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Scallops over Pumpkin Sage Risotto (with some Parmesan to make it nice and creamy) at White Dog Bistro in Mathews, Virginia
Food Finds

Memories Are Made of Bliss

White Dog Bistro in Mathews, Virginia

By Steve Cook | December 16, 2021
What’s Booming Is Lights and Lyrics: Image of the GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Image courtesy of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, by Tom Hennessy
Steve Cook

What’s Booming Is Lights and Lyrics

Virginia’s best seasonal light shows and classic musicians from the ’60s to the ’90s

By Steve Cook | December 16, 2021
The heretic Giordano Bruno stands on the spot where he was burned. Part of the appeal, history, and romance in Rome
Rick Steves

Romance in Rome

In food, in song, and in an adoring gaze

By Rick Steves | December 15, 2021
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Mammals

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 14, 2021
brindle mixed breed dog wants to play, outside on lawn. Photo by Maryswift Dreamstime. For article on disappointing the dog
From Our Readers

Disappointing My Dog

Poor Skippy!

By Phil Perkins | December 13, 2021
A screenshot of the trail for an updated screening of "The Sound of Music" film. For article on What’s Booming? Just a Few of My Favorite Things.
Steve Cook

What’s Booming? Merely a Few of My Favorite Things

Richmond events to brighten your spirits

By Steve Cook | December 9, 2021
Park Lane Tavern Boddingtons fish and chips, Facebook image from the Richmond, Virginia, location
Food Finds

Park Lane Tavern in Short Pump, Richmond

Serving great food in diverse way + Happy Hour of the Week

By Steve Cook | December 9, 2021
grandmom granddaughter on computer puzzle Credit: fizkes dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Dirt and Goats

The scrambled word game

December 9, 2021
cat on a fence Photo Katherine Elaine Erickson Dreamstime. For article on finding cat-proof fencing and outdoor cat safety
Cathy M Rosenthal

Outdoor Cat Safety and Dog Tear Stains

Tips from ‘My Pet World’ readers

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | December 8, 2021
Andalucía celebrates life with soul and with passion. Here, a woman dances the flamenco.
Rick Steves

Hair-trigger Flamenco in Andalucía

Combining revelry and religiosity, purpose and passion

By Rick Steves | December 7, 2021

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