Author: Laura Pence

Grilled Crab Cakes with Chef Jamie

Grilled Crab Cakes Serves 2 Panko bread crumbs, 1/2 – 3/4 cup Egg, large, 1 Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoons Texas pete hot sauce, 1/2 tsp Fresh cracked pepper, to taste Mayo, 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon Lump crab meat, 2- 6 oz cans (I actually prefer claw meat) Old Bay Seasoning, 1 1/2 teaspoon Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon Cajun Remoulade,…

How Long it Takes Someone to Become Your Best Friend

A new survey asked people what it takes for someone to be their “best” friend. The average person says they need to be friends with the person for four years and go through four intense personal experiences together such as taking a vacation or going on a road trip. Talking regularly on the phone or texting at least once a…

Happy National Landline Telephone Day!

Today is National Landline Telephone Day! In honor of the day, people were asked to name the last time they spoke to someone using a landline phone. 2% of people said never. Not surprisingly, the older you are, the more likely you are to have used a landline in the past few days. 49% of people over 55 have. Plus,…

Reading Before Bed Is Good for Your Mental Health

March is National Sleep Awareness month, making it the perfect time to think about what you can do to get a good night’s rest….and it turns out you might just need a good book! Reading before bed has been shown to improve sleep quality, which in turn can reduce stress hormones, boost mood, enhance cognitive skills and your memory! Reports…