawba College Service of Lessons and Carols
Lifestyle | Friday, November 13, 2009 3:20 PM |
For the twenty-second consecutive year, the Catawba College Department of Music presents its annual Service of Lessons and Carols. The Thursday, December 3 performance in the Omwake-Dearborn Chapel is the only one open to the general public. A Tuesda ...Read More
Now is the time to plan a landscape makeover
Lifestyle | Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:50 PM |
By Darrell Blackwelder
For the Salisbury Post
Work outside came to a screeching halt this week with three days of continuous rain. Many have nothing to do but peer outside and think about improving the existing landscape.
Now is a good time to resea ...Read More
Blackwelder column: Plant bulbs now for spring color
Lifestyle | Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:50 PM |
Although spring is nowhere in sight, it is time to consider planting bulbs for early spring color. Bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and crocus need to be planted soon.
Fall planting aids in good root development and satisfies the cool temp ...Read More
Rowan Blues and Jazz Appreciation NIght
Lifestyle | Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:06 PM |
By Caitlin Crawford
for the Salisbury Post
On Friday, Nov. 13, the Rowan Blues and Jazz Society will be hosting an "Appreciation Night" to showcase Salisbury talent. Poets, musicians, and special guest performers will gather at the Looking Glass Arti ...Read More
Artist Robert Toth unveils Amelia Earhart statue
Lifestyle | Wednesday, November 11, 2009 5:17 PM |
The Fine Frame Gallery, 105 S. Main St. will hold a reception at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, for the unveiling of artist Robert Toth's latest sculpture.
The sculpture is Amelia Earhart, the subject of a movie (starring Hilary Swank) currently in ...Read More
Cookbook serves up South Carolina cuisine
Lifestyle | Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:15 AM |
The Lowcountry of South Carolina has a rich cultural heritage, and a big part of that is its distinctive cuisine. Pat Branning of Salisbury, who lived in South Carolina for 25 years, knows that as well as anyone.
Branning is the former women's edit ...Read More
Serve Thanksgiving dishes from 'Shrimp, Collards and Grits'
Lifestyle | Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:18 AM |
Branning recently cooked an early Lowcountry Thanksgiving dinner for friends, highlighting recipes from her cookbook:
The menu included:
Shrimp Bisque
Smoked Turkey with Gravy
Hands Down Favorite Cornbread Dressing
Lowcountry Red Rice
Greens ...Read More
Yoga helps improve flexibility
Lifestyle | Sunday, November 08, 2009 9:20 PM |
Q: I read Shaquille O'Neal is doing yoga. What are benefits of yoga for an athlete?
A: When I look at fitness and training, there are five components that need to be incorporated in a balanced workout program:
- Cardiovascular
- Strength
- Endurance
...Read More
Ray Weddington shares his WWII experience
Lifestyle | Monday, November 09, 2009 12:55 PM |
CHINA GROVE — Ray Weddington remembers being in Belgium during the last year of World War II when a sergeant surveyed him and several of his fellow infantry members standing before him at attention.
The sergeant didn't hesitate.
"Give that big bo ...Read More
Four longtime friends reminisce about the war
Lifestyle | Sunday, November 08, 2009 10:04 AM |
CHINA GROVE — Bill Cavin, Hoy Correll, Ernest Honbarger and Harold B. Sechler met in the pastor's office at Mt. Zion United Church of Christ recently to share war stories.
World War II stories, to be precise.
Honbarger, 88, served in the Navy and Ca ...Read More
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