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Turn day-old bread into rum-topped dessert

Many cultures have their own versions of bread pudding, created as a way to eliminate the waste of old bread. This version is from my cookbook, “Pan y Dulce.” “Old bread” does not necessarily mean that it has gone bad or is moldy. I’m simply referring to bread that is a day or two old and has gotten dry, which makes it the perfect vehicle to soak up the sweet milk and egg mixture and create a very moist texture once it comes out of the oven. You can feel free to use dairy-free alternatives like almond, soy, oat or coconut milk instead of the whole milk and heavy cream. As a ...

10/14/26 BRIDGE — BY STEVE BECKER

It is said that every weapon devised by the will of man sooner or later leads to an effective counter-weapon that acts as an equalizer. I don't know whether this is literally true or not, but I do know that in bridge, many situations arise where an equivalent principle applies. This deal ...

Lovina shares details of Ben and Joanna’s wedding day

Son Benjamin and Joanna are back from their honeymoon, and we are getting settled down to a regular schedule. They will live with us for now until they find a place to live. Our four upstairs bedrooms do not have anyone else sleeping up there. Son Kevin can’t get up there anymore until we can get something figured out like a platform lift or an elevator. We have a bathroom up there as well. Joanna and I wash our laundry together and help each other instead of both washing it separately. She is easy to work with, and the work seems to go faster when we help each other out. They had a ...

Diocese sets 4th annual Gold Mass

YOUNGSTOWN — All parish directors, musicians and anyone involved in liturgical music within the Diocese of Youngstown are invited to come to the fourth annual Gold Mass Nov. 1 at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., Youngstown. A concert featuring choral and instrumental music will begin at 3:45 p.m. The Mass is at 5 p.m. and a complimentary dinner will follow the Mass for all musicians in attendance. If you are interested in participating in the concert before the Mass, singing or playing for Mass, or need any additional information, contact Ralph Holtzhauser at ...

Religion news

BIBLE WALK: Hubbard First Presbyterian Church will have an indoor trunk or treat and Bible Walk at 2 p.m. Oct. 17. The Bible Walk includes displays of Adam and Eve, the plagues of Egypt and musical instruments. The event is weather permitting and there will be old fashioned games set up outside. To preregister, call 234-719-7725, SISTERS OF CHRIST: Sisters in Christ Widows Support Group meets 10 a.m. monthly on Thursdays at Corner House Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard. The group is for any widow who has lost a spouse. LABYRINTH WALK: The Ursuline Sisters Mission, ...

Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too

CONCORD, N.H. — For Jessica Renda, the breaking point was a particularly chaotic Christmas season. Consumed by her eldest daughter’s mental and behavioral health struggles, she stopped exercising or doing anything else that brought her joy. Forget holiday magic, she was barely hanging on. “After that, I was like, ‘I really need to take care of myself,’” she said. “We always tell people that old cliché: It’s like the oxygen mask on a plane. But it’s really true. You can’t be a successful or good caregiver to somebody else if you’re not taking care of ...