You know how when there’s something you know something about, and you talk with someone who’s interested in that something but has her or his facts a bit screwy, but thinks she or he knows quite a bit, and you want to correct the misinformation but don’t want to come off like a jerk, so […]

BAR MILLS Historical society plans tasteful box lunch event If you love old-fashioned box lunches, check out the July 27 annual fundraiser sponsored by the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society. The event echoes the early 1900s tradition when women put together box lunches for two in specially decorated boxes, baskets or other containers and brought them to […]

How I love full-blown summer — fleeting though it is — with its farm stands and farmers markets, not to mention one’s own garden bounty. I’m always looking for ways to use the abundance of mint in my garden — isn’t everyone? — and this rosemary and mint sauce for lamb is one great way […]

 In this season when most folks are looking for meals and munchies that can be prepared without turning on the oven, you can’t go wrong with chips and salsa. But why not ditch the salsa in a jar and make some for a change? It really isn’t that difficult and this recipe is absolutely delicious. Not […]