Warm weather beckons people outdoors. Al fresco dining offers a chance to spend even more time outdoors, and many people will attest that no outdoor gathering is complete without the requisite grilled fare and complementary sides that are staples of spring and summer dining. Potato salad is one
Seafood is a healthy addition to any diet. Seafood, whether it’s fish, mollusks or crustaceans, tends to be lower in calories and saturated fat than meat- or poultry-based protein sources, and it may be rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Shrimp, in particular, is a type of seafood that many people enjoy because it’s not […]
Opportunities for enjoying sunshine and fresh air abound in spring and summer. Who wants to be stuck indoors when the weather is pleasant? People engage in all sorts of activities while enjoying Mother Nature, including dining outside. When it comes to picnics or meals enjoyed at the beach or onSS park benches, portability reigns supreme. […]
There may be no better way to start Mother’s Day than serving Mom some breakfast in bed. A homemade meal before Mom even gets out of bed can set the right tone for a day that celebrates all mothers have done and continue to do for their children. There’s no shortage of breakfast in bed […]
Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity to dance, eat and make a little noise. Often some well-crafted cocktails help celebrants to shake off their inhibitions and make the party a bit more festive. Many revelers may insist that no Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without margaritas. In Spanish, margarita refers to a daisy […]
Photo courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro (RMHC NYM) held a ceremonial groundbreaking event for its new house, to be built on the Stony Brook Medicine campus yesterday, to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for families of children who are receiving medical care at Stony Brook Children’s
Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District Sixth graders at West Babylon Junior High School in Ms. Tomeo and Ms. Alfano’s art class are hard at work in their lessons this May. In Ms. Tomeo’s class, students are completing their zentangle line design artwork for their elements of art unit. Students in Ms. Alfano’s Art […]
Photo courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Sachem High School East students taking Mr. Jannace’s AP human geography course visited FoodLab at Stony Brook University’s Southampton Campus for a hands-on review of their unit on agriculture and rural land-use. This unit can be difficult for students to grasp yet is an integral part of […]