Try pork cutlets as a St. Patrick’s alternative

St. Patrick’s Day is still a week away. …

Plan garden now for yummy dinners later

Spurred on by the financial meltdown, Americans set a record last year for the number of families who invested time and energy into growing a …

Old cookbooks offer more than just recipes

I love looking for old cookbooks at flea markets, yard sales and thrift shops. The funny part is that while I start out looking for …

Barley brings nutrition, great taste to the table

Throughout recorded history the family of foods collectively known as grains have played a crucial role in the development of civilization. Primary among these are …

Delightfully romantic recipes for a tight budget

It has been customary for me at this time of year to write a column focusing on Valentine’s Day dinner. Normally, my suggested menu is …

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Perfect cake for all special occasions

Some recipes come straight from a cookbook or magazine; others come into our lives through family or friends. Today’s recipe originated in a Boston newspaper, traveled to a restaurant, was published in a magazine and ended up back in a newspaper, courtesy of Lin Schimel, of Nashua. According to Schimel, …