Brigantine Castle came alive 50 years ago
The legendary Brigantine Castle was a massive five-story haunted attraction on the oceanfront at 14th Street and Brigantine Avenue in Brigantine, New Jersey. Opening Memorial Day weekend in 1976, it was a product of local South Jersey entrepreneur Carmen J. Ricci. The...
French white wines of the Loire Valley
Drink Up! The Loire Valley, a region known for its many chateaus, is also regarded as the “Garden of France” for its many diverse orchards, gardens, and vineyards. The Loire River is the longest river in France at 634 miles, starting near Ardeche in the mountains of...
Stop the pull: Leash-walking tips for puppies
Starting leash-walking training with your puppy early will help you manage one of the biggest complaints I receive about walking: pulling. Training a puppy to walk nicely on a leash is like a puzzle where you can only add one piece at a time, so breaking down the...
Eating local and seasonal foods gives metabolic advantage to those on GLP-1
Eating local and seasonal foods has always been associated with fresher flavor, better nutrition, and environmental sustainability. But for people taking GLP-1 medications — drugs that may enhance satiety, slow gastric emptying, and support weight loss — local and...












