This easy Alfredo sauce gives a great homemade touch to any pasta, and it’s a super quick fix with no roux required! Ingredients Instructions 1. Melt butter and cook pastaMelt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. In a separate large saucepan, boil pasta as directed on the package. Save 1/4 cup of the…… Continue Reading
Looking for a pint-sized pup with big energy and an even bigger heart? Say hello to Taffy! This tiny small-breed boy is all about fun, play, and tail wags — and trust us, his tail moves so fast it’s basically a blur! Taffy lives for playtime and will happily chase the tiniest tennis balls you’ve…… Continue Reading
Thought of the Day “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius… Continue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting around their record levels after a rally spurred by hopes for lower U.S. interest rates wrapped around the world. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Wednesday, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 325 points, while the Nasdaq composite was flat after setting a record the day before. Treasury yields eased, as expectations reached a virtual consensus that the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rates for the first time this year at its next meeting in September. Stocks leaped by more than 1% in several Asian markets, while European indexes rose more modestly.… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced country music start George Strait and “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees in his new role as chairman. The remaining three recipients are singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band KISS and actor-singer Michael Crawford, The Republican president also announced on Wednesday that he’ll host the awards program. The glamorous event is usually taped in December and broadcast later in the month by CBS. Trump avoided the Kennedy Center Honors during his first term due to protests from artists but is embracing his new role as the center’s chairman.… Continue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is now rolling out a service where its Prime members can order their blueberries and milk at the same time as their batteries and other basic items. The online juggernaut said Wednesday that customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns now have access to fresh groceries with its free Same-Day Delivery on orders over $25 for Prime members, with plans to reach over 2,300 locations by year-end. The company said that if an order doesn’t meet the minimum, members can still choose Same-Day Delivery for a $2.99 fee. For customers without a Prime membership, the service is available with a $12.99 fee, regardless of order size.… Continue Reading
This recipe is perfect for a quick, savory breakfast! It’s easily prepared and super customizable for a great morning bite. Ingredients Instructions 1. Toast the breadWarm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Toast bread on both sides until golden brown. 2. Prepare veggiesHalve and slice avocado, then chop onion, tomatoes and cilantro.…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Justin Alderman, firefighter with the Wake Forest Fire Department. Justin grew up around the fire station in Wake Forest. He got on the department at the age of 14 and with permission from his high school principal, Justin started his Firefighter certification, and also his EMT training. On…… Continue Reading
Thought of the Day Habits are like a soft bed, easy to get it, but hard to get out of.… Continue Reading
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Alan Mullen Big Mon Heroes and Friends Johnson Mountain Boys Our Last Goodbye The Johnson Mountain Boys Rounder James King The Devil’s Train Three Chords and the Truth Rounder Alison Krauss & Union Station The Boy Who Wouldn’t Hoe Corn Live Rounder Jason Carter / Michael Cleveland…… Continue Reading