Chicken soup is a soup made by boiling chicken parts or bones in water, with various vegetables and flavorings. The classic chicken soup consists of a clear broth, often served with small pieces of chicken or vegetables, or with noodles or dumplings, or grains such as rice and barley. Chicken soup has also acquired the reputation of a folk remedy for colds and flus, and in many countries including the United States is considered a classic comfort food.Strictly speaking the birds preferably used for soup are not chickens, but old hens and boiling fowl too tough and stringy to be roasted or cooked for a short time. In modern cities broilers are difficult to come by, and true chickens are often used to make soup; broilers are to be preferred when available.

Turkey soup for the soul (Bangor Daily News)

Cynthia Finnemore Simonds might just be the queen of warm welcomes. When you walk into her cozy kitchen in Newcastle, near Damariscotta, she greets you with a hug like you’re old friends. Her golden retriever, Ginger, follows with a wagging tail and a stuffed toy in her mouth.

Home Front (Washington Post)

Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.

Woman starts farmers and crafters market year-round (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter)

TWO RIVERS Jackie Schaller was selling her merchandise at a craft fair in Green Bay when the vendors were asked how many would be interested in participating in a year-round market.