Burn with Kearns: The Bucket List & Special Offer – Kevin Kearns

A woman in a white shirt is holding a boxing glove for exercise.

By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness “How a 50-year old body builder transformed himself to fight in his first Muay Thai Fight” Yes, you read that right! It was on a 50-year old’s bucket list to fight in his first ever Muay Thai fight. When I first received the call, I have…

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Eyes of Possibility – Michael Morse

A wooden walkway leading to the ocean.

by Michael Morse, contributing writer Eyes of Possibility I look toward the horizon and imagine sharks and poisonous jellyfish, shipwrecks and skeletons, sea monsters, chemical waste, electric eels, slave ships, oil tankers and darkness. “Isn’t it beautiful, Papa?” says Kinsley. “There’s pretty fish, and underwater sand castles, big waves and little waves, mermaids and seahorses…

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Pan Roasted Codfish with Broccoli Almond Pesto – Anthony Salemme

A plate with broccoli, rice and a pastry.

By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 (download and print recipe, bottom of page) This being the last week of Lent here is one more fish recipe. 1 ½ pounds Codfish loin, salt and pepper Broccoli Pesto 1 pound broccoli florets, cooked 4 ounces spinach 2 ounces slivered almonds toasted in 1 Tablespoon butter 2…

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Citrus Italian-style Ricotta Cheesecake – Anthony Salemme

A cake topped with berries and mint.

By Chef Anthony Salemme Serves 10 -12 One of my Family’s Easter traditions is this Italian-style Cheesecake bursting with lemon and orange, and topped with peaches, fresh berries. This was my grandfather’s favorite! Make this the day before you want to serve it. Cheesecake 2 pounds Cabot cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese,…

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Todd Patkin, Chief Happiness Officer: One man’s quest to beat depression and anxiety

Twelve weeks to living a happier life.

by Nancy Thomas, publisher Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and–Finally–Let the Sunshine In Todd Patkin describes himself best – “Happiness Coach. Chief Happiness Officer, Coach and Speaker”. As the author of “Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and – Finally – Let the Sunshine In”, you…

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Hamnet – a book review by Jim Raftus

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By Jim Raftus, book reviewer The book’s title is Hamnet, he is the son of William Shakespeare, but make no mistake this is definitely the fictional story of the Bard’s wife, Agnes. (Shakespeare’s wife is widely known as Anne, however her father listed her as Agnes on her death certificate.) In Hamnet, Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling…

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Corn Chowda, garnished with Cheez-Its – by Anthony Salemme

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By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef One more month of Winter. This Chowda is sure to keep you going. Serves 6-8 1/12 pound frozen corn, thawed 6 cups chicken stock 1 ½ cups heavy cream 6 slices bacon 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons flour 1 bunch scallions,…

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Recipe – Today: Salmon Pan Roast with Asparagus Risotto

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by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef The risotto takes some time and patience but it’s totally worth it in the end. Salmon 4 6-ounce salmon fillet 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1 Tablespoon olive oil Risotto  1 large bunch of asparagus washed and trimmed  2 cups uncooked Arborio rice  1 Tbs butter  1…

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