Food & Nutrition

when it comes to mindful eating, you may want to consider the three “S’s.” The first is to sit down while you eat. Research shows that we eat 5% more while standing up. The second is to chew slowly, which can improve digestion and will allow you to enjoy your food more. Finally, smile between bites. ...

Anyone who uses one of the Cuyahoga County Public Library branches knows that books are only part of the library system's offerings. They're also hosting food giveaways and Covid-19 vaccine clinics. Read on for more details! ...

All of a sudden, summer is slipping away. Don't panic! Northeast Ohio has plenty of festivals and car shows coming up in the next several weeks to keep summer vibes rolling along. Get out there and enjoy the fun! ...

What's the big deal about making your own wine? A local vintner and retiree weighs in about what he loves about the process... and the results! ...

What’s the best thing about learning to grill? It’s getting the experience by doing it, and with the repetition of grilling comes the repetition of eating yummy food, often outdoors. Sounds like a great summer activity if you ask me, but let’s review a few basics that even experienced backyard grillmasters often overlook. ...

In honor of Black Music Appreciation Month (June) and Juneteenth (June 19), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating Black artists and amplifying the voices and contributions of the Black music community, which have influenced and defined generations. As 2021 Inductee Gil Scott-Heron told us in 1971, the revolution will not be televised.

 

“The Rock Hall brings together and gives voice to people of all backgrounds and beliefs through music year-round. Find your voice with us through our June programming as we celebrate Black musical trailblazers,” saya Greg Harris, Rock Hall CEO & president.

During June, join the Rock Hall for a Juneteenth celebration, virtual programs, new podcast episodes, curated playlists, exhibit stories, special content, and featured Rock Hall EDU Powered by PNC collections. Visit rockhall.com/events for details.

 

The Rock Hall’s Black Music Month and Juneteenth initiatives include:

• Reckoning & Requiem: LaVern Baker & Cultural Appropriation: Tune into the Rock Hall’s YouTube channel on June 17 at 7 p.m. EST for Voices in Conversation moderated by Rock Hall’s Chief Curator Nwaka Onwusa and author and songwriter Alice Randall, featuring singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, Grammy-award winner Siedah Garrett, country singer-songwriter and producer Margo Price, and singer-multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell.
• Juneteenth Celebrations: Join a group of powerful and inspiring performers, including Djapo Cultural Arts Institute, Afi Scruggs, Ngina Fayola, All City Choir from Metropolitan School District, and CowPastor from Cleveland Museum of Art, for a free event on Saturday, June 19 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Rock Hall plaza. 
• “It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope & Empowerment”: Music can create change, inspire, and sustain revolutions and movements. The Rock Hall’s inspiring exhibit shares the stories behind songs and artists that were at the center of movements and Black liberation, including What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye, Fight The Power by Public Enemy, to Freedom by Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar, to name a few.

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Head to The Flats East Bank every Wednesday afternoon for the weekly farmers market by the riverside. You'll find fresh, local vegetables, fruits, herbs, bread and more, brought to you by different local farmers and vendors. ...

With summer just around the corner, many people are hoping to shed that extra weight gained during the pandemic. But if you haven’t worked out in a while, you may be wondering where to start. ...