By Sal Verini – If you’re country, there’s one thing for sure… you like your BBQ. And if you like BBQ, you love smoked meats. Chicken, ribs, turkey, pork and other meats take on a whole new flavor when you add smoke to the mix. Personally, I’ll take anything smoked over grilled (not that I don’t enjoy grilled food ...

By Mike Gebert – This column will cover all aspects of beekeeping, from the basic to the more complexities of beekeeping.  These articles will mostly cater to new beekeepers, but will cover some advanced topics.  Since this is the first article, allow me to introduce myself.  My name is Mike. I have been a beekeeper for 5 years, maintain 4 hives ...

By Sal Verini – Ciara Rae’s piano playin’, guitar slangin’ butt has landed in Nashville this January 1st smack into Mike Curb’s College of Music Entertainment & Business for Songwriting at Belmont University in the heart of Nashville, TN. Surprising her fan base and saying “no” to recent tour offers (unless one comes along to fit into her schedule), in ...