It’s time to put away the comfort foods as spring arrives and get to lighter fare. No one wants a gutful of chili while pushing a lawnmower in the heat and humidity that is poised to be unleashed on us soon. Soups and stews go the way of winter coats, electric blankets, and actually enjoying […]
To this butternut squash recipe, Jason says, touché torte, touché
My planned cut for the summer months is not going as planned. It turns out that I really bought into the extra calories to build muscle and strength, and it’s a habit I’m finding difficult to break. Hopefully, I’ll get mad enough at myself to get through those first two weeks needed to break and establish […]
Your Beans are Baked…with a Little Help from Jason
There were foods that I had to get rid of when I first decided it was time to lose the heavy blanket of body fat I had slowly accumulated over the years. I either did not know at the time how to make a version that would fit with my goals, or I was now suddenly […]
A Healthy Cookie? Jason Says…Chick-Please!
What if I told you that it was possible to make a giant chocolate chip cookie that is low on calories, helps you to fight off disease, manage blood sugar, and deliver a helping of fiber, minerals, and protein? I’m hoping by now you’d believe me, and good news, it’s true. You just need to […]
Paper ballots is the subject of Senator Hammer’s letter to the editor
Arkansas Senator Kim Hammer of District 16 writes on Feb 27, 2024 — If Your Vote Hasn’t Been Stolen Then Why? There is a movement to take Saline County voting away from our current secure voting system to a total paper ballot system. In Saline County, let alone the rest of the state, there is […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: 7 Tips for a Single Person Buying a Home
Buying a home is a worthy objective for a single person. It is also a significant accomplishment that involves planning, saving, and achieving a good credit score. It takes a bit more effort when you are the only source of income, so here are seven tips for the single woman interested in buying her […]
Jason wonders which came first – The chicken or the egg? Or perhaps tacos?
There are some recipes that taste so good, it’s hard to believe it’s a healthier version of a standard meal. This week’s submission fits that bill…or beak, in this case. Folks, if you are still getting your chicken tacos from a restaurant or even a fast food joint, I implore you to build your own. This […]
Oh, fudge, it’s time to cut out brownies – Jason’s Fudgy Avocado Brownies Recipe
It’s that time of year again. My six month cycle of eating in a slight calorie excess to build whatever lean muscle mass my fifty year old body will allow is coming to an end, and now it’s time to transition to a slight calorie deficit to strip off the excess body fat and see how […]
Jason’s recipe is “all Greek to me” – Greek chicken kabobs, cauliflower rice & butternut squash fries
I used to think author and sports commentator Mitch Albom was a pretty smart guy. He always had well thought out takes on the ESPN show The Sports Reporters, and I enjoyed his book Tuesdays with Morrie along with some of his works of fiction. Then I saw him speak at an event and […]
Benton on nationwide list of 10 best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2024
Benton, Arkansas made the national list of best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2024, according to Realtor.com. For first-time homebuyers, 2023 was a bleak year marked by mortgage rates hitting a 20-year high, a persistent shortage of homes for sale, and home prices that stubbornly continued rising. As a result, many potential homebuyers have chosen to wait for […]
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