2021

Why is it that the articles in my inbox are all about sweets, and just when I am trying to lower my A1c? There are a number of interesting things in my box, and all of them are about sweets, carbs, and other things I don’t need but dearly love. Vintage Southern Pie Recipes No…

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What You Need… 1 stick unsalted butter, softened but not melted 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup plain or vanilla whole-milk yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons cinnamon 4 large, ripe…

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published a report on August 9 which is the most comprehensive assessment of the effects of global warming. The report states that greenhouse gas emissions from human activities have caused global warming at a rate not seen in at least the past 2,000 years. It’s estimated that human-caused climate change…

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The pandemic isn’t over yet: Cases are on the rise in the U.S. due to the contagious delta variant. Learn more about the delta variant and how to protect yourself on NPR One. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel voted unanimously on Aug. 13 in favor of a decision to allow moderately…

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BY MAYA BROWN UPDATED AUGUST 12, 2021 07:24 PM Myrtle Beach has seen rapid population growth over the last decade. The population count in the city is a total of 35,682 people, a 32% increase from 2010’s count of 27,109 people, according to the federal government’s 2020 Census data released on Thursday. The census shows an…

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Majorities of Americans support array of measures to address climate change but stop short of full break with fossil fuels BY ALEC TYSON, BRIAN KENNEDY AND CARY FUNK Even as Americans identify a number of pressing national problems, majorities see an array of actors, from government to business, as doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change and…

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Dana Meredith @ tasteofhome.com Perfectly portioned for two individual servings, these desserts are sized just right for those couples, newlyweds, and empty nesters who have a sweet tooth (but no willpower!). Go HERE for deliciousness. I’m torn between the blackberry crisp and the pineapple upside-down cake. -WCW

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