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Mead is making a comeback

Many of us are looking forward to weddings again this spring. And plans are also being made for honeymoons. The role that wine plays in weddings has quite a history. “The term ‘honeymoon’ actually comes from the tradition of drinking honey wine for a full moon cycle after a new marriage,” says Jim Sperk, of the Northern Ohio Wine...

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Getting a natural energy boost

Life is busy. All of us need a little energy boost from time to time. While the shelves are packed with energy drinks, most can be summed up with just a few ingredients: isolated caffeine, sugar, and maybe some b-vitamins. While these products can provide a few extra hours of energy, they really don’t do anything to address what’s really...

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Membership is back at The Shaw JCC, just in time for pool season

The team at The Shaw JCC of Akron is looking forward to Saturday, May 29, when they open the outdoor pool and kick off the center’s summer activities. “After having to cancel last year due to Covid-19, summer memberships are back,” says Membership Director Brenda Hite. “We’ve been on a rolling opening since June of 2020 and are...

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The pros at Painting Solutions can revitalize and transform your deck or cedar siding the right way

We’ve all been paying a lot of attention to the inside of our homes lately. It’s time to give the outside a little love. Maintaining your home’s exterior is just as important as the interior. A fading, peeling, cracked deck or cedar siding not only detract from the beauty of your home, but can mean a much larger investment down the road...

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The Starving Chef Recipe: Crab & Corn Gazpacho

Sweet, sweet summertime is just around the corner. With the heat comes some chill—from this refreshing twist on a chilled chowder. Crab & Corn Gazpacho Prep time: 40 minutesCook time: 30 minutesChill time: 2+ hoursMakes: 6 servings Ingredients 2-3 C cooked and chilled lump crab meat2-3 C sweet corn + more for...

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