The first sighting of ruby-throated hummingbirds signals the start of spring for gardeners. Rubythroats head to nectar in the red tubular flowers of the eastern red columbine, Aquilegia canadensis, and red buckeye, Aesculus pavia, in my garden. Flowers and feeders are two methods to attract hummingbirds who require a diet of 80 percent insects and spiders (protein) and 20 percent […]
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Spring PastaPasta Primavera with Cauliflower Sauce 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups cauliflower florets ¾ cup vegetable broth 6 ounces spaghetti, uncooked ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish ⅓ cup water ⅛ tsp. black pepper 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut into […]
Papa Tank Theatre for Inclusion founded
Columbia arts leaders Larry Hembree and Bryann Burgess have joined forces to launch the Papa Tank Theatre for Inclusion. The organization will provide arts opportunities for an inclusive group of young people ages five through 21 that includes students with special needs. The organization has formed a partnership with Washington Street United Methodist Church, where the majority of its programming […]
Columbia resident photographs partial solar eclipse
Almost seven years ago, in September 2017, the Columbia Star printed my total eclipse photographs and recount of the event. In 2017, I took eclipse photographs on the center line of the path of totality in Luther and Doraine Wannamaker’s massive crop production field in St. Matthews. On April 8, 2024, Columbia was not in the path of totality, where […]
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Ugly butDelicious
Sad Cake Also known as wacky cake or depression cake, this cake is an old-fashioned favorite you can always depend on in a pinch. In fact, that’s the reason why it was created at all. Sad cake became popular during the Great Depression because it could be made without milk or butter, which were hard to come by during wartime. […]
Angelonia—Sizzling Summer Annual
Stopping to smell the flowersIn January we introduced readers to Angelonia augustifolia, aka summer snapdragon, selected as the annual of 2024 by members of the National Garden Bureau. As you plan your sizzling summer plant palette, we revisit angelonia from the perspective of the breeder, greenhouse grower, and home gardener. Although snapdragons and angelonia are in the same plant family, Plantaginaceae or Plantain, these […]
CHNA announces March Yard of the month
Cross Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) Yard of the Month Committee has announced the Smith family of Buckingham Road has been awarded the March 2024 Yard of the Month. The Smith’s will enjoy a bird feeder and seed from Wild Birds Unlimited on Beltline Boulevard.
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PotluckPicks
Classic Macaroni Salad 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 cup mayonnaise ⅔ cup white sugar ¼ cup distilled white vinegar 2 ½ Tbsp. prepared yellow mustard 1 ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground black pepper 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped ¼ cup grated carrot (Optional) 2 Tbsp. chopped pimento peppers […]
Student dance works take spotlight in USC Dance Student Choreography Showcase
The Betsy Blackmon Dance Program at USC will present its Student Choreography Showcase, featuring original works by dance students, April 20-21, 2 p.m. daily, at Drayton Hall Theatre, 1214 College Street. Tickets may be purchased online at sc.universitytickets.com or at the door. Presented in both the fall and spring semesters, the Student Choreography Showcase spotlights works that have been created […]
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Love YourLeftovers
Ultimate Breakfast Casserole 3 eggs, beaten 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 16 ounces sour cream 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 2 cups cooked ham, cubed 1 onion, chopped ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup butter, melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch […]
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