United Way of Long Island has been awarded a $1 million Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (OAHMP). Funds will be applied to make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners that
Holiday entertaining revs up in autumn and continues into the new year. The prepared host or hostess understands the importance of having plenty of crowd-ready recipes on hand. Delicious, easy-to-prepare appetizers certainly should be in-home cooks’ bag of holiday hosting tricks. Few can resist the salty allure of bacon, which adds appeal to an appetizer […]
Appetizers come in all types and flavors. When those flavors include the classic tomato, mozzarella and basil combination of pizza, appetizers are sure to fly off of the serving tray. During peak entertaining seasons, having a bevy of appetizer options at the ready helps ensure successful celebrations. This recipe for “Pizze Fritte” from Daniel Paterna’s […]
What would the holidays be without decadent desserts? In fact, the season is synonymous with cookies and other baked treats, so much so that families often incorporate holiday baking into their annual traditions. People who avoid gluten for health reasons may feel left when the bevy of desserts is distributed during home visits or office […]
When hosting friends and family at home, it’s understandable that hosts direct so much of their focus to the foods they plan to serve. The main course is often the focal point and most memorable aspect of a dinner party, and that’s true whether the get-together is a backyard barbecue, a holiday meal with the […]
Veganism is marked by a choice to abstain from the use of animal products, including in one’s diet. It is different from vegetarianism because vegetarians may consume some animal products, namely eggs, milk and honey, while vegans will not. There are many benefits to adopting a plant-based diet. Over the last several years, scientists have […]
Simon® is pleased to announce Santa visits for families as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience atRoosevelt Field. Santa arrived on November 11 and will be available until Christmas Eve. Things to know before you go: Reservations are encouraged. Make Santa reservations today by clicking here. Families may choose to sit with Santa or […]
The Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit the Island Harvest Food Bank will take place on Friday, November 19, 2021, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The 13th annual food drive will include a no-contact donation car drive-through which will enable community residents to remain in their cars while volunteers remove donations from the vehicles. Long […]
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