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Today In the Kitchen: Good avocados key to great guacamole
Recently at an upscale restaurant in Tucson, I was served guacamole tableside, ˆ la Caesar Salad. It was prepared in a large bowl from two ripe avocados, finely chopped onion, garlic and hot peppers, and a little freshly squeezed lemon juice. No sour cream or cilantro, tomatoes or cayenne, although all of those are optional. The mixture was mashed coarsely, and served with ground salt on top. Simple and delicious.

Thursday, June 25, 2009 6:39 PM MST

McAllister: Scientists take a new look at ancient remedies
The results of a new study suggest that extracts of the herb ginkgo biloba may be effective in the treatment of neuropathic pain, a potentially debilitating condition commonly associated with nerve damage caused by injury, shingles and diabetes.

Monday, June 22, 2009 12:34 PM MST

Singletary: The recession is taking an emotional toll
As the recession continues to roll along, it is taking an emotional toll on a lot of folks. So I asked Celeste Owens, a licensed psychologist and former faculty member at the University of Maryland, to help answer questions from people struggling to survive in this economy.

Monday, June 22, 2009 12:34 PM MST

Master Gardner: Rabbit-resistant plants in the garden
The first thing to remember is that “rabbit-resistant” does not mean “rabbit-proof.” These guys are not only cute, but pretty smart, too. When motivated, they can outwit us when we use sprays, fences, selected plants, and even 48-inch high walls.

Monday, June 22, 2009 12:30 PM MST

Genealogy: Privacy laws affect availability of death certificates
Recently I was contacted by a library in another state. It was attempting to find out what had happened to a woman who formerly lived here, but whose whereabouts are unknown. It can be frustrating today to try to find a contemporary, whether or not that person is still alive.

Monday, June 22, 2009 12:30 PM MST

Adopt a pet
The Animal League of Green Valley

Monday, June 22, 2009 12:34 PM MST

Hildreth: Secrets to aging gracefully
Dr. LeWall J. Hildreth

Friday, June 5, 2009 4:40 PM MST

Previous Columns Headlines

November 17th, 2009
Green Thumb: With planning, enjoy citrus from your yardGreen Valley is not necessarily the easiest place to grow citrus. Knowing a few facts about our area and about citrus trees, however, can yield a tasty reward.
November 16th, 2009
Today in the Kitchen: The 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau is comingThe third Thursday of November marks the release of the first wines of the vintage year in France - Beaujolais Nouveau. The event has become a national obsession in France, with trucks ready at midnight to deliver to establishments in Paris and to shippers around the world.
Gardening: Cactus can provide that winter colorLast week, the topic was winter color from leafy plants and succulents. Cactus also can add a spark of brightness to the cool season, either by their flowers, skin, or spicy colored thorns.
Singletary: First-time homeowner credits became law Nov. 6It’s official, we have a new tax break for people who don’t need it, with money our government doesn’t have.
November 9th, 2009
Today in the Kitchn: Fall is a time for pears, pomegranates and persimmonsIt’s a little confusing in the market right now — we are seeing both summer and fall vegetables and fruit. The melons and basil sing of summer, but things like pears and pomegranates are definitely autumnal.
Genealogy: Sometimes a DNA test can pay offIn August, I shared about my venture into the world of DNA testing as an assist in genealogical problem-solving. I’m excited to report the findings have more than fulfilled my expectations.
Hidreth: The Unity of the Inner Man: digestion and assimilationThis whole series has been based upon the importance of the glandular mechanism of the body and the autonomic nervous system of the body. I hope to show that without a balanced glandular and internal nervous system we will die within hours, days, weeks, or maybe even a few short years.

  
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