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Celebrity Extra: Jennifer Tilly
I occasionally see actress Jennifer Tilly on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” because she's friends with Sutton Stracke. Is she still acting?
Divas on a Dime: Dulce de leche
Step into the magical world of dulce de leche, a sweet and velvety caramel delight with roots deep in Latin American culinary traditions.
Hollywood: Barbra Streisand
Who isn't talking about Barbra Streisand's memoir “My Name Is Barbra”? After doing a slew of interviews…
Couch Theater: Elisa & Marcela
Elisa & Marcela" (TV-MA) -- This Spanish-language biographical film shot entirely in black and white is one of Netflix's hidden gems…
Life Hacks and Tricks
On internet memes, they call them “life hacks,” simple tricks to save you perhaps time, money or simply frustration.
The Garden Bug: Frankincense
This fragant substance is harvested from the Boswellia sacra species, also known as the olibanum.
Celebrity Extra: Ingo Rademacher
I recently started watching “General Hospital” again. What happened to Jax? He was my favorite character.
Salome's Stars: Nov 23
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A new development could snarl travel schedules or other holiday projects.
Divas on a Dime: Comforting Casseroles
The holidays are in full swing with all the hustle and bustle and seemingly endless to-do lists.
Celebrity Extra: Tom Brady
I thought Tom Brady was going to become a football commentator after he retired. Who is he working for now?
Salome's Stars: Nov 16
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Opposites attract in physics, but not necessarily between humans.
Divas on a Dime: Ultimate Mashed Potatoes
There's something undeniably comforting about a bowl of mashed potatoes. It's that warm, creamy, buttery, perfect-vehicle-for-gravy-on-Thanksgiving dish.
The Garden Bug: Pots and Plants in Winter
Your outdoor pots and their plants need protection from the cold. Large wooden or concrete planters can be left in place and their plants covered with straw or mulch.
Celebrity Extra: Lily Gladstone
I recently saw the movie “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which is based on a true story. Who is the lead actress in it? Is she of Native American heritage?
Salome's Stars: Nov 9
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There's no need for that suspicious Aries mind of yours to work overtime, either at home or on the job.
Divas on a Dime: Copycat Crackers
Are you a fan of those fancy, flavorful (and expensive!) crisps you find in gourmet markets? You know, the first to disappear from charcuterie boards everywhere?
The Garden Bug: Cranberries
Commercially-grown cranberries grow in bogs, but cranberries can be grown on dry land. Determine the pH of your garden soil, as cranberries need a soil pH of less than 5…
Celebrity Extra: Zooey Deschanel
Which “Property Brothers” twin is Zooey Deschanel dating? How did they meet? Is the other brother married?
Salome's Stars: Nov 2
LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat might find it difficult to shake off that listless feeling, but be patient.
The Garden Bug: Clivia blooms
In autumn, stop fertilizing your clivia plant and place it in a cool room for about 6-8 weeks; this is essential for flower bud formation.