Interesting Blogs from the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress has created a number of blogs on a variety of different subjects, all utilizing the famous library’s amazing collection of historical resources and documents. Whether you’re interested in music or education, you're likely to find something thought-provoking.

In the Muse
The Library of Congress’s performing arts blog In the Muse highlights the Music Division’s music, dance and theater collections and the genres and works within them. It also describes the Library’s concert series and other events in the wonderful Coolidge Auditorium.

Teaching with the Library of Congress
If you’re a teacher, this helpful blog discusses the most effective ways of using the Library of Congress’s primary sources in the classroom, no matter the age of your students. It provides lesson plans, teacher resources and open discussions about classroom strategies among likeminded educators.

Picture This
Like the name implies, Picture This is an enjoyable blog dedicated to the prints and photos in the Library of Congress. You’ll find high-quality images of each photo, as well as in-depth analyses of where the item came from, who created it, and much more.

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Three Recipes for a Healthier You

Whether you have just a few minutes or a whole hour to spend, cooking at home can be just as delicious as eating out. Health.gov offers a list of more than 100 different recipes for heart-healthy dishes for every meal of the day, all with less sodium, saturated fat and calories than many foods.

Here are a few favorite recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner:

Applesauce Pancakes
Just because you’re trying to eat well doesn’t mean you have to give up pancakes. Including a whole serving of fruit and using low-fat ingredients, this healthy recipe for applesauce pancakes may just delight the whole family.

Tuna Salad
Traditional tuna salads are high in saturated fat, but this one uses only tuna and a few flavorful ingredients to create an equally delicious, stripped down version. Full of celery, onions and low-fat mayonnaise, this may just become your new favorite sandwich spread.

Chicken Marsala
The Italian food dish gets a healthy makeover in this delicious and nutritious dinner recipe. Using the savory flavors of chicken stock, Marsala wine and fresh lemons, this dish offers flavor without empty calories!

Find more healthy recipes by visiting Health.gov.

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