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Salsa-seasoned tacos packed with flavor

"Taco night" for many across the United States consists of an Americanized idea of Mexican food: ground beef cooked with a packaged seasoning mix, taco shells, lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Let's just say that if you're reading this and have enjoyed a similar meal, you will be blown out of ...

Supercharge workouts with watermelon smoothies and shakes

(Family Features) If you’re tired of the same bland protein bars and powders, thereĢƵ a tastier way to rehydrate and replenish after exercise: fresh fruit. With a delicious solution like watermelon, you can look forward to post-workout recovery snacks, smoothies and shakes. While ...

Seafood pasta a simple, flavorful dish

(Family Features) Simplifying family dinners after the holiday season starts with easy recipes that don’t sacrifice flavor. To save time heading into the new year, add a recipe like Shrimp Spaghetti to your repertoire. ItĢƵ a perfect winter warmup that makes kitchen duty a cinch while ...

Community briefs

The Brownsville Area Ministerial AssociationĢƵ Food For Falcons food program is collecting fruit snack/fruit roll-ups, Chapstick, and macaroni and cheese bowls during the months of January and February. There will be a donation area in each participating BAMA church. Stepping Stones ...

Connellsville girl wins contest to publish book

An 11-year-old Connellsville girl is a published author. Madelyn Dyer won a contest sponsored by Starlit Waters Publishing in Mount Pleasant and The Plot Twist Co. in Connellsville to publish her book “Celestial.” The chapter book is about Luna, a teenage girl who grew up without her ...

Home maintenance deserves a spot in health, budget plans

Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each of those resolutions — home care. Early and routine home maintenance goes beyond fixing visible damage. It helps ensure ...