George Strait Suffers Devastating Loss Of Two Members Of Inner Circle On The Same Day

All of our prayers go out to both families. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartMedia This week has been a devastating one for country music legendGeorge Strait. Hard to believe we lost two of our music family members on the same day, Strait wrote. Credit:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartMedia Our Ace In the Hole treasured band member Gene Elders passed away yesterday afternoon shortly after we lost Erv. All of our prayers go out to both families....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Kimberly Barrett

Georgia Police Department Experiencing A Baby Boom

Something must be in the water. Cobb County Police Department AGeorgiapolice department has quite a few more citizens to protect and serve . after ababy boomwithin its ranks. Credit:Cobb County Police Department A few of the babies were dressed as pumpkins and skeletons, and at least one unhappy dinosaur. None of the newest additions came in police uniforms - not yet, anyway. A Kansas Medical Center had a similar staff baby boom this year....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · John Richards

Georgia-Style Boiled Peanuts

Hands down, the slow cooker is the easiest way to boil peanuts. Andnothing tastes betterwith a cooler of cold beer. All it takes is raw peanuts in the shell, salt, water, and lots of time. Credit: Alison Miksch That’s where the slow cooker comes in. As peanuts took root in America, boiling excess crops became a way to conserve and stretch supplies. How Long Does It Take to Boil Peanuts? Yes, 18 hours....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Mark Baldwin

Geranium Mistakes You Should Avoid

Remember these tips to keep your geraniums growing their best. Beloved for their bright blooms and long flowering season, geraniums (a.k.a. pelargoniums) are popular plants for Southern gardens. Credit: nelyninell/Getty Images However, there are a few things gardeners can do to keep these plants growing and thriving. Read on for the mistakes you should strive to avoid whentending geraniums. Keep an eye on them to ensure they’re not drying out....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Karl Herrera

Get Paid $2,500 To Shop At This Popular Big Box Store

Here are all the details on how to enter. “Are you the ultimate Costco connoisseur? Ya know, the one whose house is furnished top to bottom in Kirkland swag?” Credit:Art SEITZ / Contributor/Getty Images “If so, we may have an opportunity thats right up your alley (or aisle).” They’ll be purchasing everything from food and gas to clothing and cleaning products. (We’ve got a few tips on the bestKirkland Signature products to buyif you need some inspiration....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Colleen Davis

Giant Pickle-Flavored Gummies are Here, and We Can't Wait to Try Them

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. The quarter-pound dill-flavored gummies are available on Amazon. The candy innovation comes from April Enterprises and is sold on Amazon. Credit: April Enterprises / Amazon More Must-Shop Products

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words · Manuel Hall

Giant, Colorful Birds Are Popping Up All Over Orlando

Its exactly the bang out of excitement we wanted to create. We really thought it would spark conversation and to some degree that has been achieved, Barilla said. Barilla said the pigeons have taken off - no pun intended - in more ways than one. Credit:City of Orlando They really have captured peoples attention, Barilla said and businesses are eager to host the pigeons. The neon pigeons went up in mid-August and will remain on display until October 17th....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Robyn Duncan

Ginger-Orange Mocktails

Bitters adds a sophisticated depth of flavor to sweet fruit juices and ginger ale. Whether you’rehosting a cocktail partyorthrowing together a tailgate, it is always nice to have analcohol-free drink option. This citrus-flavored mocktail is perfect with or without alcohol. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Prepare this citrus concoction ahead of time and serve in a pitcher or punch bowl. However, it is a minuscule amount....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · David Wu

Gingerbread Muffins

Another gingerbread ingredient that often goes overlooked is baking soda. Line standard size muffin tin with paper liners. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture and whisk until no dry pockets of flour remain. Credit: Micah A. Leal Divide batter among 10 of the lined muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Allow to cool completely before frosting. Make Frosting: Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, about 1 minute....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Ronald Brown

Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies Recipe

Be sure to add them to your cookie repertoire. Stir together baking soda and 1/4 cup hot water until dissolved; stir in molasses. Stir together flour and next 4 ingredients. Credit: Jennifer Davick Add to butter mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Shape mixture into a ball; cover and chill 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Barry Thomas

Gingered Cranberry Sauce

Add spicy gingery zip to classic cranberry sauce. The resulting ruby-red, gently spicedcranberry saucewill be the perfect accompaniment to youThanksgivingfeast. total] oranges) 1cupfresh orange juice(from 4 large [2 lb. Credit:Christopher Testani, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley total] oranges) 2Tbsp.minced fresh ginger(from 1 [2-in.] (Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.) Remove from heat, and let cool completely, in pan, uncovered, about 2 hours. Serve, or store in a resealable container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Bethany Jones

Giovanna Vazquez

From very early on her obsession with TLCs Cake Boss brought about a strong passion for baking. This hunger for knowledge and skill has urged her to fulfill many different roles in professional kitchens. Ultimately leading her to Dotdash Meredith in 2024. Since young Giovanna has used her passion for food to express herself and her love for others. Her love for baking eventually led her to her culinary studies....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Gavin Phillips

Girl Scout Cookies Are Back But This Is The Last Year For Two Beloved Flavors

Time to stock up! From January to April, droves of uniformed girls sell ever-popularThin Mintsand coconut-caramel Samoas all over the country. As you’d expect, S’mores are agraham sandwich cookiewith a chocolate and marshmallow filling. Credit:Courtesy of Girl Scouts is a bread-shaped, French-toast-flavored cookie dipped in icing. Most of us can crush a box of incredibly delicious Thin Mints in no time at all. After all, the Girl Scout motto is “Be prepared....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Robert Perez