I went to the zoo the other day and there was a baguette in one of the cages.
The zookeeper told me it was bread in captivity.
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Celebrity Extra: Matthew McConaughey
When is “Yellowstone” coming back for its final season? I don't watch any of the spin-offs. I'm just waiting for the original show to return.
Divas on a Dime: Fresh Strawberry Jam
Ah, it's strawberry season. Late spring is that sweet spot of the year when the strawberry bounty is at its peak.
Best Bites: Mango Salsa
“The mangoes are falling,” chanted a chorus of excited, young schoolkids in Haitian Creole, while I navigated a rocky, muddy path in Haiti as a program volunteer…
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Novelty Banks
Mechanical banks function as both a toy and a useful, even educational, device. Deposit a coin and a figure dances or jumps into the air, an animal swallows the coin…
The Garden Bug: The Paradise Flower
Caesalpinia pulcherrima (also known as “Barbados Pride,” “Paradise Flower,” “Peacock Tree,” or “Poinciana”) is a very colourful tree native to the West Indies and Mexico.
Salome's Stars: May 23
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Changes in your workplace could test your decision-making ability.
Celebrity Extra: Poppy Montgomery
Are there any more series in the works for actress Poppy Montgomery? I'm in the process of watching all the reruns of “Unforgettable” with her in it.
Best Bites: Tasty Stromboli
Picnics are the best excuse for a great family get-together. And preparing for the picnic can provide even more family fun, especially when you assemble and bake stromboli…
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: American Symbols
Memorial Day is a time to both honor individual memories and reflect on American history. Designers have drawn inspiration from American history for over a hundred years.
The Garden Bug: Planning your garden size
Estimate your growing space and access to sunlight, and your time, energy and resources. If you have little time to spare and little space to garden…
Salome's Stars: May 16
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Planetary alignment still causes unsettling situations. Consider delaying matters that aren't a priority until the weekend.
Celebrity Extra: Bella Hadid
Is it true that Bella Hadid has quit modeling? Is she still recovering from Lyme disease?
Best Bites: Carrot Cake Garden Cupcakes
Carrots are sprouting up all over! While seeds have already germinated and burst through the soil in our vegetable garden, fresh green carrot tops…
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Toothpick Holders
Collectibles don't need to be utilitarian. In fact, many of today's collectibles have a purpose that has been lost to time.
Salome's Stars: May 9
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) It's a good time to start the healing process for bruised or broken relationships.
The Garden Bug: Lobelia
Matthaeus Lobelius (1538-1616) was a Flemish physician and plant enthusiast. Born in Flanders, he studied at the University of Montpellier…
Celebrity Extra: David James Elliot and Catherine Bell
What is the name of the show that preceded “NCIS”? It had a very handsome leading man, but I'm blanking on the show and the star.
Divas on a Dime: Eton Mess
As Mother's Day approaches, it's time to treat the special mother figures in our lives with something unique, fun and utterly delicious.
Best Bites: Mother's Day Waffles
It's morning. You've opened this newspaper, or you are reading it online. Wouldn't a fluffy, crisp waffle taste good right now?
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Perfume Bottles
Perfume is always a popular Mother's Day gift. It combines luxury and sentiment and lasts much longer than a bouquet of flowers.