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Kitchen Call: Tips for adding local, seasonal foods to your table

Local. Seasonal. They’re the current buzzwords of the food industry. Repeated so often that we might want to turn them off.

Looking Up: Bright flash on the moon

The meteor that exploded over Russia in February, resulting in widespread damage and injuries when the sonic boom struck, awakened us again that our planet is in the line of fire.

 

Home Help: How to keep your grass looking its best

Weekly home health rail with lawn maintanence and home selling tips

Treasures: Does glass pitcher reflect dollar signs for owner?

Enclosed are photographs of a glass pitcher that has three colors -- yellow, clear and cobalt blue. Could you please give me information on when it was made and its worth? I believe it is Amberina. The condition is excellent with no chips. It is 4-1/2 inches tall. It has a reed handle and polished pontil.
 

Hobbies: Make a ribbon wreath

I seem to accumulate ribbon scraps. Like paper clips, rubber bands or buttons, they seem to magically appear in drawers, baskets and bags all over my house. Whether they are bits of recycled gift wrap or leftover pieces from sewing or craft projects, I can't throw them away. The result is bags full of ribbon.
 

101 Ideas: Growing fruit trees in containers

Even if you have limited space, you can still enjoy fresh fruit. Although not all fruit trees thrive in containers for long periods, you can grow any fruit tree in a container for a few years and then transplant it. You can also choose a dwarf variety, which is well-suited to living in a container.
 

Cooks' Books: Spago alumni's dessert book still takes the cake

There are lots of dessert-themed baking books -- cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream. As tasty as they may be, my favorites are always the ones that feature the personal favorites across the board of acclaimed chefs, while telling sweet stories from their lives, as well.
 

Nutrition News: Fruit and veggie power

We all know we need to eat more fruits and veggies. Yet despite the scores of studies that have linked fruit and vegetable consumption with myriad health benefits, only 6 percent of Americans meet the daily recommended target for vegetables and 8 percent achieve the goal for fruits.

After-Work Gourmet: Short-cut spring shower cakes that make the cook happy, too

If you are busy at work, the last thing you probably have time to do is bake an elaborate cake or other goodies for the bridal or baby showers that are often a part of spring. Although memories might conjure up a house filled with the scent of just-baked cakes or cupcakes, it all can be much simpler than that. 
 

Wine Talk: Discovery at Concours Mondial

The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is unique among the wine competitions I regularly attend as a judge. For one thing, it skips from country to country each year. The 2012 Concours was staged in Portugal, while this year, for the first time, it took place in an Eastern European nation, Slovakia. Next year, for its 20th anniversary, the tastings will take place in Belgium. 
 

Family Matters: Child’s screaming may be linked to a sensory issue

Children scream for a variety of reasons. Although always distressing to hear, the underlying cause can usually be identified.

Too much house is too much of a headache

But it was the boom and my wife and I got caught up in it in our own way: We bought too much house.
 

5 Things to Do This Weekend (May 24-27)

Some suggestions as to how to spend your Memorial Day weekend.

Not-quite-world-famous doggie treat reprised

One of our most requested recipes is for dog biscuits.

Grill the best burgers on Memorial Day

There’s one holiday you needn’t worry about fat in your burgers.

Taste of Travel: New England’s hottest summer spots

Summers in New England offer something for everyone, whether you’re seeking a romantic weekend, family vacation or girls’ getaway. Here are three New England favorites.

Garlic mustard is more than just an invasive plant

While it often is despised for its invasive nature, garlic mustard also is appreciated for its culinary uses.

Healthy Eating: Everyone must watch what they eat

Many overweight people tend to believe that normal-weight people pig out all the time and yet are still able to maintain a healthy weight. This is a misconception.

Tuna on the grill — no beef in this steak

Grill steaks for your Memorial Day patio party, but not the beef kind.

Try these fun, easy Memorial Day treats

Scrambling to add more red, white and blue to your menu? We can help.


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