Farmers grow more than 50 million tons of sunflower seeds every year. The black ones end up in our bird feeders, as well as on our grocery store shelves as cooking oil. The striped ones mostly go ...

Some people complain about the weather. It’s “what they do.” Too sunny. Too hot. Too breezy. Too cold. Too rainy. The list ...

Enjoy your sunflower sprouts fresh for the best flavor and nutritional value. Sunflower sprouts, derived from black oil sunflower seeds, offer a unique nutty flavor and a crisp texture to various ...

The outlook for a variety of birds coming to the backyard feeders or fruit trees in the Upper Peninsula or northern Wisconsin ...

Ten years ago, I wrote a column about birding and fishing, noting the many things they have in common. It’s true! Both ...

See which types of birds you can expect to see in the fall in the Baton Rouge area. Male Northern Cardinals are hard to miss ...

The Carolina Wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus is a small reddish-brown wren that loves yards and neighborhoods. Wrens tend to ...

It’s October and the pace of change in the region is accelerating as winter draws closer. A wave of warblers — the majority ...

After three cargo ships were hit in Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian ports this week, killing at least 10 and injuring ...

Heat the sunflower oil in a large wok or frying pan ... Place the cornflour in a small bowl and add the black bean sauce, sherry if using and water. Whisk until well combined.

It’s important, health nuts and dieticians will tell you, to eat simpler. Try to eat locally sourced food, goes the advice, ...

Functional fragrances can have a powerful impact on your mood, and whether you're looking to kick up your confidence or find ...