Explore the diverse, high-quality wines of Italy's largest wine producing island, featuring indigenous grapes and volcanic terroirs. Enjoy a guided flight of 5 wines from Sicily.

High protein diets are the fad for weight loss, diabetes control and health. Examine your protein needs, what foods to include and the myriad of high protein supplements. Recipes, handouts and tasting included.

NEW While celebrating the country’s 250th year, remember some of the best (and worst) moments of past milestone birthdays. Our most consequential milestone event, the Centennial Exposition, drew 10 million people to Fairmount Park in 1876. Learn what came from the Expo and where all those buildings went. See how women saved the day!

NEW Discover how blood sugar shapes mood, cravings, and midlife weight. Understand how spikes contribute to anxiety, brain fog, insulin resistance, and hormonal changes - and why these patterns are often missed. Gain a clear, practical picture of what’s happening in your body and where to begin stabilizing it.

Learn the basics of making quick breads and scones, featuring zucchini bread and pumpkin cranberry scones. Enjoy freshly baked treats paired with a cup of tea while discovering tips and techniques for successful baking at home.

NEW Jordan is the runt of the Middle East. Compared to Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, it has the smallest population, scarcest resources, and greatest vulnerability to regional conflict. And yet this contrived Arab country, with a divided society and antiquated monarchy, has outlasted endless predictions of collapse. Jordan is an accidental crucible where titanic forces have created an important, if misunderstood, state that is now central to the Palestinian question and Middle East peace. Sean Yom, Assoc Prof, Poli Sci, Temple U.

With the holidays fast approaching, let's get ready for overnight guests with easy, lazy weekend recipes. Menu: Biscuits with Sausage (pork or chicken) and homemade gravy, the Perfect Omelet and Banana Peanut Butter and Blueberry Muffins.