Maura Judkis, The Washington Post Published 9:37 am PDT, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Vegans eschew not only products made from animals, such as bacon and leather, but also products made by animals - the most obvious examples being milk and butter. For some vegans, this extends to honey, because it is produced from the labor of bees. But what about the work bees do for avocado trees? less Vegans eschew not only products made from animals, such as bacon and leather, but also products made by animals - the most obvious examples being milk and butter. For some vegans, this extends to honey, because ... more Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Dania Maxwell Avocado toast may not be vegan, depending how one looks at the role of bees in avocado trees. Avocado toast may not be vegan, depending how one looks at the role of bees in avocado trees. Photo: American … [Read more...] about If you don’t eat honey because you are a vegan, avocados might be off-limits, too.
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Long Island’s plethora of outdoors opportunities is impressive
As we drifted a strong current in Shinnecock Bay, bouncing jigs along the bottom, a small school of albacore started jumping near our boat chasing baitfish. Our host for the morning and one of the conference organizers, Chris Paparo of Calverton, became extremely animated. “Cast your bait beyond the leaping fish and reel your jig in as fast as you can along the surface,” he shouted to the writers on board. The New York State Outdoor Writers Association was mixing some business with pleasure as members performed outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing to gather story material on an area not often associated with the outdoors – Long Island, N.Y. The 51st Annual NYSOWA conference was held in Southampton with a base of operation at Stony Brook University and its School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences for graduate and undergraduate studies. It had been 44 years since the group visited Long Island and it was high time for an encore performance. Leon Archer of … [Read more...] about Long Island’s plethora of outdoors opportunities is impressive
FMIA: With or Without Laces, Jon Gruden Just Wants to Compete
Getty Images NAPA, Calif. — “No-lace football now!” No-lace football. Anybody ever hear of that? Jon Gruden has. When the drill started near midfield halfway through a Raider training camp practice one day last week, Gruden was fired up. “Let’s see what you got, Derek Carr!” he said. Derek Carr, getting ready to start the drill, had a big smile. He looked fired up. A ballboy brought out a black Raiders ballbag with a dozen NFL footballs. What happened next was almost too fast to notice what was going on. Carr took six shoveled snaps from a ballboy in the span of 11 seconds and threw right, left, right, left, snap-way-high-and throw-right, and left. As happens often in a game, Carr had no time to center the ball in his hand to find the laces—he had to throw the moment he got it in his right hand. And you noticed the color of the tight spiral was totally brown. Usually when you watch a spiraled throw, you see the fast rotation of the ball with … [Read more...] about FMIA: With or Without Laces, Jon Gruden Just Wants to Compete
‘Farming in the Forest’ the theme of 2018 Black Forest Festival
Farming might not be the first thing that comes to mind when taking in tree-filled Black Forest.But because working the land is an integral part of the community’s heritage, “Farming in the Forest” was chosen as the theme for this year’s Black Forest Festival, slated for Saturday, Aug. 11.“We want to show how Black Forest’s land can be valued in a way you’re living harmoniously with it,” said Shari Conley, festival coordinator. “We want to create a good awareness and appreciation of the heritage so we can encourage people to carry it forward.”About 3,000 people are expected to attend the event, hosted by the nonprofit Black Forest Community Club and Black Forest Community Foundation.Conley said Black Forest attracts residents who love the land. “People look for a place where they can have a chicken coop and a garden and be in a great community. We have a lot of people who love the space here, and the trees and the … [Read more...] about ‘Farming in the Forest’ the theme of 2018 Black Forest Festival
From Harry Potter to Winnie the Pooh
PUBLISHED: 15:18 03 August 2018 | UPDATED: 15:18 03 August 2018 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis Enjoy a vintage, Winnie the Pooh style or Harry Potter themed afternoon tea right here in East Anglia Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto This content is subject to copyright. What takes your fancy this summer? A wizard-themed spectacle or a vintage afternoon tea? August 14 sees the beginning of Afternoon Tea Week in the UK. If you’re fed-up with run-of-the-mill spreads of boring sandwiches and scones, check these delights out.Harry Potter afternoon tea, The Assembly House, NorwichChef/patron Richard Hughes had no idea how big this theme would explode on the food scene. He’s had booking from here there and everywhere, and had to add more dates to keep up with demand.Richard’s head pastry chef extraordinaire Mark has created a truly magical, spell-binding feast for all you Muggles to enjoy. The menu includes a signature gateau opera topped with its own … [Read more...] about From Harry Potter to Winnie the Pooh