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Forget chocolates, Valentine’s Day is much better with these homemade touches

Valentine's Day is a celebration of love, often shown through gifts or spending time together. If you're looking for something more personal than traditional roses and chocolate or more intimate than a restaurant dinner, these homemade ideas are a simple yet touching way to show your love this Valentine's Day. A gift on Valentine's Day can remind loved ones how much you care about them. A romantic date night on Feb. 14 can be a time to reconnect amid busy schedules. But if a busy restaurant doesn't match your vibe or commercialized gifts don't have enough meaning, consider some DIY for ...

Treat your Valentine to gluten-free sweets

METRO — Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to lavish love and attention on a special person in your life. Exchanging gifts, enjoying dinner out and snuggling with your sweetheart are commomplace on this mid-February holiday devoted to love. It is equally common to enjoy a sweet dessert to ...

Warm up with a good breakfast

METRO — Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day. After individuals spend several hours sleeping, breakfast refuels their bodies and prepares them to tackle the day ahead. People on the go may not have a lot of time to enjoy breakfast, which means they may grab ...

Super Bowl LIX: Celebrate game day with a Philly favorite

Fans of football and food, the wait is over. Super Bowl LIX is this Sunday, and I hope Pennsylvania fans will be cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles playing against the Kansas City Chiefs for the win. The big game is a great reason to party, so bring on the Philly favorites. The Eagles and cheesesteaks. Honestly, I never met a cheesesteak sub I didn’t love. Thin sliced beef steak, grilled onions, red and green bell peppers, gooey cheese, mayo, oil, lettuce and tomato piled high on a fresh hoagie roll. Oh yes, sauteed mushrooms are also good. But the deliciousness doesn’t stop ...

Don’t let winter weather catch your pantry unprepared

Winter weather can be unpredictable, with snowstorms, ice or freezing temperatures keeping you indoors at opportune times. When the forecast turns grim, the last thing you want is to find your pantry bare. And trying to slog through to the store for essentials can be unpredictable and worse, dangerous. A well-stocked pantry not only ensures you're prepared for emergencies but also makes everyday meals easier and more enjoyable during the colder months. Read on to know what should your well-stocked pantry have in it, and what items will make your life easier. With a little planning, ...