Wednesday evening TV listings for August 26
Wednesday evening TV listings for August 26
China’s imperial cuisine lives on today
BEIJING — It is said that Empress Dowager Cixi once dreamed of a pastry during the final decades of imperial China. The same treat was served to her at breakfast the following morning. Delighted, she summoned her chef and rewarded him with a silver ingot. “It was originally called ...
Jay Leno plays Stambaugh for United Way benefit
Comedian Jay Leno returns to Stambaugh Auditorium on Jan. 7, 2027, for a benefit performance. The show is presented by The Muransky Companies, and all proceeds will benefit United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley and the work it does to support programs and services in the local community. Leno hosted NBC’s “The Tonight Show” from 1992 to 2009 and 2010 to 2014 after serving as a frequent guest host for Johnny Carson during his tenure. Leno, 76, continues to tour nationwide, and the car enthusiast hosts “Jay Leno’s Garage” on YouTube. He is a recipient of the ...
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Seeking cause for bobbing of head
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 66-year-old retired female who’s trying to keep active. My neurologist thinks that I may have tardive dyskinesia (TD), for which I tried Ingrezza, but I experienced heaviness in my chest. I’ve tried meds, vestibular therapy, balance therapy and acupuncture. I’ve also been evaluated by an ENT physician and a cardiologist. I’ve become used to the “bobbing” of my upper torso/head after the past two years. I only get relief when my head and shoulders are against something. I have been on Xanax for 15 years and may have developed this “bobbing” due to ...
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HINTS FROM HELOISE: Put leftover pie dough to tasty use
DEAR HELOISE: A simple way to use up leftover pie dough is to just take the odd-shaped pieces, lay them on an ungreased cookie sheet, and sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar. Place them in an oven along with the pie and bake until they’re lightly browned, or for about 5 minutes. They make a quick and tasty snack. — Marlene K., in Regent, North Dakota DEAR HELOISE: For catching food grease, I take an empty glass jar with a wide mouth and put the grease in there with a spoon. If the grease is hot, it could melt plastic, so I have a glass jelly jar that I bought. A pickle or ...