Ingredients: 1 chai tea bag Approximately ¼ cup almond milk 1 oz spiced rum Honey or agave nectar, to taste … Read More >>
Our June 2016 issue is now online. Enjoy! … Read More >>
By Steven King Publisher: Scribner The prolific King of Horror is back with a new collection of short stories. Fans … Read More >>
Nothing brings on summer smiles quicker than fresh, homemade salsa. At first, it may seem like a daunting task to … Read More >>
The vision for a better life for their children was always there. The sacrifice to leave their homeland, family and … Read More >>
Coming to Nashville and making it big in the music industry, as we all know, is “chasing the beast.” The … Read More >>
I suppose it is obvious to everyone that writers who are tired make a lot more mistakes than well rested people. … Read More >>
With the encouraging resurgence of sustainable farming and back yard gardens, we are fortunate to see public Farmers’ Markets cropping … Read More >>
Each June, runners gather to remember Ryleigh Meree Stegall, a young girl who was diagnosed with leukemia when she was … Read More >>
In modern times, those of us living in Tennessee think of parrots as exotic beasts of tropical lands. We imagine … Read More >>
In high school, I had a friend whose family kept a modest farm: a couple of horses, two dobermans and … Read More >>
Forget what you’ve heard about Disney World. The happiest place on Earth is under construction now in Lawrence County, Tennessee. … Read More >>
Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 bananas (best if frozen!) 1 ½ cups almond milk ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup … Read More >>
The Maury Regional Health Care Foundation is bringing Art Effects back to Columbia on August 5-6 with the support of … Read More >>
Cajunfest is a food, music and wine festival held at Amber Falls Winery each year. The event will be Saturday, … Read More >>
Makes 4 large burritos Ingredients: 4 burrito-sized tortillas 1 lb. cooked deli turkey (can also use chicken!) 1 large avocado, … Read More >>
Our May issue is online! Visit validitymag.com/issues to view this and past issues of Validity Magazine. … Read More >>
Our busy schedules have made online shopping very popular and convenient, even if you’re buying items from a local store. … Read More >>
For the past several years, people have heard that using computers, smartphones or tablets at night is bad for their … Read More >>
Ingredients: 1 oz gin 1 oz apple brandy ¾ oz fresh lemon juice ¾ oz simple syrup 3 blackberries Extra … Read More >>
I have a theory. It begins with rock and roll and ends with personal accounting. In fact, I believe this … Read More >>
Ingredients: 2 oz tequila 1 oz lime juice 1 oz triple sec Splash of orange juice Lime to garnish Instructions: … Read More >>
The Validity Concert Series kicked off last Friday night, and whether you were there or if you were following us … Read More >>
My mother is aging and I have become her primary caregiver. Bathing, preparing meals, laundry and exercise are among things with … Read More >>
Makes 12 servings Ingredients 2 cups of oat flour* 8 dates, pitted 1/2 cup of water 1 ripe banana 1/4 … Read More >>
Makes 24 small tots Ingredients ½ large head cauliflower, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated ¼ cup … Read More >>
Now that April has arrived, bringing with it the promise of warmer days and beautiful blooms, it’s time to take … Read More >>
The wooden coffee stir stick turned over and over in his fingers and his imagination began to reel. Jim Webb … Read More >>
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of … Read More >>
How many professional saxophone players do you know? How about in small town Tennessee? Cord Martin, a Columbia, Tennessee … Read More >>