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Black History Month: Highlighting Phillis Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poetry

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, History, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton During the turbulent times of the Revolutionary War, some names were forever etched into American history. From our earliest education, we were taught about George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Betsy Ross....

Bake up some love with puff pastry hearts

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 13, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, Recipes, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Looking for an easy Valentine’s or Galentine’s dessert? Using only a few ingredients, these flaky puff pastry hearts will impress the special people in your life. While you can make this dessert any time of year with different shapes and...

Dutch oven bread, the ultimate comfort food

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 30, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton During the cold winter months, comfort food warms our souls and revives our spirits. Walking into a room with the aroma of fresh-baked bread filling the air reveals that good things are coming our way. In the past, I have written about...

Feeling thrifty? Secondhand stores offer bargains for a good cause

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 23, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Whether you want to save a few bucks or just like the idea of turning something old into something new, thrift stores offer unique finds for everyone. At one time, thrift store shoppers may have been looking for a bargain out of...

Embracing winter and snow in the garden

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 16, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Over time, seasoned gardeners learn to see the bright side of all different weather conditions. While hot days mean the sunflowers will bloom, rainy days will allow a break from watering the garden, and the roses will thrive. In winter, a...