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Navigating weather in Louisiana gardens

Fri, 12/24/2021 - 05:00

One of the most important factors that influences a garden’s success is the weather.

Christmas from the straw beneath the manger

Thu, 12/23/2021 - 00:00

Inevitably, there comes a Christmas when “holly, jolly” just doesn’t seem to capture the mood.

A Secret Ingredient for Winter Wellness

Thu, 12/23/2021 - 00:00

While winter rushes in with brisk breezes and chilly temperatures, staying indoors to avoid the weather shouldn’t mean forgoing healthy habits.

Orange Juice Mint Mocktail

Thu, 12/23/2021 - 00:00

2 cups Florida Orange Juice

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup water

ice cubes

1/2 cup carbonated water

2-3 mint leaves

Orange Honey Glazed Carrots

Thu, 12/23/2021 - 00:00

2 cups sliced carrots

1/4 cup Florida Orange Juice

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon salt

United in Song

Tue, 12/21/2021 - 00:00

Music teacher Sarah Crochet leads Jennings Elementary School students during the school’s annual Christmas program. Submitted photo

Celebrating the Holidays

Tue, 12/21/2021 - 00:00

Floats from all over the parish lined Main Street Friday night for the muchanticipated Jennings Christmas Parade. Daily News photo by Erin Hargrave

The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad variety of flavors, popcorn is a versatile pantry staple that can be served plain or as a better-for-you addition to seasonal snacks.

Ketosis, ketoacidosis sound similar, but not the same

Sat, 12/18/2021 - 05:00

Dear Doctors: I mentioned to a friend that I’m starting a low-carb diet that puts your body into ketosis. She said not to because ketosis is one of the dangerous complications that can happen to people with diabetes. Is that right? If so, how can lowcarb diets ever be safe?

KC donates to Special Olympics

Sat, 12/18/2021 - 05:00

Donald Kratzer (left) from Knights of Columbus (KC) Council 2012 in Jennings recently donated, on behalf of the Council, $1,632 to the Jeff Davis Special Olympics for use in Special Olympics activities in the parish. Grant Wild (right) accepted the donation for the Special Olympics organization. Council 2012 also mailed a check for $545 to the St. Mary’s Resident Training School in Alexandria to assist the school in their mission of providing life skills training to God’s Special Angels who reside there. KC Council 2012 acquired the funds through donations collected during their annual Tootsie Roll Drive held at the intersection of U. S. Highway 90 and Louisiana Highway 26 on October 30, 2021. The Council is appreciative of the generosity of the community of Jennings and the surrounding area in supporting this project.