April ’16

Gary Brown imagines what the inanimate among us are thinking. This month, some thoughts from art at the museum.

On one of his trips, Bob Rossiter captured Old Faithful framed by the Big Dipper in Yellowstone National Park.

The Stark County Medical Society and Auxiliary hosted a fundraiser in January called “Mission Possible.” Its mission was to raise funds for four area organizations, Hope Outreach Ministries, Gateway Apartments, Quest’s Regional Center for Opiate Recovery and the auxiliary’s own Medical Scholarship Fund.

The theme for this year’s event was “Atlantic City Nights,” and guests were invited to step back in time as the Glenmoor Country Club was transformed into a Prohibition-era Speakeasy. Guests celebrated the Roaring 1920s and raised funds to instill health, hope and happiness in all of the Stark County children and families served by Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health.

Alison Matas taste-tests sweet potato risotto, macaroni and cheese, assorted breads, deep-fried carrots, chocolate chip almond pie and two-layer red velvet cake.

While longtime friends Mike Schiltz and Kevin Rice have found success growing hops for Ohio breweries, their Second Sons Hopyards operation is less a business venture than a pastime.

I love cooking with spinach, and I like when foods are portioned evenly. Of course, this recipe called to me. I thought it would be difficult to make, but I was pleasantly surprised. It took about 45 minutes total, including prep.

From classic, citrus and tropical smoothies to high-energy, soy and super smoothies, Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar has plenty of options to choose from, also including juices, wraps and salads. But the smoothies are my favorite. The one that tops my list? The green tea smoothie.

Gary Brown imagines what the inanimate among us are thinking. This month, some thoughts from luggage at the airport.

When camping season rolls around, Allyson “Ally” Bussey and her family roll out. Bussey, president of the Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau, is a lifelong camper.