Food
Published on November 23, 2014 - Page 38
Admit it, when it comes to preparing Thanksgiving dinner, the greens are an afterthought. You give all your focus to the bird, the stuffing, the...
Published on November 23, 2014 - Page 38
Giving thanks will be a little costlier this year, but — and here’s something you can be truly thankful for — it probably won’t empty your wallet....
Published on November 19, 2014 - Page 13
Let’s face it, nothing is foolproof. And when it comes to cooking a Thanksgiving turkey, there are a lot of variables that can trip up even the best...
Published on November 19, 2014 - Page 13
There is something splendid about an herb-roasted Thanksgiving turkey, not the least of which is the way it fills the home with rich, savory aromas...
Published on November 19, 2014 - Page 15
Truth is, mashed potatoes don’t need a whole lot of love to come out pretty darn amazing. A little butter (OK, a lot of butter), a little cream or...
Published on November 19, 2014 - Page 15
Is everyone enjoying this pleasant fall weather before winter sets in? With October and November rolling around, the deer hunters are spending time...
Published on November 16, 2014 - Page 22
In case there is any doubt, let’s clear this up: You don’t have to eat meat to crave gravy at Thanksgiving. But unfortunately for vegetarians, much...
Published on November 16, 2014 - Page 22
Since this is Thanksgiving, all serving estimates are generous to allow for plenty of seconds and leftovers. Talkin’ turkey For turkeys less than...
Published on November 12, 2014 - Page 15
Artichokes are the armadillos of the vegetable kingdom. There is a tender and succulent heart at the center of each specimen, but getting past its...
Published on November 12, 2014 - Page 17
Obviously, there will be pumpkin pie. But what kind? And this is Thanksgiving; one pie simply isn’t sufficient. So then comes the next question......
Published on November 12, 2014 - Page 17
What gorgeous fall weather we’re having! I love observing the red, yellow and orange of the trees as they turn to their beautiful autumn colors...
Published on November 9, 2014 - Page 20
When it comes to wrangling the Thanksgiving meal onto the table, one motto gets it right: Be prepared. Let’s face it, our national day of feasting...
Published on November 5, 2014 - Page 15
I didn’t appreciate the numerous lovable qualities of dried beans until my college years, when I was living on my own in a house with several other...
Published on November 5, 2014 - Page 15
A steak and potato dinner is an American cliche, but a delicious one. And in my mind, that gives us leave to play with — and enjoy — it without...
Published on November 5, 2014 - Page 15
Pity the chia seed. For so long this nutritional powerhouse was relegated to late-night television commercials hawking sprouting cat-shaped clay...
Published on November 5, 2014 - Page 17
NEW YORK (AP) — The potatoes are wrong. The football game’s too loud. The kids aren’t dressed right. Thanksgiving can, of course, be a great...
Published on November 5, 2014 - Page 17
We tend to associate vinaigrettes with salad, but they actually are an easy — and speedy — way to add tons of flavor to all manner of dishes. One of...
Published on November 5, 2014 - Page 17
Hello from Flat Rock, Illinois! We’re having a full, yet interesting week. There are two things I’m especially looking forward to this week. One...
Published on October 29, 2014 - Page 13
Sure, everybody loves candy that’s fun-size, but you know what’s better? Homemade cookies! The following recipes offer tastes of the season that can...
Published on October 29, 2014 - Page 18
Hello to one and all! This week I would like to introduce you to someone who means a lot to me, someone who has played one of the most important...
Published on October 22, 2014 - Page 13
Many of us have fond memories of a hand-made, homemade Halloween costume we or a parent created. We wore it with pride and gladly posed for pictures...
Published on October 22, 2014 - Page 15
Dear friends far and near, with September coming to a close, Julia and I are delighted to have reached a goal. This summer my husband, Daniel,...
Published on October 22, 2014 - Page 15
Admittedly, it sounds like a Halloween trick. Chocolate hummus. It’s either disgusting or just a cruel joke, right? Neither, actually. But when...
Published on October 15, 2014 - Page 13
Hello to all of you! What a perfect day we are having! The weather couldn’t be nicer, even if it would try to improve! I’m nestled in a chair on our...
Published on October 15, 2014 - Page 15
Picture this: after a long day at the office (or at the kids’ soccer field or wherever) you turn the key to open your front door, and you are greeted...
Published on October 14, 2014 - Page 13
Fall is in full swing, and for many this is when the baking urge begins.
Without the pressure of holidays, which will be here soon enough, autumn...
Published on October 8, 2014 - Page 13
Pasta tends to be a dinnertime trap.
I get it. Feeding your family on a busy weeknight requires the navigation of a complicated matrix in which you...
Published on October 8, 2014 - Page 13
Much as I love a classic chicken noodle soup, I decided to mess with this one a bit. The essence of the dish stayed the same — chicken and noodles...
Published on October 8, 2014 - Page 18
(Wilkes-Barre) Times Leader WILKES-BARRE — Northeastsnacks.com, a local online based business, is giving former residents an avenue to obtain their...
Published on October 8, 2014 - Page 18
Hello to everyone, both near and far! After spending the past four weeks with family in Ohio, it feels good to be home again. The weather has been...