Getting ready for cold and flu season It's fall, and you know what that means cold and flu season. I felt my first cold of the season coming on a few days ago...
Love cheesecake? Learn how to lighten it A love of cheesecake is easily soured when you look at what goes into it. Many versions have 30 or even 40 grams of fat ...
Sneaky fruits and veggies Fruits and vegetables supply us with a wealth of vital nutrients, fiber and powerful health-protecting antioxidants, all...
A New England-style chowder with a taste of India Being from New England, I hold to the idea that chowders - whether seafood or corn - must be thick. Very thick. But that...
Hearty chorizo soup This hearty soup from Ross Dobson's "Wholesome Kitchen" is easily made vegetarian. Dobson suggests simply replacing the ...
LEARNING YOUR WAY AROUND THE (NONDAIRY) MILK When it comes to milk, cows seem practically passe. Grocers these days are jammed with milks made from almonds, rice, ha...
Simple meals for an extra-busy work week It's been a rough week. Between work and "play" (we're remodeling our bathroom), there hasn't been much time to shop for...
A fall favorite: Ham and string bean soup It's getting chilly outside at night, and the days are getting shorter. Fall is here. It's time to make soup! I may be r...
A hearty chowder without the heart-stopping fat The term chowder usually brings to mind a steaming bowl of thick and chunky soup, often enriched with a generous amount ...
What to eat when you need to feel better Q: When I'm in a bad mood, what can I eat that will make me feel better? A: Feeling stressed? Sleepy? What you eat could...
Letter to the editor: The Democrat Party’s new poster child The Democrat Party has a new poster child. The adulation he receives is mind- blowing. His name is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a violent criminal ...
MAY 10, 1944 The annual jubilee tea of the Women’s Auxiliary of the YMCA, Mauch Chunk, was held last night in the Y social rooms, during which time a cel...