At this time of year, gardening might be the farthest thing from your mind! But in mailboxes (and inboxes) across the region, the avalanche of seed catalogs is well underway. For a gardener, this ...

As time passes, I have come to regard the African bush daisy (Euryops pectinatus) as an ornamental plant that no Southern ...

Sesame seed brittle is made using only a few ingredients: sesame seeds, sugar, and a pinch of salt. The secret to perfect brittle is in the caramelization of sugar; it needs to be golden amber ...

It is the latest African nation to downscale military ties with its former colonial power. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said the pullout would begin in January. France has had as many as ...

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In his first term, Donald Trump denigrated African nations, but leaders there are hopeful his return will bring more investment and less pressure to uphold democracy and human rights. By Ruth ...

There's a new baby plot on Coronation Street as Daisy Midgeley learned she was pregnant on Christmas Day. It seems there's a paternity bombshell on the cards too, after Daisy's fling with ex ...

Foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot was completing a visit to Chad and Ethiopia, and President Emmanuel Macron for the first time had recognized the killing of as many as 400 West African soldiers ...

While chia seeds and flax seeds contain different nutrients, both may offer health benefits. Chia seeds are higher in fiber, while flax seeds contain more antioxidants. Over the last couple of ...

Chia seeds absorb water and contain a lot of fiber. Eating them soaked in water may help promote hydration, healthy digestion, and lower hunger, which can support weight loss goals. Chia seeds are ...