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Make cast-iron cookware shine

Dear Heloise: Now is the season to bring out the cast-iron cookware for camping. If your pans have developed a bad smell from various forms of seasoning, scrub the pan with a small amount of water and baking soda. Rinse and coat with a small amount of vanilla by using a paper towel. This also ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for May 15

On this day when the lunar aspects are numerous and varied, there's much to learn. In the classroom of life, don't trade wisdom for image. The cool kids in the back of the classroom will miss out. Meanwhile, those who are sitting front and center, where they can hear and see the best, will stay ...

When a loved one refuses help

Dear Annie: I am concerned that my wife has given up on life and there is nothing I can do to help. For background, I am a 67-year-old man, and my wife is around the same age. We married about 20 years ago, and she was able-bodied and working. She has multiple health issues. She is at high ...

Misunderstanding ensues about Medicare annual wellness visit

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old woman. I'm in good health despite various events that happened last year (i.e., a hole in my stomach lining, a loss of consciousness, a platelet-rich plasma injection in my elbow, and shoulder surgery). Also, I have asthma and a history of eosinophilic ...

Storing leftover dinner servings

Dear Heloise: It is difficult to make the recipes I enjoy with my family for one person. The taste just doesn't come out right. So, when I cook, I make a full recipe -- 6-8 servings. The leftovers go into zip-close bags in single serving sizes. If the food is frozen while it is still warm, it ...