Perhaps by now you are feeling a little over-socialized after a month or more of gathering, eating, decorating, eating, parties and eating. But the New Year celebrations are yet to come and then life settles down a bit. One finger food that never gets old for me at these events is one that has been around for decades: Sausage balls.
Dear Heloise: My husband loves asparagus, but he’s bored by the way I prepare it. Normally, I just boil it.
Dear Amy: I am very upset. I have a best friend, “Lizzie.” Lizzie and I have been best friends since we attended daycare together, and now we are juniors in high school.
Weeks, months, and probably years from now, if there is one thing that you may remember about the Fijian archipelago, it is the stunning clarity of its water. If such a thing is possible, the water is clearer than glass, its facets sparkling more brilliantly than scads of diamonds and more reflectively than millions of mirrors. All of that clarity, yet it still manages in its relatively shallow, iridescent depths to reflect gemstone shades of silver, turquoise, emerald and a serenade of blue, from sapphire to cobalt to aquamarine to robin’s egg.
Dear Readers: Keep important information and records in one spot in your home or in clearly labeled files online. Organize it in a way that works for you. Make sure it’s also easily accessible in case of an emergency. And be certain that family members know where the info is kept. Here’s what to do: Make photocopies or scan all key home documents and store them in your designated area, either on your computer, in the cloud or in your home. Also, if you have videos or photos of antiques and valuables for insurance purposes, duplicate them. Keep them with your other important data.
Dear Amy: I am a 25-year-old female who has been single for over a year and a half, after my previous relationship of five years ended. Before meeting a guy in person, I always like to talk to them consistently via text to get a feel for the person and to see how I feel about them.
Annually on Dec. 27, there is a special day that is celebrated internationally, Visit the Zoo Day! Although the origins of this day are unknown, zoos have been playing an important role in societies since at least 3500 BC. While these early menageries were also collections of wild animals, often from far away, they were a far cry from the standard of modern zoos. So, what is a modern zoo? Modern zoos are a place for people to connect with wildlife, to learn about the natural world, and to inspire conservation!
Dear Amy: I was involved in an extramarital affair for 15 years. It was a beautiful and loving relationship.
Dear Readers: Here’s a reminder of how to keep your credit cards safe, particularly during this busy time of year. When you receive a new credit card, sign it in ink. Then record the card information and keep the info in a safe place.
If you like loaded potatoes and Hasselback Potatoes, you’ll absolutely love Loaded Hasselback potato bites. I like to use small creamer potatoes for this amazing recipe, but small Yukon gold or red potatoes would also work sell. I serve the Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites warm. They make an amazing appetizer or side dish sure to please even your most picky eater.