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Divas on a Dime: Ultimate Mashed Potatoes
There's something undeniably comforting about a bowl of mashed potatoes. It's that warm, creamy, buttery, perfect-vehicle-for-gravy-on-Thanksgiving dish.
The Garden Bug: Pots and Plants in Winter
Your outdoor pots and their plants need protection from the cold. Large wooden or concrete planters can be left in place and their plants covered with straw or mulch.
Celebrity Extra: Lily Gladstone
I recently saw the movie “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which is based on a true story. Who is the lead actress in it? Is she of Native American heritage?
Salome's Stars: Nov 9
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There's no need for that suspicious Aries mind of yours to work overtime, either at home or on the job.
Divas on a Dime: Copycat Crackers
Are you a fan of those fancy, flavorful (and expensive!) crisps you find in gourmet markets? You know, the first to disappear from charcuterie boards everywhere?
The Garden Bug: Cranberries
Commercially-grown cranberries grow in bogs, but cranberries can be grown on dry land. Determine the pH of your garden soil, as cranberries need a soil pH of less than 5…
Celebrity Extra: Zooey Deschanel
Which “Property Brothers” twin is Zooey Deschanel dating? How did they meet? Is the other brother married?
Salome's Stars: Nov 2
LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat might find it difficult to shake off that listless feeling, but be patient.
The Garden Bug: Clivia blooms
In autumn, stop fertilizing your clivia plant and place it in a cool room for about 6-8 weeks; this is essential for flower bud formation.
Divas on a Dime: Bolognese Sauce
The whirlwind of the holiday season is fast approaching. Making delicious, homemade meals ahead and storing them in your freezer is an excellent way…
Celebrity Extra: Martin Scorsese
I read that Martin Scorsese's new movie is more than three hours long. Will it have an intermission? What is the longest movie ever made anyway?
Salome's Stars: Oct 26
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel and kinship are strong in the Bovine's aspect this week.
The Garden Bug: The ghost plant
Monotropa uniflora lacks chlorophyll pigments and appears white. It grows in the decaying debris of dark, dense-growth forests across the Northern hemisphere.
Divas on a Dime: Spiced Dark Chocolate Brownie
Are you ready for a ghoulishly delightful and creatively creepy dessert? This recipe may be a little unorthodox, but the results are sure to impress your Halloween party guests.
Celebrity Extra: Julianna Margulies
I saw a commercial with Julianna Margulies in a new series. Did “The Good Wife” end? What is her new show?
Salome's Stars: Oct 19
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your entertainment aspect is strong this week.
Divas on a Dime: Plant-based Chili
As the autumn air turns cool and crisp, it's time to warm your soul with a hearty bowl of Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili.
The Garden Bug: Harvesting Corn
When their tassels begin to turn brown, pull corn "ears" downward and twist them off the stalk. Remove all husks, tassels and stalks, and place shucked cobs of corn…
Good Health: Heart Deconditioned
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old who used to walk up 75 to 90 flights of steps several days a week as exercise. After a steering wheel airbag went off and damaged my heart…
Salome's Stars: Oct 12
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your efforts involving that pesky problem should soon show positive signs of being resolved.